Below is a list of our Committees. For any questions regarding a Committee or Program, please contact the Staff Liaison listed with it.
Click here for the Committee Handbook
Ambassadors
Purpose Statement
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. This committee is associated with the Vice Chair – Advocate for Business.
Leadership and Staff Liaison
2024 Chair: Rigoberto Juarez
Staff Liason: Jennifer Berti | Jennifer.Berti@PearlandChamber.org
Diversity Business Council
Purpose Statement
The Pearland Diversity Business Council is a partnership coalition of companies and nonprofit partners who cultivate 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. This committee is associated with the Vice Chair – Benefit the Community.
Leadership and Staff Liaison
2024 Chair: Antonio Johnson | Vice Chair – Benefit the Community
Staff Liaison: Jim Johnson | Jim.Johnson@PearlandChamber.org
Governmental Relations
Purpose Statement
Each month this committee hears from elected officials and others who can provide insight into the workings of our local, state, and national government. The committee helps coordinate Candidate Forums, Candidate Bootcamp, Elected Officials Meet and Greets, and Pearland Day in Austin. This committee is associated with the Vice Chair – Advocate for Business. This committee has two subcommittees:
Pearland Day in Austin: This committee plans speakers and logistics of Pearland Day in Austin. An honorary chair is selected each year for this event.
Transportation: This committee discusses issues impacting transportation in the region.
Leadership and Staff Liaison
2024 Chair: Dr. Beth Lewis | Board Secretary
Staff Liaison: Jim Johnson | Jim.Johnson@PearlandChamber.org
Healthcare Industry Committee
Purpose Statement
The Healthcare Industry Committee is a closed committee focused on healthcare issues impacting our healthcare industry. The committee’s current focus is on mental health and creating solutions for the community. This committee is associated with the Vice Chair – Cultivate Talent.
Leadership and Staff Liaison
2024 Chair: David Wagner | Vice Chair – Cultivate Talent
Staff Liaison: Jim Johnson | Jim.Johnson@PearlandChamber.org
Pearland Young Professionals
Purpose Statement
The Young Professionals of Pearland mission is to foster and empower the greater Pearland region’s Young Professionals. The committee’s focus is to leverage the diversity of young professionals that exists in the region by providing networking, career development, leadership, and civic engagement opportunities.
Leadership and Staff Liaison
2024 Chair: Miriam Guzman
Staff Liaison: Leslie Esqueda | Leslie.Esqueda@PearlandChamber.org
Workforce Development Committee
Purpose Statement
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.
Leadership and Staff Liaison
2024 Chair: Dr. Stacy Ebert
Staff Liaison: Jennifer Berti | Jennifer.Berti@PearlandChamber.org
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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