Mark your calendar!
In 1925, Charles F. Menninger, MD, joined by his physician sons, Karl and William, set out to create “a better kind of medicine and a better kind of world.” Today, The Menninger Clinic remains at the forefront of psychiatric care, research, and education. Join us as we celebrate a century of transforming lives through innovative care and lasting impact.
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Honorary Chairs
Dorothy & Ronny Cuenod
Honoree
The Menninger Family
6 pm – Registration & Reception
7 pm – Dinner & Program
8:30 pm – Dancing & Music
10 pm- Conclusion
Attire: Black Tie
The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston
1600 West Loop South
Houston, Texas 77027
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Presenting Sponsor
Dorothy & Ronny Cuenod
Gala Co-Chairs
Stacy & Michael Ellington
Kathy C. Flanagan, MD
Pamela K. Greene, PhD, RN
Vivie & Chris O’Sullivan
Host Committee
Linda Amerson
Jan Bres
Krista & Mike Dumas
Elaine Finger
Mandy Hill
Marie Louise & David Kinder
Carol Lee & Allen Lyons
April & Wells McGee
Katina Pontikes & Monty McDannald
Paula & Jeff Paine
Kellye & Bill Pyle
Leslie & Shannon Sasser
Nadia Tajalli & Shahin Tavackoli, MD
Tellepsen Family
Hillary Wylie
Sponsors
Azure Sponsors
Carol & Paul Beck
Lisa & Armando Colombo
Vivie & Chris O’Sullivan | Letty & Don Howell
Liz & Ned Schwing
Zorich Family Foundation
Cerulean Sponsor
Lapis Sponsors
Alan Abramson & Matea Bitong
Margie & Jerry Noll
Petersen Family Foundation
Jackie & Al Richey
Indigo Sponsors
Joan & Stanford Alexander Family
Chris Garrett Athon
Shelley & Geoff Bracken
Bruce Derrick
Katie & Will Derrick | Kelly & Mark Gabrisch | Elizabeth & Bobby Poirrier | Julie & Andrew Keck
Stacy & Michael Ellington
Linda & David Elmer
Susanne & Randall Evans
Elaine Finger | Regina Rogers
Kathy C. Flanagan, MD
Sallyport Investments
Pam & Van Greene
Mindy & Jeff Hildebrand
J Squared Family Foundation
April & Wells McGee
Elaine & Carter Overton
Paula & Jeff Paine
Kellye & Bill Pyle
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Reckling III
Alan & Michelle Smith
Paula Sutton & Bill Gross
Stephanie & Brad Tucker
Richard & Margaret Weekley
Cobalt Sponsors
David C. Baldwin
Nancy & Robert Cowan
Mary & John Craddock
The Crain Foundation
Tejuana L. Edmond
Mr. & Mrs. Austen Furse
Diana & Russell Hawkins
Judson W. Robinson, III |

Carla Knobloch
Harvey Kurzweil
Anita O'Shaughnessy & Christopher Laquer
John P. McGovern Foundation
John L. Nau III
Julie Payne | Leon Payne, Jr. Foundation
Lynne Whitworth & Ted Dom, Matt & Dr. Bess Wareing, & the Home Base Texas Leadership Council
Nicole West




