I want to share a heartfelt thank you with everyone who attended the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce United Night Live Installation Gala. It was a memorable evening thanks to the contributions of many.

The phenomenal United Chamber staff delivered a unique and fun-filled experience for guests, reminiscent of SNL. The evening included wonderful entertainment, a dynamic monologue delivered by CEO Al Arreola Jr., skits by our incredible board of directors, awards for some of our city’s finest and a swearing in ceremony for our BOD.

Congratulations to Catherine Tobin Hilliard, recipient of the Dora Mirabal Cervera Women’s Leadership Award, Rajan Ahuja, recipient of the Henry Baldwin Award, KIII 3 News, recipient of the United Hall of Fame Award and Coach Joe who was awarded Ambassador of the Year.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Patty O’Donnell Clark for delivering a beautiful invocation and to Commissioner John Marez for administering the oath of office to our board.

Thank you to the dedicated board of directors for your service, leadership and commitment to making the United Chamber a premier organization for our members and community. Sharing the stage with each of you last night was a true moment of honor and pride. I look forward to the future accomplishments of 2025.
Chamber staff, you all are the real MVPs. Thank you for your tireless work day in and day out.

The energy and momentum from UNL is exactly what we need to get right back to work to serve our members and the community. There is much to be done.

On a personal note, I want to thank Patty Clark for a beautiful invocation and Nueces County Commissioner John Marez for administering the oath of office to our BOD.

I’m incredibly grateful to Frost for always supporting their employees’ community involvement. Giving back in the communities where we live and work is in line with our core values of Integrity, Caring and Excellence. And many thank yous to my Frost family for being there to bring the hype and show their support.

Events like these aren’t possible without the generosity of sponsors and partners. Thank you for your confidence in the chamber’s strategic priorities and programs.
The energy and momentum from last night is exactly what we need to get right back to work to serve our members and the community. There is much to be done.

For more photos of the event, click here and videos of the skits can be found below.

Here’s to a phenomenal 2025!