Board of Directors

Linda Nelson has lived in The Woodlands for 30 years and is passionate about the community. Elected by residents of The Woodlands, she serves as Secretary of the Board for The Woodlands Township and Chairman of the Board for Visit The Woodlands. She is also the Director of Business Development, Marketing and Community Relations at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center.

Richard Franks is the Vice Chairman for Visit The Woodlands and a Director for The Woodlands Township, elected by residents of The Woodlands. Most recently, he served as CEO of M. Roberts Media, where he was responsible for four daily newspapers, an affiliated specialty publication, and a large commercial printing operation.

Cameron Klepac is the Secretary / Treasurer for Visit The Woodlands as well as the Director of Marketing and Education for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The Pavilion exists to put The Arts into the community's hands. Ranked #2 in the world, The Pavilion brought in more than 500,000 guests in 2022. The venue is the site for cotemporary shows and seek to introduce new audiences to a wide array of arts, from symphonies to ballets and operas.

Brad Bailey was elected to serve as Chairman for The Woodlands Township and as a Director for Visit The Woodlands. He is also Vice President of Marketing, Communications and External Affairs for S&B Engineers and Constructors.

Jennifer Gohagan serves as a Director for Visit The Woodlands. She is also the General Manager for The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, overseeing daily operations for the luxury hotel property located in the heart of Town Center.

Monique Sharp is the President and CEO of The Woodlands Township as well as a Director for Visit The Woodlands. She is responsible for coordinating, directing, and managing all activities related to The Woodlands Township and its services to 120,000 residents and nearly 2,000 businesses.

Kim Lowe is a Director for Visit The Woodlands as well as the Complex Director of Sales for The Woodlands Hotels, which include The Woodlands Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton; The Westin at The Woodlands; and Embassy Suites by Hilton The Woodlands at Hughes Landing.

Noemi Gonzalez serves as a Director for Visit The Woodlands. She is also the General Manager of Market Street – The Woodlands, a premier mixed-use lifestyle destination located in The Woodlands, Texas.