SCS Technologies CEO Joins Advisory Board Special Olympics Texas, West Texas Region; Chairs, Sponsors Golf Tournament Fundraisers

Cody Johnson Expands Support of Special Olympics Texas After Serving on Advisory Board of Texas East Region, Area 4 for 5 Years

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SCS Technologies (SCS), a leading provider of CO₂ measurement systems, methane vapor recovery units, and petroleum LACT units, today announced that the company’s CEO, Cody Johnson, has joined the Advisory Board for the Special Olympics Texas, West Texas Region, Area 18. Johnson will also chair the Coca-Cola Golf Tournament in The Woodlands and sponsor the 2nd Annual Gulf Coast Area Golf Tournament, benefiting local Special Olympics athletes.

“As a proud Houstonian, it has been a great privilege to support the Special Olympics athletes in the Gulf Coast region. I am now thrilled to extend my efforts to the athletes of West Texas, particularly in the Big Springs and Permian Basin areas, where SCS Technologies has its key facilities,” said Johnson. “The Special Olympics offers more than just competitive sports; it enriches the lives of these remarkable athletes and their families, providing a sense of community and ongoing support. It is an honor to contribute to the well-being and success of such an extraordinary community.”

As the chair of the Special Olympics annual golf tournament in The Woodlands and a sponsor of the Gulf Coast Area tournament, Johnson proudly supports Special Olympics athletes in their competitions throughout the year. The funds raised at the 2nd annual Gulf Coast Area Golf tournament will support the more than 3,000 athletes in the area. The Coca-Cola Golf Tournament is sponsored by PSCI and supports year-round training and competition for more than 10,000 Greater Houston athletes.

“We are thrilled to have Cody’s leadership and passion on the Special Olympics West Texas Region Advisory Board,” said J'Nette Thorne, Executive Director of the Special Olympics Texas, West Texas Region, Area 18. “Cody has been an ardent supporter of Special Olympics in the Houston area, with a remarkable talent for uniting people and creating lasting positive impacts on our athletes. We eagerly anticipate the positive influence Cody will bring to West Texas.”

The Coca-Cola Golf Tournament will be held on November 4, 2024, at The Woodlands Country Club. The 2nd Annual Gulf Coast Golf Tournament will be held on Oct. 21 at the South Shore Harbour Country Club in League City, Texas. Registration for the Coca-Cola and Gulf Coast Area tournaments is now open, and sponsorships are still available.

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Special Olympics Texas is a year-round movement that holds more than 300 competitions annually at the area, regional, and state levels.

About SCS Technologies

SCS Technologies designs, fabricates, and installs CO2 measurement systems, methane vapor recovery units, and petroleum LACT units for the energy, industrial and environmental sectors. SCS Technologies has committed to net zero emissions by 2050 as part of the company’s strategic initiative to mitigate CO2 emissions within its operations. Based in Big Spring, Texas, with a Strategy & Innovation Office in the Ion Houston, SCS Technologies is partnered with Black Bay Energy Capital, an energy-focused private equity fund based in New Orleans, Louisiana. www.scstechglobal.com; www.blackbayenergy.com