FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 18, 2026
Rebekah Beltran
Fort Bend Regional Partnership
281-566-2158| [email protected]
Congratulations to the Record Breaking
Fort Bend Leadership Forum Class of 2026!
The Fort Bend Regional Partnership proudly celebrates the graduation of 58 outstanding individuals from the Fort Bend Leadership Forum Class of 2026, generously sponsored by Audi Sugar Land. Dr. Jay Neal of the University of Houston and Dr. Kevin Riles of Kevin Riles Commercial served as the dedicated Division Co-Chairs for this year’s program. The Partnership also recognizes Breah Campbell of Si Environmental for her years of leadership and service as Co-Chair since 2018, concluding her final year in the role with the Class of 2026.
Now celebrating its 38th year, the Fort Bend Leadership Forum remains one of the region’s premier leadership development programs, designed to cultivate informed, engaged, and effective leaders across Fort Bend County. Through immersive learning experiences, expert-led discussions, community engagement, and collaborative activities, participants deepen their understanding of leadership, regional issues, and the critical role leadership plays in shaping the future of our community.
The Class of 2026 completed the program on May 15, 2026, in Galveston, joining a distinguished network of alumni committed to advancing Fort Bend County through service, innovation, and civic engagement.
Presenting the Fort Bend Leadership Forum Class of 2026:
| First Name | Last Name | Company Name |
| Alex | Ankrah | add1technologies |
| Katlynn | Balson | Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital |
| Josh | Brown | Fort Bend Women’s Center |
| Alayne | Bryant | Landtech, Inc. |
| Jessica | Carabajal | Fort Bend County Economic Opportunity & Development |
| Adrian | Carr | AccessHealth |
| Mujahid | Chandoo | Michael Baker International |
| Angela | Cotie | |
| Patricia | David | Commercial Investment Advisor |
| Chris | Debaillon | Fort Bend County Engineering |
| Joshua | Doyle | City of Sugar Land |
| Reddy | Erra | WSB |
| Coral | Flores | Inframark |
| Zeenie | Garrison | Stellar Bank |
| Roberto | Gutierrez | RENOIL Biofuels & Feedstocks |
| Hasibul | Hasan | DCCM |
| Scott | Hays | Audi Sugar Land – A Sewell Company |
| Kathy | Hotard | Image 360 Southwest Houston |
| Dr. Daniel | Irving | Christ United Methodist Church |
| Gin | Kappler-Peeler | Stantec |
| Nikita | Khambe | Fort Bend County |
| Shirin | Lakhani | Oil Products Distribution |
| Dr. Kayse | Lazar | Lamar CISD |
| Denise | Lloyd | Fort Bend Family Promise |
| Jamie | Loasby | Fort Bend Regional Partnership |
| Stephanie | Loving | |
| Alejandro | Luis, Jr. | Caldwell Companies |
| Ameer | Malik | American Title Company |
| Jarryd | Mayfield | Si Environmental, LLC |
| Doug | McGee | Sienna Associations |
| Nick | McGuire | WJ Interests, LLC |
| Lisa | Moore | Child Advocates of Fort Bend |
| Donna | Neuman | The George Foundation |
| Leighton | Newell | St. Luke’s Health – Sugar Land Hospital |
| Stephen | Novotny | Fort Bend Christian Academy |
| Shanna | O’Hara | LJA Engineering, Inc. |
| Rachel | Owens | City of Sugar Land |
| Amit | Patel | University of Houston |
| Chetan | Patel | Waste Management Renewable Energy |
| Ronnie | Patel | TDECU |
| Matt | Perez | Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital |
| Giané | Pugh | Group 1 Automotive |
| Dr. Amy | Ressler | Texas A&M Agrilife Extension – Fort Bend County |
| Yesenia | Saenz | Social Security Administration |
| Gabriela | Sanchez | |
| David | Selesky | GFL Environmental |
| Sonit | Seth | The Seth Brothers |
| Shaneka | Smith | Fort Bend County |
| Dr. Tyler | Stocker | Fort Bend Dental Associates |
| John | Strader | Horizon Baptist Church |
| Marcus | Stuckett | Pape-Dawson Engineers |
| Brad | Tilton II | Tilton & Tilton LLP |
| Ahmed | Valdez | AKV Consulting Engineers |
| Nick | Vann | BGE Inc. |
| Christine | Vu | PCCA |
| Fatema | Weekly | US Global Fuels |
| Madison | Whatley | H. Bradley Whatley, PC |
| Bilgehan | Yasar | Harmony Public Schools |
The Fort Bend Leadership Forum is a ten-month leadership development program that runs from August through May, beginning with a one-and-a-half-day opening retreat in San Antonio. The program continues with monthly full-day sessions focused on critical topics impacting Fort Bend County, including criminal justice, diversity, economic development and infrastructure, education, health and social services, and municipal and county government. Participants also take part in a two-day state government session in Austin and a three-day national government session in Washington, D.C. The program concludes with a one-and-a-half-day closing retreat and graduation ceremony in Galveston.
The Fort Bend Leadership Forum was created to address the growing need for informed, engaged community leaders. The program provides structured learning opportunities in an environment that encourages creative thinking, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas. Participants gain valuable insight, practical leadership tools, and a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of Fort Bend County.
For more information on the program, applying to be a part of the Class of 2027 and sponsorship opportunities, contact Rebekah Beltran at [email protected] 281-566-2158.
The Advocate for excellence in Fort Bend County and Beyond.
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