Celebrating 15 Years

The Dallas-Fort Worth Conversation on Board Diversity

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

October 25, 2022

4:00 - 6:00 pm CT

Event Chairs

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Tracey Doi

Retired Chief Financial Officer

Toyota NA
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Shonn Brown

General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

Heidelberg Materials - North America
THEAR SUZUKI

Thear Suzuki

Global Client Service Partner

EY
Darcy-Cowell

Darcy Cowell

Principal
People Advisory Services

EY

Are you ready to take your career to the net level and pursue a board position?

Our exclusive strategic networking events for women provide the perfect platform for personal coaching from experienced corporate directors, peer connections, and increased visibility among industry leaders. With limited attendance, you'll have the chance to build meaningful relationships and open doors to new opportunities. Register now to secure your spot and take the first step toward your board service journey.

Panelists

Erin Nealy Cox

Erin Nealy Cox

Partner Kirkland & Ellis

Independent Director for Sally Beauty

Nancy Flores

Nancy Flores

Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer McKesson Corporation

Independent Director for Comerica Bank

Bets Lillo

Executive in Residence
Texas Christian University

Independent Director
River Logic; Skylark Wireless

Lisa Winston Hicks

Lead Independent Director
FirstEnergy

Board of Robotic Research

Director Coaches

Cassandra-McKinney

Cassandra McKinney

EVP, Exec Director Retail Bank
Comerica
BOARDS:
Lithia & Driveway
Maureen-Short-2024

Maureen Short

Retired CFO
Upbound Group
BOARDS:
Big Lots
Jim-skinner

Jim Skinner

Retired Vice Chairman
Neiman Marcus Group
BOARDS:
CarLotz, Ares Commercial Real Estate
Cheryl-Alston

Cheryl Alston

Executive Director & CIO
Dallas Employees' Retirement Fund
BOARDS:
Globe Life, CHRISTUS Health
Julie-England

Julie England

Independent Director
BOARDS:
TTM Technologies, Inc.; Electricity Reliability Council of Texas
Helmuth-Ludwig

Helmuth Ludwig

Chief Information Officer (Retired)
Siemens
BOARDS:
Hitachi, Humanetics Group, CIRCOR International
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Daniel Clifford

Board Network Leader - Director
EY
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Tracey Doi

CFO (Retired)
Toyota
BOARDS:
Quest Diagnostics, Pentair
Teri Shaffer

Teri Shaffer

Partner (Retired)
EY
BOARDS:
Compass Diversified
Diane-Paddison

Diane Paddison

Founder
4word
BOARDS:
Lightstone Value Plus REIT V
Debra-von-Storch

Debra von Storch

Retired Partner
EY
BOARDS:
Canoo, Inc., Vari
2020-Cynthia-Pharr-Lee

Cynthia Pharr-Lee

Independent Director
BOARDS:
AAA Automobile Club of Southern California; Lightstone Value Add REIT V
Shane-Goodwin

Shane Goodwin

Associate Dean, Finance Professor
SMU Cox School of Business
BOARDS:
Truist, OrthoMed Anesthesia, Crystal Clearwater
Margot Carter - Dallas 2023 - Director Coach

Margot Carter

Co-Founder
Cien
BOARDS:
Tyler Technologies, IBP, Eagle Materials
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Debra Dial

Retired CAO
AT&T
BOARDS:
Dow Inc.; Hubbell
Ray-Hemmig-Dallas-2023-Director-Coach

Ray Hemmig

Founder
Retail & Restaurant Growth Capital
BOARDS:
Snappy Salads, NACDNTX
Megan-Burkhart-Dallas-2023-DC

Megan Burkhart

Senior EVP, Chief Administrative Officer
Comerica Bank
BOARDS:
Xcel Energy
Peggy-Vaughan-Dallas-2023-Director-Coach

Peggy Vaughn

Retired Partner
PWC
BOARDS:
MoneyGram
Selena-LaCroix-Dallas-2023-Director-Coach

Selena LaCroix

Vice Chair of Technology Practice
Korn Ferry
BOARDS:
Renasas Electronics
Judy-Bruner-Dallas-2023-Director-Coach

Judy Bruner

Retired EVP Adminstration & CFO
SanDisk
BOARDS:
Applied Materials; Qorvo | Rapid7; Seagate Technology
Cheryl-Alston-Dallas-2023-Director-Coach

Cheryl Alston

Executive Director & CIO
Dallas Employees' Retirement Fund
BOARDS:
Globe Life, CHRISTUS Health
Julie-Silcock

Julie Silcock

Partner
CDX Advisors
BOARDS:
MoneyGram; Q4; Overseas Shipholding Group
Anne-Motsenbocker

Anne Motsenbocker

Retired Managing Director
JPMorgan Chase
BOARDS:
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.; CSW Industrials, Inc.
Bets-Lillo

Bets Lillo

Executive in Residence
TCU
BOARDS:
River Logic, Entara; Skylark Wireless

Leadership Committee

Janet-Wheeler

Janet Wheeler

SVP & Managing Director

Huntington National Bank

Elizabeth-Brandon

Elizabeth Brandon

Partner

Reed Smith

Shin-Wen-Kuo

Shin-Wen Kuo

SVP AI Strategy, M&A Integration

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Kim-Keating

Kim Keating

Managing Director & Partner

BCG

Michelle-Vopni

Michelle Vopni

Dallas Office Managing Partner

EY

Renee-Arrington

Renee Arrington

Chair

NACD North Texas

Liz-Musico

Elizabeth Musico

Vice President Human Resources US Oncology

McKesson

Cassandra-McKinney

Cassandra McKinney

EVP, Executive Director Retail Bank

Comerica Bank

Michaela-Greenan

Michaela Greenan

Partner

Infosys Consulting

Diane-Paddison

Diane Paddison

Founder & Executive Director

4word

Nichole-Jordan-Dallas-2023-LC

Nichole Jordan

Partner

Grant Thornton

Doreen-Griffith-Dallas-2023-LC

Doreen Griffith

Partner

Grant Thornton

Colleen-Bloch

Colleen Bloch

Vice President, North America Finance

Toyota

Santhi-Gullapalli

Santhi Gullapalli

Senior Vice President, Finance

AMN Healthcare

Megan-Burkhart-Dallas-2023-DC

Megan Burkhart

Senior EVP, Chief Administrative Officer

Comerica Bank

Debbie-Dial-Dallas-2023-Director-Coach

Debra Dial

Retired CAO

AT&T

Kimberly-Kesler

Kimberly Kesler

Managing Partner

KPMG

Debra-Brennan-Tagg

Debra Brennan Tagg

President

BFS Advisory Group

Shelie-Gustafson-Dallas-2023-LC

Shelie Gustafson

Chief People Officer

Jacobs

Debra-von-Storch

Debra von Storch

Partner, Retired

EY

Michelle-Sing

Michelle Sing

Vice President, Communications & Philanthropy

JC Penney

Jessica-Pulliam

Jessica Pulliam

Partner

Baker Botts

Sandra-Phillips-Rogers

Sandra Phillips Rogers

SVP, Corporate Resources, Chief Legal Officer

Toyota

Shane-Goodwin

Shane Goodwin

Associate Dean & Finance Professor

SMU Cox School of Business

Julie-England

Julie England

Independent Director

TTM Technologies, ERCOT

Holly-Tucker

Holly Tucker

Partner

Deloitte

Karen-Ideno

Karen Ideno

Group VP, Chief Procurement Officer, ESG Investing

Toyota

Kelly-Ann-Doherty

Kelly Ann Doherty

Chief People & Communications Officer

Mr. Cooper

Lisa-Tran

Lisa Tran

Managing Director

SMU

Margot Carter

Margot Carter

Co-Founder

Cien

Marissa-Jarratt

Marissa Jarratt

Chief Marketing Officer

7-Eleven

Joanna-Ridgway

Joanna Ridgway

Senior VP of Global Sales

Cien

Sarah-Salmon

Sarah Salmon

Credit Administration Officer

Comerica Bank

Carrie-Kirby

Carrie Kirby

Chief Administrative Officer

Vistra Corp.

Christine-Perez

Christine Perez

Editor and CEO

D Magazine

Daniel-Clifford

Daniel Clifford

Board Network Leader - Director

EY

Debbie-Dennis

Debbie Dennis

Chief Customer Officer, SVP and CHRO

Oncor

Bets-Lillo

Bets Lillo

Executive in Residence

Texas Christian University

Elizabeth-Brandon-Dallas-2023-LC

Elizabeth Brandon

Partner

Reed Smith

Mike Shaklik

Mike Shaklik

Global Managing Partner

Infosys Consulting

Ray-Hemmig-Dallas-2023-Director-Coach

Ray Hemmig

Founder

Retail & Restaurant Growth Capital

Kelly-Noblin

Kelly Noblin

Legal Recruiter and Owner

Newhouse + Noblin LLC

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Matrice Ellis Kirk

Chief Executive Officer

Ellis Kirk Group

Carina-Reyes

Carina Reyes

Vice President, Cloud & Platform Engineering

Alberstons

Erin-Nealy-Cox

Erin Nealy Cox

Partner

Kirkland & Ellis

Nancy-Avila-Dallas-2023-Leadership

Nancy Avila

EVP, Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer

McKesson

2020-Liz-Schaab

Elizabeth Schaab

Executive Director

JP Morgan

2020-Arcilia-Acosta

Arcilia Acosta

President & CEO

CARCON Industries

Neena-Newberry

Neena Newberry

President

Newberry Executive Solutions

Nina Vaca

Nina Vaca

Founder, Chairman & CEO

Pinnacle Group

Allison-Payne

Allison Payne

Partner

PwC

Tina-Page

Tina Page

VP, Human Resources

McKesson

Ticket Bundle
$250

Access to The Global Conversation, one Industry Conversation and one In-Person Event of your choice.

In-Person Ticket
$150

Access to one In-Person Strategic Networking Event of your choice led by Corporate Directors and presented by our Chairs and Sponsors. Times and locations vary for each event.

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Code of Conduct: Governing Data & Emerging Tech

Boards are no longer observers of emerging technology; they are stewards of how it’s governed. This panel goes beyond awareness to examine how directors can structure oversight, define accountability, and measure governance effectiveness in AI, data use, and digital innovation. Panelists will share practical strategies for building governance systems that ensure transparency, ethical decision-making, and responsible innovation at scale.

Your First Board Meeting: A Director’s Playbook

Designed for aspiring and newly appointed directors, this session offers practical guidance on how to step confidently into your first boardroom. Learn what to expect in early meetings, how to contribute with purpose, and how to quickly build credibility and trust among seasoned peers. Gain insight into board dynamics, unspoken protocols, and the critical questions new directors should be ready to ask and answer.

Tactics that Work: Case Studies in Navigating Shareholder Activism

In this tactical, director-focused session, participants will engage in case-based exercises to dissect real campaigns and pressure scenarios. From activist letters to proxy fights, explore how boards can craft strategic responses that reinforce governance integrity, protect corporate reputation, and align with long-term priorities. Walk away with actionable tactics and frameworks to strengthen board preparedness in the face of growing investor scrutiny.

Inside the Boardroom: Resilience Planning in Action

This interactive session places directors inside the boardroom during moments of disruption. Through tabletop exercises and real-world scenarios, participants will explore how boards can apply structured frameworks to assess geopolitical risk, anticipate threats, and make decisive decisions under pressure. Designed as a classroom-style session, this breakout provides practical tools to strengthen oversight and build a proactive board response strategy in an increasingly uncertain world.

Reputation & Response: How Boards Navigate Shareholder Activism

As shareholder activism intensifies, boards face mounting pressure to defend strategy, protect corporate reputation, and engage stakeholders with clarity. This panel brings together seasoned directors to explore how boards can respond effectively while maintaining credibility, board alignment, and stakeholder trust. Hear real-world insights on navigating activism in today’s high-stakes, high-visibility environment.

Navigating Global Markets: Trade, Tariffs, and Supply Chain Strategy

As global disruptions reshape business models, this panel will explore how boards can navigate the practical complexities of trade, tariffs, and supply chain shifts across regions. Panelists will share how directors are guiding companies through regulatory changes, sourcing challenges, and new market risks, while seizing opportunities for growth and operational agility.

Strengthening Oversight: Risk Management and Board Resilience

This keynote will equip directors to think globally about risk through the lens of geopolitical foresight, cross-border tensions, and long-term instability. Learn how boards can strengthen oversight and guide enterprise-wide resilience by anticipating disruption and embedding a proactive risk culture in a changing world.