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18 Greater Houston Partnership Members Make HBJ’s Texas 100

Published Jan 14, 2025 by Madelyn Wilson

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The Houston Business Journal recently announced the Texas 100 – an annual list of impactful Texans to watch in 2025. Eighteen Partnership members were chosen based on their impact and vision for the upcoming year. We are inspired by the dedication and innovation of our Partnership members and look forward to seeing the impactful ways they will continue shaping Houston's dynamic future. 

Honorees include:  

  • Steve Altemus, CEO, Intuitive Machines 
  • Bryan Brown, President, Energy Corridor District 
  • Brad Burke, Managing Director, Rice Alliance 
  • James W. Crawford III, President, Texas Southern University  
  • Barry Engle, President, Low Carbon Solutions, Exxon
  • Margaret Ford Fisher, Chancellor, Houston Community College*   
  • Norman Garza, Executive Director, Texas Space Commission  
  • Brian Greene, CEO, Houston Food Bank  
  • Charlie Jenkins, CEO, Port Houston 
  • Isaac Johnson, President and CEO, TDECU* 
  • Amanda McMillian, President and CEO, United Way of Greater Houston*  
  • Eddie Nuñez, Director of Athletics, University of Houston 
  • Jochen Reiser, President, University of Texas Medical Branch 
  • Julie Sudduth, Houston regional president, PNC Bank* 
  • Jim Szczesniak, Director, Houston Airport System 
  • Ryan Walsh, CEO, Harris County Houston Sports Authority 
  • Jason Wells, CEO, CenterPoint Energy* 
  • Mike Wirth, CEO, Chevron

Click here to see the Partnership's Membership Directory. 

To learn more about membership with the Greater Houston Partnership, contact membership@houston.org

* - Greater Houston Partnership Board Member  

 

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