Official LinkedIn page for the Houston Chapter of the Private Directors Association (PDA). Our mission is to create, sustain, & enhance Private Company value through the active use of diverse Boards of Directors & Advisory Boards. PDA provides education and advocates for excellent practices in board formation and governance. As part of a national network of chapters, PDA Houston allows privately controlled business owners, c-suite executives, current board directors and qualified board candidates to gather locally for peer connectivity, inspiration, and learning. Individual and corporate annual memberships are available. Member benefits include: • Events, Conferences, webinars and other digital content, • An extensive library of knowledge to inform, educate, and connect members on relevant private company topics. • Joining a very collegial and familial membership all willing to provide information and support for other members. Chapter President- Daphne Bernicker Executive Committee: Daphne Bernicker- President Martha Gurwit- Advisor Roger Burks- At Large Tim Belton- At Large Janeen Judah- At Large Chuck Vieau- BDOC Kim Denney- Programs Cynthia Nesser- Programs Mariela Poleo- M&E Denis Potapov- M&E Jen Petree- Sponsorship Membership & Engagement Committee: Denis Potapov– Co-chair Mariela Poleo– Co-chair Lemar Brown Dennis Coburn Joel LeBlanc Claudio Gutierrez Sara Willis Felipe Suarez Chris Wehe- Visitor Subcommittee James Clement- Communications Subcommittee Chair Ashley Butler– Communications Subcommittee Programs Committee: Kim Denney- Co-Chair Cynthia Nesser- Co-Chair Roger Burks Christopher Gallagher Sue Kean Tim Wall Brad Rector Anika Muslawski Brent Price Board Director Committee: Chuck Vieau- Chair Sponsorship Committee: Jennifer Petree- Chair Thank you to our sponsors Silver: WG Consulting | Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Bronze: SML | DGP Capital | Lockton