Chairman of the Board
Al Guevara, CHI St. Luke’s Health Brazosport 
2020 Slogan
“United for Growth”
Mission Statement
Provide unified support and promotion of the Brazosport Community for economic prosperity.
Vision Statement
The center of influence for a prosperous community.
Community Issues Division
Vice Chairman Judge Jack Brown, Pct. 1 Pl. 1
Purpose: Forecast and address community issues.
Safetytown Coordinating Committee
Barbara Franklin, Community Foundation of Brazoria County & Lucy Pendon
Provide an organized, educational safety program for children having completed kindergarten.
Brazosport Professionals Network
Anne Bartlett, Brazosport College & Chris Ballew, True to Life Ministries
Provides an opportunity for professionals to focus on leadership and business development in order to promote success, excellence, and innovation among our community’s leaders..
Convention and Tourism Division
Vice Chairman Nancy Wollam, House Speaker Dennis Bonnen’s Office
Purpose: Promote the Brazosport Area as a vacation and convention destination.
Lodging & Attractions Committee
Gather and exchange information to cross-promote attractions.
Economic Development Division
Vice Chairman Wendy Mazurkiewicz, Freeport LNG
Purpose: Partner with the eight Brazosport cities, industry and retail/service establishments to retain existing business and industry and attract new investors.
Southern Brazoria County Housing Committee
Gary Basinger, The Alliance
In conjunction with the Economic Development Alliance for Brazoria County, develop a committee including industry, city managers and mayors, investors, realtors, etc. who have vested interest in future housing development for the Brazosport Area. Compile information on available property, zoned residential. Meet with potential investors, developers and builders to promote these areas for development.
Government Affairs Committee
Ravi Singhania, Port Commissioner
Keep informed of local, state and federal legislation affecting our business community and recommend appropriate action to the Chamber Board of Directors.
Shop Local First 
Encourage shopping locally to support the local business community to become more profitable in order to grow and succeed.
Transportation Committee
John Cone, Clyde Cone Realty
Improve area transportation by meeting with TxDOT, Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport, County Engineer and Port Freeport on transportation, signage and infrastructure issues and projects needed for the area.
Membership Division
Vice Chairman Heather Rimato-Morrison, Rimato Insurance
Purpose: Recruit and develop new Chamber members and encourage active participation for all members.
The Ambassadors
Judge Jack Brown, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1
Serve as the public relations arm of the Chamber at ribbon cutting ceremonies and various Chamber events throughout the year.
Leadership Task Force
Conduct the 2021 Leadership Brazosport Class designed to develop the future leaders of the community.
Membership Luncheons
Joe Ripple, Brazoria County Flood Plain Director
Present luncheons throughout the year with speakers on various issues affecting Chamber members and the business community.
Public Affairs Division
Vice Chairman Scott Daigle, MEGlobal
Purpose: Represent the Brazosport business community as reflected by Chamber membership and maintain a good working relationship with local, county, state and national officials.
Brazoria County Day Support Committee
Sandra Shaw
Support Brazoria County Day in Austin (the world’s largest shrimp cocktail) in conjunction with the Economic Development Alliance for Brazoria County and the six other Chambers of Commerce in Brazoria County, to be held at Fiesta Gardens in March 2021. Invitations are sent to all state legislators and state agencies to attend.
Mayors and City Managers Meetings
L.G. “Butch” Murrell, Coastal Machine & Mechanical
Mayors & City Managers from the eight cities in the Brazosport area meet quarterly to discuss municipal activities and needs and enhance communication between the Chamber and cities.
National Prayer Day
Fred Ortiz, Help, Inc.
In conjunction with the Brazosport Ministerial Alliance implement prayer sessions on National Prayer Day.
Organizational Division
Vice Chairman Danny Massey, Brazosport I.S.D.
Purpose: Hold events designed to promote or educate the Chamber members.
A
nnual Meeting Task Force
Joe Ripple, Brazoria County Flood Plain Director
Present an entertaining annual banquet on February 20, 2020.
Holiday Tour of Homes
Jeannette Merritt, Integrity Mortgage
Host a tour of some of Brazosport’s finest and most unique homes on December 6, 2020.
State of the Community
Al Guevara, CHI St. Luke’s Health Brazosport
Host a luncheon in October of 2020 providing reports on various sectors of the Brazosport economy.
Taste of the Town
Heather Rimato-Morrison, Rimato Insurance
Promote member restaurants at the Chamber’s only major fund-raiser, Taste of the Town, celebrating its 29th year, by allowing attendees to sample the variety of cuisines offered throughout the area.
