PEOPLE
BY SHAWN ARRAJJ
Keith and Scott Vrana Brothers invest in Cy-Fair community K eith and Scott Vrana may have been born in Waco, but the two brothers said they
overseen the company as it has gone from about $4.2 million in sales a year to nearly $11 million in sales this year. The sta has grown from a little over 20 people to more than 50. “From there, we decided this is our home,” Scott said. “This is where our company is, and it’s time for us to start getting involved in our community.” Keith became involved with the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Com- merce eventually being called upon to serve as chairman of the board. Both brothers played a role in the early days of Cy-Hope, a local nonpro t that launched in 2004. Through Consoli- dated Mills, the Vranas donated 400 cases of salsa, with which they said organizers were able to sell to raise around $14,000. On top of that, the Vranas have come up with their own way to give back: the Santa Hat Classic, a com- bined golf event and holiday charity
took separate paths to Cy-Fair, where they have become business owners, philanthropists, and founders of a holiday charity event that is expected to amass more than 100 bicycles for children this year. The Vranas ended up in Houston in the early 2000s, Scott, after pursuing a job opportunity with Berlin Packag- ing, and Keith, after his wife got a job with Spring Branch ISD. Scott was approached by the owner of one of his customers, the contract packaging company Consol- idated Mills, in 2003; they asked him about taking over the business. Scott said he was interested, but he had one stipulation. “I told him, ‘If we’re going to do this, I want to do it with my brother,’” he said. Since then, the Vranas have
Scott (left) and Keith Vrana, owners of Consolidated Mills, have prioritized giving back to the Cy-Fair community over the years. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
drive that sees hundreds of people participate each year. There are two rules for partici- pants: They must wear Santa Hats at all times, and they must bring a toy donation—ideally, a bicycle—for the nonpro t Cypress Assistance Ministries to give to a family in need, Keith said. The event is set for Dec. 5 this year, and although it is likely to sell out, Scott said people who are not gol ng can still stop by to donate a bike. He
said seeing the event grow has made him very proud. “What started out as four guys having a fun day playing golf in Santa hats has turned into what I consider a tremendous local event that really impacts a lot of families, putting bikes under Christmas trees,” he said. As they raise their families in Bridgeland, Keith said he feels lucky fate brought him to Cy-Fair. “It’s been just a blessing,” he said. “It’s an incredible community.”
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