IABC/Houston Board of Directors
2010 - 2011 Board of Directors
President: Nancy Trowbridge
Nancy has served the board for two years as Vice President of Finance. She is the director of Communications for The Menninger Clinic, an international psychiatric center. She has more than 15 consecutive years membership in
IABC with board positions in professional development (Topeka, Kansas, chapter), communications contest judging and as vice president of finance in Houston. She has also helped plan a regional IABC conference. Nancy has a bachelor's of science degree in journalism and before entering the employee communications-media relations-corporate communications field, she worked five years at two daily newspapers as a lifestyle and postsecondary education reporter/photographer.
IABC with board positions in professional development (Topeka, Kansas, chapter), communications contest judging and as vice president of finance in Houston. She has also helped plan a regional IABC conference. Nancy has a bachelor's of science degree in journalism and before entering the employee communications-media relations-corporate communications field, she worked five years at two daily newspapers as a lifestyle and postsecondary education reporter/photographer.
Past President: Joi Lecznar
Joi served on the board this past year as President. Joi is the director of Regional Communication at BG Group, an integrated natural gas company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Before joining BG Group, Joi had her own firm, TopDog Communication and Development, where she specialized in internal communication and human resources development. Previously, Joi was the regional development director at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where she managed a human resources team who directed organizational development strategy and activities for 20,000 employees in Texas. Joi graduated with distinction from the University of Nebraska, majoring in journalism and communication, completed a certificate in executive business education at the Smith College Consortium, and has received advanced facilitation and diversity training.
President-Elect and VP, Professional Development:Elaine W. Krause
Elaine returns to the Board fromm her previous position as Vice President of Professional Development. Her passions are “measureable outcomes” and bringing value to each customer – to include members and guests at all our luncheons and workshops. Her professional career spans over twenty years in technical content and knowledge transfer services. Elaine, an Army wife, started her company as a way of taking the work she loved to various postings abroad. Since moving to Houston in 1997, she has managed and generated content for large document projects such as execution plans, feasibility studies, and provided Web content to both energy and general business clients.
Vice President, Marketing: Susan Cellura
Susan served the board last year as Manager of Social Media, a new role under Marketing. Susan is a global marketing and communications advisor at Chevron Corporation. With over 16 years of experience, she is a dynamic communications professional and enthusiastic team-builder, with a progressive history of success in designing and implementing communications programs for global organizations. Susan has a bachelor's of arts degree from Clemson University and a masters degree from the University of South Carolina, both in English and communications.
Vice President, Member Services: Sylvester Garza
Prior to getting involved in visual communications, Sylvester had a successful career as a musician, including a stint as a guitar player for the infamous band Archie Bell and the Drells. And, he earned a First Degree Black in the Martial Arts, which comes in handy when he’s managing the crowds at our monthly luncheons. He has over twenty years experience creating images and managing projects for Advertising, Corporate/Investor Relations, Architectural, Editorial as well as Product Illustration and conceptual photography. Sylvester also provides customized on-site photography training for companies whose employees want to improve the quality of their in-house photography as well as providing individual photography coaching & training services. Sylvester Garza completed his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism at the University of Houston, and has served two terms on IABC/Houston’s Board of Directors. He also volunteers his time for several non-profit community organizations.
Secretary: Mary Hardin Francis
