On one of those blissful nights when North Texas temperatures felt comfortable in the moonlight, The Dallas Arboretum's Great Contributors flocked into the Ginsberg Family Plaza for a reception preceding the facility's annual Great Contributors Dinner on Sunday, November 5. Despite the Cowboys facing a gut-wrenching, last-minute showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles at … [Read more...] about The Dallas Arboretum’s Great Contributors Salute Retired Admiral William H. McRaven At Annual Award Dinner
Leadership
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: Melissa Sherrill Martin And Ross Martin To Co-Chair 2024 Day At The Races Presented By Truist Bank
While horses around the nation are in training for the big event that’s just five months away, the Turtle Creek Conservancy has already corralled its leadership for its 16th annual Day at the Races Kentucky Derby Watch Party on Saturday, May 4. While Co-Chairs Melissa Sherrill Martin and her husband Ross Martin are keeping the underwriting and honorary chairs under their … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Melissa Sherrill Martin And Ross Martin To Co-Chair 2024 Day At The Races Presented By Truist Bank
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
2024 Family Gateway Board Has New Leadership And Eight Additional Members
Family Gateway is moving into the next year with the addition of eight new board members and new board leadership. The 2024 Board Executive Committee will be led by Chair Michelle Frymire, Vice-Chair Maritza Liaw, Treasurer Matt Gerkens, Secretary Hope Aubert-Schall and Members-At-Large Kim Benton and Melissa Hensley. Joining the board are Melissa Banks, … [Read more...] about 2024 Family Gateway Board Has New Leadership And Eight Additional Members
JUST IN: Mary McDermott Cook And Grace Cook To Co-Chair 2024 Zoo To Do
The Dallas Zoo animals are still recovering from last month’s Zoo To Do. Even though the lions were the "mane" attraction for many, the giraffes loved being hand-fed lettuce by guests. But the humans are already announcing plans for the 2024 fundraiser. To head up the event will be that fundraising power team of animal-lovers Mary McDermott Cook and her daughter Grace … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mary McDermott Cook And Grace Cook To Co-Chair 2024 Zoo To Do
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
JUST IN: Neda Bahramnejad And Vanessa Fuquay To Co-Chair Family Compass’ 2024 North Star Luncheon
Before 2023 fundraising closes down, Family Compass has just revealed its plans for its 2024 North Star Luncheon. Taking place at a “local country club” on Monday, April 29, the event will be co-chaired by Dallas Junior Leaguers Neda Bahramnejad and Vanessa Fuquay. According to Family Compass CEO Ona Foster, “Neda and Vanessa are not only very involved in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Neda Bahramnejad And Vanessa Fuquay To Co-Chair Family Compass’ 2024 North Star Luncheon
JUST IN: Former Dallas City Councilman Chris Luna Named To Head Up SPCA Of Texas
The announcement of the SPCA of Texas' new president/CEO was to be made at a press conference this afternoon. But the "cat got out of the bag" with media outlets breaking the news this morning. So, who is the new top dog at the SPCA? Former, three-term Dallas City Councilman Chris Luna. Prior to assuming his new role today, Chris was previously with T-Mobile for 18 years … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Former Dallas City Councilman Chris Luna Named To Head Up SPCA Of Texas
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