A Recap of H-Town Day 2016

The annual HAR H-Town Day proved to be a huge success! On April 7, more than 200 members gathered at the Houston Country Club to hear from local industry experts and panelist who covered topics such as transportation, education, sustainability and Houston’s economic outlook. This program is an opportunity for agents to gain valuable insights into Houston’s past, present and future so that they can pass the great information along to their clients.

The 2015 Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program(TRLP) graduates also presented their Legacy Project. They raised more than $43,000 towards the charity Elijah Rising to help in their fight against Human Trafficking in Houston.

The day included a fantastic lineup of speakers, including:

  • Hank Moore – Corporate Strategist, Management Resource Institute
  • Jeff Moseley, Commissioner, TxDot
  • Jim Robinson, CFE, Vice Chairman, METRO Board of Directors
  • Holly Reed, Managing Director, Texas Central Partners, LLC
  • The Honorable Gene Locke, Harris County Commissioner
  • The Honorable Chris Brown, City of Houston Controller
  • The Honorable Devon Anderson, Harris County District Attorney
  • Mr. Adam Stephens, Officer of Innovative Curriculum, Houston ISD
  • Dr. Greg Smith, Superintendent, Clear Creek ISD
  • Dr. Christie Whitbeck:  Deputy Superintendent, Fort Bend ISD
  • Mr.  Alton Frailey:  Superintendent, Katy ISD
  • Sarah Kelley, Sustainability Manager, Office of Sustainability -University of Houston
  • Joe Turner, Director, Houston Parks and Recreation
  • Mary Blitzer, Interim Executive Director, BikeHouston
  • Patrick Jankowski, Senior Vice President of Research, Greater Houston Partnership
  • Peter McStravick, Chief Development Officer, Houston First

htown_collage