With over 30 years of small business and nonprofit executive management in addition to extensive fundraising experience, Sheri has served as CEO/COO and Director for small business and nonprofit organizations in Texas, Tennessee, California, and Colorado. Before taking on the role of Executive Director for Houston Center for Musical Arts, Sheri served as a consultant for some of Houston’s notable non-profits. Previous leadership positions include COO Aspen Art Museum, Director of Development, A.D. Players at The George Theatre, CEO for Houston Center for Literacy and Workforce Development, and Director of Special Events for the Alley Theatre.
Sheri’s expertise lies in strategic planning and implementation, fund development, business and organizational growth, organizational change, and creating strong organizational culture. Sheri is a visionary and is passionate about arts and education.
Sheri is a proud senior fellow of American Leadership Forum, Class XXXII, a graduate of Center for Houston’s Future Leadership Program. She has also served as an advisory board member for both NewSpring and the Texas Workforce Commission. Sheri is also a volunteer Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Spring Shadows Civic Association, Girl Scouts of Houston, EMERGE and Literacy Advance, among others.
Bio coming soon!
With an exceptional track record and nine years of invaluable experience in the real estate industry, I am known for my unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, having established myself as a trusted advisor and reliable partner in the home buying and
selling process.
A graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Geography and Geoscience, I am armed with a deep understanding of the local market dynamics, seamlessly integrating my knowledge of the area's landforms and environmental factors into my real estate practice, providing my clients with a unique perspective and comprehensive insights.
Rodney serves as the President of Houston Saengerbund as well as Houston Center for Musical Arts.
Paige has served in administrative and leadership capacities within organizations, including the Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Chamber Choir, and Opera in the Heights and ROCO chamber orchestra. Paige served in the role of Executive Director of Opera in the Heights, gaining a deep understanding of all aspects of leading and running a company. Paige currently serves as Director of Development for ROCO.
In 2023, Paige founded Houston Arts Pass, a long-time dream. Houston Arts Pass is an online platform to assist arts organizations in building new audiences. Houston Arts Pass brings together over 30 individual non-profit performing arts organizations to offer
a collective arts pass that showcases Houston’s artistic diversity.
Paige received her undergraduate degree from TCU and interned with Fort Worth Opera and the Van Cliburn Foundation while pursuing her music and business studies. Paige went on to graduate with a master’s in music at The Boston Conservatory. After
graduate school, Paige pursued opera and teaching and continued to study diligently as an opera singer. She eventually landed back in Texas for a job opportunity with The Houston Ballet. Paige also holds a Certified Fundraiser Executive Certification (CFRE) and completed the Leadership Institute for Non-Profit Executives.
A 21st-century innovator, Amy Gibbs is a respected authority in strategic planning, financial management, marketing, and non-profit fundraising. She has served as Managing Director of the cutting-edge, nationally renowned classical music ensemble ROCO since 2017. Over her career, Amy has served in several posts: as the Capacity Building Manager at Houston Arts Alliance (HAA), where she oversaw industry-leading grant programs designed to provide targeted, hands-on services for small and mid-sized organizations at different life stages. With the international arts management consulting firm AMS Planning & Research, she served as an analyst and project manager on several planning studies for performing arts venues and market research projects. Amy began her career at SMU DataArts, supporting various organizations nationwide. In addition to her board service with Houston Center for Musical Arts (HCMA), she is also on the board of directors for Silambam Houston, a classical Indian arts academy and dance company. As a passionate advocate for public support and arts-friendly policies, Amy serves on the Texans for the Arts’ advocacy committee and the HouArts in Action task force. A recognized industry expert, she has served on various grant panels for the National Endowment for the Arts, Mid-America Arts Alliance, the City of San Antonio, and the Hurricane Harvey Arts Relief Fund. Amy holds an MS in Arts Administration from Drexel University, a BA in Drama from Trinity University, and a Certificate in Non-profit Finance from Rice University’s Glasscock School of Continuing Education. In her downtime, Amy loves exploring Houston's incredible culinary scene with friends, visiting parks across the city with her dog, and enjoying all that the local arts and cultural community has to offer.
Frank is President of Kensinger Donnelly, overseeing strategic planning, investments, financing, investor relations, tax and estate planning, real estate operations, development, leasing, and community service. Frank’s personal passion of civic engagement and leadership is reflected in the service projects that Kensinger Donnelly pursues. Throughout Frank’s growth with the company, his favorite part of his job has remained developing relationships with the company’s diverse base of tenants and service providers. Frank received a BA in Economics and Spanish from Rice University in 2004.
Frank also serves on the boards of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1, Grand Mission Municipal Utility District #2, and ROCO. His past board service has included Project Row Houses, St. John’s School Alumni Association, Texas Corinthian Yacht Club, and a variety of young professional organizations. Frank is also a Senior Fellow with American Leadership Forum (Class XLIV) and an Eagle Scout.
Frank, his wife, and their young daughter live in the Montrose neighborhood, where they enjoy walks to visit area parks, local businesses, and nearby friends.
With decades of experience helping clients meet their financial and investment planning needs, Bob Frater, CFP®, is the senior financial advisor for Allworth in the Houston region. Awarded the Houston Region’s CFP® of the Year award in 1997 by the Institute of Certified Financial Planners, Bob has written for several national outlets, including the Houston Chronicle and the Journal of Financial Planning.
The author of two books, Invest Today and Taking Charge of your Financial Future, Bob has been invited to speak by organizations ranging from Nieman Marcus to the American Institute of Architects.
The holder of a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin, the resident of Houston Heights is married, has two sons, and is a member of several business and community associations in the Houston area. In his spare time, Bob is a dedicated skier, musician, woodworker and Rotarian.
Featured in Forbes magazine, Juilliard graduate, Alecia Lawyer, is the Founder, Artistic Director, and principal oboist of ROCO, Houston’s only 40-piece professional chamber orchestra now in season 20 with musicians and conductors from around the world and is second only to the BBC Orchestra globally in performing works by women composers and composers of color. With over 150 commissioned world premieres and live streaming for free to the world since 2013, ROCO has been heard on all seven continents with over 1.1 million audio and video streams. The industry-changing 'ROCO on the Go' places QR codes along Houston trails in parks, and in hospitals and schools to ROCO's past performances. Adopting a “Pay-What-You-Wish” model of ticketing is just one part of the fiscal and access strategies that has led to 99% of ROCO’s revenue coming from donated dollars. Alecia is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and performer worldwide.
Kelley Taylor is a distinguished entrepreneur, community leader, and co-founder of Taylor Construction Management (TCM), a renowned commercial construction project management firm. With a strong foundation in business acumen and a commitment to
fostering positive change, Kelley has left an indelible mark on both the business world and the communities she serves.
Kelley's professional expertise extends beyond project management, encompassing strategic planning, client relations, and financial oversight. With a keen eye for innovation and a commitment to excellence, she has steered TCM to unprecedented heights, securing contracts valued at over $1 billion and managing construction projects of immense complexity and scale. Today, TCM has worked over 30 projects, serviced in over five National and International locations. Beyond her professional achievements, Kelley is a passionate advocate for education and community empowerment. She firmly believes in the transformative power of education and works tirelessly to create opportunities for young people to pursue their dreams without the burden of financial constraints. Through the establishment of endowed scholarships and charitable initiatives, Kelley has made a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals, providing access to education and resources that pave the way for a brighter future.
Kelley's commitment to community engagement is evident in her involvement with various organizations, including the Leadership Houston (VP, Programs), American Leadership Forum (Cohort 63), Texas Business Alliance (Board member,) Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce, the Houston Area Urban League Guild, and the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council. She actively supports charitable organizations such as the Star of Hope, Scholar Athletes, and Sisters Network, contributing to initiatives that address critical social and economic challenges.
Stephen Szalkowski is a native Houstonian and a long-time resident of the Houston Heights, where he is the President and Owner of Szalkowski Law PLLC. Prior to establishing Szalkowski Law in the Fall of 2024, Stephen started his legal career in the Houston office of Vinson & Elkins LLP and was most recently a Partner in the Houston office of Latham & Watkins LLP, where he worked for thirteen years, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and commercial contracts in the upstream and midstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. While at Latham, Stephen served in a variety of roles in addition to his legal practice, including as the Deputy Office Managing Partner of the Houston office, two stints as the Hiring Partner for the Houston office, as the founder and chair of the Houston office’s Racial Justice and Equity Task Force, and over ten years as a member of Latham’s global Ethics Committee. Stephen attended St. John’s School in Houston, received his BA in Political Science from Williams College, and earned his J.D., with honors, from the University of Texas School of Law.
