The Woodlands Idol Finals
For the second year, The South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce
continued its quest to seek out the best performer in the area with its
Woodlands Idol Final Competition during the Taste of the Town event at The
Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. Finalists from
preliminary competitions held the microphone and beautiful notes as they belted
out their favorite tunes in hopes of capturing the title of Woodlands Idol. The
2008 winner, Kalli Roan, surprised the packed audience with a performance prior
to handing off her coveted reign to finalist Marlies Ledbetter.
19. (L-R) Gary Emerson Jr., Gary Emerson, Charlie and Linda Ashley, and Jeannie
Emerson, all from Pelican Bay on Lake Conroe, take in the sounds of the
finalists.
20. (L-R) Chris Deluna, Stephanie Herrera, Randy Lovelace and Dawn O’Brien are just a few of the fans of the final contestants.
21. The Woodlands Idol 2008 winner, Kalli Roan, takes to the stage one final time.
22. (L-R) Nancy Lebel, Michelle Coreoran, Sharon Dunn and Brady Leleux, all from The
Conservatory at Alden Bridge enjoy the performances.
23. Event organizers and finalists: (l-r) James Stilwell of the Woodlands Chamber of
Commerce, second-place winner Frankie Pizano, 2009 Woodlands Idol winner
Marlies Ledbetter, third-place winner Brittani Collins, Woodlands Idol event
chair Sarah Rhea and Jennifer Ashley of the Woodlands Chamber of Commerce.
24. The Woodlands Idol judges
The Woodlands Economic
Development Partnership’s
Quarterly Partner Luncheon
The Woodlands Economic Development Partnership held its Quarterly Partner
Luncheon at The Woodlands Resort
& Conference Center. The EDP has held these luncheons for the past four years to
keep their partners informed of important issues facing businesses today. Greg
Maxwell of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company moderated the discussion that
included sentiments from guest speakers, including Thomas Berner, U.S.
Economist with UBS Financial Services; Jonathan Homeyer, senior VP and regional
manager of commercial banking with Wells Fargo; Michael Krach, executive VP and
chief investment officer with Amegy Bank N.A.; and Michael Richmond, president
and chief financial officer with Woodforest Financial Group.
25. (L-R) Greg Maxwell with Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., Michael Krach with Amegy
Bank N.A., Clyde Parker with Winstead PC, Thomas Berner with UBS Financial
Services, Jonathan Homeyer with Wells Fargo, Michael Richmond with Woodlands
Financial Group, and Ron Bourbeau with EDP.
The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce
Taste of the Town
Sampling food and drink specialties from more than 80 area restaurants and
businesses was a tough job
…but somebody had to do it! I joined more than 5,000 other chamber (and food)
supporters who packed the Convention Center of The Woodlands Waterway Marriott
Hotel for the 23rd Annual Taste of the Town, sponsored by the South Montgomery
County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce.
14. Carrie Davies and Allison Hargraves, both with Interiors by Decorating Den
15. The Dubose Family
16. Dr. Ron Sandler and John Liptak
17. Tim and Rose Richardson
18. Carol Gerken and Gerta Fereday, both with March of Dimes, March for Babies
