LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Council
The purpose of the LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Council is to help raise the visibility for the LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Program and make recommendations to Chamber staff for impactful events, programs, awards, and other activities that bring value for Chamber Impact Partners and generate support for the program.
The Council plays a vital role in engagement and retention of new partners. In addition, the Council is focused on engaging current Chamber Impact Partners to maximize their partnership and growing existing support for the Chamber’s primary mission of promoting LGBTQ+ economic inclusion.
The LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Council members are appointed by the Chamber President & CEO and primarily engage with the Director of Corporate Relations and Chamber President & CEO. For more information, contact Ryan Wilson at ryan.wilson@houstonlgbtchamber.com.
Meet the Council Members
JAS CLARK
(she/her)
Hines
Jas Clark has made Houston home for a little over a decade. Originally from Baton Rouge, LA, Jas serves as an IT Support Specialist at Hines, where she supports the company’s Supplier Platform.
In addition to her technical role, Jas serves as the Global Co‑Lead for Hines Pride, the company’s LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, where she champions inclusive practices and supports individuals in bringing their authentic selves to work. Her approach emphasizes thoughtful collaboration, meaningful dialogue, and the belief that inclusion is strengthened through everyday actions.
Jas is passionate about bridging the gap between the corporate world and the communities they serve, helping create meaningful partnerships that drive opportunity, belonging, and lasting change. Her work is rooted in collaboration, authenticity, and a strong belief in the power of community.
HENRY GILES
(he/him)
Amegy Bank of Texas
Henry is a Director in Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis at Zions Bancorporation, of which Amegy Bank is a division. Amegy Bank carries the distinction of being the first Impact Partner of the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. Henry began his banking career at Amegy nine years ago, and his responsibilities now encompass internal financial reporting, financial forecasting, stress testing and profitability analytics. For the past two and a half years, he has served as the chair of Amegy’s LGBTQ+ & Allies BRG, having been a member of the marketplace committee prior to that. He was born in Houston and returned to the city to attend Rice University. Outside of work, he and his husband enjoy traveling, hosting friends and family and restoring their historic home in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston.
JOHN H. GRAY JR., MBA, SHRM-SCP
(he/him)
Kroger
John H. Gray Jr. has worked in the human resources field for 20 years and is a resident of the Montrose neighborhood of Houston. When he is not at work, he enjoys participating in local performance groups such as Pride Chorus Houston, Voices of Houston, and the Houston Choral Society. He also participates and volunteers with local nonprofits, including serving on the board of "Open Dance Project," supporting the mission of keeping the arts in public schools. He is a lover and collector of all things Disney and is a former Broadway dancer.
ALICE MCDOUGALL
(she/her)
HP Inc.
Alice McDougall is a Product Marketer and Event Manager at HP Inc., based in Houston, TX, where she has been driving impactful work since 2020. She is passionate about creative visual storytelling and excels at bringing products to life through compelling copywriting and her background in graphic design.
Alice thrives in the dynamic energy of event planning, with experience ranging from large-scale trade shows to informative keynotes and training sessions. She is known for her ability to create engaging, memorable experiences that connect audiences with brands in meaningful ways.
In addition to her core role, Alice serves as Co-Chair of the Pride Business Resource Group (BRG) for the Houston chapter at HP Inc. In this capacity, she champions the importance of fostering inclusive workplace culture and creating spaces where employees feel seen and supported. As an active member of the LGBTQ+ community, she is deeply committed to giving back and helping build environments where everyone can thrive.
CHRISTOPHER STAFFORD
(he/him)
ExxonMobil
Christopher Stafford is a Freight Trader at ExxonMobil, where he is responsible for the ocean freight contracts of Suezmax and VLCC tankers across the U.S. Gulf, Guyana, and Brazil markets. Since joining the company in 2019, he has held multiple roles across supply chain and trading and has been an active leader within the PRIDE Employee Resource Group.
Christopher earned a B.S. in Marine Transportation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, where he partnered with the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce on a capstone project supporting its Impact Partner programs.
A dedicated advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion, Christopher has served as ExxonMobil PRIDE’s liaison to the Chamber since 2023, helping strengthen the company’s role as an Impact Partner while supporting key initiatives such as the Walk to End HIV and advancing engagement in supplier diversity efforts. He is an active participant in the Workplace Alliance and looks forward to further advancing the Chamber’s mission as a member of the LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Advisory Council.
TRAVIS THURLER
(he/him)
Chevron Corporation
Travis Thurler is a Procurement leader at Chevron, where he drives strategic sourcing and supplier management programs across complex global supply chains. Based in Houston, Travis serves as a chapter co‑lead for the Chevron Houston PRIDE Network, supporting LGBTQ+ employee engagement, inclusive programming, and allyship across the organization. He is passionate about creating workplaces where people can show up as their full selves and where inclusion is reflected not just in values, but in everyday decisions. Travis is honored to serve on the LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Council and support the Chamber’s work to advance LGBTQ+ economic inclusion across the Houston business community.
TEAM SPECIALIST
Director of Corporate Relations
The Chamber is excited to bring special focus to our Workplace Alliance Program this year. Our Director of Corporate Relations, Ryan Wilson, is here to help support your company with additional learning and engagement opportunities. If you are a Chamber Impact Partner with ERG/BRG groups, you are eligible to join the Workplace Alliance and participate in all the exciting programming we have planned. Ryan is ready to schedule a conversation with you about how to maximize your Chamber membership.
ryan.wilson@houstonLGBTchamber.com