The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce has announced Kerry Hall as the recipient of the 2025 Austinite of the Year award. Hall, a prominent figure in the Austin business and civic community, is recognized for her transformational leadership and dedicated service to Central Texas, making a significant impact on the city's economic growth and community development.
Hall’s career spans over 35 years in Austin banking, including a 17-year tenure as Austin Market President for Texas Capital Bank. Currently, she serves as a Director of Susser Bank and is a
member of its board, chairs the Board Credit Committee and serves on the Board Audit Committee.
Beyond banking, Hall has demonstrated impactful civic leadership, serving as Interim President and CEO of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce in 2023. Her involvement extends to several key organizations, including the Austin Area Research Organization, the Texas Business Hall of Fame, and the American Heart Association.
Notably, Hall’s impact reaches deep into the regional education system through her extensive work with E3 Alliance. She has been a fixture of the organization, serving on its Champions Council and as the co-chair of the 2024 Geeks in Boots committee. Her dedication to E3 Alliance reflects her broader mission to ensure all students in Central Texas have the resources and support needed to succeed.
"I am truly honored and humbled to receive this award," said Kerry Hall. "Austin is a vibrant, innovative, and giving community that has been home to my family and me for decades. I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside so many dedicated leaders and organizations to ensure Central Texas remains the best place to live and do business.”
The Chamber will formally celebrate Hall at its Annual Meeting on January 23, 2026.
About the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization representing the Austin region's business community. The Chamber focuses on cultivating talent, promoting a supportive business climate, and driving economic prosperity to make Austin the most desirable place to live, work, and visit.
About E3 Alliance: E3 Alliance is a nationally recognized, data-driven education collaborative and solutions provider based in Central Texas. We work across the state to transform education systems through data and collaboration, so all students succeed. We also work to increase economic mobility and the overall quality of life for our community through education system alignment from pre-K to the workforce. Founded in 2006, we are a leader in collective impact, collaborating with 15 Central Texas school districts, seven higher education institutions, and numerous businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, policy leaders, students, and families.
E3 Alliance Data Portal: https://data.e3alliance.org/