PATTI SMITH - CEO

Patti Smith has been a driving force in the Houston sports media landscape since 1995. She spent over two decades with Fox Sports Southwest, where she earned multiple Emmy Awards as both a producer and broadcaster. During her tenure, she served as the sideline reporter for the Houston Astros , Rockets, Texans, and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. In 2016, Patti joined the Harris County – Houston Sports Authority, where she served for seven years as Vice President of Communications. In that role, she conceived, launched, and produced the Houston Sports Awards and the Houston Sports Hall of Fame.

Patti co-founded the nonprofit Brothers In Arms alongside NFL QB's Andre Ware, Warren Moon, and Vince Young. The foundation provides college scholarships to high school athletes from single-parent homes—reflecting the backgrounds of its founders.

Today, Patti is the Founder and CEO of RELEVENT Worldwide, a marketing and events firm that specializes in large-scale productions. She is currently leading efforts on major projects, including the FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Fan Fest.