The Family Place has 12 new people on its board of directors. The group that ranges from community volunteers to business executives includes the following: Laurie Berger of West Plano Pediatrics; community volunteer Nancy Bierman, Nicole Collins of American First Finance, Theresa Flores of Mary Kay Inc., community volunteer Michelle Goolsby, Tasha Grinnell of The Neiman Marcus … [Read more...] about The Family Place Adds A Dozen New Members To Its Board Of Directors
Leadership
JUST IN: City Of Dallas Executive Officer Michael A. Mendoza Named Cristo Rey Dallas’ New President
It was just about a year ago in February that Kelby Woodard announced that he had accepted the position of headmaster of St. Thomas Academy in Minnesota. For Kelby it was returning to familiar grounds, having been a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2011-2014. What brought him to Dallas had been the establishing of Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep in 2014. It … [Read more...] about JUST IN: City Of Dallas Executive Officer Michael A. Mendoza Named Cristo Rey Dallas’ New President
JUST IN: Bianca Jackson Named New Friends New Life CEO Replacing Kim Robinson
It was back in February 2018 that Kim Robinson came on board as CEO of New Friends New Life (NFNL). Later that year, in August, Kim managed to bring Bianca Jackson on board as chief development officer. Bianca had previously been the Genesis Women’s Shelter’s go-getter director of development for seven years. This past August "Kim resigned from the organization," and Bianca … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bianca Jackson Named New Friends New Life CEO Replacing Kim Robinson
JUST IN: CitySquare CEO Larry James Transitions To CEO Emeritus With COO/President John Siburt Becoming CEO
Today is not only a new day in a new year, it’s also the first day of CitySquare’s change of leadership. Longtime leader/CEO Larry James has a new role as CEO Emeritus. Taking over the position of CitySquare’s CEO is COO/President John Siburt, who joined CitySquare in 2012. According to John, “I know that I have some mighty big shoes to fill, but Larry has been an incredible … [Read more...] about JUST IN: CitySquare CEO Larry James Transitions To CEO Emeritus With COO/President John Siburt Becoming CEO
KidneyTexas Inc. Hands Out Six Grants For 2020 And Has A New Slate Of Officers For 2021
KidneyTexas Inc. is closing the books on 2020 handing out grants and opening a new one for 2021 with new leadership. 2020 KidneyTexas President Sandy Secor announced the organization’s 2021 leadership would include the following: President Rose Gault, 1st VP Susan Fisk, 2nd VP Courtney Nall, 3rd VP Kendra Karlock, Recording Secretary Jan Ward, Corresponding Secretary … [Read more...] about KidneyTexas Inc. Hands Out Six Grants For 2020 And Has A New Slate Of Officers For 2021
JUST IN: Irish Burch Returns To Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center As Successor to President/CEO Lynn Davis
With Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center CEO Lynn Davis’ retirement coming up in January, the announcement of his successor has just been made. After a nationwide search, they found Lynn’s replacement right in North Texas! It’s Irish Burch, who has 27 years of experience working on behalf of child abuse victims. According to DCAC Board Chair Scott Breitkreutz, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Irish Burch Returns To Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center As Successor to President/CEO Lynn Davis
JUST IN: Family Compass’ 2021 North Star Luncheon Leadership, Date And Location Revealed
Family Compass is charging ahead with plans for its 2021 fundraising North Star Luncheon "to raise awareness on how to stop child abuse before it occurs." Family Compass CEO Ona Foster just sent word that board member Judy Bennett Garner and longtime supporter Chey Fleming will co-chair the event along with Family Compass supporter/philanthropist Kathryn Woods serving as … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Family Compass’ 2021 North Star Luncheon Leadership, Date And Location Revealed
JUST IN: Ben Renberg Named President Of Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation
After an eight-month national search, a new president of the Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation has been named. He is Texas native Ben Renberg, who most recently has served (since 2016) as senior associate VP of alumni affairs and development at Cornell University. There, “he led day-to-day operations and focused on effectively integrating and heightening fundraising … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Ben Renberg Named President Of Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation
JUST IN: Karen Katz Elected To Chair Perot Museum Board Of Directors
Since retiring from her role as president/CEO of Neiman Marcus Group nearly three years ago, Karen Katz hasn’t been lolling on a beach in the Caribbean. No, indeed. She’s been involved with Harvard University’s Executive Education Programs for Finance and Customer Service, chairing Street Trend and serving on the boards of publicly traded companies Under Armour, Humana and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Karen Katz Elected To Chair Perot Museum Board Of Directors
JUST IN: 2021 Aware Affair Is “Tastefully” Heading To Dallas’ Most Beautiful Outdoors
Whoa! The Dallas Arboretum is going to be as busy as an accountant right around the middle of April. On the heels of the Mad Hatter’s announcement yesterday about its fundraising slated for the afternoon of Thursday, April 15, the 2021 Aware Affair organizers just announced that the Aware Dallas event will take place the very next day (aka Friday, April 16) at the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Aware Affair Is “Tastefully” Heading To Dallas’ Most Beautiful Outdoors
Bank Of America’s Initiative To Support HBCUs And HSIs By Providing $1M For El Centro
Today is definitely a very good Friday despite all the hoo-ha about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Downtown Dallas’ El Centro is all smiles thanks to $1M from Bank of America’s $25M, nationwide initiative “to create career pathways and job opportunities” for Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and community … [Read more...] about Bank Of America’s Initiative To Support HBCUs And HSIs By Providing $1M For El Centro