MEMBERS IN MOTION

Doubles current youth capacity

The Bridge for Kids new facility will be able to:

• Provide services to more than 200 children and teens per day, doubling the current capacity and impact.

• Enable all children and youth programming and services to be delivered in one centralized location, increasing effectiveness and efficiency.

• Allow The Bridge to increase adult capacity and services by repurposing space in existing buildings.

• Provide age-appropriate, dedicated spaces for young children, pre-teens and teenagers to gather and engage.

• Help stop the cycle of violence.

To make a difference in the lives of children consider donating to The Bridge for Kids.

The Bridge for Kids grand opening, ribbon cutting and press conference are scheduled for 5 pm CDT on June 8, 2023. For details or to RSVP, go to the TBOTW website.

Shell Deer

PARK CHEMICALS offers students an opportunity to learn about the industry, careers.

After a two-year absence due to Covid restrictions, the annual Shell Deer Park symposium with the Deer Park Independent School District is back and better than ever, expanding the traditional focus on engineering to include craft occupations.

Nearly 80 high school students participated in the first day of the symposium on March 22, when Shell Deer Park volunteers visited the school to provide a unique learning opportunity. The next day, nearly 20 seniors were given a tour of the Deer Park facility.

“We talked about Shell Deer Park in general, what the petrochemical industry is all about and how we interact with our community,” said Process Engineering & Quality Assurance Manager Ramón Ramos, who led the Shell team with Maintenance Manager Marcus Conch. “Then we held breakout sessions across engineering and craft fields, and the students were able to attend as many as possible.”

“This event was all about the students and being able to expose them to an industry that they may not have much awareness of,” Conch said. “We want them to introduce them to the opportunities in our industry and if they are interested, guide them to the next steps to reach their goals.”

Based on feedback from both the school staff and students, the Shell Engineering and Craft

Symposium was very well-received and the team is already looking to make the event even better for the next school year. Ramos reports the engineering sessions were highlighted by a strong level of engagement and lots of questions; while Conch described the craft program and the site tour as eye-openers for many students who have new alternatives for choosing a career path. “The Shell volunteers also experienced the value of this event and that it is time well-spent to support the school and the community,” he said.

“At some point we were all where these students are today, trying to decide what to do,” Ramos said. “We encouraged them to take the next step and know that the sky is the limit.”

SUDDUTH SEARCH After a few high-growth years from 2019 to 2022, Houston-based, retained, executive search firm Sudduth Search, reached operational capacity this year. Their authority and trust have grown significantly, and management has become a “go to” source on attracting and retaining talent, transformational leaders, and multiple-position searches. Sudduth Search is also being called upon to speak at industry events and to the media, including via regular columns for Forbes and Houston InnovationMap. The company is now pleased to share that it has hired two more experienced recruiters. Danielle Smith most recently comes from Apple and Lowes, and Zack Hamilton comes from KORE1 and Parker+Lynch. In their new roles, Danielle and Zack will be working across all industry verticals and responsible for candidate sourcing and candidate management.

TEXAS MUTUAL announces Jeanette Ward as new President and CEO Texas Mutual has named longtime employee and former chief operating officer, Jeanette Ward, as President and CEO. Ward assumed her new role in March 2023, following the retirement of Rich Gergasko, who served as president and CEO for the past 10 years. Ward, who has been with Texas Mutual for 29 years, has served in a variety of roles across the organization and is committed to helping us build on our strong history of taking care of Texans. Learn more at bit.ly/new-CEO-named-for-Texas-Mutual

ROYAL HARBOR PARTNERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT is growing! In January 2023 Justin Haywood, CFP® joined the RHP team as a Financial Advisor. We are also actively hiring for a Senior Operations Manager, this position requires at least 5 years of RIA operations experience. Ready to join our team? Use the QR code below to apply & submit your resume to: Contact@RoyalHarborPartners.com.

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