CLARE SULLIVAN JACKSON, CSEP
Clare Sullivan Jackson is the
President and CEO of Sullivan Group, Houston’s largest corporate meeting and
event production company. Sullivan Group provides everything from consultation
to turnkey production of award-winning corporate events that achieve client
objectives. Under Clare's leadership the company has also built a reputation as
Houston's premier destination management company. In 2007, Sullivan Group
produced over 370 events.
A 1985 graduate of the University of
Houston, Clare founded Sullivan Group in 1989, building on the event management
experience she gained at Four Seasons Hotels and the esteemed Houston Country
Club.
Clients appreciate the
sophistication and cultural awareness Clare brings to the celebration of
personal occasions as well as corporate events. Growing up in Asia and a
lifetime of travel in the U.S. and around the world combined with 19 years of
experience in the event industry gives her this unique advantage.
Clare’s
individual honors include: the Founding Dean’s Award from the Conrad N. Hilton
College Alumni Association at the University of Houston and the Founder’s Award
from the International Special Events Society (ISES). The Founding Dean’s Award
recognized Clare’s leadership and innovation in achieving success, along with
generously giving back to the community with her time, expertise, resources and
efforts. She is the first recipient of ISES’ Founder’s Award from the
Houston chapter, of which she was the founder and first CSEP (Certified Special
Events Professional). This latter award recognizes leadership within the
industry and the community.
In 2006, Clare served as Co-Chair of
Camp Fest which raised over $500,000 for Camp for All, a barrier free camp
serving the handicap. In 2007, Clare was appointed by the Houston Livestock
Show and Rodeo (HLSR) as the 75th Anniversary Chair. Clare currently
serves as Vice-Chair of the HLSR Wine Auction Dinner which raised over $1
million dollars for HLSR scholarships, research and education programs. She
also serves as Vice Chair of Membership for The Greater Houston Convention and
Visitors Bureau. Clare is on the Petroleum Club of Houston Board of Directors,
(PCOH), and chairs its International Committee. Additionally, Clare resides on
the University of Houston Hilton College Advisory Board.
She is married to Steve Jackson and
has a daughter named Joanie.
