Our Mission
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is the leading regional advocate for the economic and civic interests of the Hispanic business community.
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce serves as a catalyst for business opportunity and growth by:
- Creating business opportunities for its members and corporate partners through its strong network of local, national, and international partnerships.
- Organizing and sponsoring a wide array of programming - educational seminars, networking events, business-centric educational panels, and much more.
- Identifying new and existing business opportunities and introducing members to new sources of business and commerce.
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is the leading advocate for Hispanic business and civic interests in the Greater Houston area. Through its issue advocacy, its media platforms with an audience reach of more than 3 million people, and its robust membership network, the Chamber is the leading united voice for its members and all of Hispanic Houston.
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has developed and fostered strategic partnerships that often result in innovative public policy, stronger community relationships, and countless economic opportunities for its members. Chamber membership is comprised of a wide array of entrepreneurs, executives, small businesses, and Fortune 500 firms.
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce executes its Strategic Vision through a series of initiatives, communication channels, and impactful community and corporate partnerships. These initiatives allow the Chamber to “sit at the table” where the conversations that impact the Hispanic community are had, and have its voice heard as a steadfast representative of the local Hispanic community.
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has an active Board of Directors, a professional staff led by a President & CEO, and a robust volunteer infrastructure – all of which help chart the course for the future of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
2022 Executive Committee
Francisco González
Chairman
Vice President The Americas,
Inspire Brands
Mely Jimenez
Chair-Elect
Co-founder & Owner,
Today’s Business Solutions
Paul Murphy
Past Chairman
Chairman, CEO & Director,
Cadence Bank
Alex Obregon
Treasurer
Deputy City Controller,
City of Houston
Joel Garza
Parliamentarian
Owner,
Garza Management Corp.
Scott Silvas
Secretary
Texas Market President - Middle Market Banking,
Fifth Third Bank
2022 Board of Directors
Carlos Abello
President,
Vedado Corporation
Morena Arredondo
Sr Project Manager,
Atkins Global
Dave Stevenson
Market President Houston Region,
Amegy Bank of Texas
Staff
President & CEO
Arturo Pedraza
Chief Financial Officer
Deidra Taylor
Director of Special Events
Rosemary Garza
Executive Assistant
Jennifer Sierra
Communications Coordinator
Leticia Lopez
Corporate Stewardship Administrator