Austin Chamber Reveals Its Volunteers Of The Year

The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce on Thursday revealed its 2019 Volunteers of the Year who will be recognized during the 142nd Annual Meeting in February.

The individuals honored went above and beyond in supporting the chamber's mission with their time and talents, official explained in a press advisory. In so doing, those honored have enhanced the business community's efforts to take on the biggest challenges facing business in Austin, officials added.

"The chamber would not be as successful as it is in helping to create jobs and community prosperity without the generosity of our volunteers from the business community," said Chamber Board Chair Brian Cassidy. "Whether it is helping coordinate our major recruiting trips or sitting down with prospective companies or airlines interested in the Austin region, our volunteers take on a myriad of projects that benefit our region and its economy. Our 2019 volunteers of the year have gone above and beyond in donating their time, expertise, and counsel to the chamber in ways that have truly benefited our community. I want to congratulate them on earning this honor."

The individuals will be honored during a Feb. 5 ceremony. The 2019 Volunteers of the Year are:

• Air Services Task Force - Doug Driskill, Dell Technologies
• Ambassador - Jimmy Walker, Walking W Ranch, LLC
• Austin Gives - Marissa Vogel, Aunt Bertha
• Customer Experience - Eric Shapiro, Luminex
• Economic Development - Josh Baer, Capital Factory
• Education - Sandy Dochen, IBM
• Global Technology & Innovation - Krishna Srinivasan, Liveoak Venture Partners
• Government Relations - Elizabeth Christian, Elizabeth Christian PR
• National Security Innovation - Tony Cucolo, Retired U.S. Army Major General
• Programs & Partnership - Liz Hocker, Nasdaq
• Regional Infrastructure - Shaun Cranston, Halff Associates
• Talent - Kristen Clemmer, Indeed

In addition to recognizing its volunteers, the Austin Chamber's 142nd Annual Meeting will honor Jesús Garza as Austinite of the Year. The Annual Meeting is open to the public. View more information at https://www.austinchamber.com/events/2020-annual-meeting.