Board
Greg Guidry
Board President
Greg Guidry is a retired Executive Vice President of Shell Oil and has served on the Sky High for Kids Board since 2019. Beyond serving as a Board member, he supports Sky High through his family Donor Advisory Fund as a Lifeline Family Member Sponsor.
Greg Guidry was born and raised in Abbeville, Louisiana, where he met his wife, Alexis Guidry. The married couple has three children and five beautiful grandchildren. Greg is a devout Catholic, who places great importance on his faith and family- two core values he shares with Sky High!
Throughout his career at Shell Oil, Greg was known for his exceptional leadership skills, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence- all qualities he continues to bring to Sky High. Now in retirement, beyond doing advisory/board work in private equity, he continues to make valuable contributions to his community serving on the board of the LSU Honors College, UL College of Engineering and is honored to serve as the incoming Skyhigh Board President.
Danny Shaftel
Board Vice President
Owner & General Manager
Shaftel Diamond Co.
Danny Shaftel
Board Member
Owner & General Manager, Shaftel Diamond Co.
Schuyler Evans
Board Treasurer
Senior Vice President, Jefferies LLC
Schuyler is a Senior Vice President within the Energy Investment Banking group at Jefferies LLC, based in Houston, TX. He grew up in the UK and graduated from the University of Bristol with a degree in Geology. He started his career at Premier Oil in London before moving into a career in finance at Jefferies, initially based in London and currently based in Houston. He focuses on upstream oil & gas mergers, acquisitions and divestments. Outside of work Schuyler enjoys travel, hiking and fitness.
Taylor Sass
Board Member
CEO & President
Weisser Engineering & Surveying
Taylor Sass, CEO and President at Weisser Engineering & Surveying (WES), joined the Team in 2011 working as a Contract Public Affairs Agent for an 800 Mile NGL Pipeline Project for DCP Midstream, LLC in Houston, Texas. As Taylor experienced her first project in the Energy Industry, she was also completing her Bachelors of Science Degree in Agriculture Communications & Journalism from Texas A&M University. Taylor continued to act as one of two Public Affairs Representatives for DCP Midstream’s 800 Mile Sand Hills Pipeline Project, traveling throughout the State of Texas, all while completing her edu- cation. She dealt with State Legislators and Lobbyists, individual land owners, municipalities, and conducted many Town Hall Meetings and Public Hearings for constituents.
Taylor graduated from Texas A&M University in 2013 and continues to grow in her position at WES, focusing on both Public and Private Industries which includes, but is not limited to, Energy, Public Infrastructure, Private Development, the Southeast Texas Political Arena and Industrial Professional sectors. Ms. Sass’ responsibilities include drafting Professional Proposals, Statements of Qualifications, and Requests for Qualifications, orchestrating and implementing all Corporate Branding, Corporate Communications and Marketing efforts to professional markets and clients, identifying and pursuing potential projects, as well as establishing WES’ “Internal Wellness Programs”, Internal and External Events, Community Giving & Community Involvement for the Texas-based firm.
In the Spring of 2012, Taylor started her own Minority Owned & Operated Right of Way and Property Maintenance Company, Cowboy Brush Cutters, LLC. She serves as the President, alongside her Brother and Vice President, Ramsey Sass. The Company focuses on maintaining Oil & Gas Rights of Ways, as well as Private Development & Acreage Properties within the Houston area. The Company is currently celebrating six years of business.
Over the past four years, Ms. Sass has held a personal, professional and passionate volunteer effort for Sky High for Kids (Sky High), a Pediatric Cancer Research Charity, and was recently appointed to the board of directors. Taylor first became involved with Sky High in 2014 as an event volunteer, then went on to lead the largest fundraising silent auction in Sky High history for each Houston event. As commissioned by the Sky High Board of Directors, Ms. Sass developed and implemented the organization’s Inaugural Development Committee, comprised of ten Community Leaders, dedicated to progressing Sky High’s fundraising borders and base networks.
Brad Howell
Board President
VP Corporate Development, Chem Tech Services, Inc
Brad Howell grew up in Lubbock, Texas but currently lives in Spring Branch in the Texas Hill Country north of San Antonio. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 1998 and holds a BS and MS in Agronomy. Brad and his wife Melissa have two daughters, Madilyn and Brooklyn. In addition to serving as the Chairman for Sky High’s governing Executive Committee and the Chairman for the San Antonio Event Committee, he also volunteers on a committee for the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo and serves on the board for the local school FFA booster club. Brad enjoys golf, hunting and fishing but most of his time is consumed raising stock show animals with his kids.
Hollie Citron
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Jessica Morrison
Board Member
Senior Vice President, Commerce Bank
Jessica Morrison is a native Houstonian and has spent most of her professional career serving the Houston business and non-profit community. Currently, in her role as a Senior Vice President at Commerce Bank, she is responsible for growing the brand in Houston and south Texas, by partnering with local middle market businesses. Prior to her role at Commerce, Jessica was a Vice President at Bank of Texas.
Jessica is actively involved in several non-profits in Houston, including Sky High for Kids, Houston Area Parkinson’s Society, Baylor University Women’s Council, and the Houston Banker’s Classic. She graduated from Baylor University with degrees in Finance and Economics and played soccer for the women’s club soccer team.
Today, she lives in Houston with her husband, Matt, daughter, Sloane and black lab, Jack. When not working, Jessica is chasing her toddler around and is a spin class instructor at RIDE indoor cycling. She also enjoys golfing, fishing, and cooking. She is actively involved in her church and loves spending quality time with her friends and family.
Joe Reuss
Board Treasurer
Manager – Business Development Western Hemisphere, Repsol
Joe grew up in the midwest, graduating with a degree in Physics from Miami University and an then earning his MBA at North Carolina State University. He started is career in the Oil and Gas industry with Chevron contracting offshore rigs. He is now employed by Repsol and is currently Manager of Western Hemisphere Business Development which includes responsibility for acquisitions and divestments.
Joe started his involvement with Sky High with contributions through his hobbies of woodworking and photography. While his involvement has increased over time, especially with his current role as Treasurer, you may still find him at events behind the camera or see his woodworking donations at the auctions. Joe’s wife, Megan, is also actively involved in Sky High and serves on various committees including Ladies who Brunch.
In addition to the hobbies mentioned above and volunteer duties with Sky High, Joe enjoys traveling with his wife, skiing, and boating.
Joe Sauger
Executive Committee
SVP, Buckeye Global Marine Terminals & Refining – Ops & Engineering
Joe Sauger is a Senior Vice-President with Buckeye Partners located in Houston, TX. Buckeye is one of the largest independent Midstream/Downstream Energy companies with terminal, pipeline, and refining assets spanning across the globe.
Joe presides over the Global Marine Terminal & Refining business unit operations and engineering which encompasses over 62 Million Barrels of bulk storage capacity and 60,000 Barrels/Day of refining capability. Joe has over 35 years of engineering, operations, and general business management and leadership experience in the Nuclear Power, Terminal Storage, Land Development, Engineering & Construction, and Refining Industries.
Joe held various licenses including a US Merchant Marine 3rd Asst. Engineering License, a Senior Reactor Operators License for a 2700 Thermal Megawatt Pressurized Water Reactor, and various API Inspector Certifications. He is a graduate from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Engineering.
Joe currently resides in Houston, TX with his wife and two children. He enjoys supporting various philanthropic efforts throughout the country with his friends.
Kathy Norris
Board Member
Vice President of ESG Innovations & Business Development, Kodiak Gas Services, LLC
Prior to joining Kodiak in 2017, Kathy spent more than three decades in a variety of marketing and sales positions at SEC Energy Products, Caterpillar, and Automatic Switch Company. In 2022, Kathy was elected to the Western Energy Alliance Board of Advisors and the Board of Directors of the Gas Processors Service Association, the service arm for the Gas Processors Association.
Kent Danforth
Board Member
Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer, S & B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd.
Kent currently works at S&B Engineers and Constructors as a Chief Procurement Officer, Sr. Vice President and currently serves on the Sky High for Kids Board.
Kent Grew up in Maine where he met his wife, Audrey Danforth. They have been married for 34 years and have 2 adult children and two grandchildren. Kent is a proud Veteran as was his father, and his oldest son who currently serves.
Kents’s career has been in the procurement and supply chain arena for the past 35 years. Kent’s career travels have taken him from Maine to the Middle East and now Texas.
Kent is known for his leadership, passion for people and devotion to his family. An avid golfer, hunter and traveler, Kent also dedicates time to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as well as The Make a Wish Foundation.
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