Fulshear-Katy Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting
Description
Fulshear-Katy Area Chamber of Commerce
Monthly Member Meeting
Meet and Greet at 7:30am and meeting starts at 8:00am
At Parkway Fellowship 27043 FM 1093, Richmond, TX 77406
Guest Speaker: Phyllis Saathoff - Executive Director/CEO Port Freeport
Phyllis Saathoff is an accomplished executive with over 25 years of service in the port industry. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, is a certified public accountant and a certified Professional Port Manager®.
Phyllis began her maritime career at Port Freeport in 1992 serving as Managing Director and Interim Executive Port Director/CEO before joining the Port of Houston Authority in October 2012. Phyllis served in various capacities during her tenure at the Port of Houston Authority including, Chief People Officer and Deputy Executive Director of Corporate Affairs. Phyllis returned to Port Freeport in April 2016 as the Chief Executive Officer.
During her prior tenure at Port Freeport, Phyllis was successful in obtaining U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit to deepen the Freeport Harbor Channel to 55 feet and in financing and initiating the development of the Port’s first container terminal.
Phyllis has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Women in Gulf Transportation by Gulf Shipper Magazine. She has held leadership roles in several organizations including the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones and the Texas Gulf Ports Association. Phyllis currently serves as Chairwoman on the Port Authority Advisory Committee to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Transportation Policy Council, Vice President of Texas Ports Association and serves on the board of directors for the National Waterways Conference. She is also actively engaged with other industry groups such as the American Association of Port Authorities. Phyllis also serves on the board of directors and executive committee of the Economic Development Alliance of Brazoria County and as a member of the University of Houston – Clear Lake College of Business Dean’s Advisory Council.
Coffee Provided by: Coco Crepes
Breakfast Provided by: Kolache Factory
Parkway Fellowship 27043 FM 1093, Richmond, TX 77406
Event Date:
01-09-19
Event Time:
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM CST
Location:
Parkway Fellowship Church
27043 FM 1093
Richmond, Te 77406
Contact Person:
Fulshear Katy Area Chamber of Commerce
(phone: 832-600-3221)
Details:
Second Wednesday of Each Month
7:30am Meet and Greet
8:00am Meeting Starts
No charge and please feel free to bring a guest!