Board of Directors

Other Community Roles and Interests:

• Sunny currently serves as Chairman of the Board of World Chamber of Commerce, Texas and Texas West Africa Chamber of Commerce; Vice-Chairman of Helping A Hero; Board Member of Sister Cities of Houston, India Film Festival, Macy’s Miracles, and Bio Medical Department of San Jacinto Community College. He is a Founding Member of Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston, Indo American Forum of Fort Bend County, Houston Abu Dhabi Sister City Association, and International Association of Medical Equipment Remarketers.
• He Served on Supervisory Board of the World Trade Division of Greater Houston Partnership, Houston Mayor’s International Trade & Development Council-Middle East & North America, Houston Annual Ramadan Dinner, Houston District Export Council, Fort Bend American Heart Association, and Houston Medicine magazine.
• He is Founding President of the Harris County Medical Center Rotary Club and serves Rotary International as Past District Governor of Greater Houston Area and is currently involved in many humanitarian projects domestically and internationally.

Why I support the Sugar Land Legacy Foundation: As a longtime resident of Sugar Land, I strongly believe that we have a duty to leave our community better than we found it. Legacy Foundation allows all of us to build upon our business environment, cultural diversity and united front to add more to our quality of life for the future generations. Its unique partnership with the city allows individuals and businesses to leave a legacy in their own areas of passion and builds for further enriching the livability of our city.

Ms. Simpson has a distinguished career in marketing and public relations, particularly in the healthcare industry. As the former Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations for Texas Oncology, she led strategic communications for a network of 535 physicians and 210 locations. Past president of Southwest Houston City Council of Beta Sigma Phi.

Dr. Martinez is an educational leader and community advocate. He is the founding principal of St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School, where he has successfully raised over $12 million for school construction and financial aid. previously served on the Sugar Land Methodist Church PARC board, has volunteered with the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation, and the City of Sugar Land Independent Ethics Review Board.

Mrs. Owen is a seasoned business leader and community advocate. As the owner of Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories for 25 years, she has overseen operations across 10 Texas locations. She has actively engaged with multiple Chambers of Commerce and non-profit organizations, including Fort Bend Women’s Center and Fort Bend Cares. She also founded RISE Run Club, a nonprofit promoting health and wellness through free community-based fitness programs in Sugar Land’s parks and trails.

Mr. Betancur offers a strong financial and strategic background. He is the Chief Financial Officer for Communities in Schools of Brazoria County, with previous experience as a Controller for Taylor Morrison. His expertise includes financial reporting, risk management, and investment strategy.

Ms. Rajani brings a wealth of professional expertise and community service experience. She is the Founder and CEO of Unite & Inspire, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has contributed over 100,000 volunteer hours in Fort Bend, Harris, and Fulshear counties Her nonprofit focuses on empowering youth to give back to communities through environmental initiatives, child welfare, senior advocacy, special needs support, and public health efforts. Additionally, she is a graduate of Dentistry, Excellence for Nonprofit Leadership, SURE program of C.T. Bauer Business School and was a full-time employee at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she specialized in data management and regulatory affairs in clinical research for neuro-oncology.

Mr. Goff is the former president of Johnson Development Corp. and has extensive experience in large-scale land development, overseeing master-planned communities such as Sienna Plantation, Riverstone, Imperial, and Cross Creek Ranch. He serves on several local boards, including Memorial Hermann Sugar Land and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, and has a strong background in community planning and economic development.

Mr. Dhairyawan is a seasoned accounting and taxation professional, serving as Founder & Managing Partner at MD & Associates LLP. He has been actively involved in multiple community and professional organizations, including the India Culture Center, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, and Director of Fort Bend & Grand Parkway Tollroad Authority. His experience in financial oversight and economic development will be a valuable asset to the board.

Mr. Pinto has extensive experience in corporate leadership, risk management, financial controls, process improvement, financial oversight and sustainability within the oil and gas industry. His roles include Senior Director of Internal Controls & SOX at KLX Energy Services and Director of Global Internal Controls at LyondellBasell. He has actively supported various community initiatives, including local food distribution programs, literacy campaigns, advocacy for clean air and is an active member of the Knights of Columbus and ASCEND and an Adjunct Professor at UH.