# Event Details - **Event Name**: SAME Houston/Galveston Post Public Agency Banquet 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: We celebrate our Public Agency of the Year with Keynote Speaker, Charlie Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer of Port Houston.About this EventPlease join us in honoring and dining with our Public Agency members, along with our guest speaker, Port Houston Chief Executive Officer Charlie Jenkins. We will be presenting the Public Agency of the Year award, and our Large Sustaining Member and Small Sustaining Member firms of the year. Social hour and registration will begin at 5 PM with a program start of 6 PM.Platinum and Gold Sponsor: 6 attendees (full table)Silver Sponsors: 4 attendees (half table) https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8e6a2b50-5142-11f1-be3c-5d1f450c2704-rimg-w493-h740-dc2e3446-gmir.jpg Charlie Jenkins assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer in late August 2024. In this role, he oversees advocacy and stewardship of Houston’s port and the Houston Ship Channel, the nation’s busiest waterway. More than 200 public and private facilities conduct business alongside the Channel and together support $906 billion in annual economic value.Mr. Jenkins also oversees the efficient and effective operations of Port Houston’s public facilities, which handle a diverse range of imports and exports including container, general cargo, breakbulk, and bulk commodities and include the area’s largest breakbulk facilities and two of the most efficient container terminals in the nation.Mr. Jenkins has been with Port Houston for more than 34 years and has served in various capacities during his tenure. He started with the Port as the first intern the organization ever had. Throughout his Port Houston career, he has worked in several departments including container operations, strategic planning, environmental affairs, channel development, financial planning, Bayport Container Terminal, and the grants department. Most recently, he was the Chief Channel Infrastructure Officer, overseeing channel development, the partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to maintain and improve the Houston Ship Channel, as well as the Port Houston Strategic Asset Management Program and GIS.Mr. Jenkins is actively involved in several industry organizations. He is a Board Member of the Texas Ports Association, the Port Authority Advisory Committee, and the Greater Houston Port Bureau. Additionally, he serves on the Texas A&M University at Galveston’s Board of Visitors, where he is part of the Committee on Student Affairs. He is also a member of the H-GAC Transportation Policy Council.An honors graduate of Texas A&M University at Galveston, Mr. Jenkins earned a bachelor’s degree in marine sciences and later completed his MBA at the University of Houston. He resides in the Clear Lake area with his wife, and they are proud parents of three and grandparents of two. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/same-houston-galveston-post-public-agency-banquet-2026/100001989605935913 - **Event Categories**: science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 160, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Houston - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Junior League of Houston - **lat**: 29.748711 - **long**: -95.45048200000001 - **full address**: Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SAME Houston/Galveston Post Public Agency Banquet 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c09ef02add7549dc629b45b61834ebdd8a8b7a33234c5713cd535710291ea587-rimg-w1200-h648-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1778948178 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SAME Houston/Galveston Post Public Agency Banquet 2026 being held? - **A:** SAME Houston/Galveston Post Public Agency Banquet 2026 takes place on Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing SAME Houston/Galveston Post Public Agency Banquet 2026? - **A:** SAME Houston/Galveston Post Public Agency Banquet 2026 is organized by Carl Sepulveda. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SAME Houston/Galveston Post Public Agency Banquet 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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