Howard is thrilled to join the Kiwanis Club of Silicon Hills. He had been a member of the Thousand Oaks (CA) Chapter before relocating from Southern California to Austin in 2021. He recently retired from working in a business development sales role at strategy consulting organization, Frost & Sullivan, in its healthcare practice. Previously, for 20+ Howard was an organizer of large industry trade show events in manufacturing, technology, beverages and packaging.
Howard has been married to Paula for more than 35 years, and they have two grown sons, Daniel and Jeremy. Paula owns her own career and college advising company. Daniel lives in Austin and does business development for Resort Pass (day passes for hotel spas and pools) and is the owner of Pickleball Playmakers (lessons and group events). Jeremy is a wealth manager for J. P. Morgan in New York.
Howard and Paula are passionate about traveling and have truly enjoyed living in Austin, especially by going to live music events and theater shows.
Howard looks forward to volunteering with Kiwanis members, to help benefit kids and build an even stronger club.
Hosted by John, club members are invited to tailgate before the game and to stick around to watch the game. Come and go casual social.
Tailgate officially starts 3 hours before kickoff.
Southeast corner of MLJ Jr Blvd and San Jacinto Blvd.
Hosted by John, club members are invited to tailgate before the game and to stick around to watch the game. Come and go casual social.
Tailgate officially starts 3 hours before kickoff.
Southeast corner of MLJ Jr Blvd and San Jacinto Blvd.
Hosted by John, club members are invited to tailgate before the game and to stick around to watch the game. Come and go casual social.
Tailgate officially starts 3 hours before kickoff.
Southeast corner of MLJ Jr Blvd and San Jacinto Blvd.
Hosted by John, club members are invited to tailgate before the game and to stick around to watch the game. Come and go casual social.
Tailgate officially starts 3 hours before kickoff.
Southeast corner of MLJ Jr Blvd and San Jacinto Blvd.
We’re an organization of volunteers serving the community and children of greater Austin, Texas.
Get to know our new leaders for the 2026-27 Kiwanis year, starting with our Club President, John; Immediate Past President and Secretary, Chelsie; and our Club Treasurer, Bill!
What a way to close out our 2025–2026 Kiwanis year! 💙💛
The Kiwanis Club of Silicon Hills celebrated a year of 450 hours of service and impact, community partnerships, and supporting the next generation of leaders.
🎓 Congratulations to our Sophomore of the Year honorees: ⭐ Aarthi Govindaraj — $250 Scholarship Award! ⭐️ Rythmay Girdhar — $250 Scholarship Award! 🏆 Audryn Lee — Top Candidate & $600 Scholarship Award!
We also celebrated our Club Award recipients: 💙 Outstanding Member — Clay Ramlow 💛 Outstanding Board Support — Brandon Phifer 🏆 Kiwanian of the Year — Bill Gordon
We recognized John Cano and Marcelo Urieta for their years of mentorship to Texas-Oklahoma CKI and celebrated our club’s support of the CKI Legacy Fund.
Finally, we officially passed the leadership of Silicon Hills from outgoing President Chelsie Phifer to incoming President John Cano!🎉
Thank you to everyone who made this year possible. Here’s to another year of service, friendship, leadership, and impact! 💙💛
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Last Updated: February 25, 2025 by John Cano
New Member Profile: Howard Friedman
Howard is thrilled to join the Kiwanis Club of Silicon Hills. He had been a member of the Thousand Oaks (CA) Chapter before relocating from Southern California to Austin in 2021. He recently retired from working in a business development sales role at strategy consulting organization, Frost & Sullivan, in its healthcare practice. Previously, for 20+ Howard was an organizer of large industry trade show events in manufacturing, technology, beverages and packaging.
Howard has been married to Paula for more than 35 years, and they have two grown sons, Daniel and Jeremy. Paula owns her own career and college advising company. Daniel lives in Austin and does business development for Resort Pass (day passes for hotel spas and pools) and is the owner of Pickleball Playmakers (lessons and group events). Jeremy is a wealth manager for J. P. Morgan in New York.
Howard and Paula are passionate about traveling and have truly enjoyed living in Austin, especially by going to live music events and theater shows.
Howard looks forward to volunteering with Kiwanis members, to help benefit kids and build an even stronger club.
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We’re an organization of volunteers serving the community and children of greater Austin, Texas.
Get to know our new leaders for the 2026-27 Kiwanis year, starting with our Club President, John; Immediate Past President and Secretary, Chelsie; and our Club Treasurer, Bill!
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Hard to believe our club is celebrating 65 years of service to the Austin community!
Did some organizing today and picked up some of our plaques and memorabilia. We’re overdue for a few updates!
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What a way to close out our 2025–2026 Kiwanis year! 💙💛
The Kiwanis Club of Silicon Hills celebrated a year of 450 hours of service and impact, community partnerships, and supporting the next generation of leaders.
🎓 Congratulations to our Sophomore of the Year honorees:
⭐ Aarthi Govindaraj — $250 Scholarship Award!
⭐️ Rythmay Girdhar — $250 Scholarship Award!
🏆 Audryn Lee — Top Candidate & $600 Scholarship Award!
We also celebrated our Club Award recipients:
💙 Outstanding Member — Clay Ramlow
💛 Outstanding Board Support — Brandon Phifer
🏆 Kiwanian of the Year — Bill Gordon
We recognized John Cano and Marcelo Urieta for their years of mentorship to Texas-Oklahoma CKI and celebrated our club’s support of the CKI Legacy Fund.
Finally, we officially passed the leadership of Silicon Hills from outgoing President Chelsie Phifer to incoming President John Cano!🎉
Thank you to everyone who made this year possible. Here’s to another year of service, friendship, leadership, and impact! 💙💛
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