United Way elects HEB executive as board of trustees chair

The United Way of Greater Houston has elected a new chair to its board of trustees.

Armando A. Perez, H-E-B Houston’s executive vice president, will serve a two-year term in the role. He replaces Houston Texans President Jamey Rootes, who led the board since 2018 and will continue to serve as a board member.

Perez’s prior volunteer work on behalf of the United Way of Greater Houston includes key initiatives such as committees focused on strategic thinking, positioning and accountability, according…