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
Retirement
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
JUST IN: Nasher Sculpture Center Director Jeremy Strick Announces Plans To Retire On June 1
Recently Nasher Sculpture Center Director Jeremy Strick was kidded about his seniority among the Dallas Arts District’s leadership. When the person added, “It’s been a dozen years?” Jeremy laughed and said, “No, nearly 15.” Today he confirmed plans to retire from his position on Saturday, June 1, just ten days before celebrating his 69th birthday. In addition to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nasher Sculpture Center Director Jeremy Strick Announces Plans To Retire On June 1
Mary Brinegar’s Retirement Party Was Cheers And Tears For The Arboretum’s Gardener-In-Chief
Dallas Arboretum President/CEO Mary Brinegar's farewell-to-arms retirement gathering on Friday, June 9, in the Arboretum's Rosine Hall had plenty of arms wrapped around the honoree. It was a combination of cheers for the decades of bringing out the best in Mother Nature, and tears for her ending a period in which the Arboretum dramatically grew in size and stature, becoming a … [Read more...] about Mary Brinegar’s Retirement Party Was Cheers And Tears For The Arboretum’s Gardener-In-Chief
JUST IN: Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder Announces Her Retirement
There seem to be a lot of retirement parties taking place following the 2020 pandemic. The latest farewell-to-arms is Wilkinson Center's Executive Director Anne Reeder, who will officially retire on Sunday, December 31. It was back in 2011 that Anne came on board as the interim executive, but within months "interim" was removed and Anne has never looked back. During her … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder Announces Her Retirement
JUST IN: The 24’s CEO Marsha Williamson To Retire With Tim Grigsby Taking Over The Helm
Last week Dallas 24 Hour Club (aka The 24) held a “small event” privately revealing that its CEO Marsha Williamson was retiring. Well, dad-gummit! Another North Texas leader is hitting the retirement trail. It was during her decade tenure of leading The 24 that the organization was at a turning point. Its “dilapidated building’s” repairs were “siphoning off critical … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The 24’s CEO Marsha Williamson To Retire With Tim Grigsby Taking Over The Helm
JUST IN: North Texas Arts Vet Stacie Wheelock Adams Named Business Council For The Arts CEO
Just as longtime Business Council for the Arts retiring CEO Katherine Wagner was ending her 14 years of supporting North Texas arts through all types of challenges including the legendary pandemic, it was announced that a very familiar name within the area's arts community was returning to the art-loving fold as Katherine's successor. That name is Stacie Wheelock … [Read more...] about JUST IN: North Texas Arts Vet Stacie Wheelock Adams Named Business Council For The Arts CEO
JUST IN: Business Council For The Arts CEO Katherine Wagner To Retire At The End Of The Month
After 14 years of leading Business Council for the Arts (BCA) from Obelisk Awards to pandemic and everything in between, BCA CEO Katherine Wagner is retiring at the end of the month. According to BCA Founder’s Chair Nancy A. Nasher, “Katherine has been an excellent steward of this important organization. She has institutionalized best practices across the board while … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Business Council For The Arts CEO Katherine Wagner To Retire At The End Of The Month
JUST IN: 2023 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Awards, Speaker And Presenting Sponsor Announced
On the heels of last week’s announcement of Myrshem George's succeeding Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, Equest’s 2023 Blue Ribbon Gala Co-Chairs Lindsay Ballotta and Jenny Merkle and Honorary Co-Chairs Kristina and Phil Whitcomb have just announced that they’ve locked down all types of developments. First of all, Pendery’s is returning as the presenting sponsor of the partying … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Awards, Speaker And Presenting Sponsor Announced
Retiring CFT CEO/President Dave Scullin Was Honored With A Celebration Of Community Party
Before leaving Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), CEO/President Dave Scullin was honored on Wednesday, March 1, with a celebration of community reception at CFT. It was a gathering of community leaders like Florence Shapiro, Matrice Ellis Kirk, outgoing CFT Board Chair Alfreda Norman and incoming Chair Richie Butler, philanthropists Christie Carter, Linda Perryman Evans and … [Read more...] about Retiring CFT CEO/President Dave Scullin Was Honored With A Celebration Of Community Party
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: CFT President/CEO Dave Scullin’s Celebration of Community
Unlike some teary-eyed retirement parties, Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) President/CEO Dave Scullin's farewell to the staff (Monica Christopher and Melissa Hardage), CFT trustees (Becky Bright, Greg Campbell, Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Connie O'Neill, Florence Shapiro and Thear Suzuki) supporters (Patrick Walsh, Jeff Gault, Gary Saunders and Thear Suzuki), community and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: CFT President/CEO Dave Scullin’s Celebration of Community