Northwest Area Business Council
The Northwest Area Business Council was the first council established under this program in late 2004. The Northwest Area Business Council is specifically for Chamber member who are located in, or have an interest in, the business community and unique issues of Northwest Austin.
“The Northwest Business Council is a great way for business owners and leaders to connect with one another and to have a voice in what goes on in our business community. This is a great way for us to be connected with business and public policy making as an affiliate of the Austin Chamber of Commerce. We encourage you to get involved in the programs and projects provided by the Northwest Business Council,” said Chuck Durant, 2009 Chair—Northwest Area Business Council, Seton Northwest Hospital.
2009 Northwest Austin Business Council Board Members
Chair for 2009: Charles Durant, Seton Northwest Hospital
Past Chair: Bryan Scott, Wells Fargo
Program Chairs: Mark Dietz, Green Bank
Communications Chair: Malcolm Gardner, 360 Media
Projects Chair: Beatriz Pappas, Prosperity Bank
Membership Chair: Susan Baughman, Clark, Thomas & Winters
At Large Members:
John Garrett, Community Impact Newspaper
Mark Harrington, SpawGlass Contractors, Inc.
Jacqueline Rixen, Rixen Law
Dan Steakley, Stanberry Commercial
Eric Churchill, Gilbane Building Company
South Austin Business Council
South Austin’s unique business environment, characterized by some of the homegrown establishments that make Austin special, is an ideal site for the South Austin Business Council, created in January 2006. This council is open to members with an interest in the issues of South Austin.
“Learning to succeed in today’s business market is especially hard. It is the goal of the South Austin Business Council and its board members to inform its members of the current market conditions and to provide events to make new contacts. The information provided and the new contacts made can be helpful resources for a business owner and their employees. The South Austin Business Council hopes to be an asset that will help Austin Business Owners to excel and grow,” said Andrew G. Miller, 2009 Chair—South Austin Business Council, First Star Bank, SSB.
2009 South Austin Business Council Board Members
Chair for 2009: Andrew Miller, First Star Bank, SSB
Chair Elect for 2010: Bill Sparks, Austin Energy
Past Chair: Gary Thornton, Jackson Walker LLP
Program Co-Chairs: Joel Stone, SpawGlass Contractors, Inc., Gege Cordero, Your Living Room
Membership Chair: Stacey Sheridan, CTA Architects & Engineers
Communications Chair: Karin Shaver, Community Impact Newspaper
Special Projects/At Large:
Dianne Hill, St. Edwards University
Denise Fisher, Grey Rock Golf Club
Darla Cole, Velocity Credit Union
Bill Coon, Office Furniture Now
Randy Reynolds, Texas Associates Insurors
