146th Annual Meeting
Tuesday, February 13th
JW Marriott
11:00 a.m. Registration & Reception
12:00 p.m. Lunch & Program Begins
Ticket sales have closed for this event.
In honor of 146 years of representing the business community, we are thrilled to invite you to our annual membership gathering. Join us as we introduce our incoming board chair, Rudy Garza, celebrate our achievements, and focus on the exciting future ahead. We will also acknowledge incoming and outgoing board members, along with recognizing our special Volunteers of the Year.
This is also when the Austinite of the Year Award is bestowed upon a community leader who is instrumental in making our city an extraordinary place to live and prosper. The Chamber's highest honor has previously been held by Roy Spence (2022), Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette (2021), Susan Dawson (2020), and Jesús Garza (2019).
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Austinite of the Year
We proudly recognize Dr. Richard Rhodes, former chancellor of Austin Community College District, as the 2023 Austinite of the Year. Under his leadership, ACC expanded to 11 campuses, secured $1 billion in bonds, and transformed the Highland Mall into an advanced campus. Rhodes achieved the fastest-rising graduation rates in the state, fostering collaborations with major companies and reshaping higher education. ACC's innovative programs with K-12 schools and university partnerships provided creative pathways for students. Learn more about Dr. Rhodes’ accomplishments in this article covered by the Austin Business Journal.
2023 Volunteers of the Year
The work of the Austin Chamber would not be possible without dedicated volunteers who offer their time and talent to help advance the mission of our organization. We are proud to honor three community leaders who went above and beyond in their dedication to the Austin Chamber in 2023. All three will be recognized at Cheers to the Year.
Honoring our Chamber leaders
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Outgoing Board Chair
Ali Khataw
President & CEO
Encotech Engineering -
Incoming Board Chair
Rudy Garza
President & CEO
GarzaEMC
2024 Board of Directors
| Rudy Garza, GarzaEMC | Kevin Fincher, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association | Kristin Marcum, ECPR |
| Mark Ramsuer, Pape Dawson Engineers | Jerry Frey, Savills, Inc. | Nikelle Meade, Husch Blackwell LLP |
| Ali Khataw, Encotech Engineering | Luisa Gaviño-Martinez, PNC Bank | Abby Mellott, Austin Business Journal |
| Dave Anderson, Drenner Group | Michele Glaze, Samsung Austin Semiconductor | Terry Mitchell, Momark Development |
| Kristy Attaway, Hill & Wilkinson | Rex Gore, Cleanscapes | Monica Muñoz Andry, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
| Tamara Atkinson, Workforce Solutions Capital Area | JJ Gottsch, Austin Gamblers | Ric Mussiett, Archer Hotel |
| Mason Ayer, Kerbey Lane Café | Kerry Hall, Susser Bank | Anna Panossian, Circuit of the Americas |
| Dianne Bangle, Real Estate Council of Austin | Tam Hawkins, Greater Austin Black Chamber | Lynda Rife, Rifeline Consulting |
| Jason Becker, Central National Bank | Scott Haywood, HNTB | Jordan Robinson, Round Rock Chamber |
| Jeremiah Bentley, Texas Mutual Insurance Company | John Howard, Dell Technologies | A.J. Rodriguez, Texas 2036 |
| Denise Bradley, St. David's HealthCare | Ruth Hughs, Kelly Hart | Geronimo Rodriguez, Ascension Texas |
| Daniel Brooks, Page | Rashed Islam, HDR Engineering, Inc. | Trey Salinas, 3 Point Partners |
| Jason Buechel, Whole Foods Market | David Jabour, Twin Liquors | Andi Scull, HOPE Outdoor Gallery |
| Tina Cannon, Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce | Bobby Jenkins, ABC Commercial Services | Duff Stewart, GSD&M |
| Nicole Conley, Siebert Williams Shank | Mike Kamerlander, Greater San Marcos Partnership | Tim Timmerman, Commerce Texas Properties |
| Denise Davis, Davis Kaufman PLLC | Karen Kennard, Greenberg Traurig, LL | Jenny Whittemore, Endeavor Real Estate Group |
| Mark Duval, Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce | Chuck Lipscomb, JE Dunn Constructio | Kevin Young, Jacobs Engineering |
| Joyce Durst, Growth Acceleration Partners | Joseph Llamas, Generational Commercial Properties | |
| Tamara Fields, Accenture | Pamela Madere, Jackson Walker |
Thank you to our sponsors!
Presented by
Program Sponsor
Reception Sponsor
Austinite of the Year Award Sponsor
Corporate Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
| ABC Home & Commercial Services | LCRA (Lower Colorado River Authority) |
| Dignity Memorial Cook - Walden Funeral Home | Pape-Dawson Engineers |
| Encotech Engineering Consultants | Texas Disposal Systems |
Frost Bank | Texas Mutual Insurance Company |
| Generational Commercial Properties | The YMCA of Austin |
| GSD&M | Twin Liquors |
Pivotal Partners
Foundation Partners
Corporate Partners
Terms & Conditions
Please contact Sponsor@austinchamber.com for table reservations or sponsorship opportunities.
Cancellation Policy
The Austin Chamber of Commerce must maintain a cancellation policy for events in order to properly plan for catering, venue expenses, and marketing efforts. Unless stated otherwise, Chamber reservations must be canceled 5 business days prior to the event to be eligible for a refund. All refunds will be issued 10 days after the event. No refunds will be issued for nonattendance. You are welcome to send another member of your staff in your place.