by Scott Evans | Jan 27, 2026
Reggie and Leigh moved to Houston from Atlanta, Georgia, when Reggie helped open King & Spalding’s Houston branch. They have raised their three children here, and two are native Texans! Having collected contemporary art since the late ‘80s, the couple has...
by Scott Evans | Jan 27, 2026
Susan and Michael Plank have a long and storied history as supporters of charitable organizations on a local, state and national level. Susan and her daughter, Kendall, founded DecMyRoom in 2007 after decorating a pediatric patient’s room at Texas Children’s Hospital....
by Scott Evans | Jan 27, 2026
Melissa Williams Murphy is a native Houstonian with a passion for children’s literacy and education. She founded the iWRITE Nonprofit Organization in 2009 and serves as Executive Director of The Bryan Museum (for Texas History Education). She has authored twelve books...
by Scott Evans | Jan 27, 2026
Dr. Laura Murillo has served as the President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Founding President and CEO of the Greater Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Founding Executive Producer and Host on CBS, KHOU, Univision and Audacy....
by Scott Evans | Jan 27, 2026
Kara and Lance McCullers, Jr. have been champions for the city of Houston since calling it home in 2015. Lance McCullers, Jr. is a starting pitcher for the Houston Astros. He was a 2017 All-Star and helped lead the Houston Astros to their 2017 and 2022 World Series...
by Scott Evans | Jan 27, 2026
Stephen and Kelley Lubanko have been philanthropically active in Houston for the past thirty-five years. They have focused their efforts primarily on causes for children and education, animals in the wild, and the arts, especially ballet. Stephen is a native New...
by Scott Evans | Jan 27, 2026
Ping Sun and David Leebron moved to Houston in 2004, when David became the President of Rice University and Ping served as “First Lady” of Rice and University Representative. In the years since then, Ping and David have been deeply committed to both the university and...
by Scott Evans | Jan 27, 2026
by Scott Evans | Jan 27, 2026
Gaynell Floyd Drexler is an attorney-advocate and non-profit leader whose community engagement spans three decades. A native of Natchez, Mississippi, she earned a BA from Spelman College and a Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law. A member of the New...
by Scott Evans | Jan 27, 2026
CISSY SEGALL DAVIS was destined to be in show business: her birth announcement was a pink theater ticket! Since 1972, she has been involved in the production, management and promotion of the commercial and non-profit theatrical, entertainment, and special event...
