2011 Annual Report Chamber
- 2. to our valued 2011 PIVOTAL PARTNERS Pivotal Partners of the Austin Chamber of Commerce support a comprehensive program of work in economic development, education and talent, government relations, regional infrastructure, technology, and small business programming, as well as business attraction, retention and expansion efforts in Central Texas.
- 3. 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS ANNUAL REPORT Message from the Chair 3 Membership 4 Marketing 8 Transportation & Infrastructure 10 Talent & Education 12 Economic Development 14 Technology 16 Financials 20 Board of Directors 21 Advisory Board Members 23 Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce | austinchamber.com
- 5. 3 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR The Austin Chamber of Commerce is proud to report that 2011 was one of the most successful in our 135 year history. Our membership is 2,500 strong and growing, and our programming continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of our business community. Cities across the world are carefully looking at Austin to see why it is we are enjoying economic success in our business and industry. It is precisely this growth that has garnered media attention from around the globe in 2011. Publications and outlets – including Forbes, MSNBC, TIME Magazine, CNN, Bloomberg, Reuters , BBC and more – feature the thriving Austin business community. Small and large businesses alike benefit from this attention and its core message: Austin is open for business. Your Chamber is here to support you with a variety of programs, services and events that help to shape the community we are all proud to call our home. The professional staff and our volunteer business leaders invest their time on a range of initiatives that impact the business community – from public policy to education to business attraction, to transportation, to technology to small business and more. Thank you for helping the Chamber tell the compelling story of business success in Central Texas. And on behalf of the board of directors, thank you for doing business in Austin. BOBBY JENKINS 2011 Chair Austin Chamber of Commerce
- 6. 4 An analysis of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce’s current membership shows a diverse membership base made up of these primary categories: Number of Annual Dues Members Professional, Scientific, & Technical Svcs 19.2% 481 23.8% $516,342 Finance and Insurance 14.4% 361 13.1% $285,240 Other Services 9.8% 247 5.0% $107,675 Accommodation & Food Services 8.3% 209 7.5% $162,937 Real Estate, Rental and Leasing 8.0% 200 6.0% $131,037 Health Care, Social Assistance 6.9% 172 8.5% $184,907 Construction 5.3% 132 5.7% $124,047 Retail 4.7% 117 5.2% $112,305 Educational Services 3.7% 92 2.9% $62,521 Manufacturing 3.2% 81 8.5% $184,636 All Others 16.6% 416 13.8% $300,211 TOTAL as of DEC. 21, 2011 100% 2,508 100% $2,171,856 Average number of Full Time Equivalents per member: 94.44 Average dues per member: $866
- 7. 5 CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP In 2011, the Austin Chamber of Commerce worked to make a positive impact on Austin’s regional economy by supporting the growth and prosperity of its members. As one of the largest chambers of commerce in Texas, Austin welcomed 610 businesses as new members last year. Our member retention rate is positive – 79% of membership dues were retained in 2011. In 2011, the Chamber kicked off a number of exciting new initiatives within its Membership Division. The Chamber has created a Small Business Advisory Council to lead the Small Business efforts for the organization. In addition, the Chamber has partnered with Texas State’s Small Business Development Center to provide free, on-site business counseling services for our members. The Chamber has embarked on a sales training program for its membership sales staff to ensure a professional sales experience for new members. The Chamber also has engaged the services of a Membership Retention specialist to improve its member retention strategies. Cedar Park $5K-$10K 1% All Others* .8% > $10K 8.4% .8% Round Rock $3.5K-$5K 1% 2.8% $1.5K-$3.5K 38.2% < $499 Austin 51.9% 87.8% $500-$1,500 38.2% ANNUAL DUES BY CITY *(includes Georgetown, Pflugerville, Lakeway, San Antonio, San Marcos, Buda)
- 8. 6 2011 VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR Michael Laing, Wells Fargo; Rob Hutton, Lennar; Mark Curry, Wells Fargo; David Reiter, Luminex Corporation; Tracey Nelson, Maven Marketing Solutions; Joe Cantalupo, Parsons Brinckerhoff; Ray Wolf, Green Integrated Services; John Price, Vast.com 2011 AUSTINITES OF THE YEAR Nick Barbaro, publisher and co-founder of the Austin Chronicle; Roland Swenson, co-founder and current managing director of SXSW; Hugh Forrest, Director of SXSW Interactive; and Louis Black, co-founder of SXSW and editor of the Austin Chronicle. GLOBAL CONNECTIONS WITH THE CHAMBER The Chamber led its first group trip to China in 2011 as part of a new international travel program.
- 9. 7 PROGRAMS EVENTS The Chamber offers a range of programs, member benefits, advertising opportunities and advocacy initiatives to provide value to our business community. Throughout the year, 254 members were engaged in the work of the Chamber through Area Business Councils. In 2011, the Chamber produced over 100 meetings and events with over 10,000 attendees, including: • C hamber 2011 Annual Meeting: This sold-out event honored our 2010 Chamber Volunteers of the Year, and the 2010 Austinite of the Year, Lance Armstrong. • C EO Peer Advisory Groups: This program was created for C-level executives to provide members with access to their own confidential board of advisors who gather monthly to exchange best practices, past experiences, thoughts, ideas and overall general guidance regarding growth, health and overall success in their business. • B usiness by Referrals: This popular six-part educational series teaches members to identify top referral contacts and provides participants with a proven system to maintain and build upon this list. • C hairman’s and President’s Advisory Boards: A series of networking receptions and special events were held throughout the year, exclusively for members investing at the Chairman’s and President’s levels. • G reater Austin Business Awards: The Chamber’s annual awards dinner attracted over 1,000 attendees and recognized the best of Austin businesses of all sizes.
- 10. 8 CHAMBER PUBLICATIONS In 2011, the Chamber developed new collateral for its members, including All About Austin, A Job Seekers Guide to Austin and updated industry directories. In partnership with Texas Monthly, the Chamber produced the Greater Austin Newcomer’s Guide and the Central Texas Economic Development Guide. THE VOICE OF BUSINESS BRANDED ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN Working with our media partners, the Chamber built a branded advertising campaign, “The Voice of Business,” with rotation on television, radio, print and web. The campaign was designed to speak to audiences within each of the division lines, with a focus on small business--- 85% of the Austin Chamber membership.
- 11. 9 MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS SHARING AUSTIN’S STORY WITH THE WORLD As part of our media strategy, more than 430 unique articles on Austin businesses were seen in publications including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Forbes, Bloomberg, Information Management, The Economist and more. 5% 3% 96.8% Mentions by Topic 23% 435 5% Year-over- Year Economic Development 10% Increase Technology Education 221 Jobs April-December Entrepreneurial 16% Clean Energy/Tech 21% Municipal Issues BioSciences 17% 2010 2011 WEB INTERACTIVE The Austin Chamber completely revamped its website in 2011 to better reflect the organization’s program of work as well as the initiatives of the business community. Based on year-over-year metrics, the site’s bounce rate decreased 28%, pages per visit increased 100%, and average time on the site increased ORGANIZATIONAL OUTREACH by 113%. From an awareness standpoint: visits In 2011, open rates on the Chamber’s increased 423%, and organic search visits have e-marketing for programs and other increased 357%. outreach increased from from 8% to 21%. The revamped FOCUS newsletter, Year-end 2011 metrics show a higher level of previously averaging an 8% open rate, monthly visitors sustained and growing: 67% increased to a 16% open rate. new visitors, 32% returning, with average pages visited at 2.74 per session AVERAGE OPEN RATES (compared to national industry averages) The Chamber’s Facebook account saw 21.3% Austin Chamber an increase of 17% in new likes with a 20.6% Associations 246% increase in post interaction, and 21.7% NonProfits Twitter followers doubled between April 16.5% Business Services and December, from 3,021 to 6,069.
- 12. 10 2011 TRANSPORTATION ACCOMPLISHMENTS Newly opened facilities • Ben White at IH 35 interchange • SH 130 at Cameron Road ramps providing access to Austin Executive Airport Facilities under construction • 183A Phase II to open April 2012 • Manor Expressway (US 290 E to SH 130); Phase I expected to open in late 2012 • Loop 1 at US 290 W interchange to open in 2012 • Ben White overpass bridge at Riverside to open in 2014 Projects proceeding on time • Mopac Phase I express lanes (Parmer to Cesar Chavez) to open in 2016 • Y at Oak Hill interim improvements; Phase I expected to open in 2013 • SH 71 E at FM 973 interim improvements; expected completion in 2013 • First Capital Metro Rapid line expected to open in late 2013 Projects moving forward with environmental study underway • SH 45 SW with study performed by TxDOT • US 183 S with study performed by CTRMA
- 13. 11 PUBLIC POLICY TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Transportation and infrastructure remain top priorities for Central Texas, and the Chamber continues to be a leading advocate for improving regional mobility. In 2011, Chamber board members were appointed to lead key initiatives, including Senator Watson’s Mobility Improvement Priorities Task Force, the City’s 2012 Bond Election Advisory Task Force, and CAMPO’s Transit Working Group. Chamber leadership also facilitated dialogue to implement solutions for D.C. Visit, May 2011 congested intersections such as 5th and 6th Streets at Lamar The Chamber’s annual and Parmer at Dessau. trip to Washington D.C. strengthens relationships with key leaders in the Another key infrastructure priority is the funding, White House and in federal government agencies to development and construction of a top-tier four-year medical promote issues important school associated with The University of Texas. Chamber to Chamber members; leadership is actively involved with Senator Watson’s working such as transportation, international trade and group on this project, which would enable a substantial technology. expansion of the life sciences business sector in Central Texas and create a broad new avenue of opportunity for private sector jobs. The Chamber supports a comprehensive strategy to plan for future water needs, including conservation, increased use of reclaimed water and construction of a new Water Treatment Plant 4. In 2011, following a report from the City Auditor, elected officials agreed that delaying the project would be too costly, and Water Treatment Plant 4 will now move forward. At the state level, the Texas Water Development InterCity Visit, Sept. 2011 Bonds Amendment (SJR 4) was passed, allowing increased More than 100 delegates traveled to Charlotte, NC funding for statewide water infrastructure. for the Chamber’s eighth annual InterCity Visit to learn from the similarities and visions that the two cities share.
- 14. 12 K-12 EDUCATION PROGRESS REPORTS The Austin Chamber, in partnership with local y? chambers of commerce, issued progress reports chool for the Austin, Del Valle, Eanes, Hays, Hutto, ace. Lake Travis, Leander, Manor, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and San Marcos ISDs. These reports monitor progress and report out-year school district targets for direct college enrollment, college readiness, high school graduation and TAKS pass rates. FINANCIAL AID SATURDAYS The region’s 2011 Chamber Financial Aid Saturday events helped 2,000 families submit federal financial aid forms. Regional Q1 2011 FAFSA filings have increased 102% since 2006. Class of 2011 financial aid is up $50 million over Class of 2006. “ he Austin Chamber of Commerce quarterbacks the strategic provision of T resources and support and leads sophisticated efforts to hold districts’ feet to the fire with the pioneering report card and a firm commitment to weighing in on political issues and questions of funding.” – “Partnership is a Two-Way Street: What it Takes to Help Drive School Reform,” U.S. Chamber Of Commerce, June 2011
- 15. 13 EDUCATION TALENT Opportunity Austin’s groundbreaking talent pipeline initiatives are recognized as a national model by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. As part of the Opportunity Austin initiative, the Chamber and 15 area school districts set a 70% direct-to-college enrollment goal for the Class of 2015, up from 62% for the Class of 2010. • T he region has the most sophisticated regional database (Central Texas Student Futures Project) to track individual high school, employment, military and post-secondary education data records in the United States. • A task force of business and community leaders also produced an Austin Community College (ACC) progress report, detailing ACC’s accomplishments and identifying areas for growth, addressing talent development needs specific to certain industries in Austin. • T he region’s Skillpoint College/Career Expo exposed 13,000 Central Texas high school students to Austin careers and the post-secondary education they require. • A ustin ISD’s college/career readiness rate has increased from 38% to 55% from the Class of 2008 to the Class of 2010. 6th Annual State of Education Tony Befi, Chamber Vice Chair Education/ 6 Ideas That Will Change the World Talent Development; Vice President, IBM
- 16. 14 #1| BEST BIG CITIES FOR JOBS | Forbes
- 17. 15 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVERSIFICATION The Austin area experienced tremendous economic vitality in 2011, with 51 businesses expanding their offices, industrial production and job force. In addition, 35 new companies chose to relocate their businesses to our region from other parts of the country, an increase from 29 in 2010. This economic development occurred across myriad industries, including key growth industries such as biopharmaceutical, high tech, digital media and clean tech. Strategic recruitment efforts will continue to further diversify Austin’s business portfolio, and secure the region’s national reputation as a center of human capital and innovation. JObS 2011 4,096 RELOCATIONS BY INDUSTRY SECTOR JObS Clean Tech 3 Data Center 2 3,128 Digital Media 6 HQ/Regional Office 1 Medical Device/Bioscience 1 Semiconductor 1 JObS Software 6 547 Wireless 7 Other IT 3 Other 5 TOTAL 35 2009 2010 2011 17 29 35 COMPANIES COMPANIES COMPANIES
- 18. 16 ECONOMIC IMPACT ON THE AUSTIN MSA OF NEW EXPANDED OPERATIONS JOBS EMPLOYEE TOTAL COMPANY created compensation economic impact indirect/ direct induced total direct indirect/induced total 3Seventy 30 100 130 $2,965,765 $3,974,751 $6,940,516 $15,214,271 58 Phases 20 23 43 1,044,637 976,766 2,021,402 3,333,381 Active Power 40 54 94 4,207,701 2,443,543 6,651,244 12,818,245 Adlucent 30 31 61 1,915,158 1,211,415 3,126,573 5,017,667 The Advisory Board Co. • 239 245 484 15,257,424 9,650,940 24,908,363 39,974,081 Al Frank Asset Management 25 14 39 690,975 555,208 1,246,183 1,995,450 Alpha Omega Wireless • 20 39 59 1,179,376 1,624,825 2,804,202 7,429,085 Altera Corp. • 200 244 444 15,371,814 9,842,796 25,214,611 38,458,909 ArthroCare Corp. 100 186 286 7,951,664 8,864,193 16,815,857 29,575,277 ATT Labs • 350 419 769 20,899,530 16,753,381 37,652,911 57,932,294 Audiotoniq 15 28 43 1,192,750 1,329,629 2,522,378 4,436,291 BAE Systems 200 434 634 21,233,673 20,110,747 41,344,419 66,357,245 BeHome247 10 33 43 988,588 1,324,917 2,313,505 5,071,423 BlackLocus 30 100 130 2,965,765 3,974,751 6,940,516 15,214,271 Broadway Technology 40 134 174 3,954,353 5,299,667 9,254,020 20,285,693 Catapult Systems 16 18 34 1,273,693 675,495 1,949,188 3,005,892 Cenoplex 10 33 43 988,588 1,324,917 2,313,505 5,071,423 Certain Affinity 12 40 52 1,186,306 1,589,900 2,776,206 6,085,708 Certain Affinity 40 134 174 3,954,353 5,299,667 9,254,020 20,285,693 CFAN 50 36 86 3,072,347 1,556,987 4,629,334 8,034,160 Cirrus Logic 150 183 333 11,528,861 7,382,097 18,910,958 28,844,181 Community Cars 30 49 79 690,966 2,223,890 2,914,856 5,784,065 Complete Energy Systems • 200 578 778 25,254,630 27,468,452 52,723,082 100,879,709 Convio 34 113 147 3,361,200 4,504,717 7,865,918 17,242,840 CSIdentity 15 50 65 1,482,883 1,987,375 3,470,258 7,607,135 Debix 20 9 29 563,872 368,966 932,838 1,419,321 Durcon 65 56 121 3,138,781 2,392,258 5,531,039 10,501,020 eBay/PayPal • 1,000 1,156 2,156 52,231,824 48,838,290 101,070,114 166,669,022 Electronic Arts • 300 1,001 1,301 29,657,651 39,747,505 69,405,156 152,142,708 Emerson Process Management • 125 417 542 12,357,355 16,561,460 28,918,815 63,392,794 ESPN Longhorn Network 75 251 326 3,788,946 9,299,724 13,088,670 28,703,121 Evernote • 250 834 1,084 24,714,709 33,122,920 57,837,629 126,785,589 Fallbrook Technologies • 65 69 134 2,796,674 3,170,550 5,967,225 10,162,369 Fotowatio Renewable Ventures • 10 16 26 1,006,882 646,486 1,653,368 4,786,051 Happy Cog • 20 22 42 1,592,117 844,369 2,436,486 3,757,365 HDI Plastics 75 256 331 6,072,609 11,965,217 18,037,826 34,365,518 HostGator • 500 508 1,008 23,699,171 20,561,041 44,260,213 103,264,704 Bold = New • Projects directly assisted by Austin Chamber
- 19. 17 JOBS EMPLOYEE TOTAL COMPANY created compensation economic impact indirect/ direct induced total direct indirect/induced total Image Microsystems 180 132 312 $7,035,214 $5,319,324 $12,354,538 $23,663,545 Indeed 30 35 65 1,566,955 1,465,149 3,032,103 5,000,071 Informatica • 175 584 759 17,300,296 23,186,043 40,486,339 88,749,909 Insuraprise 35 43 78 2,449,639 1,797,987 4,247,627 7,051,878 Interspire 30 100 130 2,965,765 3,974,751 6,940,516 15,214,271 InteSolv • 25 28 53 1,990,146 1,055,461 3,045,607 4,696,706 James E. Bashaw Co. 15 8 23 414,585 333,125 747,710 1,197,270 KingsIsle Entertainment 30 100 130 2,965,765 3,974,751 6,940,516 15,214,271 Main Street Hub • 29 29 58 1,690,854 1,126,086 2,816,940 5,309,622 Malauzai Software 30 100 130 2,965,765 3,974,751 6,940,516 15,214,271 mindWireless 30 100 130 2,965,765 3,974,751 6,940,516 15,214,271 Nomadesk 40 134 174 3,954,353 5,299,667 9,254,020 20,285,693 Office Depot • 200 42 242 2,313,445 1,652,012 3,965,456 13,897,213 OwnLocal 15 50 65 1,482,883 1,987,375 3,470,258 7,607,135 Polycom 60 73 133 4,611,544 2,952,839 7,564,383 11,537,673 ProfitFuel 220 225 445 14,044,491 8,883,711 22,928,202 36,796,227 Progressive Insurance 166 312 478 12,963,548 15,020,493 27,984,040 63,085,406 Rackspace Managed Hosting 700 711 1,411 33,178,840 28,785,458 61,964,298 144,570,585 Redbird Flight Simulations 25 54 79 2,654,209 2,513,843 5,168,052 8,294,656 Salsa Labs 30 100 130 2,965,765 3,974,751 6,940,516 15,214,271 Samsung 330 954 1,284 41,670,138 45,322,944 86,993,082 166,451,513 SceneTap • 30 100 130 2,965,765 3,974,751 6,940,516 15,214,271 ScienceLogic 14 47 61 1,384,024 1,854,883 3,238,907 7,099,993 ServiceMesh 12 40 52 1,186,306 1,589,900 2,776,206 6,085,708 Solar Power Technologies 15 27 42 1,924,860 1,196,409 3,121,269 4,694,348 Spiceworks 95 317 412 9,391,590 12,586,710 21,978,300 48,178,524 Spredfast 50 167 217 4,942,942 6,624,584 11,567,526 25,357,117 Starmount 130 434 564 12,851,649 17,223,919 30,075,569 65,928,509 Superconductor Technologies • 135 160 295 10,960,981 7,327,529 18,288,510 26,488,755 Terra Pave International 10 39 49 1,221,001 1,688,066 2,909,067 14,849,205 Thermo Fisher Scientific 150 129 279 7,243,342 5,520,595 12,763,937 24,233,124 • (formerly ALC-Collegedale) US Farathane 228 165 393 12,058,594 7,074,653 19,133,247 33,689,527 Volusion • 140 155 295 11,144,816 5,910,582 17,055,398 26,301,551 Whale Shark Media 80 92 172 4,178,546 3,907,063 8,085,610 13,333,523 WindData 130 132 262 6,161,785 5,345,871 11,507,656 26,848,824 Xeris Pharmaceuticals • 10 55 65 851,181 2,715,034 3,566,215 7,636,734 TOTAL 8,035 13,887 21,992 568,850,940 580,585,630 1,149,436,570 $2,262,110,143 Bold = New • Projects directly assisted by Austin Chamber
- 20. 18 In 2011 the Chamber continued the implementation of the Technology Partnership, created in late 2010 by the Chamber board of directors to provide outreach to the regional technology community. The technology sector includes over 3,900 companies within a five-region area surrounding Austin. In fact, tech companies account for 12% of the region’s total workforce and 25% of the area payroll. Because such a significant percentage of our workforce is engaged in technology, the business retention and expansion work of the Chamber is now aligned under the Technology Partnership. Last year, the Technology Partnership engaged over 100 regional tech executives to provide input and direction to the strategies related to not only business attraction and retention but also company formation. Seven technology special interest groups (SIGs) focused the initiative in the following industry segments: Technology Manufacturing, Clean Technology, Life Science/Healthcare, Mobile, Gaming, Advertising Technology, and Software. Throughout 2011, Austin saw its regional venture capital investments increase by 13% to over $1.1 billion. With 6,000 new technology jobs created, the region experienced the largest year over year increase in the past decade. Of note in 2011 was the launch of the Startup Austin Texas web portal of the Startup America Partnership. Austin was the first region in Texas to participate in this national web initiative. And to increase the visibility of regional technology startups seeking funding, the Chamber also created the Austin A-List, THE AUSTIN A - LIST an easy go-to source for tech startup investors. 25 of the Hottest Startups Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
- 21. 19 TECH PARTNERSHIP BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION Because 80% of new jobs are created TOP BUSINESS ISSUES (ALL INDUSTRIES) by existing businesses, retaining the % of employment % of companies companies that are currently here 1. RECRUITMENT PROBLEMS and fostering their growth is a top strategic priority. Throughout 2011, 50% the Chamber’s Business Retention 81% Expansion team (BRE) worked diligently to engage with Central 2. AIR SERVICE Texas executives and identify the top 50% issues impacting regional businesses. 48% The team visited over a thousand companies, and conducted extensive 3. TRAFFIC surveys with more than 300 of the 27% top regional executives to discover their business needs. 44% TOP BUSINESS ISSUES (BY INDUSTRY SEGMENT) CLEAN TECH IT/WIRELESS NON TECH 1 Traffic Control 1 Recruitment Problems 1 Recruitment Problems 2 Recruitment Problems 2 Available Workforce 2 Adverse Legislation 3 Public Transportation 3 Air Service 3 Public Transportation SEMICONDUCTOR ADVANCED MFG BIO/HEALTHCARE 1 Recruitment Problems 1 Recruitment Problems 1 Adverse Legislation 2 Air Service 2 Public Transportation 2 Recruitment Problems 3 Adverse Legislation 3 Traffic Control 3 Business Climate Negative (Soft-landing issues) EXECUTIVE SURVEYS Total employees represented /// 84,779 More than 100 employees /// 81 (26%) Regional payroll represented /// $6.3 Billion Fewer than 100 employees) /// 225 (74%)
- 22. 20 AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2011 FINANCIALS ACTUAL REVENUE: $3.43 million ACTUAL EXPENSES: $3.28 million $266,123 $347,363 $1,215,843 $1,124,624 $1,020,964 $2,041,405 $274,256 $421,444 Membership Dues Government Relations Sponsorship Activities and events Membership Miscellaneous Communications Economic Development Operations OPPORTUNITY AUSTIN 2011 FINANCIALS INVESTOR RELATIONS | $76,837 OPPORTUNITY FUND | $86,941 KEEPING GREATER AUSTIN GREAT | $176,901 BUSINESS RETENTION EXPANSION | $570,621 EDUCATION | $1,265,043 ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION | $1,362,373 2011 ACTUAL EXPENSES | $3,538,716
- 24. 21 2011 ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN VICE CHAIR REGIONAL Gary Nauert Bobby Jenkins INFRASTRUCTURE Texas Regional Manager // DPR President // ABC Home Greg Weaver Construction, Inc. Commercial Services Managing Director // Catellus Development Group Darrell Pierce Principal // SNAP Management CHAIRMAN-ELECT VICE CHAIR SMALL BUSINESS Group, Inc. Clarke Heidrick Chairman // Graves, Dougherty, Ron Meredeith David Rodriguez Hearon Moody Partner // Richards Rodriguez VICE CHAIR TECHNOLOGY Skeith, LLP IMMEDIATE PAST-CHAIR Gene Austin Barry Mayer CEO // Convio Jim Snikeris President // Tokyo Electron Vice President // Farmers U.S. Holdings, Inc. LEGAL COUNSEL Insurance Group Scott Lineberry VICE CHAIR ECONOMIC Managing Partner // DuBois, Bill Stotesbery Bryant Campbell, LLP President CEO // KLRU-TV DEVELOPMENT Tim Crowley Sharon Watkins Regional President, Austin Region // MEMBERS AT LARGE Melissa Herkt Owner // Chez Zee American Bistro Frost President/COO PlantWeb Solutions Group // Emerson Process Ellen Wood VICE CHAIR EDUCATION/ Management CEO // vcfo TALENT DEVELOPMENT Tony Befi TERMS EXPIRING Laura Kilcrease Vice President, POWER Systems and DECEMBER 31, 2012 Managing Director // Triton Ventures Storage Program Management // IBM David Anderson Bill Jones Vice President/General Manager // VICE CHAIR FINANCE Owner // The Jones Firm Hardin Construction Company, LLC Steve Knebel Leading Partner // Maxwell, TERMS EXPIRING Debbie Findlay Locke Ritter LLP DECEMBER 31, 2011 Regional Vice President, Finance-West and West Central Regions // Humana, Inc. VICE CHAIR GOVERNMENT Jim DeCosmo President CEO // Forestar Group Inc. Henry Gilmore RELATIONS Craig Enoch Attorney // DuBois Bryant Campbell Patrick Flynn Partner // Enoch Kever President // Flynn Construction, Inc Fred Heldenfels IV President CEO // Heldenfels VICE CHAIR MARKETING AND Phillip Hawkins Enterprises, Inc. COMMUNICATIONS Senior Vice President // State Farm Duff Stewart Insurance Companies Steve Kinslow President, CEO // GSDM IdeaCity President/CEO // Austin Community Steve Leslie College VICE CHAIR MEMBERSHIP Executive Vice President Provost // Leslie Pchola The University of Texas at Austin Ron Meredeith General Manager // Hilton Austin
- 25. 22 BOARD OF DIRECTORS (CONTINUED) Carl Mica TERMS EXPIRING Adam Hauser Director of Business Relations // DECEMBER 31, 2013 Managing Partner // Brown McCarroll, The University of Texas System LLP Mark Clayton Leslie Pchola Senior Vice President // St. David’s John Holmes General Manager // Hilton Austin HealthCare Vice President, Legal // Freescale Semiconductor Jeff Thomas Nancy Ebe Senior Vice President/General Manager Founder // Ebe Associates, PC Bill Jones Texas Region // H-E-B Owner // The Jones Firm Karen Friese Dave Tripoli President // K Friese Associates Dave Martin Operating Partner // Truluck’s Vice President CFO //Dimensional Restaurant Group Tom Griebel Fund Advisors Vice President Corporate Development // Ashok Vadgama Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. Shane Menking President // CAM-I President CFO // Data Foundry Inc. Mark Harris Doug Waite Vice President Operations and Terry Mitchell Senior Vice President CFO // Technology – Human Resources // Dell, President // Momark Development LLC Seton Family of Hospitals Inc. Greg Phillips President // Texas Gas Service EXECUTIVE STAFF FOUNDATION AND CORPORATE PARTNERS Both of which support the Chamber's Michael W. Rollins, CCE business initiatives for the greater President CEO Austin region. Susan Davenport SVP, Global Technology Strategies Jeremy Martin, IOM 2011 FOUNDATION PARTNERS SVP, Government Relations Rebecca Martin, IOM SVP, Marketing Communications Dave Porter, CEcD SVP, Economic Development Jan Riepen CFO/SVP, Finance 2011 CORPORATE PARTNER Drew Scheberle SVP, Education Talent Development Phyllis Snodgrass, IOM SVP, Investor Relations
- 26. 23 CHAIRMAN’S ADVISORY BOARD 360training.com, Inc. Google Inc. National OilWell Varco American Airlines Inc. Grant Thornton LLP Polycom Austin Resource Recovery HendlerLaw, P.C. Protect America Chaotic Moon Studios Hillcrest Bank Sam’s Club (4 Locations) Evernote Corp Hospital Housekeeping Systems, LTD Shaw Group EZCORP Littlefield Corporation Golfsmith International, Inc. Market Awareness PRESIDENT’S ADVISORY BOARD Acumen FÖDA Studio Onestar Foundation Allure Energy Franklin Covey P. Terry’s Burger Stand - North Lamar Altera Corporation Gensler Paragon Printing Mailing Altius Education Greater Austin Allergy, Asthma Paramount and State Theatres American Party Rental Immunology Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. Austin Immediate Care Green Host It Performing Arts Programs, Inc. Austin Resource Center for Independent Habitat Suites Hotel Powell Financial Partners Living HealthTronics Provident Crossings Austin Restaurant Week Henslee Schwartz LLP Quality Inn Suites-Manor Austin Watch and Jewerly Hyatt Place Austin Arboretum RedRoc Avail Design Group Idea Public Schools Resort Lifestyle Communities Ayasdi, Inc. Image Microsystems, Inc. Rooted in Austin Best Western Inn Suites Insurance Network of America - Round Roya Johnson - Keller Williams Realty BIOO Scientific Rock Sebesta Blomberg and Associates, Inc. BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse International Studies Abroad Sector Supply LC (2 Locations) ITRenew Security National Mortgage BridgeOne Global Solutions Keller Williams Realty Lake Travis - Lauri McNevin Senior Care Centers at Onion Creek Brown Hand Center Kinnarps USA South Texas Money Management Cartridge World Kinnser Software Strasburger Price, LLP Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital Lakeline Oaks Adult Living Community SunPower Corporation Charlie Bravo Aviation Leadership Worth Following, LLC The BlackStone Group Chesapeake Energy Corporation LegalZoom The Carlson Law Firm, P.C. Coal Vines Link Coworking The Retreat at North Bluff Coats Rose LNV, Inc. The Society for Financial Awareness EFIGS Localization- Multicultural (SOFA) Business Solutions Longhorn Steakhouse TRAVELHOST Austin Magazine Electric Transmission Texas, LLC Malaspina Healthcare Consulting Turn Up Group Enfatico Murphy Business and Financial Corporation Ultra Electronics Enoch Kever PLLC NoackLittle Architecture Interiors Vu Telepresence ETS-Lindgren (EMC Test Systems) Noble Insurance Waggener Edstrom Express Employment Professionals Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Westminster Manor Express Employment Professionals - (South) Nothing Bundt Cakes Whale Shark Media, Inc.
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