The Houston Business Journal has named 78 women as honorees for the 2021 Women Who Mean Business Awards, which recognizes women in leadership roles that have demonstrated excellence in their careers and community.
The awards honor women across 11 industry categories plus the Woman to Watch category. The criteria for selection included career achievement, contribution to company and city success, community involvement and leadership.
All of the honorees will be recognized in a special section of the Houston Business Journal's Oct. 22 weekly edition and during an in-person luncheon event on Oct. 21. Click here for more information and to register for the event by Oct. 19.
The Houston Business Journal also named Beth Wolff, chairman and CEO of Beth Wolff Realtors, as its Lifetime Achievement Award winner for the 2021 Women Who Mean Business Awards. Wolff will be celebrated at the event along with the other 78 honorees.
The 2021 judges were:
- Holly Clapham-Rosenow, chief marketing officer at Houston First
- Lisa Gagnon, chief marketing Officer at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
- Regina Mayor, principal at KPMG
- Landi Spearman, executive coach, CEO and founder at Organized Shift
- Jennise Stubbs, managing partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon
- Janet Wong, independent board director and strategic advisor at Allegiance Bancshares
Below are the 2021 Women Who Mean Business honorees. You can also click through the slideshow above to see the honorees.
Outstanding Business Leaders in Architecture, Engineering and Construction
- PJ Glasco, principal and Houston health practice market leader at CannonDesign
- Kristin Ledet, Houston office leader and principal at CannonDesign
- Lauren Ramos, senior project manager at Dialectic Engineering
- Suzanne Schreider, principal and technical director at Gensler
- Jeannette Wyatt, CEO and chief marketing officer at Wyatt Management
Outstanding Business Leaders in Education and Technology
- Alex Bunkers, director of operations and product strategy at Tekmetric
- Tanaz Choudhury, president at Tanches Global Management Inc.
- Dr. Jenny McGown, superintendent of schools at Klein Independent School District
- Jessica Reitmeier, co-founder at Pandata Tech
- Tamira Samuel, national co-executive director at The Urban Leaders Fellowship
Outstanding Business Leaders in Energy
- Tanya Easter, supply chain manager at Chevron
- Jen Edwards, associate general counsel, litigation and legal technology at Occidental Petroleum Corp.
- Jennifer Hartsock, chief information officer at Baker Hughes
- Janette Lindler, director at Veritas Total Solutions
- Linda Primrose, corporate secretary and general manager, legal department at Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.) Inc.
- Sarah Queen, director of digital transformation at Halliburton
- Renee Stewart, assistant vice president of human resources at Yang Ming (America) Corp.
- Donna Ward, managing counsel for Gulf of Mexico and Canada at BP America Inc.
- Jacinta K. Williams, senior project manager at Golden Pass LNG
- Autumn Zschiesche, senior business development executive at Ambyint
Outstanding Business Leaders in Finance
- Leah Bennett, president at Westwood Wealth Management
- ThuyLan Chang, vice president/business manager to CEO at ZT Corporate
- Carrie Colbert, founding and general partner at Curate Capital
- Kristen Habich, managing director and Houston market manager at J.P. Morgan Private Bank
- Lauren Sparks, founder, chair, president and CEO at Agility Bank
- Alison Young, executive director and wealth advisor at JPMorgan
Outstanding Business Leaders in Health Care
- Christina Cornealius, founder and CEO at CBC Medical Staffing
- Lauren Cotton, chief operating officer at Altus Health System OpCo / Neighbors Emergency Centers
- Veronica Martin Posley, senior vice president and chief nurse executive at St. Luke's Health
- Deepti Mishra, vice president and chief medical officer at Memorial Hermann Medical Group
- Michelle Mitcham, CEO at Open Door Pediatric Therapy
- Nidal Moukaddam, associate professor at Baylor College of Medicine
- Linda Nelson, director business development at Memorial Hermann
- Venita Papillion, vice president of pharmacy services at St. Luke's Health
- Binita Patel, vice president of pharmacy services at Memorial Hermann Health System
- Shivani Shah, executive director of site operations at DM Clinical Research
Outstanding Business Leaders in Hospitality, Restaurant and Retail
- Susanne Brady-Lusk, vice president and general manager South Market Unit at Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages/Arca Continental
- Shelly Brewer, founder and CEO at Express Corporate Housing
Outstanding Business Leaders in Law
- Keri Brown, partner/partner-in-charge, corporate social responsibility at Baker Botts
- Karalynn Cromeens, owner and managing partner at The Cromeens Law Firm
- Sera Shannon Hunter, director at Coats Rose PC
- Ann Ryan Robertson, international partner at Locke Lord
Outstanding Business Leaders in Nonprofit
- Precious Azuree, co-founder and vice president at Measure
- Sandija Bayot, chief development officer at World Affairs of Greater Houston
- Barbara Bronstein, president and founder at Second Servings of Houston
- Kim Brown, founder and executive director at Belong Kitchen HTX
- Jessica Graham, president and co-founder at Impact100 Houston
- Katie Grahmann, senior director of accounting/controller at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
- Ann Marie Miller, executive director at Dayton Community Development Corp.
- Donna Mitchell, president at Federation of Houston Professional Women
- Francis Rios, donor relations director at The Salvation Army of Greater Houston
- Arneisha Sadler, founder and CEO at Emeniss Call Center
- Pat Sorrells, president and CEO at Camp For All
Outstanding Business Leaders in Professional Services
- Johnte Archer, president and CEO at J. Archer Insurance Group
- Helen Callier, president at Bradlink | PermitUsNow
- Megan Hotze, principal at Megan Hotze Editorial
- Carolyn Moe, consulting senior executive at Accenture
- Nannette Ray, president and CEO at TNR Accounting & Management Consulting
- Christine Spray, president at Strategic Catalyst Inc.
- Stana Steen, president at High Standards Technology Inc.
- Catherine Tinkler, senior project manager/director of project management at FOS of CannonDesign
- Amber Watts, regional manager at Robert Half
Outstanding Business Leaders in Real Estate
- Leslie Atkinson, marketing and business development manager at Allied Fire Protection
- Cortney Cole, managing director, Capital Markets at JLL
- Drue DaSilva, Realtor at DaSilva Property Group
- Chrissy Wilson, executive vice president at JLL
- Jemila Winsey, CEO and principal broker at Re/Max Legacy Living
Outstanding Business Leaders in Transportation and Logistics
- Tajuana Roberts, CEO and director at Roberts Transportation & Logistics Academy
- Nathalie Stewart, senior attorney and lead negotiator at Murphy Oil Corp.
Women to Watch
- Emily Cisek, CEO and co-founder at The Postage
- Bery Crispin, partner at A Sacred Choice Funeral Home
- Misty Helm, director of Corporate Work-Study Program and president and CEO of Cristo Rey Work Study Program Inc., Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston
- Ivette Mayo, founder and CEO at Power On Heels Fund Inc.
- Kristen Sayegh, tax senior manager at Whitley Penn
- Isabella Schmitt, director of regulatory affairs at Proxima Clinical Research
- Taylor Toombs Imel, family law and divorce shareholder at KoonsFuller Houston
- Kelli Walter, senior vice president, asset management at Partners Capital
- Baruch Williams, owner, CEO and pediatric neuropsychologist at Neuropsychological Assessment Center of Houston Inc.
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