Building Homes. Creating Hope.

👠 Power looks different on every woman. For Judge Lucia Bates, it looks like leadership, impact, and a commitment to lifting others along the way. We are honored to have her as our Keynote Speaker for Hard Hats and Heels, Women in Business Luncheon 💖 From the courtroom to the community, Judge Bates has built a legacy rooted in service, strength, and real change. Her story is one of resilience, purpose, and using your platform to make a difference that truly matters. And this room? It’s going to be filled with women doing exactly that. 🎫 Only 4 tables left. Grab yours before it's too late: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hard-hats-and-heels-3 Women building careers. Women leading with intention. Women creating impact in ways that last. ✨ This is where inspiration meets action.

We have a few new board members so this calls for introductions! First up is Kerri. Kerri Hurlbut serves as Director of Foundation Board Relations and Operations at Lee College, where she has worked for 14 years. Throughout her tenure, she has held several roles, including Scholarship Coordinator and Manager of Foundation Operations, building extensive experience in development, fundraising, and donor relations. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Marketing from the University of Houston Clear Lake. Kerri is honored to serve on the board of Habitat for Humanity Baytown and is passionate about the organization’s mission to provide safe, affordable housing along with the education and support that empower families to build stability and long-term success. A longtime resident of the Baytown area, Kerri has lived in the Houston region for nearly three decades. She and her husband, Jason, are enjoying life as empty nesters while their daughter, Laila, attends Lamar University pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering. In her free time, Kerri enjoys baking, traveling, and has recently started guitar lessons, something she has always wanted to do. Please help us welcome her to the team, I know she will be a great addition to our organization.

Another happy homeowner in Baytown! 🎉🏡 Congratulations on closing on your lovely home. May God bless this house and all who enter it, and may it be filled with love, laughter, and sweet new beginnings. #habitatforhumanity #buildinghope #communitybuilders #community #baytowntx

🔥 When she steps into the room, you feel the impact, the leadership, and the purpose. We are honored to welcome Macie Schubert, President and CEO of the Mont Belvieu Area Chamber of Commerce, as one of our featured speakers at Hard Hats and Heels, Women in Business Luncheon. Macie is more than a leader, she is a builder of people, businesses, and community. Her work has strengthened the foundation of small businesses, elevated future leaders, and driven real economic growth across the Houston area. She is one of the dynamic voices bringing inspiration, leadership, and impact, empowering connection among women who are building businesses and women who are making a difference in their communities 💖 This is not just a luncheon. This is a room filled with vision, purpose, and women who are creating impact that will outlive them. ✨ And you deserve to be in that room. 📅 May 13, 2026 - 11am 📍 Hyatt Regency-Baytown ✨ Seats are limited. Secure yours today. 🎟️ Boss Babe Tickets $40 🤝 Sponsorship opportunities are still available and can be secured at : 🔗 https://baytownhabitat.org/hard-hats-heels/ See you there 👠

We are so excited to share that you can now round up your Walmart purchases to Baytown Habitat! 🙌 Follow the link to set it up as your designated charity: https://www.walmart.com/nonprofits/f2e2ef28-40f8-4fa9-a7b6-a257d23c2b5c/profile