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Chamber Leadership OFFICERS

Chairman
LOOKING FORWARD
As I step into the role of 2019 Board Chairman, I want to thank each of you in advance
for all the things I know will be done to make this year successful. I am excited about the op-
portunities this year will bring and look forward to working with each of you as we seek to con-
tinue the great work of the Chamber in our community. I appreciate everything that Shalonda
Dawkins did to make 2018 a success and I look forward to working with her in 2019. Volunteers
such as Ms. Dawkins serve to strengthen our Chamber and make the North Channel Area a
great place to live and work.
The Economic Development Division will once again work in conjunction with the
Chamber Foundation Board to encourage economic development in the area as well as ensuring
the transportation issues that affect the area are properly addressed. This division will nurture
our partnership with the Economic Alliance of the Houston Port Region. This division will also Dr. John Moore
will be responsible for working with area education entities to continue the educational empha-
sis that we believe is so important to the future of our chamber member businesses. We will Galena Park ISD
continue to recognize our Students and Teachers of the Month, as we work toward developing Chairman-Elect
future business leaders to support the Chamber and the community at large. Christie Gates
The Membership Division will seek to continue membership growth by conveying the
importance of membership to non-members. This division will also place an emphasis on re- Sheldon ISD
taining existing members.
The Member Services Division will continue to promote business relationships in the 1st Chairman-Elect
community and seek ways to provide returns on membership investments through the Cham- Dr. Allatia Harris
ber Ambassadors, mixers, and monthly luncheon programs.
The Special Events Division will be responsible for the Annual Golf Tournament, the San Jacinto College
North Channel Salutes and the Annual Gala. The goal of Special Events is to provide enhanced Treasurer
networking opportunities and entertaining Chamber activities. We are excited to announce that Mike Williams
our 2019 Annual Golf tournament will be held at Tour 18 on May 6th.
The Government Affairs division will continue to address the issues that directly relate Edward Jones
to business throughout the boundaries of the North Channel Area. We will pay particular at- Secretary
tention to the cities of Galena Park and Jacinto City, as well as government relations and issues Ronny Dwairy
impacting the unincorporated areas of the Chamber boundaries, such as Sheldon, Channelview,
and North Shore. Bestway Oilfield
I want to thank you for your support. I know 2019 is going to be a great one for the Immediate Past Chairman
North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce.
Shalonda Dawkins
United Community C.U.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Brandan Baird Andrew Harrell Dr. Bill Raffetto NCA Foundation Board
Woodforest National Bank Frost Bank San Jacinto College North Ronny Dwairy
Bestway Oilfield
Angela Broussard Gretchen Knowles Garland Rutherford
Broussard’s Real Estate Harris County Pct.2 LyondellBasell Dr. Allatia Harris
Investments San Jacinto College
Adam Lund Denise Smith
Rick Brown Capital Bank Judge Joe Stephens June Harris
Arkema, Inc. Halo Branded Solutions
Greg Ollis Lon Squyres
Pedro Garcia Channelview ISD Jacinto City Adam Lund
Port of Houston Capital Bank
Bill Palko Linda Tijerina
Yuroba Harris Amegy Bank HCA Houston Healthcare Bill Palko
Congresswoman Sylvia Southeast Amegy Bank
Garcia Robert Perez
City Fire Protection Kenneth Wimbley Mike Williams
Issac George KNCS Services, LLC. Edward Jones
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