Profile

The Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven organization whose principle mission is to foster business growth by advocating business issues, enhancing the business climate, and providing services to our members. Vision: To promote and enhance business growth and prosperity. The Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce was first organized in 1924 by a group of local businessman interested in the growth of Corpus Christi. The Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in the following projects over the years: the Harbor Bridge, the Port of Corpus Christi, the Corpus Christi Army Depot, the creation of the Texas State Aquarium, the U.S.S. Lexington, and the creation of Texas A & M University at Corpus Christi. Your Chamber has been working for you since 1924 to make sure Corpus Christi remains a vibrant place to live and do business. The Chamber carries the opinions of its members to city, state, and nationally elected officials, while monitoring legislative issues that impact our business community. The work of the Chamber is financed by the investments of its members. The dues structure is designed to permit even the smallest business to become a member. We work diligently to ensure that Corpus Christi has the best business climate in Texas. The Chamber's programming has been designed to provide the following services and products:

The Chamber's programming has been designed to provide the following services and products:

Networking opportunities Unlimited Business Referrals Business seminars, forums and special events Committees for direct involvement Advertising Opportunities on: The Business Advocate (quarterly newsletter), Website, Relocation Guides, Membership Directory, and many more Legislative issues Military issues Member to Member Discount Program Publicity and Promotions Publications

Contacts

1201 N. Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi, 78401 Work: 361-881-1800 Fax: 361-882-4256 Email: members@theccchamber.org www.corpuschristichamber.org

Staff

President & CEO Foster Edwards Work: 361-881-1800 Email: foster@theccchamber.org

Director of Sales Julie Schumann Work: 361-881-1800 Ext: 203

Communications Intern Nina Rodriguez Work: 361-881-1800

Director of Finance Jim Waller Work: 361-881-1800 Ext: 321 Email: jim@theccchamber.org

Membership Services Coordinator Lucy Reta Work: 361-881-1800 Ext: 229

Special Events Coordinator Monica Pena-Moore Work: 361-881-1800 Ext: 224

Administrative Assistant Becky Lopez Work: 361-881-1800 Ext: 202

Board of Directors

The board is composed of 22 Directors, a Chairman, Chairman-Elect, Immediate Past Chairman, Treasurer, and Secretary for a total of 27 Directors. Their charge is to determine the policies and procedures that direct the activities of the chamber and to develop an annual budget and work program based upon membership input.

Executive Committee

Chairman of the Board John Michael Naismith Engineering, Inc.

Chairman-Elect Wes Hoskins First Community Bank

Treasurer Gary Malone Wells Fargo Bank

Secretary Joe Guzman McTurbine

Legal Council Van Huseman Huseman, Dodson, and Hummell, Attorneys at Law

Board Members

Sandra Alvarez AT&T Term Ends: 12/31/11

Robert Blair Bay LTD Term Ends: 12/31/09

Ruben A. Bonilla Bonilla Insurance Agency Term Ends: 12/31/11

Lynwood Cain Jr. Lynwood Cain Security Company Term Ends: 12/31/09

Nils Stolslechner General Manager of Omni Corpus Christi Term Ends: 12/31/10

Ralph Diaz Corpus Christi Disposal Term Ends: 12/31/10

Gary Eifler H-E-B Grocery Co. Term Ends: 12/31/11

Dan Garza Reel Simple Productions Term Ends: 12/31/10

Kim Erwin Realty World Island Properties Term Ends: 12/31/11

Butch Escobedo Butch Escobedo Insurance Term Ends: 12/31/10

Bud Harris Del Mar College Term Ends: 12/31/11

Dr. Trent Hill Texas A&M Corpus Christi Term Ends: 12/31/11

Bruce Holstein President and CEO of Spohn Hospital Term Ends: 12/31/11

Leon S. Leob Landlord Resources Term Ends: 12/31/09

Randy Maldonado Pete's Chicken 'N More Term Ends: 12/31/11

Sean Murphy Andrews Distributing Term Ends: 12/31/09

Debbie Lindsey-Opel (ex-officio) Three Dimensional Development

Ken Schrom Corpus Christi Hooks Term Ends: 12/31/11

John Taylor Associated Builders and Contractors Term Ends: 12/31/11

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