WHO WE ARE...

Holly Kesterson has successfully run some of the largest events is the world.  As Vice President of Events for the Harris County – Houston Sports Authority  for eight years, Holly focused on sales and event execution. During her time with HCHSA, Holly led many successful events and initiatives including many youth, collegiate, professional, and international events. Holly served as the President of the 2023 NCAA Men’s Final Four Houston Local Organizing Committee and ran one of the most successful Final Four's the NCAA has ever experienced.  She is an active member of the National Association of Sports Commissions and was honored with the 2018 Game Changer Award for her invaluable contributions to the industry and her organization. 

Patti Smith has been a staple in the Houston Sports market since 1995. After spending more than 20 years with Fox Sports Southwest, where she has won multiple Emmy Awards as both a producer and a broadcaster, she joined the Harris County – Houston Sports Authority in 2016 as the VP of Communications. With the Sports Authority, Patti successfully created and ran the Houston Sports Awards and the Houston Sports Hall of Fame. She also founded Brothers In Arms, along with Andre Ware, Warren Moon and Vince Young, to raise money for diversity scholarships for high school kids that participate in sports and are raised in a single family environment. Patti is also one of the announcers for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, a role that she has enjoyed for 15 years.