As painful as it is to lose a loved one, there's a moment when the deceased's family rises above their loss to help another family. That's when the gut-wrenching decision is made to donate their loved one's organs, eyes and/or tissue to help another. In many cases, the recipient is a total stranger. It was just announced that Paige Anderson has assumed the role of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Paige Anderson Named Executive Director Of Taylor’s Gift Foundation
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Visiting Nurse Association Has A New Slate Of Board Officers And Members For Its Fiscal Year
While the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) is distributing cool fans with its clients thanks to its Summer Fan Drive program, it has also been literally bringing on board new officers and board members as of Saturday, July 1. Leading the board are Chair Eugenia King, Chair-Elect Kevin Eden, Treasurer Andres Villareal and Secretary Levi H. … [Read more...] about Visiting Nurse Association Has A New Slate Of Board Officers And Members For Its Fiscal Year
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
Texas Women’s Foundation Has New Board Chair, Executive Committee Officers And Members
Texas Women’s Foundation has a slate of new officers as well as new board members who will take over Saturday, July 1. Newly appointed board chair is Carrie Freeman Parson, who succeeds Hilda Galvan, who will transition to the role of past chair on the executive committee. According to Carrie, “Hilda has demonstrated steadfast leadership these past two years, and we are … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation Has New Board Chair, Executive Committee Officers And Members
JUST IN: Non-Profit Exec Wayne White Named Communities Foundation Of Texas President/CEO
After a “six-month robust national search that encompassed more than 286 candidates,” Communities Foundation of Texas has selected a new president/CEO. Succeeding retired President/CEO Dave Scullin will be American Cancer Society senior executive Wayne White. According to CFT Board of Trustees Chair/Chair of the CEO Search Committee Richie Butler, “Wayne brings a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Non-Profit Exec Wayne White Named Communities Foundation Of Texas President/CEO
JUST IN: CitySquare’s CEO-To-Be Annam Manthiram Is Announced After A Seven-Month Search
After a seven-month search made throughout the country, CitySquare Chair of the Board Lewis Weinger announced that the organization’s new CEO for Dallas has been found in a neighboring state. Officially taking over the helm of CitySquare will be Annam Manthriam, who has been the CEO of HopeWorks New Mexico, “one of the largest non-profit homeless service providers in New … [Read more...] about JUST IN: CitySquare’s CEO-To-Be Annam Manthiram Is Announced After A Seven-Month Search
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: Austin Street Center COO Myrshem George Succeeds Equest CEO Lili Kellogg
With Equest CEO Lili Kellogg saddling up and riding into the retirement sunset after a 28-year tenure on the Equest trail, the search has been underway for who would pick up the reins for the “equine-assisted services for children and adult with disabilities and veterans with special needs.” The Equest board of directors has just revealed that Myrshem George will be the new … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Austin Street Center COO Myrshem George Succeeds Equest CEO Lili Kellogg