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The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes New Board of Directors
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2026-2027 Chairman, Chair-elect and new members of the Board of Directors who begin their terms with the new Chamber year on September 1, 2026.
Stuart Barrett, Vice President of Customer Service for Entergy Texas, Inc., takes the gavel as the 2026-2027 Chairman of the Board.
“I am honored to serve as the 2026–2027 Chair of the Board of Directors for The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce,” Barrett said. This is an exciting time for our business community, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside business leaders who are invested in the continued success of The Woodlands and the greater Montgomery County region.”
Christin Allphin, Executive Vice President, Woodforest National Bank – Town Center serves as the 2026-2027 Chairman-elect prior to becoming 2027-2028 Chariman.
The new Board of Director members who will serve a three-year term from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2029 are:
- David Bernard, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
- Stacie Coleman, Project Beacon Texas
- Angela Schimmels, Keller Williams Realty, The Woodlands & Magnolia
- Monique Sharp, The Woodlands Township
- William Warner, Retired
- Jordan Watson, Howard Hughes
- Chris Wehe, Ellard Insurance & Risk Management
View the full 2026-2027 Board of Directors.
“As we begin a new fiscal year, I am thrilled to welcome our new Chairman of the Board, Stuart Barrett, and the outstanding leaders who make up our Board of Directors,” said Aaron Cox, President & CEO of The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce. “Their vision and commitment to our mission will guide us as we continue moving the Chamber forward.”
The Chamber will officially celebrate the 2025-2026 Chamber year at its Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 25, 2026. The event is held each year to recognize members who have shown exemplary support for the Chamber and the business community. Visit the chamber website for information about the Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon.
Source: The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce
