President
Gina Buser
Traveling Coaches, Inc.

The chapter's president serves as the presiding officer at all chapter meetings, including the Board of Director meetings. She sets the agenda for Board meetings, appoints committees deemed necessary by the Board, and appoints two members of the Nominating Committee. She also serves as ex-officio member of all committees, except the nominating committee, and signs contracts on behalf of the chapter.

President-Elect
Billie Day
On Site Solutions, Inc.

The chapter's president-elect performs duties in absence of the chapter president. She also oversees the chapter's planning and administration and performs other duties as assigned by the president. Should the office of the president become vacant, the president-elect will step into this role.

Secretary
Leslie Gunawan
Merrill Lynch-Independent Financial Advisor

The secretary ensures the recording of accurate minutes at all chapter business meetings. She also ensures the proper and accurate maintenance of all chapter records.

Treasurer
Joan Mason
Citi Smith Barney

The treasurer, with her committee, is responsible for the chapter's financial activities and records. She submits monthly reports, an annual report and an annual budget to the Board of Directors.

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Director of Programs
Paula McIntyre
My Personal Valet

The director of programs, with her committee, plans and executes the yearly program schedule, selects monthly program topics, arranges for speakers, creates program agenda for monthly meetings, and writes monthly articles for the chapter e-newsletter and/or Website.

Director of Membership
Crystal Arredondo
AXA Advisors-Independent Financial Consultant

The director of membership, with her committee, is responsible for recruiting prospective members, welcoming new members, and encouraging member participation on standing chapter committees. The committee also generates monthly articles on new and active members for the chapter e-newsletter and/or Website.

Director of Corporate Partners
Karen Gordon
Growing by Design

The director of corporate partners, with her committee, is responsible for recruiting new corporate partners (CPs) and retaining existing local corporate partners. The committee also ensures that NAWBO D/FW members and CPs maximize their benefits to each other. They plan and participate in an annual CP meeting/trade show luncheon and arrange periodic CP networking events.

Director of Marketing and PR
Mica May
Mica May Designs

The marketing and public realtions director, with her committee, is responsible for promoting our local chapter through various marketing and PR efforts including monthly e-newsletter, Website, supporting materials for various local trade fairs/expos, marketing collateral, PR and more.

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Director of Public Policy
Jeanne Braniff Baker
BenefiTree Enterprises, LLC

Director of Education
Tom Niesen
Acuity Training Systems, Inc.

The education director, with her committee, is responsible for developing educational materials and programming by producing a guide to local WBE educational events, coordinating white papers for each monthly meeting, and planning and coordinating "NAWBO U" seminars.

Director of Member Services and Wise Council
Sherry Green
Technology Team

The member services director, with her committee, is responsible for developing member benefits locally and making access to those benefits available and known to the membership. The committee also oversees Wise Council Groups for attendees and geographic diversity of participants, and suggests topics of discussion.

Fort Worth Area Council Chair
Kelley Kimmel
Principal Financial Group-Independent Financial Services Representative

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Northern Dallas Area Council Chair
Laura Armbruster
Valuable Connections

Southern Dallas Area Council Chair
Donna Miller
Miller Consulting

Champion Member Chair
Vacant

Advisory Council Chair
Vacant

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Ex-Officio, Vice President Member Services-National NAWBO
Marilyn Bushey
Power Performance and Communication, Inc.

Ex-Officio, Past President-National NAWBO
Gayle Watson
Performance Solutions, Inc.

Immediate Past President
Dawn Brinson
Brinson Benefits, Inc.

The chapter's immediate past president chairs the Nominating Committee.

NAWBO D/FW Administrator
Christie Simons
Efficient

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