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RISE Total Resource Campaign

The Central Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce celebrated the successful completion of its inaugural Total Resource Campaign (TRC) in May 2024. Building on this achievement, the Chamber is excited to launch its 2nd Annual RISE Total Resource Campaign, under the leadership of Jay Neal, University of Houston, on Thursday, April 17, 2025. This campaign offers a diverse array of marketing and sponsorship opportunities designed to help businesses amplify their brand presence and share their stories with the Fort Bend County community.

What the RISE Campaign Offers:

  • Businesses will gain enhanced exposure among Chamber members and stakeholders, fostering valuable connections within the community.
  • Chamber members can expect increased returns on investment through high-profile visibility in Fort Bend County via Chamber programming throughout the year.
  • The five-week campaign provides businesses of all sizes with tailored opportunities to promote and grow their operations.

The Central Fort Bend Chamber is dedicated to its mission of cultivating community connections, advocating for business interests, and facilitating growth. Membership plays a vital role in enabling the Chamber to execute and expand its impactful programs and initiatives.

Why Join the RISE Campaign?
Led by a dynamic team of volunteers, the RISE Campaign is thoughtfully curated to offer innovative advertising, branding, and networking platforms. These opportunities are designed to help businesses achieve new levels of success and visibility. By participating, businesses can position themselves for growth while contributing to the economic vitality of Fort Bend County.

We invite you to be part of this transformative initiative and join us in creating meaningful opportunities for business development in our community. Together, we can help your business RISE to new heights!

The RISE TRC Leadership Team

2025 Campaign Chair
Jay Neal, University of Houston

Vice Chairs
Mike Dotson, AccessHealth
Aaron Groff, EHRA Engineering
Beth Johnson, University of Houston
Lisa Ta, Texas Regional Bank

Team Captains 
Bridget Brumfield, AccessHealth
LaShell Carter,  LPT Realty, LLC
Todd Hamilton, The Signorelli Company
Vern Hegwood, Pape-Dawson Engineers
Heather Hernandez-Sedillo, Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship
David Hogue, Johnson Development Corp.
Wagas Kurjee, Frost Bank
Erin Malbrough, McWilliams Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Kellen Montpetit, Gurecky Manufacturing Services
David Selesky, GFL Environmental
Dustin Vacek, Re/Max Opportunities

RISE Volunteers

Daniela Abrego, Fort Bend County Fair Association
Juan Alexander, SiEnvironmental
Katlynn Balson, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Breah Campbell, SiEnvironmental
Marc Ferruzzo, ByteTime Tech Services
Rose Herbst, GFL Environmental
Jeff Henderson, SiEnergy
Ryan Herweck, SiEnergy
Matt Huffer, HEB
Ruston Hughes, Odyssey Engineering Group
Duaa Kheir, Frost Bank
Ann Kingrey, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
Ryan Nolen, Five24 Products
Armando Palomino McClure, Wharton County Junior College
Kevin Patton, Kevin Patton State Farm Agency
Nellie Pina, Develop Richmond
Heather Ping, Johnson Development Corp.Kristy Rodriguez, Texas Regional Bank
Greg Smith, Traditions Insurance
Drew Sulak, Gurecky Manufacturing Services

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