The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership Announces 2024-2025 Officers and Board of Directors

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership (EDP) held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Gil Staley, Chief Executive Officer, provided an organizational overview of accomplishments for the past fiscal year.

At the Annual Meeting, Christin Allphin of Woodforest National Bank and Nominating Committee Chair, announced the newly appointed officers and board members for the 2024-2025 term. The outgoing 2023-2024 board members were recognized for their contributions: Jennifer Bailey, Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands; Scott Castleman, LSG; Jud Miller, PlainsCapital Bank; Pierce Prater, CenterPoint Energy; and Zach Richmond, Richmond Realty Group.

On August 22, 2024, partners and guests attended a reception at The Club at Carlton Woods to celebrate the success of the organization this past year led by Chairman of the Board, Jim Parisi of St. Luke’s Health The Woodlands Hospital.

"As we conclude another successful fiscal year, we were excited to host our Annual Meeting and Partner Celebration, reflecting on the progress we've made together. These events not only mark the close of our year but also serve as an opportunity to honor our achievements and strengthen the partnerships that drive economic development in our community." - Gil Staley, CEO of The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership

Effective September 1, 2024, the newly appointed 2024-2025 officers include Chairman, Whitney Wall with Wells Fargo; Vice Chairman, Dan Michalk with Waterway Wealth Management; Secretary, Bret Strong with The Strong Firm P.C.; Treasurer, Shane Frugé with Northwestern Mutual and Immediate Past Chairman, Jim Parisi with St. Luke’s Health The Woodlands Hospital.

Effective September 1, 2024, the 2024-2025 EDP Board of Directors will include the following:

Legacy Partners: Monique Sharp, The Woodlands Township; Dr. Ann Snyder, The Woodlands Township, and Brad Bailey, The Woodlands Township (Ex-Officio).

Gold Partner: John Saxon, Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc.

Silver Partners: Christin Allphin, Woodforest National Bank; Linda Head, Lone Star College System; Justin Kendrick, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center; Clint Nichols, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital; Matthew Ockwood, Tachus Fiber Internet; Jim Parisi, St. Luke’s Health The Woodlands Hospital; Ernest L. Peeples, Entergy Texas; Casey Steele, Consolidated Communications; Bret Strong, The Strong Firm, P.C.; Jenny Valcarce, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Whitney Wall, Wells Fargo.

Bronze Partners: Jordan Abshier, DOCUmation, Inc; Michael Ellis, Stibbs & Co. Attorneys, P.C.; Cliff Favors, Lockton Companies; Shane Frugé, Northwestern Mutual; Dan Michalk, Waterway Wealth Management; Kyle Mathis, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company and Chris Wehe, Ellard Insurance & Risk Management.

Public/Permanent Partners: Matthew Bethea, Sam Houston State University; Rob Eissler, Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District; Mayor John Escoto, City of Shenandoah; Sarah McClure, City of Oak Ridge North and Commissioner James Noack, Montgomery County Pct. 3 and The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce.

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