In this episode of the Greater Houston Partnership's Rise to the Top podcast, we speak with Margaret Cooper, GM of Corporate Affairs for Chevron's Americas Exploration and Production. Host and Partnership Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Katie Pryor talks with Margaret about overcoming self-imposed limits, navigating motherhood while growing a career, and the power of inclusion. Launched in 2021, the Greater Houston Partnership's Rise to the Top podcast aims to amplify the insight of accomplished female leaders in the Houston region.   Learn more about the Partnership's female-focused business resource groups Executive Women's Partnership and Women on the Rise.

The Houston Business Journal recently announced the Texas 100 – an annual list of impactful Texans to watch in 2025. Eighteen Partnership members were chosen based on their impact and vision for the upcoming year. We are inspired by the dedication and innovation of our Partnership members and look forward to seeing the impactful ways they will continue shaping Houston's dynamic future.  Honorees include:   Steve Altemus, CEO, Intuitive Machines  Bryan Brown, President, Energy Corridor District  Brad Burke, Managing Director, Rice Alliance  James W. Crawford III, President, Texas Southern University   Barry Engle, President, Low Carbon Solutions, Exxon Margaret Ford Fisher, Chancellor, Houston Community College*    Norman Garza, Executive Director, Texas Space Commission   Brian Greene, CEO, Houston Food Bank   Charlie Jenkins, CEO, Port Houston  Isaac Johnson, President and CEO, TDECU*  Amanda McMillian, President and CEO, United Way of Greater Houston*   Eddie Nuñez, Director of Athletics, University of Houston  Jochen Reiser, President, University of Texas Medical Branch  Julie Sudduth, Houston regional president, PNC Bank*  Jim Szczesniak, Director, Houston Airport System  Ryan Walsh, CEO, Harris County Houston Sports Authority  Jason Wells, CEO, CenterPoint Energy*  Mike Wirth, CEO, Chevron Click here to see the Partnership's Membership Directory.  To learn more about membership with the Greater Houston Partnership, contact membership@houston.org.  * - Greater Houston Partnership Board Member