Outgoing Chairman Dr. Don Stockton honored at Chamber's annual Chairman's Ball

CONROE, Texas - A sold-out crowd at the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce 2016 Chairman’s Ball honored Dr. Don Stockton for a year of service that was as exciting as the ball that featured a cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, awards, and casino games.

Stockton’s term as Chairman of the Board saw record numbers at the annual fundraisers that included the Tastefest and Lobsterfest, and community projects like the job fair and numerous networking events. Most significantly was the 3 Star Accreditation awarded the Chamber by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The collaboration between Chairman Stockton and outgoing President Scott Harper, in achieving this distinction, puts the Conroe Chamber in the elite three percent of chambers with a 3 Star Accreditation status.

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Going into its 82nd year, Willis City Manager, Hector Forestier, is the new Chairman, officially assuming the position on January 1, 2016. The new Chamber president has yet to be announced.

Dr. Stockton will continue his participation with the Chamber in the position as an ex-officio member, in addition to his role as Superintendent of the Conroe Independent School District, and serving on numerous other Montgomery County non-profit organizations’ boards which include Montgomery County United Way, the Greater Conroe Economic Development Council, Education for Tomorrow Alliance (EfTA), the Montgomery County Food Bank, as well as an ex-officio member of The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce.

Other highlights for the evening included the presentation of the 'Randy Tinsley Award' to the Chamber’s Diplomat of the Year, Margie Taylor of Taylorized PR.

“I’m honored to receive the award,” said Taylor. “I attribute the Chamber with the success of my one-year public relations firm. I want to be a resource to both the Chamber and its members.I want to help them with their growth.”

Other award recipients were Brent Wunderlich of McKesson, who received with the 'Horizon Award,' and Don Spence, owner of All-Star Catering, who Stockton presented with the 'Key Person Award' as his choice for assisting him throughout the year.

Stockton in turn, was presented with a commemorative gavel and flags that had flown over the state capital, from State Representative Will Metcalf, R-Conroe.

The first order of business in the new year will be for the Chamber to fill the open position of President. The dynamics of Forestier and Taylor will ensure the new president’s success.