THE WOODLANDS, TX (June 10, 2008)…Kelly Overbeck has been named Business Development Manager for The Woodlands Township.

As Business Development Manager, she will be responsible for managing corporate partnerships for events and festivals in The Woodlands Town Center. Some of these events include the annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival, The Ice Rink, Donoho’s Jewellers’ Winter Wonderland, Lighting of the Doves, International Winter on the Waterway (iWOW), and Town Green Park and Waterway Square events.

Ms. Overbeck joined The Woodlands Township and The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau as the Event Manager in February after working for the Southern Texas PGA where she executed various programs and events. During her time as Event Manager, she managed numerous events including the Public Premier of the Fountains at Waterway Square along Waterway Avenue and The Woodlands Waterway in April.

“We’re excited to have Kelly move into the Business Development Manager position,” said Nick Wolda, Vice President of Marketing and Public Affairs for The Woodlands Township and President of The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Her knowledge and organization have helped her manage great events for The Woodlands, and now her enthusiasm and professionalism will bring new life to the corporate development sponsorships.”

Located 30 miles north of downtown Houston, The Woodlands Township was born out of one of the country’s leading master-planned communities. This 28,000 acre residential and commercial development is the home to 88,000 residents, 1,500 businesses, 162 miles of hike and bike paths, 111 parks, and millions of square feet of shopping, dining, entertainment venues and commercial office space. The Woodlands Township is committed to supporting the highest quality of life for its residents, businesses and visitors.

Media Contact:
Nick Wolda
The Woodlands Township
281-363-2447