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The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce honors Chairman of the Board with Gala

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The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce held its 46th Annual Chairman’s Ball on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. The James Bond Casino Royale themed event honored outgoing Chairman of the Board, Brian Albert, Partner at Kean Miller LLP.

The evening featured dinner, dancing and casino games. Guests also enjoyed a martini bar and had the rare opportunity for a photo op with a vintage Aston Martin.

2023-2024 Chairman of the Board Brian Albert (Kean Miller LLP) with wife Angelina Albert in front of a vintage Aston Martin
2023-2024 Chairman of the Board Brian Albert (Kean Miller LLP) with wife Angelina Albert in front of a vintage Aston Martin; Photo Credit: Daily Productions
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One of the most unique aspects of The Chairman’s Ball is the Tabletop Decorators competition. This year’s winners are:

  • Best Newcomer: Image 360 Signs and Graphics
  • Best Did Yourself: Interfaith of The Woodlands
  • Best Done for You: Enterprise Holdings
  • Best Use of Theme: Weygandt Law
  • People’s Choice: Market Street
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Best Use of Theme Award went to Weygandt Law; Photo Credit: Daily Productions
People’s Choice Award went to Market Street; Photo Credit: Daily Productions
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The Chairman’s Ball marks the last major event of Albert’s tenure as he passes the gavel to incoming Chairman Ann Wolford of the Wolford Group for the 2024-2025 term.

2023-2024 Chairman of the Board Brian Albert (Kean Miller LLP) passes the gavel to 2024-2025 Chamber Chairman Ann Wolford (The Wolford Group); Photo Credit: Daily Productions

Albert commented, “This year’s Chairman’s Ball served as a wonderful culmination of my tenure serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors for The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce. A true mixture of class and fun, our gala planning team performed a masterful job of weaving in our James Bond theme throughout the event, and it really gave our Chamber an opportunity to shine its brightest.

“We certainly experienced a full gamut of achievements and challenges throughout this past year, but through it all, our Chamber continued to thrive, and I couldn’t be prouder of the many individuals and organizations that helped us achieve those successes for the betterment of our community. Helping to lead our Chamber has been a true privilege and honor in my professional,career, and I am so excited to see all of the future accomplishments and triumphs that I know will follow.”

Thank you to everyone who attended, planned, sponsored and volunteered to create a memorable evening. The Chamber extends its deepest appreciation to the Chairman’s Ball team of volunteers that organized the event – led by Chamber Director of Signature Events Gabby Peña, Team co-leaders Melissa Young of Corporate Incentives, Inc., Dusty Paez of Fusion Academy and Chamber Board Vice President of Signature Events Debbie Kaschik of The Young Learners.

Kean Miller LLP generously provided their support as Presenting Sponsor of the 2024 Chairman’s Ball.

Chamber Board member Debbie Kaschik (The Young Learners) presents the Crystal Gavel to outgoing Chamber Chairman Brian Albert (Kean Miller LLP); Photo Credit: Daily Productions
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Past Chamber Chairmen pose with outgoing Chairman Brian Albert (pictured center). From Left to Right:  with Nina Marino (2010-2011), Stuart Lapp (2018-2019), Julie Ambler (2021-2022), Jim Carman (2022-2023), Dr. Ann K. Snyder (2011-2012), Brian Albert (2023-2024), Frank Holmes (2017-2018) and Amy Milstead (2013-2014); Photo Credit: Daily Productions
Chamber Board Member Jennifer Bruse and Rod Prado, Owners of Hello Woodlands; in front of a vintage Aston Martin; Photo Credit: Daily Productions

The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce is made up of thousands of business and civic leaders who have joined together to promote jobs, economic growth, and strong communities. As the largest business association in Greater Houston, we represent more than 1,300 area employers on the local, county, state, and national level. Learn more at woodlandschamber.org.

Source: The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce

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