Holly Gruy | Director of Business Development
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Biography
Holly Gruy is the Director of Business Development for Stibbs & Co. With over 30 years of professional experience, she brings a results-driven approach to the firm’s growth initiatives. Prior to joining the firm, she devoted nearly twenty-six years of service to The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership, serving the past six years as Chief Operating Officer where she led operations, strategic planning, and business recruitment efforts, including representing the organization in domestic and international trade missions. Her tenure was marked by her ability to foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, implement innovative strategies, and drive organizational growth.
Outside of the office, she and her family are passionate about music, movies, cooking, gardening, traveling, and camping.
Education
+ Criminal Justice, Victim Studies – Sam Houston State University – Cum Laude,
2018
+ Associate of Arts – Lone Star College ,
2007
Admissions
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Professional Experience
+ 2025-Present -
Stibbs & Co., P.C. – Director of Business Development
+ 1999-2024 -
The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership
+ 1996-1999 -
Stage Stores, Inc.
Involvement
+ The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival
+ Child Advocates of Montgomery County
+ Leadership Montgomery County
+ Children’s Safe Harbor
+ Inspiration Ranch
+ Executive Women’s Alliance/Women of Vision
Memberships
+ Commercial Real Estate Association of Montgomery County (CREAM)
+ Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce
+ Leadership Montgomery County
Recognitions
Master Economic Development Practitioner - Advanced Economic Development Leadership (2023)
Effective Strategy Formulation Course - Rice Business Executive Education (2020)
Essentials of Leadership Course - Rice Business Executive Education (2019)
Center for Houston’s Future Business/Civic Leadership Program (Spring 2019)
GHWCC Trailblazer Award (2018)
Leadership Montgomery County (Class of 2002)