President at Watercolor Art Society-Houston
Houston, Texas Area
President at Watercolor Art Society-Houston
Houston, Texas Area
Currently serving as Executive Director of Renaissance 1960 Improvement Corporation - working toward the revitalization of FM 1960 between SH 249 and I45 in the Houston area. This is a voluntary position.
Working with diverse groups on multi-phased, multi-funded projects to gain consensus and provide efficient and effective project delivery.
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
June 2009 — Present (6 months)
Watercolor Art Society-Houston
Founded in 1975, the Watercolor Art Society – Houston (WAS-H) is a non-profit organization with over 500 members. For over 30 years, WAS-H has brought the excitement of water-media to the greater Houston area with outstanding exhibitions, world-class instruction and dedicated community outreach. Year-round opportunities are provided to every level of painter, from novice to the seasoned expert. Art lovers can also enjoy year-round exhibitions in our gallery in the Museum District.
I will serve as president until May 31, 2010. We are a working board of directors as we do not employ an executive director. It is like having another full time job.
(Management Consulting industry)
March 2005 — Present (4 years 9 months)
Davis Alliance Corporation specializes in project development and delivery; communications and marketing. Detailed information may be viewed at www.davisalliance.com.
Clients include:
Clark Condon Associates and M2L Associates - Provided Construction Management Services for City of Houston park projects totaling over $16 M construction costs.
Upper Kirby Management District/TIRZ - Director of Capital Projects, primary client contact, providing project development and management services as $34 MCapital Improvement Projects (CIP) were planned, developed and implemented.
Communications projects for South Main Alliance (SMA) and Discovery Green (Downtown Park Conservancy)
(Management Consulting industry)
2007 — 2009 (2 years )
(Management Consulting industry)
February 2000 — February 2005 (5 years 1 month)
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Civil Engineering industry)
1989 — January 2000 (11 years )
Responsible for day-to-day operations of Marketing Team including PR. Coordinated marketing activities throughout firm for all target markets/business groups; Infrastructure, Energy Systems, Transportation and Architecture. Coordinated design/development of marketing materials. Assisted in research/evaluation of existing and potential markets and geographic locations. Worked with business groups developing and implementing marketing plans/costs, client tracking Assisted proposal teams with preparation of proposals and presentations. Represented firm at conferences/trade shows, professional association, private sector and political functions. Coordinated marketing activities with parent company. Developed and implemented marketing database. Served as Project Manager representing LAN/LAD on NAFTA Superhighway Corridor Coalition Project responsible for all business development/public relations activities, including public presentations from Mexico to Canadian borders.
(Architecture & Planning industry)
1970 — 1989 (19 years )
Prior to 1989 – Project and Administration responsibility for three firms: Koetter, Tharp, Cowell & Bartlett (KTC&B), Architects & Planners (merged with LAN/1979); Delta & Hudson Engineering firms.
Art and community redevelopment
Watercolor Art Society-Houston, Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, Texas Repertory Theatre, Upper Kirby Foundation, Houston Northwest Chamber Foundation, Renaissance 1960 Improvement Corporation
Houston Northwest Chamber, 2006 Community Development Award; Third Place, Watercolor Art Society-Houston, December 2008 Small Paintings Juried Gallery Show, 1st place July 2009 Juried Gallery Show.