Hellyer honored by South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce
PASADENA, Texas — San Jacinto College Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer was recognized by the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce as one of its citizens of the year during its annual gala on Friday, March 7, 2025.
“I am deeply honored to be named a South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year,” said Hellyer. “This recognition reflects the incredible community that San Jac is fortunate to partner with and is dedicated to creating opportunities for our citizens. Together we will continue to strengthen and grow our region and build a bright future for our students, their families, and our communities.”
The South Belt Ellington Chamber of Commerce welcomed more than 300 guests to its Bollywood themed gala, which was held at the LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy, & Technology on the San Jacinto College Central Campus. Others recognized as part of the event include Dr. Deann Powell, Pasadena ISD Superintendent, Citizen of the Year; Lisa Holbrook, President & CEO South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce, Chairman’s Award; and, Bruce Summers, Volunteer of the Year.
The Chamber also paid a special tribute to the late Marie Flickinger, former San Jacinto College Board of Trustees Chair and a founding partner in the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce. Flickinger served for nearly 30 years on the San Jacinto College Board of Trustees and was the longest tenured chamber board member.
Dr. Hellyer was named the fifth chancellor of San Jacinto College in 2009. She served as executive vice president for resource development, vice chancellor for fiscal affairs, and executive vice chancellor before assuming her role as chancellor. Prior to joining San Jacinto College, Hellyer worked in corporate accounting and as a small business owner. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Fort Hays State University, and an MBA and an Ed.D. in community college leadership from the University of Texas at Austin.
About the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce
The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce has helped local companies grow their businesses, improve the quality of life and promote South Belt-Ellington as a great place to live, work and do business. The Chamber is a member driven organization with a Board of Directors and volunteer committees that work collaboratively toward growing healthy businesses and improving the community.
About San Jacinto College
Surrounded by monuments of history, evolving industries, maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has served the people of East Harris County, Texas, since 1961. The College is one of the top five community colleges in the nation as designated by the Aspen Institute and was named an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction in 2020. The College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that spans five campuses, serving approximately 41,000 credit and non-credit students annually. It offers more than 200 degrees and certificates across eight major areas of study that put students on a path to transfer to four-year institutions or enter the workforce. The College is fiscally sound, holding bond ratings of AA and Aa2 by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s.
For more information about San Jacinto College visit sanjac.edu.
