Our guest for the June 23rd edition of PlayMakers Talk Show: Jamee Jolly, President & CEO, Texas Real Estate Council (TREC)

Jamee Jolly serves as President & CEO of The Real Estate Council (TREC), where she oversees North Texas’ most influential commercial real estate organization representing nearly 2,000 professionals and over 400 member companies. Under her leadership, TREC has continued to advance transformative policy priorities on behalf of its members, fostered public-private collaboration with local and state leadership, and furthered its efforts in building a more equitable Dallas.

Prior to joining TREC, Jamee served as president and executive director of Uptown Dallas Inc. (UDI), where she led the district through its third decade of public enhancement and community engagement. Jamee also served at TREC as its director of public affairs and programs, managing the administration of the Klyde Warren Park initiative, one of TREC’s first and most notable impact investments, to transform Dallas and create positive economic development in the community.

She has also oheld roles as president and CEO of the Plano Chamber of Commerce, senior director of the Plano ISD Education Foundation, and executive director and lobbyist for the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association. Under Jamee’s leadership, the Plano Chamber received 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

RECouncil.com

Phone: 214-692-3600

Host Steve A Klein, Guest Jamee Jolly

Our guest for the May 30th edition of PlayMakers Talk Show: Drew Holmgreen, CEO & President, Promotional Products Association International

As the President and CEO of Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Drew Holmgreen leverages 25 years of strategic leadership in association management and marketing and brand development to reinforce the industry’s message that “promotional products work.”

A proud graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Advertising, Drew built his career in the agency world, working with global powerhouse McCann-Erickson and top creative firms like Proof Advertising, TM Advertising, and Belmont Icehouse. His expertise in brand strategy and marketing spans some of the world’s most recognizable names, including 7-Eleven, Bell Helicopter, Mattress Firm, Texas A&M University, and Texas Tourism.

Before joining PPAI, Drew spent seven years at Meeting Professionals International (MPI), where he rose to Chief Experience Officer, driving impactful initiatives that elevated MPI’s global presence and revolutionized the member experience.

PPAI.org

Phone: (972) 258-3050

Host: Steve A Klein, Guest: Drew Holmgreen, PPAI