Martye Kendrick Selected to HCHSA's Board of Directors and NCAA Men's Final Four Host Committee
Martye Kendrick, of counsel in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Public Finance and Infrastructure Practice, is serving her third term on the board of directors for the Harris-County Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA). Kendrick also serves on the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Final Four Host Committee.
HOUSTON, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Martye Kendrick, of counsel in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Public Finance and Infrastructure Practice, is serving her third term on the board of directors for the Harris-County Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA). Kendrick also serves on the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Final Four Host Committee.
As a board member, Kendrick works to help attract major sporting events, such as the 2023 NCAA Men's Final Four or 2024 College Football Playoffs, as well as oversee the 1.2 billion dollars of bond debt service on the professional sports facilities in Houston. Board members are appointed by the Harris County Commissioners Court and Houston Mayor (with City Council approval) for a two-year term. Additionally, the 2023 NCAA Men's Final Four Host Committee that Kendrick sits on is comprised of 15 local leaders that serve as ambassadors for the upcoming event.
HCHSA provides oversight to world-class, professional sports venues and promotes the region for sports-related events which enhance economic development and bring better quality of life to residents, according to its website.
"It is a true privilege to serve on the Board of HCHSA and I am especially excited to be able to contribute as a member of the 2023 NCAA Men's Final Four Host Committee," Kendrick said. "I thoroughly enjoy working so closely with everyone at HCHSA and look forward to the opportunity to bring big attractions to Houston."
Kendrick, is a highly accomplished attorney based in the firm's Houston office. She has deep experience handling matters relating to tax-exempt bond financings, commercial real estate transactions, structured finance, and tax. Known for being both thoughtful and decisive, she takes a collaborative and consultive approach with her clients and helps them make sound decisions to drive their businesses forward. As a strategic advisor, Kendrick cultivates and nurtures relationships with clients, peers, and partners in both the public and private sectors.
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