HCHSA announces leadership change

Oct 11, 2024 | In The News

HOUSTON – The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board of Directors voted today on a settlement and mutual release agreement between the HCHSA and Chief Executive Officer Janis Burke.

HCHSA Chairman of the Board J. Kent Friedman released the following statement:

“The Harris County – Houston Sports Authority and its Board of Directors would like to thank Janis Burke for her exceptional and groundbreaking 18-year run as CEO of the HCHSA. Over her time, she has worked diligently and tirelessly not just to improve our world-class facilities but to make Houston and Harris County destinations for a wide range of marquee national and international sporting events, creating over $2 billion of economic activity for this community. Her efforts have elevated the status of our region to heights it has never been in the sports industry. The HCHSA Board of Directors wishes Janis well in her future endeavors.”