# Argentina M. James

> Argentina M. James is the Houston-based founder, president and CEO of HillDay Public Relations, Inc. A Texas Southern University graduate in journalism and communications, she previously served in community affairs at Sterling Bank and led public affairs at the Port of Houston Authority. Her civic work includes longstanding leadership at The Ensemble Theatre and advisory council service for Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy.

- **Role:** Founder, President and CEO at HillDay Public Relations, Inc.
- **Organizations:** HillDay Public Relations, Inc., HillDay Industries, Inc., The Ensemble Theatre, Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy Advisory Council, COMTO Houston, Texas Southern University, Port of Houston Authority (former), Sterling Bank (former), NAACP Houston Branch, The Links, Incorporated, Missouri City Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
- **Education:** BA in journalism, Texas Southern University, MA in communications, Texas Southern University
- **Known for:** Founded HillDay Public Relations in 2010., Selected as a Leadership Texas Fellow at age 30., Named an alumna of the year by Texas Southern University’s School of Communications.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2004** — Served as vice-president of community affairs and community reinvestment officer at Sterling Bank.
- **2001** — Identified as Ensemble Theatre board chair at the company’s 25th anniversary.
- **2004** — Directed the Port of Houston Authority’s public affairs division, with a $4.7 million annual operating budget.
- **2006** — Presented plans for Houston’s 2007 World Ports Conference at the IAPH Japan Seminar in Tokyo.
- **2007** — Served as vice-president of the IAPH World Ports Conference in Houston.
- **2010** — Founded HillDay Public Relations, Inc.
- **2011** — Her port departure package drew criticism from county officials; James denied misusing port funds.
- **2015** — Co-chaired an Ensemble Theatre gala that raised more than $350,000.
- **2023** — Named among HMSDC’s Emerging 10 honorees as HillDay’s president and CEO.
- **2024** — Honored with YWCPA’s Dr. Polly Sparks Turner Trailblazer Award.
- **2026** — Honored by COMTO Houston among its Women Who Move the Region; listed as a board member at large.

## Achievements

- Founded HillDay Public Relations in 2010.
- Selected as a Leadership Texas Fellow at age 30.
- Named an alumna of the year by Texas Southern University’s School of Communications.
- 2023 Houston Minority Supplier Development Council Emerging 10 recognition.
- 2024 Dr. Polly Sparks Turner Trailblazer Award honoree.
- Helped raise more than $250,000 for YWCPA program support during two years as advisory council chair.
- 2026 COMTO Houston Women Who Move the Region honoree.
- President Emerita of The Ensemble Theatre.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — COMTO Houston honored James among its Women Who Move the Region at the April 29 Women Leading the Way event.
- **2026-10** — At research time, COMTO Houston lists her as a board member at large, The Ensemble Theatre lists her as President Emerita, and YWCPA’s 2025-2026 roster includes her on its executive committee. This is a roster verification, not a dated appointment announcement.

## Links

- Website: https://hilldaypr.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/argentina-james-23633517

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