While the SPCA of Texas Board is staying pretty much in place, with returning officers Board Chair Hiren Patel and Vice-Chair Whitney Eichinger, the board's newly elected officers include Jonathan Kelly as secretary, Courtney Nail as treasurer and newly named SPCA President/CEO Chris Luna as ex officio member. Joining the board membership are William "Bill" Driscoll, Rachel … [Read more...] about SPCA Of Texas Makes Some Changes In Board Officers And Adds New Members
Change Is In The Wind
Weather Woes: There’s Warmer Weather Ahead For North Texans And Wet Stuff To Follow
Geez, the past few days have been as cold as Angelina Jolie and Caitlin Jenner set up for a blind double-date with Kris Jenner and Brad Pitt. Luckily, North Texans are thawing out and are due for a handful of days to take a break with sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures. Whew! But those days of sun and daytime non-frigid periods aren’t gonna last long. So don’t … [Read more...] about Weather Woes: There’s Warmer Weather Ahead For North Texans And Wet Stuff To Follow
Communities Foundation Of Texas Adds Three New Board Members, Salutes Departing Trio
Communities Foundation of Texas President/CEO Wayne White didn't let a little thing like a January freezer hold him back from announcing the newest CFT members, outgoing members and the board's leadership. Joining the board are Rakesh Dahiya, Katie Robbins and Andy Smith. According to Wayne, "“We’re grateful to welcome Rakesh, Katie, and Andy to our board. Their … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Adds Three New Board Members, Salutes Departing Trio
Change Is In The Wind: Monday’s Martin Luther King Holiday To Kick-Off Frigid Days And Nights
This post may seem a bit premature, but Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. But along with the national holiday's closing post offices and an array of government offices and delaying the IRS' quarterly payment, it's also going to be a challenge for the holiday's MLK Parade. Evidently Mother Nature doesn't give a flip about the holiday and is aiming to drop … [Read more...] about Change Is In The Wind: Monday’s Martin Luther King Holiday To Kick-Off Frigid Days And Nights
JUST IN: Daley Ryan To Succeed Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder Corley
The search by the Wilkinson Center Board of Directors to find the successor for longtime Executive Director Anne Reeder Corley has come to an end with an announcement today. Starting Monday, January 8, Dallas born-and-raised, East Dallas resident Daley Ryan will take over the leadership reins of the 41-year-old organization that "helps transform the lives of Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Daley Ryan To Succeed Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder Corley
Camp Fire First Texas Interim President/CEO Brian Miller Named Permanent President/CEO
After serving as interim president/CEO of Camp Fire First Texas since April, Brian Miller, M.S., LPC, has had the “interim” removed from his title. After a search by “five diverse Camp Fire board members” guided by search consultant Charlotte Keany, they agreed that Brian was the one to take on the position permanently. According to Camp Fire First Texas Board Chair Lisa … [Read more...] about Camp Fire First Texas Interim President/CEO Brian Miller Named Permanent President/CEO
JUST IN: Former Dallas City Councilman Chris Luna Named To Head Up SPCA Of Texas
The announcement of the SPCA of Texas' new president/CEO was to be made at a press conference this afternoon. But the "cat got out of the bag" with media outlets breaking the news this morning. So, who is the new top dog at the SPCA? Former, three-term Dallas City Councilman Chris Luna. Prior to assuming his new role today, Chris was previously with T-Mobile for 18 years … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Former Dallas City Councilman Chris Luna Named To Head Up SPCA Of Texas
Keith Vinson Named To Succeed Retiring Junior Achievement Of Dallas President/CEO Jan Murfield
While the YMCA of Dallas' deal to sell the downtown facility fell through, things are still moving along for the Y. One of those "moves" is YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Operations VP Keith Vinson moving over to Junior Achievement of Dallas, succeeding longtime JA President/CEO Jan Murfield. Overseeing 25 staff members, Keith will "manage the organization’s work readiness, … [Read more...] about Keith Vinson Named To Succeed Retiring Junior Achievement Of Dallas President/CEO Jan Murfield
Dallas Habitat For Humanity Is A Sign Of Current C-Suite Comings And “Oops-Sorry-Things-Didn’t-Work-Out”
Dallas Area Habit for Humanity is posting a “help wanted” sign for a permanent CEO with Monday’s announcement that it has “parted ways” with William Eubanks III, who came on board as chief executive less than a year ago. It's just the latest in a series of leadership changes roiling the North Texas non-profit sector recently, with abrupt and surprising upheavals at the top … [Read more...] about Dallas Habitat For Humanity Is A Sign Of Current C-Suite Comings And “Oops-Sorry-Things-Didn’t-Work-Out”
JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Mimi Sterling “Steps Down And Has Resigned”
With The Family Place’s Trailblazer Luncheon taking place just two weeks ago and its mega-fundraising Partner’s Card program kicking off this Friday, word has just arrived about a change in leadership at one of the area's top non-profits helping domestic violence victims. According to a statement provided by The Family Place, "Mimi Sterling is stepping back and has resigned … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Mimi Sterling “Steps Down And Has Resigned”
Equest Is Saddling Up For A Change In Direction For Its 2024 Blue Ribbon Gala
Winter hasn't arrived and already plans are locked down for spring 2024. While the theme and other details are still being finalized, word had galloped in that Equest's 43rd annual gala — aka the Blue Ribbon Gala — will take place on Saturday, April 27. But before you envision returning to Equest's home base at Texas Horse Park, whoa! Instead of heading south, the gals and … [Read more...] about Equest Is Saddling Up For A Change In Direction For Its 2024 Blue Ribbon Gala