Chamber legacy, Regional future.
The Sugar Land Chamber of Commerce is the Fort Bend Regional Partnership, formerly the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce.
From the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
Announced February 3, 2026, and introduced at the annual gala.
Formerly known as the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, our organization has evolved into the Fort Bend Regional Partnership to better reflect the scope, scale, and regional impact of our work. As a 5-Star Accredited Chamber of Commerce, our foundation remains firmly rooted in the trusted mission of a leading business chamber: advocating for business, strengthening economic opportunity, fostering connections, and supporting a vibrant local economy across Fort Bend County.
As Fort Bend County continues to grow as one of the most dynamic regions in Texas, our regional chamber has expanded its leadership role to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving business environment. Today, the Fort Bend Regional Partnership builds upon the legacy and credibility of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce while advancing a strategic, regional approach to economic development, public policy leadership, workforce alignment, and infrastructure planning.
While our name has evolved, our role as the region’s leading chamber of commerce organization, and our commitment to serving the business community, remains stronger than ever. We continue to serve as the primary voice of business in Fort Bend County, bringing together leaders from industry, government, education, and healthcare to strengthen regional competitiveness and long-term economic vitality.
This evolution ensures that our chamber leadership not only supports today’s business community but also positions Fort Bend County for sustained growth and success well into the future.
Our work has outgrown the traditional definition of a chamber. This rebrand allows us to tell a more accurate story about who we are, what we do, and the impact we are building for the next generation of Fort Bend businesses and residents.
Tariq Zafar, incoming Chairman of the Fort Bend Regional PartnershipThe rebrand aligns the organization’s identity with the work it is already doing across several key pillars including business growth and innovation; policy advocacy; education and workforce alliance; infrastructure and development; and healthcare and resilience.
The Fort Bend Regional Partnership will continue its existing programming, advocacy efforts, and member services without interruption.
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Unveils New Identity as the Fort Bend Regional Partnership
Accredited by the U.S. Chamber, for the third time
The Accrediting Board of the U.S. Chamber has awarded the Fort Bend Regional Partnership (formerly the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce) with 5-Star Accreditation for the third time, recognizing our sound policies, effective organizational practices, and meaningful impact across the region.
This distinction affirms that we operate with excellence, accountability, and strategic leadership. Earning this accreditation required a comprehensive self-assessment across nine key areas, including governance, government affairs, and technology, demonstrating our continued commitment to driving positive change and strengthening the communities we serve.
The board
An executive board of 7 and 32 directors.
Executive Board
Keri Schmidt, CCE, IOMPresident & CEOFort Bend Regional Partnership 
Tariq ZafarChairWong Fleming 
Sidney EvansChair-ElectNRG 
Jared JamesonFBRBC ChairWJ Interests, LLC 
Jim RiceImmediate Past-ChairRice & Gardner Consultants, Inc. 
Keith BorgfeldtTreasurerSpartan Wealth Management 
David OliverLegal CounselAllen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP
Directors
Star BoxiePCCA 
Breah CampbellSi Environmental, LLC 
Rob CardenasTorogoz General Contractors 
Stephen Carter, MBACartera Health 
Ashley Cornner-PatelWJ Interests, LLC 
Raj Desai, PharmD, MBAHouston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital 
Laura FisherBELFOR Property Restoration 
Matthew FreemanUS Global Fuels 
James GreeneMemorial Hermann Southwest Hospital 
Rachel GreeneGreene IP, PLLC 
Aaron GroffEHRA 
Sonya GuilloryPrimeWay Federal Credit Union 
Scott HaysSewell Audi Sugar Land 
Patrick HouckHouse of Blooms 
Dr. George JabbourFort Bend Dental Associates 
Palak JalanAccessHealth 
Don JanssenPCD, Ltd. 
Nicolas JimenezComcast 
Paras KharelFrost Bank 
Daniel KoeppenStellar Bank 
Tommy Kuykendall, P.E.CivilCorp, LLC 
Irfan MotiwalaAling’s Chinese Bistro 
Elexa Orrange-AllenLEAP Coaching and Speaking Consultants, LLC 
Mukhtar OwaisOwais Developments, LLC 
Trey ReichertJohnson Development Corp. 
Kim Sachtleben, P.E.Pape-Dawson 
Guillermo Salcedo, P.E., CFMHuitt-Zollars, Inc. 
Keli Schroeder, P.E.BGE, Inc. 
Raleigh SullivanPfluger Architects 
Rodney WashingtonUnited Water Restoration Group of Missouri City 
Meredith WatassekStantec 
Laura WhitleyTDECU
Our team
Our ambassadors
Our Engagement Partners are one of the Partnership’s best resources. They are our ambassadors and key to relationship building with our members.
Nancy ColmenaresDivision Co-ChairLifetime Member 
Ted VolfDivision Co-Chair 
Rehan AlimohammadWong Fleming, PC 
Cherita AndrewsMV Engineering Inc. 
Mike AndradeState Farm Insurance, Tracy Walker 
Alan BagwellInvestar Bank 
King BanerjeeBig Frog Custom T-Shirts & More of Sugar Land 
Locquin BryantReliant, an NRG Company 
Patrick HouckHouse of Blooms 
Travis JohnsonCore Fitness Professionals 
Khizer P. KhadimallyS&P Global 
Ginny Moon 
Qiara SuggsTDECU 
Rodney WashingtonUnited Water Restoration Group of Missouri City 
Jenneth WatsonBearKat Bookkeeping 
Ben WilliamsVelocity Technology Associates, Inc.
Working alongside
Amplify Our Voice. Shape Our Future.
The Fort Bend Regional Partnership is at the forefront of advancing a dynamic, pro-business environment. But meaningful impact requires collective strength. We need the voices, vision, and support of all stakeholders to expand our reach and elevate our advocacy.
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