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North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce names 2014 Chair-Elect, new Executive Committee member

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North Chamber logo 4c stackedThe North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Annie Turner as the 2014 Chair-elect of the board of directors. Turner is Vice President and Business Banking Manager at Wells Fargo Bank, for whom she has worked for more than 32 years. After receiving her degree from Baylor University, she began her banking career in Laredo, Texas and later moved with her family to San Antonio over 14 years ago.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAnnie is married and has one 15-year-old daughter. Annie previously served on the Board and Executive Committee of the Hispanic Chamber. She also previously served as Secretary of the Executive Committee for the South Texas Business Fund and as Advisory Director of Business Careers High School’s Academy of Finance. Annie currently serves as Financial Coordinator on the Advisory Council of the Boys and Girls Club of Boerne. She is actively involved with NAWBO. She is an alumna of the Leadership Texas Class of 2000.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe North SA Chamber also announces that Phyllis Gallay has been named the Leadership & Professonal Development Council Chair and a member of the Executive Committee of the board of directors. Gallay is Site Director, North American Shared Service Center for BD.

The North SA Chamber is keeping member businesses and Bexar County strong by advocating on behalf of member businesses large and small; delivering exceptional, business-to-business networking opportunities; honoring leaders at every age and career stage; and cultivating the workforce through leadership and professional development training. Through Lead SA, our 501 (c) (3) entity, we assist member small businesses and non-profit organizations with access to career development and advance higher education through scholarship gifts to area colleges and universities. northsachamber.com • leadsa.org

Small Business Leaders Awards Chair: Marilyn Hartmann, Security Service Federal Credit Union

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Hartmann_Marilyn-spotlightAbout the Company: Security Service Federal Credit Union is a $6.5 billion credit union, the largest credit union in Texas and the eighth largest in the U.S., with its corporate headquarters located in San Antonio, Texas. Security Service serves more than 850,000 members in Texas, Colorado, Utah and around the world. It has built a reputation of strength, stability and convenience by offering its members financial soundness, unmatched hours of service and competitive financial products and services. Marilyn has over 30 years of experience, and as Manager she is responsible for overseeing Commercial Loan Production at the credit union and meeting their commercial member’s needs.

About the Program: The SBLA program recognizes the very best of our community’s business leaders. Qualifying nominees must have less than 100 employees to be considered and awards are presented in a number of categories including new business, community service, employee relations, business innovation, career achievement, business achievement, business advocacy and overall achievement.

Personally Speaking: Marilyn has served on the Ambassadors committee for eight years; she chaired the Small Business Leaders Awards committee in 2012; she chaired the How 2 Series committee in 2011; and chaired the Ambassadors committee in 2010. She served on the Gala committee, and Marilyn was named the Ambassador of the Year in 2006, 2007 and 2008. She says, “The chamber offers tremendous networking opportunities and direct benefits from being actively involved. This is where I have chosen to focus the majority of my business-related volunteer hours on an ongoing basis.”

Rackspace Rackers give back to SAMMinistries

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SAMM_4More than 100 Rackspace volunteers started their morning early at SAMMinistries‘ Transitional Living and Learning Center. By 10:00am, the volunteers had already painted the outside perimeter of the center, and by noon six dump truck loads of mulch had been spread.

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“Thank you for giving the Rackspace CFO Group an opportunity to give back to such an amazing cause,” the Rackspace team said after completing their work. “A lot of sweat was involved but it was completely worth it. What a great experience.”

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We are so grateful to have had this Rackspace team volunteer for a second year at the Transtional Living and Learning Center. We look forward to hosting more groups from throughout San Antonio.

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SAMM welcomes volunteer groups of all sizes. We are ready and willing to plan volunteer opportunities during business hours or in the evening for groups of any size. Email volunteer@samm.org to setup your team-building activity today.

eTech Newsletter Chair: Bryan Guinn, Prism Technologies Group

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Guinn_BryanAbout the Company: Prism Technologies Group enjoys more than 60 combined years of IT experience. Prism has made a name for itself in South Texas for delivering cost-justified, ROI-steeped IT solutions. Their approach is simple – Prism will not make a single recommendation without first having a firm understanding of the workflow and departmental needs of the environment. In addition, Prism offers clients multiple potential solutions in order to find the intersection of budgetary constraints and IT performance. Prism is focused on reliability, response, and efficient solution delivery. Bryan manages operations, sales and marketing teams.

About the Program: The eTech Newsletter is a valuable member service that provides thought leadership on timely technology issues, products and services.

Personally Speaking: Prism has been a North Chamber member for almost four years. Bryan is involved in the Technology Council and says he has, “established meaningful relationships and received good leads and business from my involvement. The value of the chamber is very high and is a must for any company servicing clients in San Antonio.”

CIO Breakfast Chair: Manish Kapoor, NuStar Energy L.P.

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Kapoor_ManishAbout the Company: NuStar Energy L.P. is one of the largest independent liquids terminal and pipeline operators in the nation. NuStar currently has 8,573 miles of pipeline; 87 terminal and storage facilities that store and distribute crude oil, refined products and specialty liquids. Manish Kapoor is Senior Vice President of Information Systems at NuStar Energy, L.P. He is responsible for providing Technology Infrastructure, Automation Technologies, Business Application Technologies, and Business Process Reengineering, as well as other activities.

About the Program: CIO breakfasts are a knowledge series designed exclusively for and by CIOs and is open to technology and IT executives. At monthly breakfasts, speakers discuss current and relevant technology issues and local IT leaders share experiences and ideas with their peers.

Personally Speaking: Manish says he has enjoyed the CIO Breakfast Series as it, “provides an environment for the local CIOs to share their problems and solutions in a vendor-free environment.” He adds, “The North Chamber plays an important role by helping to build the future technology workforce in the San Antonio area.”

Business Leaders Circles (BLC) Chair: Kate Crosby, Frost

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Crosby_KateAbout the Company: Frost Bank is the largest Texas-based banking organization that operates only in Texas. A Business Banker and Small Business Relationship Manager at the Stone Ridge Market on Hwy 281 at Evans Rd. location, Kate is constantly learning more about this market and enjoys introducing Frost to North Central San Antonio. She has been with Frost for over 18 years.

About the Programs: BLC groups provide business owners, general managers, principals or general partners a forum to discuss business issues and concerns on a number of group topics including General Business, Marketing, Retail, Sales and Sole Proprietorship. Admission into BLC groups is ongoing and an application is required for admission.

Personally Speaking: Kate has been involved in BLCs for over seven years as a group facilitator and lead facilitator, and has also served on the ATHENA Award selection committee. She says the North Chamber is a great business resource for growth, business development and relationship building. “I encourage all business professionals to get involved and participate in the North Chamber,” says Kate.

Employment Law Update Chair: Laura O’Donnell, Haynes and Boone, LLP

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ODonnell_ LauraAbout the Company: Haynes and Boone is a full service business law firm with offices throughout Texas, California, and in Mexico City, Washington, DC, New York and Moscow.

About the Program: The Employment Law Update is a one-day seminar that provides valuable information on current liability trends and strategies to reduce employers’ exposure. The seminar is presented by experienced Haynes and Boone attorneys who exclusively practice labor and employment law and is ideal for human resources professionals, business owners, managers and executives, as well as attorneys.

Networking Breakfast Chair: Linda Howard, Edward Jones & Co.

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Linda HowardAbout the Company: Linda Howard is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones & Co. She consults with Individuals and businesses, helping them develop targeted investments to reach their goals.

About the Program: The Networking Breakfast is the city’s original and largest networking event. Hosting nearly 100 attendees on the second Tuesday of every month, the breakfast promotes networking and member visibility by offering attendees the chance to introduce themselves and be a featured speaker at an upcoming breakfast.

Personally Speaking: Linda has been a member for about six months, but has already taken on a leadership role with the breakfast and serves on the Enterprising Women’s Conference committee. “I wanted to be more involved with in the business community around my area and the North Chamber gave me a way to do just that,” she says.

Business Technology Series Chair: Bryan Guinn, Prism Technologies Group

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Guinn BryanAbout the Company: Prism Technologies Group enjoys more than 60 combined years of IT experience. Prism has made a name for itself in South Texas for delivering cost-justified, ROI-steeped IT solutions. Their approach is simple – Prism will not make a single recommendation without first having a firm understanding of the workflow and departmental needs of the environment. In addition, Prism offers clients multiple potential solutions in order to find the intersection of budgetary constraints and IT performance. Prism is focused on reliability, response, and efficient solution delivery. Bryan manages operations, sales and marketing teams.

About the Program: The Business Technology Series provides a great opportunity for business and technology leaders in the San Antonio area to network and learn about technology related topics. This series delivers the local experts and thought leaders who clarify the ever-changing role technology can have in enabling and growing our members’ businesses.

Personally Speaking: Prism has been a North Chamber member for almost four years. Bryan is involved in the Technology Council and says he has, “established meaningful relationships and received good leads and business from my involvement. The value of the chamber is very high and is a must for any company servicing clients in San Antonio.”

Volunteer Spotlight: Sustainability eNews

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Segura_OrlandoOrlando Segura
Jackson Walker, LLP

About the Company: Jackson Walker is a full-service law firm supporting local businesses in achieving their goals. Their San Antonio office has experience in corporate, labor and employment, real estate, energy, banking and finance, intellectual property, bankruptcy and collections, international relationships and litigation.

About the Program: The Sustainability e-newsletter presents articles on the depth and breadth of sustainability issues that inform and educate our readership for the purpose of increasing community awareness.

Personally Speaking: Orlando has been involved with the North Chamber through the Lead SA Sustainability Series since 2011. He says he’s always been interested in issues of sustainability and economic development, and this initiative gives him the chance to meet business leaders, educators and public servants who are equally passionate about these topics. “There is so much potential for innovation in sustainable business practices – from energy efficiency and water conservation to renewable power generation and beyond, and our community is at the forefront of these developments. I want to be a part of the sustainable transformation in San Antonio,” says Orlando.