It was just four years ago, in June 2022, that Majors Dawn and Paul McFarland returned to North Texas to assume leadership of The Salvation Army Of North Texas Command. They had previously been part of the North Texas program as former leaders at the Adult Rehabilitation Center in Dallas from 2015 to 2020. Last night at Heather and Todd Furniss' fabulous home for the … [Read more...] about The Salvation Army Of North Texas Command Majors Dawn And Paul McFarland Are Moving To Florida
Changes in personnel
Argentine-Born Carlos Basualdo Named Nasher Sculpture Center Director
One of North Texas' treasures will have a new director come Monday, May 12. The Philadelphia Museum of Art's Carlos Basualdo has been named the director of the Nasher Sculpture Center. During his time at the Philadelphia museum, the Argentine-born Basualdo served as the Keith L. and Katherine Sachs Senior Curator of Contemporary Arts from 2005 to 2022. In 2022 he was … [Read more...] about Argentine-Born Carlos Basualdo Named Nasher Sculpture Center Director
Osiris Estrada And Eddie Norgard Join YMCA Of Metropolitan Fort Worth As District Executive Directors
The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth encompasses Tarrant, Hood and Johnson counties. As it "embarks on an ambitious effort to enhance its presence and find innovative ways to serve well-being across the region," Osiris Estrada and Eddie Norgard have joined the organization as executive directors. According to YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth's President/CEO Mike Brown, … [Read more...] about Osiris Estrada And Eddie Norgard Join YMCA Of Metropolitan Fort Worth As District Executive Directors
The Cedars Union Has A New Executive Director Plus A $500K Grant From McDermott Foundation
Things are happening at The Cedars Union, a North Texas non-profit incubator. In addition to naming Emma Vernon as its executive director, it has received a great financial "oomph!" Vernon previously served as senior director at the Dallas Zoo and held roles at the Dallas Museum of Art and Texas Vignette. She most recently was The Cedars' development and marketing … [Read more...] about The Cedars Union Has A New Executive Director Plus A $500K Grant From McDermott Foundation
Dawson B. Taylor Returns To North Texas As Turtle Creek Chorale Executive Director In November
Following its Rhapsody Gala with Cyndi Lauper, the Turtle Creek Chorale (TCC) has additional news. After "an extensive search," the Board of Directors has selected Dr. Dawson B. Taylor to follow Jeremy Wayne as executive director starting Friday, November 1. Far from being a stranger to North Texas or the Chorale, Dawson has served as executive minister of Cathedral of Hope … [Read more...] about Dawson B. Taylor Returns To North Texas As Turtle Creek Chorale Executive Director In November
JUST IN: Project Transformation National CEO Steps Down To Assume Equest Leadership
Back in 1998, Sarah Wilke and Dr. Leighton K. Farrell came up with Project Transformation (PT) over lunch one day. The idea was to create a program that would “address three unique challenges: 1) how to meet the academic, physical, social-emotional and spiritual needs of children; 2) how to provide meaningful ways for college-age young adults to explore ministry opportunities … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Project Transformation National CEO Steps Down To Assume Equest Leadership
JUST IN: Arboretum’s COO Shawn Jackson Named Kaleidoscope Park Executive Director
For the past 11 years, the Dallas Arboretum's Shawn Jackson has worn many hats. They ranged from "facilitating" volunteer and community engagement for the Rory Meyer's Children's Adventure Garden and serving as COO to most recently taking on the role of interim CEO as the search commenced following Arboretum President/CEO Mary Brinegar's retirement last year. This morning, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Arboretum’s COO Shawn Jackson Named Kaleidoscope Park Executive Director
Affordable Housing Leader Ashley O. Brundage Named CEO Of Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity
Since William Eubanks III’s departure as CEO of Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity in October, Dallas Habitat Executive Committee Board Member Roy Whitehead has led a search committee for a replacement. The five-month search just ended with the hiring of Ashley O. Brundage, who has been a leading force in Dallas’ “affordable housing sector.” As the founding board chair … [Read more...] about Affordable Housing Leader Ashley O. Brundage Named CEO Of Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity
Hattie Hill To Serve As TXWF’s Executive-In-Residence As Interim President/CEO Dena Jackson Departs
It was back on Tuesday, March 14, when, after a year and a month serving as Texas Woman's Foundation (TXWF) president/CEO, Miki Woodard resigned. This past summer Foundation Chief Strategy Officer Dena Jackson was named interim CEO, while a nationwide search got underway for a permanent president/CEO. Now TXWF Board Chair Carrie Freeman Parsons has reported that, "While … [Read more...] about Hattie Hill To Serve As TXWF’s Executive-In-Residence As Interim President/CEO Dena Jackson Departs
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