Houston, Texas, November 11, 2026 – Gulf Companies (Gulf Interstate Engineering), a Houston-based leader in engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) services for the energy industry, announced that its 3rd annual Gulf Companies Golf Tournament raised $15,000 in support of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), in honor of Carlos Holguin, the late husband of Gulf employee Carmen Holguin.
The tournament was held on Monday, November 3, and welcomed more than 80 Gulf clients, along with partners, contractors, and suppliers. Each year, Gulf selects a charity that has supported one of its employees during a difficult moment in their life. This year’s donation was made during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
“Gulf Companies was excited to host our 3rd annual Gulf Companies Golf Tournament, and building on the success of the past events we made a $15,000 donation to support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). Every year we select a charity that has been supportive of one of our employees during a difficult moment in their lives and we were grateful to continue the tradition this year. We want to thank all our generous partners, contractors and suppliers who came together to make this event so successful as we hosted over 80 of our clients at this event. At Gulf Companies we pride ourselves on giving back to our communities and look forward to next year’s event,” said Kent Wilfur, President & CEO of Gulf Companies.
Carmen Holguin shared what the gesture meant to her and her family:
“It is difficult to put into words just how much this gesture means to me. I am beyond grateful to Gulf for choosing to honor Carlos in such a thoughtful and generous way. The fact that this took place during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month makes it even more meaningful. Some gestures touch your heart in ways that words simply cannot express, and this is certainly one of them.
To my Gulf family, thank you from the bottom of my heart for remembering Carlos, honoring him, and supporting a cause that means so much to me. Your kindness and generosity will never be forgotten.”
Gulf Companies thanks all of the sponsors, partners, and guests who helped make the tournament a success and looks forward to continuing the tradition of giving back to the communities where its employees live and work.
ABOUT GULF COMPANIES, GULF INTERSTATE ENGINEERING (GIE)
Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Gulf Companies (GIE) provides engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) services to the global energy industry. With more than 70 years of experience, Gulf supports clients across oil and gas, midstream infrastructure, carbon capture and storage (CCUS), renewable energy, and industrial markets. Gulf Companies delivers end-to-end EPCM solutions with a strong focus on safety, quality, innovation, and long-term project success.
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