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
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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
Zoo Knoxville’s Lisa New To Succeed Her Mentor The Late Gregg Hudson At The Dallas Zoo
After a national search to find a successor to the late Dallas Zoo's CEO Gregg Hudson, one of the people that he mentored has been selected: Zoo Knoxville President/CEO Lisa New. According to Dallas Zoo Marketing and Communications VP Kari Streiber, "Lisa has referred to Gregg as a mentor and inspiration. It was after doing an AZA accreditation at Dallas Zoo just … [Read more...] about Zoo Knoxville’s Lisa New To Succeed Her Mentor The Late Gregg Hudson At The Dallas Zoo
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”