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Welcome! Joining a Chamber Team is an excellent way to get involved in the business community!
If you are interested in making an impact and joining one of the Chamber's teams, please fill out this brief form and a representative from The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce will be in touch with you to follow up.
Applications will be accepted year-round with committees formally beginning their new term of service September 1 of every year. You must be a Chamber member in good standing to serve on a Chamber team.
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Special Events Teams
Taste of the Town
Whistle Stop Tour (bi-annual)
Economic Outlook Conference
Golf Championship
Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo
Community Job Fair
Chairman’s Ball
Employment Law UpdateBusiness Connection Teams
Young Professionals Network
Diplomat Team
Business After Hours
Meet the New Members
Networking Breakfast
Annual Meeting & Awards LuncheonCommunity & Educational Support Teams
Community Relations Team
Transportation Education Council
Business Advocacy Council
Chamber Seminar Team
Volunteer Appreciation LuncheonBe involved! Engage with a team.
If you would like to join a Chamber team, contact the team's Chamber staff member for more information about getting involved.
Special Events Teams
Taste of the Town Team
Taste of the Town Team Leadership
- Team Leader: Steffani Konzem, City of Shenandoah
- Chamber Staff Member: Meagen Korenek, meagen.korenek@woodlandschamber.org
About the Taste of the Town TeamThe Taste of the Town team produces the area’s annual culinary event featuring scrumptious selections from top restaurants, caterers, bakeries, delis and beverage companies for guests to sample. The team is responsible for securing sponsors, restaurants and raffle items.
Meeting Frequency: Team meets from July to January
Who Can Serve: General membership
The Whistle Stop Tour Team
The Whistle Stop Tour Team Leadership
- Team Leader: Melissa Bochat, Entergy Texas, Inc.
- Co-Leader: Landon Estay, Estay LLC
- Chamber Staff Member: Margo McZeal, margo.mczeal@woodlandschamber.org
About The Whistle Stop Tour TeamThis special events team produces The Whistle Stop Tour, a political campaign stop held every even-numbered year to inform the public about candidates running for office in Montgomery County.
Meeting Frequency: Team meets from August to March, every other year
Who Can Serve: Members of the Business Advocacy Council
Economic Outlook Conference Team
Economic Outlook Conference Team Leadership
- Team Leader: Angela Storseth, McKesson Specialty Health
- Co-Leader: Kyle Rojas, Goldman, Sachs and Co.
- Chamber Staff Member: Margo McZeal, margo.mczeal@woodlandschamber.org
About the Economic Outlook Conference TeamThis special events team produces the annual Economic Outlook Conference, including recruiting sponsors and speakers and setting the agenda. The conference is the business and economic forecasting event of the year, providing an economic analysis and predictions for the coming year with panel discussions, guest speakers and presentations about industries that are driving our regional economy.
Meeting Frequency: Team meets from June to February
Who Can Serve: General membership
Golf Championship Team
Golf Championship Team Leadership
- Team Leader: Dennis Silva, TDECU
- Chamber Staff Member: Meagen Korenek, meagen.korenek@woodlandschamber.org
About the Golf Championship TeamThis special events team produces the annual golf tournament, including recruiting sponsors, hosting teams and event logistics.
Meeting Frequency: Team meets from April to October
Who Can Serve: General membership
Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo Team
Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo Team Leadership
- Team Leader: Christin Cherry, Delta Life Fitness
- Chamber Staff Member: Meagen Korenek, meagen.korenek@woodlandschamber.org
About the Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo TeamThis special events team produces the Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo to provide a platform for health and wellness professionals, practitioners, and service and product providers to showcase their offerings to hundreds of health-conscious consumers, from children to seniors, in an interactive setting including vendor booths, medical screenings, and fitness demonstrations.
Meeting Frequency: Team meets from November to April
Who Can Serve: General membership
Community Job Fair Team
Community Job Fair Team Leadership
- Team Leader: Bill Gervasi, Edward Jones
- Chamber Staff Member: Meagen Korenek, meagen.korenek@woodlandschamber.org
About the Community Job Fair TeamThis special events team produces the Community Job Fair, including recruiting sponsors and employers and event logistics. The Community Job Fair invites job seekers to connect directly with recruiters and hiring managers from local and national companies of all sizes.
Meeting Frequency: Team meets from December to May
Who Can Serve: General membership
Chairman's Ball Team
Chairman’s Ball Team Leadership
- Team Leader: Hanna Pollet, Haynie & Company
- Chamber Staff Member: Meagen Korenek, meagen.korenek@woodlandschamber.org
About The Chairman’s Ball TeamThis special events team identifies a theme and coordinates decorations and entertainment for The Chairman’s Ball, an annual gala honoring the chamber’s outgoing chairman of the board.
Meeting Frequency: Team meets from February to August
Who Can Serve: General membership
Employment Law Update Team
Employment Law Update Team Leadership
- Team Leader: Annette Kreuz, Marsh & McLennan Agency
- Chamber Staff Member: Margo McZeal, margo.mczeal@woodlandschamber.org
About the Employment Law Update TeamConstantly changing labor and employment laws and regulations are an endless challenge for employers dealing with human resource issues. This special events team produces the Employment Law Update, an annual conference designed to help member businesses ensure compliance with new labor and employment laws. The team secures sponsors and speakers and helps promote ticket sales.
Meeting Frequency: Team meets from summer to fall
Who Can Serve: General membership
Business Connection Teams
Young Professionals Network Team
Young Professionals Network Team Leadership
- Team Leader: Brian Albert, The Strong Firm, P.C.
- Chamber Staff Member: Margo McZeal, margo.mczeal@woodlandschamber.org
About the Young Professionals Network TeamThe Young Professionals Network brings together the next generation of leaders in South Montgomery County. Whether you are embarking on your professional journey, beginning to accelerate your career, or aspiring to grow your business as an entrepreneur, this is your opportunity to collaborate, grow and network with like-minded leaders in The Woodlands area.
Meeting Frequency: Team meets monthly for networking events
Who Can Serve: General membership
Diplomat Team
Diplomat Team Leadership
- Team Leader: Michelle O’Rourke, United Way of Greater Houston
- Co-Leader: Josh Cherry, Delta Life Franchising
- Chamber Staff Member: Cyndi Alvarado, cyndi.alvarado@woodlandschamber.org
About the Diplomat TeamThe Diplomat Team is the goodwill arm of the Chamber. This group of dedicated volunteers welcome and mentor new members and promote member retention by attending ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings and networking events.
Meeting Frequency: Team meets monthly for events and meetings
Who Can Serve: Members by invitation only
Business After Hours Team
Business After Hours Team Leadership
- Team Leader: Elaine Smith, Beryhill Baja Grill
- Chamber Staff Member: Cyndi Alvarado, cyndi.alvarado@woodlandschamber.org
About the Business After Hours TeamThis team coordinates monthly Business After Hours events to provide an opportunity for members and prospective members to network while allowing the member sponsor a chance to showcase their facilities.
Meeting Frequency: Team meets on the second Tuesday of every month for networking events
Who Can Serve: Members of the Diplomat Team
Meet the New Members Team
Meet the New Members Team Leadership
- Team Leader: Kristi Leggett, Bridgewood Farms
- Co-Team Leader: LaDeia Tucker, Wells Fargo Woodlands Branch
- Chamber Staff Member: Cyndi Alvarado, cyndi.alvarado@woodlandschamber.org
About the Meet the New Members TeamThis team coordinates monthly meet and greet receptions that invite new members to introduce their business to the Chamber community while allowing the member sponsor a chance to showcase their facilities.
Meeting Frequency: Team meets on the last Tuesday of every month for networking events
Who Can Serve: Members of the Diplomat Team
Networking Breakfast Team
Networking Breakfast Team Leadership
- Team Leader: David Dewhurst, Prosperity Living
- Co-Leader: Paul Miranda, Thryv
- Chamber Staff Member: Cyndi Alvarado, cyndi.alvarado@woodlandschamber.org
About the Networking Breakfast TeamThis team organizes monthly breakfast and networking events for members and prospective members, curating the crowd to make introductions and ensure attendees meet the type of people they’re looking to meet.
Meeting Frequency: Team meets on the third Wednesday of every month for networking events
Who Can Serve: General membership
Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon Team
Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon Leadership
- Team Leader: Michelle O’Rourke, United Way of Greater Houston
- Co-Leader: Josh Cherry, Delta Life Fitness
- Chamber Staff Member: Cyndi Alvarado, cyndi.alvarado@woodlandschamber.org
About the Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon TeamThis team produces the Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon, an event to celebrate the Chamber’s dedicated investors and The Woodlands area’s economic growth. To honor standout board members, community leaders, and ambassadors, the following awards will be conferred at the event: Community Citizen of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Diplomat of the Year and Chairman’s Award.
Meeting Frequency: Team meets from March to September
Who Can Serve: Members of the Diplomat Team
Community & Educational Support Teams
Community Relations Team
Community Relations Team Leadership
- Team Leader: Chris Elmi, Heritage Texas Properties
- Co-Leader: Jennifer Majors Baca, JMB Insurance Solutions
- Chamber Staff Member: Cyndi Alvarado, cyndi.alvarado@woodlandschamber.org
About the Community Relations TeamThe Community Relations Team embraces and promotes the value of teamwork, community service and stewardship. The team completes monthly community service projects or donation drives to serve nonprofit Chamber members.
Meeting Frequency: Team meets year-round on the first Wednesday of every month
Who Can Serve: General membership
Transportation Education Council
Transportation Education Council Leadership
- Team Leader: Laura Lea Palmer, The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership
- Co-Leader: Kevin Kastor, Consolidated Communications
- Chamber Staff Member: Margo McZeal, margo.mczeal@woodlandschamber.org
About the Transportation Education CouncilThe mission of the Transportation Education Council is two-fold: to facilitate discussion and action related to the business perspective about transportation, and to educate member businesses on local and state policy issues.
Meeting Frequency: Team meets year-round on the first Friday of every month
Who Can Serve: General membership
Business Advocacy Council
Business Advocacy Council Leadership
- Team Leader: Melissa Bochat, Entergy Texas, Inc.
- Co-Leader: Landon Estay, Estay LLC
- Chamber Staff Member: Margo McZeal, margo.mczeal@woodlandschamber.org
About the Business Advocacy CouncilConnect with fellow Chamber members, key elected officials and policy leaders to discuss the legislative and policy issues that have a significant impact on employers. The Business Advocacy Council assists in developing Chamber policy positions that are advocated at the respective levels of government to improve the business climate.
Meeting Frequency: Team meets year-round on the third Friday of every month
Who Can Serve: General membership
Chamber Seminar Team
Chamber Seminar Team Leadership
- Team Leader: Ann Wolford, The Wolford Group
- Co-Leader: Tanya Bryan, Marsh & McLennan Agency
- Chamber Staff Member: Cyndi Alvarado, cyndi.alvarado@woodlandschamber.org
About the Chamber Seminar TeamThe Chamber Seminar Team produces monthly educational seminars featuring keynotes speakers or panelists on a variety of topics. The programs provide opportunities for members and prospective members to meet, connect and engage with Chamber staff and other business leaders and learn about timely and topical business issues in The Woodlands area.
Meeting Frequency: Team meets year-round on the first Tuesday of every month
Who Can Serve: Members by invitation only
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Team
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Team Leadership
- Team Leader: Chris Elmi, Heritage Texas Properties
- Co-Leader: Jennifer Majors Baca, JMB Insurance Solutions
- Chamber Staff Member: Cyndi Alvarado, cyndi.alvarado@woodlandschamber.org
About the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon TeamThis team coordinates an annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to recognize nonprofit organizations for their contributions to the community.
Meeting Frequency: Team meets from November to April
Who Can Serve: Member of the Community Relations Team
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