I want to take this opportunity to recognize my friend, Paul Frison. He recently stepped down as CEO and President of the Houston Technology Center to spend more time with his family.
Paul has been with the HTC since its inception in 1999 and has been instrumental in the evolvement of the HTC. The creation of the FastTech 50, the move to the new space in Midtown, and guiding us through the beginning years of the HTC have all come under Paul’s watch.
Though spending more time with his family tops his list of post-HTC CEO to-dos, he’s not leaving the HTC entirely. He’ll continue as the Executive Vice Chairman, which includes attracting tech companies to become tenants in the new facility as well as directing and promoting major HTC events.
Congratulations Paul for all you have achieved with the HTC. There is only going to be one start up time for the HTC and the leadership you have shown during this fun and challenging period has assured the everlasting success of the community’s investment in the HTC! It could not have been done without you!
Congratulations Walter Ulrich for your election to CEO and President. I believe the HTC will continue to flourish under your leadership and I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next.