Below is a list of our Committees. For any questions regarding a Committee or Program, please contact the Staff Liaison listed with it.
Ambassadors
Ambassadors are a group of volunteers acting as liaisons for the Pearland Chamber of Commerce to the Pearland area for the purpose of promoting member participation and good will within the Chamber’s framework. For information on one of the most essential Chamber programs, contact the staff liaison.
Staff Liaison:
Jennifer Berti, Vice President
Jennifer.Berti@PearlandChamber.org
Committee Chair:
Rigoberto Juarez, Global Investment Realty
Diversity Business Council
Pearland’s Diversity Business Council (PDBC) is a partnership coalition of companies and non-profit partners in Pearland in the areas of cultivating talent for our community. The purpose of the PDBC is to Share Best Practices around Diversity and Inclusion, Celebrate Success of companies and organizations who are doing great work in this space and Inspire Action to participants, members, and the community at large to ensure we have a unified community with thriving businesses and extraordinary quality of life.
Staff Liaison:
Jennifer Berti, Vice President
Jennifer.Berti@PearlandChamber.org
Committee Chair:
Antonio Johnson, Cantex Continuing Care Network
Governmental Relations
The Governmental Relations team works to boil down Pearland business issues into a Public Policy so that a synopsis can be presented to our Local, State and Federal lawmakers. Each month the committee hears from elected officials and others that can provide insight into the workings of our local, state and national government.
The Governmental Relations Team meets on the second Friday monthly at 9:30 am.
Staff Liaison:
Jim Johnson, President/CEO
Jim.Johnson@PearlandChamber.org
Committee Chair:
Dr. Beth Lewis, University of Houston Clear Lake
Healthcare Industry Committee
The Healthcare Industry Committee is a collaboration of healthcare industry
professionals dedicated to advancing patient care and healthcare services in Pearland. This closed committee actively engages in dissecting and addressing a wide range of topics, from mental health to access to care. Members of this committee must be a healthcare provider and can email Jim.Johnson@PearlandChamber.org for
more information.
Staff Liaison:
Jim Johnson, President/CEO
Jim.Johnson@PearlandChamber.org
Committee Chair:
David Wagner, HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
Vice Chair:
Shannan Murray, Counseling Connections for Change
Pearland Young Professionals
The Young Professionals committee seeks to foster and empower Young Professionals between the ages of 21-40 who work or reside in the Pearland region by providing networking, career development, leadership, and civic engagement opportunities. This committee meets on the third Wednesday monthly and is open to any Young Professional that would like to attend. Click here to visit our Young Professional's page or email Jennifer Berti for more information.
Young Professionals meetings are held on the Third Wednesday monthly.
Staff Liaison:
Jennifer Berti, Vice President
Jennifer.Berti@PearlandChamber.org
Workforce Development Committee
The Workforce Development Committee in partnership with the Pearland Economic Development Corporation provides a forum where business, education, and community work together to successfully recruit, develop and retain Pearland’s workforce.
Workforce Development meetings a held monthly on the third Wednesday at 8:30 am.
Staff Liaison:
Jennifer Berti, Vice President
Jennifer.Berti@PearlandChamber.org
Committee Chair:
Dr. Stacey Ebert, Alvin Community College
Click here to visit WorkinPearland.com
Transportation
Transportation focuses on getting around in Pearland. Learn about transportation issues and scheduled improvements directly from those making the changes. The mission is to maintain active involvement in surface, rail, air, marine and other modes of transportation to enhance regional commerce.
Meetings are bi-monthly on the fourth Monday at 2:00 pm.
Staff Liaison:
Jim Johnson, President/CEO
Jim.Johnson@PearlandChamber.org