Photo by Carrie ThorntonPresident, Katy Area Chamber of Commerce
President, Katy Area Chamber of Commerce
Since joining the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce in 1999, Ann Hodge has assumed the challenge to grow the chamber into a sound business organization. Her goals include ensuring the entire business community is represented by the chamber.
"I consider myself extremely blessed to have the opportunity to represent the Katy community and tell people what a fabulous community Katy is to raise a family and build your business," she said. "I have enjoyed meeting so many fabulous people throughout our community and learning more about what each of those folks do to make Katy such a great place to live."
Before joining the chamber, Hodge worked as divisional vice president of external affairs for Browning Ferris Industries. In addition, she served on the Texas Workforce Investment Council for 18 years. Hodge is married to Robert D. Hodge, has one son and five grandchildren.
What has been the driver of growth for the Katy area?
The No. 1 thing is the school district. Families in the community want that quality of life for their kids, and you are seeing that being provided by the school district and through security. We also have tremendous medical facilities. People who live here commute to the Texas Medical Center, the Galleria and downtown Houston. They are willing to travel back and forth to the location of their job—taking that extra travel time—because they have a good place to raise their families.
