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Kari Prihoda of Children’s Safe Harbor receives the 2026 Oak Wood Masonic Lodge 1444 “Grand Lodge of Texas Community Builder Award”.
Kari Prihoda, Executive Director of Children’s Safe Harbor, has recently received the 2026 Oak Wood Masonic Lodge 1444 “Grand Lodge of Texas Community Builder Award”. This prestigious honor is presented by individual Masonic lodges to non-Masons who have provided outstanding service and contributions to their local communities. It recognizes outstanding leaders – whether in business, government, education, or other fields – who have demonstrated strong civic leadership and dedicated service to the
JULIE V. MAYRANT NAMED WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Woodforest National Bank® (Woodforest) has announced the appointment of Julie V. Mayrant as Chief Executive Officer. A highly respected banking executive with more than 30 years of experience at the employee-owned institution, Mayrant has played a defining role in Woodforest’s growth, operational excellence, and customer-focused culture. “Julie’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping Woodforest’s footprint in retail banking across the country,” said Robert E. Marling, Chairman and Chief Executive
Over $15K raised to benefit abused kids at Pct. 3 Constable Ryan Gable’s breakfast fundraiser for Children’s Safe Harbor
More than $15,000 was raised to benefit abused kids as Montgomery County Pct. 3 Constable Ryan Gable hosted a breakfast fundraiser at Truluck’s The Woodlands on June 10, 2026, to benefit Children’s Safe Harbor. With a sold-out crowd, 150 guests enjoyed a breakfast buffet generously underwritten by Truluck’s – The Woodlands in support of the nonprofit children’s advocacy center. This was the tenth year Constable Gable hosted the fundraiser. Highlighting the morning’s event was a testimonial speech by Emily
Children’s Safe Harbor Names Kari Prihoda as Executive Director
Leadership transition follows retirement of founding Executive Director Dr. Victoria Constance after 27 years of service Children’s Safe Harbor has named Kari Prihoda as Executive Director following the retirement of Dr. Victoria J. Constance, who led the nationally accredited children’s advocacy center for 27 years that serves abused children and their families. Prihoda brings more than 20 years of experience, including seventeen years in leadership roles of increasing responsibility at Children’s Safe
Supreme Lending Announces Partnership with Woodforest National Bank to Offer Home Loan Solutions to Residents of Montgomery County, Texas
Supreme Lending, a full-service mortgage lender, today announced a new partnership with Woodforest National Bank to provide home loan solutions to residents in their headquarter market of Montgomery County, Texas.Through this partnership with Supreme, our Woodforest bankers will work directly with Supreme Loan Officers to find the right residential loan solutions for our customers.“We are proud to partner with Woodforest National Bank to help more customers access the mortgage guidance and home financing
Expert witness testimony by A Strong CPA’s Jennifer Wertz Supports Appellate Court Ruling.
Jennifer Wertz, CPA, Shareholder and Chief Operating Officer of A Strong CPA, provided expert testimony in a court case that resulted in a favorable ruling for her client. The original case was appealed and recently, the Ninth Court of Appeals issued their opinion which relied heavily on her analysis and testimony. Based on her witness testimony, the appellate court upheld the original judgement of the trial court. The case involved a significant federal tax liability arising from a divorce decree.
