Matt Ontiveros, Jeff Haley, Kat Robinson, Jim Russ, Kevin Kohl, Barry Beard, Melissa Garcia-Martin, Tom Wilson, Kay Garrett, Vince Finnegan, Renee Butler, Randall Malik, Dave Howell and Regina Morales.
For 104 years, the Central Fort Bend Chamber has been the voice of business and growth in Fort Bend County. In 2014, that voice remained strong, in large part because of the volunteer efforts and commitments made by many of its members. The Chamber proudly recognized 11 of those members at its Annual Awards Luncheon on January 9th at Cindy’s Palace in Richmond. Regina Morales, Central Fort Bend Chamber President and CEO, and Melissa Garcia-Martin, Chamber Board Chairman, were the event emcees. The event was presented by Allegiance Roofing, a Division of Joe Rangel Contracting, LLC.
Vince Finnegan was named the Central Fort Bend Chamber’s 2014 Business Person of the Year. Finnegan owns and operates Finnegan Auto Group in Rosenberg. He plays an active role in the community by supporting Lamar Consolidated Independent School District through financial contributions and supporting their workforce development courses for high school students. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Central Fort Bend Chamber in his second year as board treasurer. He is respected and well-liked by all he serves and works with. He is proud to do business in Fort Bend County and serve the community.
Corporate Partner of the Year was awarded to Silver Eagle Distributors. Raymond Saage Volunteer of the Year was Tom Wilson of Reading Road Office Park. Ambassador of the Year was Kay Garrett of absolutely! Brazos Magazine. Board member of the Year was Jeff Haley of SiEnvironmental. Committee Member of the Year was Jim Russ of EHRA. The Historic Downtown Rosenberg Division Member of the Year was Renee Butler of Another Time Soda Fountain. Young Professionals Division Member of the Year was Kat Robinson of Kathryn Robinson Realty – Keller Williams Southwest. Hispanic Business Division Member of the Year was Matt Ontiveros of Springhill Suites by Marriott in Rosenberg. Achievement in Economic Development went to the Rosenberg Development Corporation. A one-time Legacy Impact Award went to Kevin Kohl of Silver Eagle Distributors. The Chamber also thanked their outgoing Board Chairman, Barry Beard, for his dedication and service.
For more information about the Central Fort Bend Chamber, call 281-342-5464 or visit www.cfbca.org.