Committees
Community Outreach | |
The TBTA 2019-2020 Community Outreach organization selected by a majority vote is BEAR…BE A Resource for CPS Kids. We are excited to partner with Tammy Hetmaniak, Executive Director and her organization. Refer to the latest meeting announcement for a list of needs that will help BEAR in their mission to offer hope and help for abused and neglected children and the caseworkers who protect them.
Alissa Hennon, the member who nominated BEAR, will be TBTA’s Internal Advocate and serve as the Community Outreach Committee Chair. Go to BEAR…BE A Resource for CPS Kids website and learn about how you can help with their mission and all the things they do to support CPS kids and caseworkers. | |
Community Outreach Committee Chair ![]() Kim Bilsky WorleyParsons | Community Outreach Committee Chair ![]() Alissa Hennon Sonesta Hotels |
Community Outreach Committee Member ![]() Erinn Horton Enterprise Holdings, Inc. |
Education | |
The Primary role of the Education & Programs Committee is to develop educational programs for monthly meetings.
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Education Committee Chair ![]() Neil Hammond GoldSpring Consulting | Education Committee Chair ![]() Molly Walsh Delta Air Lines |
Education Committee Member Leslie McCain American Express Global Business Travel | Education Committee Member Michelle Osterhaus |
Education Committee Member ![]() Belinda Pridgen American Airlines | Education Committee Member ![]() Cheryl Reed, GTP Delta Air Lines |
Education Committee Member ![]() Virginia Roelant Technip FMC | Education Committee Member Norma Rohrbach Areka Consulting |
Website | |
Website Committee Chair ![]() Chris Martin Wings Travel Management |
Finance | |
Finance Committee Chair ![]() Matt Assolin Nikko's Worldwide Chauffeured Services |
Golf Tournament Committee | |
The primary role of the Golf Committee is to coordinate the Annual TexasBTA Charity Golf Tournament. This is our single biggest fundraiser which helps to fund our scholarship program and also to lend financial support to a locally endorsed charity. You can find mor einformation about thi syear's event under the "events" tab of our website.
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Golf Tournament Committee Chair ![]() Tiffany Charros Hotel Alessandra | Golf Tournament Committee Chair ![]() Boysie Shorter The Parking Spot |
Golf Tournament Sub-Committee Member Sally Farrell McDermott | Golf Tournament Sub-Committee Member ![]() Erika Licon The Visa Team |
Golf Tournament Sub-Committee Member ![]() Shannon McKinney Open (ATPI) | Golf Tournament Sub-Committee Member Sara Ortiz Memorial Hermann |
Golf Tournament Sub-Committee Member ![]() Tabitha Scott Hilton Houston Westchase | Golf Tournament Sub-Committee Member ![]() Trey Smith CWT |
Golf Tournament Sub-Committee Member Donna Volkerding Houston CityPlace Marriott at Springwoods Village |
Government Relations | |
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Government Relations Committee Chair ![]() Erika Licon The Visa Team | Government Relations Committee Chair ![]() Rebeca Palatka BDP International |
Government Relations Committee Member ![]() Xochitl Huerta Nikko's Worldwide Chauffeured Services | Government Relations Committee Member ![]() Ellen Meyer Retired |
Government Relations Committee Member Sara Ortiz Memorial Hermann | Government Relations Committee Member Debbie Venditto The Visa Team |
Government Relations Committee Member Arlecia Williams United Airlines |
Membership | |
The primary role of the Membership Committee is to recruit and retain TBTA members.
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Membership Committee Chair ![]() Kenway Hua Soteria Transportation Group | Membership Committee Chair Sara Ortiz Memorial Hermann |
Membership Committee Member ![]() Brittany Brown Courtyard by Marriott Houston Energy Corridor |
Officer Nominating | |
Officer Nominating Committee Chair ![]() Linda Loesch TCG Consulting | Officer Nominating Committee Member Bonner Fulenwider |
Officer Nominating Committee Member ![]() Erinn Horton Enterprise Holdings, Inc. |
Public Relations | |
Primary role is to bring positive attention to the Texas BTA and its members’ professional/company interests.
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Public Relations Committee Chair ![]() David Golida $$company$$ |
Registration/Hospitality | |
Primary role is to assist with the TBTA Monthly Meeting registration process & assist welcoming our New Members onsite. This committee works with the membership committee to host New member meetings.
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Registration/Hospitality Committee Chair ![]() Erinn Horton Enterprise Holdings, Inc. | Registration/Hospitality Committee Chair ![]() Shannon McKinney Open (ATPI) |
Registration/Hospitality Committee Member Nadia Bnafkir Hotel Icon | Registration/Hospitality Committee Member Joe Cordova A Ambassador Limousine & Transportation |
Registration/Hospitality Committee Member Seth Harris Candlewood Suites Houston Westchase | Registration/Hospitality Committee Member Liz Jaramillo Mattress Firm |
Registration/Hospitality Committee Member Jake Kuharich Sheraton Houston Brookhollow | Registration/Hospitality Committee Member Nita Lousig-Nont World Fuel Services |
Registration/Hospitality Committee Member Lisa McCarra Enterprise Holdings Inc. | Registration/Hospitality Committee Member Maria Vergara Hampton Inn & Suites North Houston Sprin |
Scholarship | |
TexasBTA 2020 Scholarships In honor of the Roaring 2020s, TexasBTA is awarding Ten (10) Scholarships totaling to $20,000!! Don’t miss the opportunity to win up to $4,000 in scholarship funds.
Scholarship Selection Process:
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Scholarship Committee Chair ![]() Erika Licon The Visa Team | Scholarship Committee Chair ![]() Adam Turetsky HP Inc. |
Scholarship Committee Member ![]() Kathryn Craven Sonesta Hotels | Scholarship Committee Member Lee Ann Kaleh Marathon Oil Company |
Scholarship Committee Member Ellen Krejci Hess Corporation | Scholarship Committee Member ![]() Chris Martin Wings Travel Management |
Scholarship Committee Member Sara Ortiz Memorial Hermann | Scholarship Committee Member ![]() Tracy Ramsey The Visa Team |
Scholarship Committee Member Dora Rodriguez Aimbridge Hospitality |
Social Events | |
Primary role is to plan the "fun" social events for TBTA and increase the ROI for our members with networking opportunities and community service events.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
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Social Events Committee Chair ![]() Tiffany Charros Hotel Alessandra | Social Events Committee Chair ![]() Brandon Forker Hyatt Place The Woodlands |
Social Events Committee Member ![]() Xochitl Huerta Nikko's Worldwide Chauffeured Services | Social Events Committee Member ![]() Jennifer Johnston Omni Houston Hotel & Omni Houston Westside |
Social Events Committee Member ![]() Piero Taliente ATPI | Social Events Committee Member ![]() Carol Tomko Meetings & Events Planner |
Texas BTA Legacy | |
The mission of the Texas BTA Legacy Committee is to record and compile the chronological history of the Texas Business Travel Association (TBTA). Our primary responsibility is to keep track of activities and achievements associated within the organization through the compilation of documents, photographs and interviews. | |
TexasBTA Legacy Committee Chair ![]() Ellen Meyer Retired |