The Dallas-Fort Worth Conversation on Board Diversity

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

October 25, 2022

4:00 - 6:00 pm CT

Event Chairs

Darcy-Cowell

Darcy Cowell

Principal
People Advisory Services

EY
Tracey Doi

Tracey Doi

Board Member

Quest Diagnostics; Pentair
Thear-Suzuki

Thear Suzuki

Global Client
Service Partner

EY
Shonn Brown - Dallas 2023 - Co-Chair

Shonn Brown

Vice President
Deputy General Counsel
ESG & Sustainability

Kimberly Clark

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

Diane-Paddison

Diane Paddison

Founder
4word
BOARDS:
Lightstone Value Plus REIT V
Teri-Shaffer

Teri Shaffer

Partner (Retired)
EY
BOARDS:
Compass Diversified
Tracey Doi

Tracey Doi

CFO (Retired)
Toyota
BOARDS:
Quest Diagnostics, Pentair
Helmuth-Ludwig

Helmuth Ludwig

Chief Information Officer (Retired)
Siemens
BOARDS:
Hitachi, Humanetics Group, CIRCOR International
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
Debbie-Dial-Dallas-2023-Director-Coach

Debbie Dial

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

Margot Carter

Co-Founder
Cien
BOARDS:
Installed Building Products, Eagle Materials
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
Dan-Clifford-Journey-to-the-Board-V1

Daniel Clifford

Board Network Leader - Director
EY
Julie-Silcock

Julie Silcock

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

Anne Motsenbocker

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

Shane Goodwin

Associate Dean, Finance Professor
SMU Cox School of Business
BOARDS:
Truist, OrthoMed Anesthesia, Crystal Clearwater
Bets-Lillo

Bets Lillo

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

Leadership Committee

Debbie-Dial-Dallas-2023-Director-Coach

Debbie Dial

Retired CAO

AT&T

Elizabeth-Brandon-Dallas-2023-LC

Elizabeth Brandon

Partner

Reed Smith

Nichole-Jordan-Dallas-2023-LC

Nichole Jordan

Partner

Grant Thornton

Doreen-Griffith-Dallas-2023-LC

Doreen Griffith

Partner

Grant Thornton

Mike Shaklik

Mike Shaklik

Global Managing Partner

Infosys Consulting

Ray-Hemmig-Dallas-2023-Director-Coach

Ray Hemmig

Founder

Retail & Restaurant Growth Capital

Shelie-Gustafson-Dallas-2023-LC

Shelie Gustafson

Chief People Officer

Jacobs

Kelly-Noblin

Kelly Noblin

Legal Recruiter and Owner

Newhouse + Noblin LLC

Matrice-Ellis-Kirk-2

Matrice Ellis Kirk

Chief Executive Officer

Ellis Kirk Group

Carina-Reyes

Carina Reyes

Vice President, Cloud & Platform Engineering

Alberstons

Sarah-Salmon

Sarah Salmon

Managing Director & Relationship Manager

Huntington Bank

Colleen-Bloch

Colleen Bloch

Vice President, North America Finance

Toyota

Erin-Nealy-Cox

Erin Nealy Cox

Partner

Kirkland & Ellis

Santhi-Gullapalli

Santhi Gullapalli

Senior Vice President, Finance

AMN Healthcare

Megan-Burkhart-Dallas-2023-DC

Megan Burkhart

Senior EVP, Chief Administrative Officer

Comerica Bank

Nancy-Avila-Dallas-2023-Leadership

Nancy Avila

EVP, Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer

McKesson

Bets-Lillo

Bets Lillo

Executive in Residence

Texas Christian University

Debra-von-Storch

Debra von Storch

Partner, Retired

EY

Michelle-Sing

Michelle Sing

Head of Communications & Philanthropy

JC Penney

2020-Liz-Schaab

Elizabeth Schaab

Executive Director

JP Morgan

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

Sakina-Foster

Sakina Foster

Partner

Haynes and Boone

Julie-England

Julie England

Independent Director

TTM Technologies, ERCOT

2020-Arcilia-Acosta

Arcilia Acosta

President & CEO

CARCON Industries

Holly-Tucker

Holly Tucker

Partner

Deloitte

Michelle-Vopni

Michelle Vopni

Dallas Office Managing Partner

EY

Neena-Newberry

Neena Newberry

President

Newberry Executive Solutions

Nina Vaca

Nina Vaca

Founder, Chairman & CEO

Pinnacle Group

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

Carrie-Kirby

Carrie Kirby

Chief Administrative Officer

Vistra Corp.

Christine-Perez

Christine Perez

Editor and CEO

D Magazine

Daniel-Clifford

Daniel Clifford

Americas Board Referral Program Leader

EY

Debbie-Dennis

Debbie Dennis

Chief Customer Officer, SVP and CHRO

Oncor

Marissa-Jarratt

Marissa Jarratt

Chief Marketing Officer

7-11

Kimberly-Kesler

Kimberly Kesler

Managing Partner

KPMG

Debra-Brennan-Tagg

Debra Brennan Tagg

President

BFS Advisory 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.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Global Sponsors

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State Ambassador

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