Staff & Officers

Our Team

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Jevon Gibb

CEO

(281) 363-8135
jevon@thewoodlandsarea.org

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  • A native of Northeast Texas, Jevon brings decades of experience as an economic development leader, attorney, consultant, and entrepreneur. His past roles span the U.S. Navy JAG Corps, MetroHartford Alliance, Salt Lake County, and Trailhead Strategies. Jevon has more degrees than a thermometer: an MPA from Harvard University, MBA from Tulane University, and JD and BA from The University of Texas at Austin.

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Amanda Poole

VP,  Investor Relations

(281) 363-8137
amanda@thewoodlandsarea.org

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  • Amanda is an experienced development and marketing professional with over a decade of leadership in nonprofit growth, fundraising, and community impact. A Texas A&M graduate, she has led multimillion-dollar fundraising efforts, innovative campaigns, and strategic programs that strengthened organizations and expanded their reach. Amanda is deeply engaged in the community through volunteer service and leadership initiatives.

Harriet Bynum

Project Manager

(281) 363-8131
harriet@thewoodlandsarea.org

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  • Harriet is a project manager with 8+ years of experience leading complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives across behavioral health, public health, and statewide systems. She is known for building strong relationships and creating structure. Harriet brings a strong foundation in project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning, with a knack for coordinating partners, and keeping fast‑moving projects on track.

    Harriet earned a Masters degree in Sociology with a focus in Public Health and an undergraduate focus in International Relations at The University of Texas at San Antonio. 

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Madison Becker

Coordinator, Economic Development

(281) 363-8142
madison@thewoodlandsarea.org

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  • As a detail-oriented and versatile team member, Madison plays a key role in keeping the Partnership running smoothly, supporting executive operations, data management, events, communications, and finance. Madison earned a bachelor’s degree in University Studies Leadership from Texas A&M University, where she double-minored in Business and Sales and graduated Cum Laude with Latin Honors.

Officers

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Dan Michalk

Chairman
Principal, Waterway Wealth Management

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Bret Strong

Vice Chair
President, The Strong Firm P.C.

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Shane Frugé

Secretary
Principal, Volante Integrated Planning

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Kyle Mathis

Treasurer
Vice President of Corporate Planning & Development, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company

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Whitney Wall

Immediate Past Chair
Market Executive, Wells Fargo

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