About NHA
What do we do?
NHA is a regional business association that offers unparalleled networking advantages, the opportunity to influence decision making, and timely educational forums for peers and the community on regionally relevant projects.

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ED SHACKELFORD, P.E.
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San Jacinto River Authority
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North Houston Association Adds Water Committee
Dr. Spandana Tummuri, Ph.D., P.E.Sam Hinojosa, P.E., C.F.M.Shelley SerresThe North Houston Association (NHA) added a Water Committee for 2022, expanding its number of committees to four. “During our strategic planning process, the board and committee leadership...
North Houston Association Adds New Board Members
Dr. Archie Blanson, Ph.D.LeAnne Napolillo, P.E. Todd StephensThe North Houston Association welcomes three leaders in the north Houston region to serve on its board of directors. Archie Blanson, Ph.D., President of Lone Star College – North Harris, LeAnne Napolillo,...
Check out the F.A.C.E.S. of this years Golf Tournament Charity
NHA has the pleasure each year to give back a part of what is earned at the Annual fundraising Golf Tournament. This year the Association was introduced to a charity by the name of the Foundation for Autism Care, Education and Services or F.A.C.E.S. Established in...
TxDOT Director, Marc Williams, interviews with the Defender to discuss I-45 Unified Transportation Program
Over the last 15 years, the Texas Department of Transportation has been discussing, studying and reviewing plans to update and expand what is deemed as the nations most dangerous highway, I-45. The TxDOT Unified Transportation Plan has included funding for I-45 in...
CALL TO ACTION
SUPPORT THE I-45 NORTH HOUSTON HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (NHHIP) HERE The Texas Transportation Commission is soliciting additional public comments to determine whether to continue funding the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP) and it's been...
The newest part of the Spring Creek Greenway Trail is now open!
Our NHA President, Marlisa Briggs, joined CDC Houston's Warren Wilson, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Jack Cagle, and many more community members and business leaders for the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Spring Creek Greenway's newest...
Upcoming Events
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April 2023 Environment Meeting *Members Only*
April 6, 2023
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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March 2023 Water Committee Meeting *Members Only*
April 11, 2023
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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May 2023 Transportation Committee Meeting *Members Only*
May 3, 2023
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Development Committee
Focus on Current & Emerging Trends related to:
- Real Estate & Land Development
- Houston & State Economy
- Education & Workforce Development
- Information Technology
- Healthcare

Transportation Committee
- Advocate for Project Funding
- Provide Public Comments of Support as needed.
- Continue involvement in Transportation Project Stakeholder Groups including: NHHIP, I-45 N PEL, FM 1960 Traffic Management Study and the FM 1488 Study.

Water Committee
Advocate for Environmental Opportunities in areas such as:
- Water Resources
- Flood Control

Environment Committee
Advocate for Environmental Opportunities in areas such as:
- Land Development
- Parks & Recreation
It’s About the Connections
Meet our Membership
EXECUTIVE PARTNERS
MANAGING PARTNERS
- AIRIA Development Company
- Cleary Zimmermann Engineers
- Colliers International, Inc.
- CP&Y, an STV Company
- Drees Custom Homes
- EHRA Engineering
- Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc.
- HALFF Associates
- PGAL
- Riner Engineering, Inc.
- Union Pacific Railroad
- University of Houston-Downtown
- Walter P. Moore & Associates, Inc.
- Williams Brothers Construction Co., Inc.
- Woodforest Development, Inc.
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Marlisa Briggs
Association President

Imani Forrest
Membership Engagement & Marketing Manager

Sherri Rogers
Accounting Administrator

Ingrid Romero
Office Administrator
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NHA’s founding companies shared a commitment to provide quality growth and regional development through cooperation by utilizing the combination of their years of experience and expertise in various areas. For this reason, the association continues to be true to its goals — advancing issues associated with transportation, the environment, and monitoring development trends to improve and enhance the business climate and quality of life within the region.