Reggie L. Martin Jr., CEC, CCE, MBA

Interim Executive Director

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Reggie Martin is a Houston-based hospitality executive and Certified Executive Chef with over two decades of leadership in food service, hotel operations, and community impact. A third-generation culinarian, Martin carries forward his family's legacy through Lemond Hospitality, managing high-profile operations for clients such as Rice University, MATCH Houston, and Marriott Hotels.

Reggie holds a BS in Agriculture Leadership from Texas A&M, a Culinary Arts Certificate from the Culinary Institute Lenotre, and an MBA in Strategy and Management from Western Governors University. He played a pivotal role in the founding of the Houston Hospitality Alliance, and has chaired the Greater Houston CVB and served on the Houston First Corporation Board.

A transformational leader and advocate for equitable hospitality, Martin has led disaster response meal programs, built teaching kitchens for HISD, and partnered with dozens of local businesses to feed over 70,000 Houstonians during the pandemic.

Angie Guy, MPA

Operations Manager

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Angie’s strengths include project management, event logistics, and adaptability to clients' cultures and needs. She enjoys working with people from all over the country and world. Angie was born and raised in Minnesota and earned her undergraduate degree at St. Olaf College. Shortly after, she moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to serve as an AmeriCorps volunteer in post-Hurricane Katrina efforts, worked for education-based non-profits, and earned her Master’s degree in Public Administration at LSU. Geaux Tigers! In 2012 she moved to Houston where she managed and implemented annual conferences for national medical associations until 2019. Outside of the office, Angie enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons.

 

Jessica Rosado

Coordinator

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