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Aulson Enterprises
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Patrick Aulson has
served as the Chief Administrative Officer for HRsmart. Prior
to this appointment, Aulson was the Executive Vice President
of Corporate Development for HRsmart. In his new
role, Pat is responsible for HRsmart's Human Resources, Finance,
Contracts and Procurement Departments. He manages strategic
planning and developing new business initiatives and mergers
and acquisitions for HRsmart.
Prior to joining HRsmart, Pat was the Senior Vice President
of Human Resources for Turner Construction Company, the nation's
leading general builder. He led International Human Resources
for The Associates, a financial services company now part
of CitiGroup, and was the Vice President of Human Resources
and Corporate Services for AMRE, a NYSE company involved with
direct marketing under the Sears and later Century 21 Home
Improvements brand names. Pat also served as the Vice
President of Human Resources for Republic Financial Services,
a subsidiary of Winterthur Swiss Insurance Company and held
various positions at Texas Instruments in staffing, training
and development, employee relations, compensation and benefits.
Pat holds an MBA from Southern Methodist University in Dallas,
Texas, and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Northeastern
University in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Kenneth Bernstein
Ernst & Young LLP
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Kenneth Bernstein is an Assurance Partner at Ernst & Young LLP and has served tax exempt, for- profit and publicly held provider care, medtech, biotech, and strategic growth organizations for more than 30 years. His clients have included a wide range of organizations over many years, including Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, Scott & White, Baptist St. Anthony Healthcare System, and Touro Infirmary(New Orleans). He has participated in many tax exempt offerings, SEC registrations, and in due diligence procedures. Ken also participates in the firm’s National Provider Care Industry Committee overseeing the firm’s thought leadership initiatives and assisting with development of industry training. Ken serves as technical reviewer on many significant provider care audit engagements in the Southwest and other area offices. He also served in the firm’s National Office overseeing the firm’s health care professional development programs and participating in various firm accounting and auditing projects on matters affecting the provider care sector.
Ken is a CPA in Texas and selected other states. Ken received his BA in Economics and History from Macalester College in St. Paul, MN and his MBA from the University of Chicago. He is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and Fellow in the Healthcare Financial Management Association (FHFMA). Ken is currently the President of the Dallas Theater Center and has served as Treasurer and various other board committee positions at the Theater. He was also board member of the Temple Shalom Brotherhood. Ken lives in East Dallas with his wife Barbara Clay and has two children.
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Tre Black
On-Target Supplies and Logistics
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Tre’ graduated with a B.B.A. in Finance from Baylor University. He currently works as an Asset Manager for TreCo Investments, Ltd., an affiliate organization of On-Target Supplies & Logistics. As part of a family of entrepreneurs who own and manage a $20M firm with 183 employees based in Dallas, that services global customers, and has international responsibilities, Tre’ was raised around and received solid business experience. His open access to the firm allowed him to keenly observe the five key measurements of business success; operational, financial, economical, social and political environments. With this foundation, he sought out opportunities for growth by interning at J.P Morgan Chase, TXU/Oncor, Haynes & Boone, LLP and The Foundation for Community Empowerment, a non-profit organization that aids the South Dallas community. Tre’ has served in various capacities on several boards and organizational committees including:
2006-
Served as chair of the strategic development committee, while also serving on the finance and legislative committees for the board of Dallas iMedia.
Acted as Finance Chairman for the Learning for Life, Boy Scouts of America, Circle Ten Council campaign
2007-
Served his city and state while working as a policy analyst for Senator Royce West in the 80th legislative session. His duties were focused towards two Senate committees: Finance and Business & Commerce.
2008-
Appointed as Treasurer for the Dallas County District Attorney, Craig Watkins Campaign
2009-
Served as Finance Chairman for the MLK Dallas Parade & Banquet
Asked to join the Mayor’s Re-Entry Task Force
Steering committee of Safer Dallas, Better Dallas
Served on the Dallas Foundations “Pegasus Grant Committee”
Graduate of the 2009 Leadership Dallas Class
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Appointed to serve on the Park South YMCA board
Board member of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, serving on the strategic and economic development committees.
When Tre' is not working and serving the community, he enjoys spending time with his family, serving his Masonic Lodge, the NAACP and his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc, which he is a life member of both.
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Kyllan Cody
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
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Kyllan Cody joined Methodist Charlton Medical center in July 2009 as Vice President of Operations. As Vice President, Kyllan is responsible for providing administrative oversight for several ancillary departments, including cardiology, medical imaging, pharmacy, respiratory, and surgical services, as well as the development of the cardiology and oncology service lines.
Prior to joining Methodist, Kyllan served in various roles with Health Management Associates, Inc. (HMA) in the states of Georgia, Florida, and Texas. Most recently she was the chief operating officer of the Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, TX.
Kyllan received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, and a Masters in Health Administration from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Kyllan is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), and parliamentarian for the DFW Chapter of the National Association of Health Services Executives. From 2008-2009, Kyllan was the president of the Mesquite Chapter of the American Heart Association and board member for the Mesquite Independent School District Education Foundation from 2006-2009.
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Cathy Kusaka Fraser
Tenet Healthcare Corp.
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Cathy Fraser,
senior vice president of Tenet Healthcare Corporation, provides
operational oversight and strategic direction for the company’s
human resources organization. Fraser oversees all areas of
talent management, retention, recruitment and organizational
effectiveness. Fraser serves on the company’s executive
management team and reports directly to Trevor Fetter, Tenet’s
president and chief executive officer.
Prior to joining Tenet in
2006, Fraser served as a management consultant with McKinsey
& Company, an international consulting firm. In that role,
Fraser counseled senior executives at a number of large companies
on organizational design, talent management and retention
strategies, recruiting and related human resources topics.
Prior to her work with McKinsey,
Fraser served as vice president of Sabre Holdings, a major
provider of travel product distribution and technology solutions
for the travel industry from 1994 to 2000. At Sabre, her responsibilities
included planning, strategy, finance and marketing. From 1991
to 1994, Fraser was a manager and analyst for AMR Corp., the
parent corporation of American Airlines, in Fort Worth, Texas.
From 1986 to 1991, she was an analyst for General Motors Acceptance
Corp. in Detroit.
Fraser earned her bachelor’s
degree in business administration from the University of Washington
in Seattle and her master’s degree in business administration
from the University of Michigan. She is a board member
of Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas, and the JKU Foundation
(a family non-profit foundation). She resides in the
Dallas area with her husband and daughter.
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Gilbert Gerst
Bank of Texas
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| Mr. Gerst
graduated from North Texas State University with a Bachelor
of Science in Accounting. Mr. Gerst has been in the banking
industry since 1986.
Mr. Gerst donates his time to several organizations including
the Dallas Black Dance Theatre, North Texas Housing Coalition,
New Birth Baptist Church and the Urban Financial Services
Coalition. He currently serves as the Past Board Chairman for Workforce
Solutions Greater Dallas.
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Stephen Hargrove
Hargrove Electric
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Stephen Hargrove
is the President of Hargrove Electric Co. in Dallas.
Hargrove Electric was founded in 1964 in Texas by Raymond
Hargrove. It’s a leader in electrical contracting
in the Dallas area. It still serves many of its original
clients since the company started 35 years ago. Since
1999, Stephen has been on the Board of the Dallas Zoo, from
1991-1999 he was on the Dallas Park and Recreation Board,
District 9, from 1988-1989 on the Dallas Police Review Board,
and from 1997-2006 on the Board of the Cotton Bowl Athletic
Association. Since 2004, Stephen is the President of
the National Electrical Contractors Association. Stephen
attended Texas Christian University and has a B.B.A.
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Gail Jackson
Hilton Garden Inn DFW Airport South
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Gail Jackson began her career in the hotel industry in the St. Louis metroplex area.
Early in her career she attended Belleville Area College as an honor student where she studied business and accounting. Gail received her Certified Hotel Administrator
(CHA) certification in Olive Branch, Mississippi at the Holiday Inn University in 1990.
In January, 2000 she attended a hotel refresher “short course” at Conrad Hilton University in Houston, Texas.
Gail and her husband Craig transferred to the Dallas area in 1993. Gail has continued her hotel career in Dallas and has been the General Manager for Hilton Garden Inns in both Addison and Irving since 1998. She was the opening General Manager for both hotels. While working in Addison, Gail was the founder and President of the Addison Hotel Association (falling under the umbrella of the Hotel Association of North Texas) from May 2000 to August 2004.
In September 2004 Gail was hired as the General Manager of the new Hilton Garden Inn
and Conference Center- DFW Airport South owned and managed by Panade II Ltd in Irving, Texas. Gail also serves on the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Board of Directors from November 2004 to present. Since 2005, Gail has served as the President of the Irving –Las Colinas Hotel Association and has been a member of the Hotel Association of North Texas since 1993. She also serves as a Board of Director from May 2000 to present.
She is very active in the Irving community and represents the Irving hotels on all the current events by partnering with city officials on issues that affect the hotel industry. This year Gail was elected to serve a three year term as a Board of Director for the Irving Chamber of Commerce. The Hilton Garden Inn DFW Airport South has been a member of the Irving –Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce since 2004. In 2007 Gail was asked to be on the Tourism Advisory Board for the Irving ISD. She is still active with the Irving ISD and this year is serving on the Irving ISD Superintendents Advisory Board. Gail is also a supporter of our local charities and donates whenever possible to Irving Cares, A Better Tomorrow, DFW Human Society and our Irving Animal Campus.
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Mark King
Mart, Inc.
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Mark has 30 years senior management experience in design, development, manufacturing, and business development serving the advanced electronics industry, including 22 years with Texas Instruments, Inc. and later Raytheon through acquisition. Prior to his current position, he was President and COO of Lucas-Benning Power Electronics, Inc. Mark holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a Master’s degree in Business Administration.
Mark is the recipient of many awards, including several outstanding technical achievement awards at Texas Instruments for his work in advanced technology for classified applications. He has participated in lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C. for technology policy and development, and has served on many panels in the Defense community. His business experience includes an emphasis on strategic development and business process improvements.
Mark’s Board experience includes:
Chairman of the Board, Micropac Industries, Inc. (MPAD) Active
Board Director, Baylor Medical Hospital-Garland Active
Board Director, Garland Chamber of Commerce Active
Board Director, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas Active
Board Director, Saint Vincent de Paul Society-Dallas Active
Board Director, Garland Summer Musicals Active
Board Committee/Member, CEO Roundtable, TechAmerica Active
Chairman-Industrial Advisory Board, IMAP Society 2007-2010
Chairman, Dallas County Manufacturing Association 2007-2009
Chairman of the Board, Garland Chamber of Commerce 2009
Mark and his wife Patti are from West Virginia. They moved to Texas in 1978, and have lived in various locations including Washington, D.C. and Dayton, Ohio. They have two children, Mark, Jr. and Mary Beth.
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Vernon R. Proctor
Mart, Inc.
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Vernon Proctor
founded Mart, Inc. in April 1977 and serves as the President.
Vernon also maintains a mechanical license in Texas.
Previous business experience was in the Shell Oil Co. from
1966-1969, The Southern Co. from 1969-1971, and Ace Furnace
from 1971-1980. Vernon has done projects in cities such
as Arlington, Balch Springs, Carrollton, Dallas, Garland,
and Grand Prairie. Projects were done in educational
facilities such as the DCCCD, Irving ISD, Mesquite ISD, Forney
ISD and at the University of Texas at Arlington. Vernon served
on the Irving Zoning Board of Adjustment in 1985, was the
Chairman on the planning and zoning commission from 1990-1993,
and is presently on the board of the Irving Community Development
Corp. Vernon attended the University of Texas at Arlington
and has a BS in Civil Engineering.
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Eddie Reeves
Reeves Strategy Group
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| Eddie Reeves is the CEO
of Reeves Strategy Group. He was formerly the Managing Director
with Public Strategies, a national strategic communications
and public affairs consultancy. Previously, Mr. Reeves was
Vice President, Media Relations for Merrill Lynch in New York.
Another of Mr. Reeves' notable professional achievements is
his leadership of the highly successful state and national
media and public affairs campaigns to overhaul telecom policy
on behalf of SBC Communications in Washington, Texas, California,
Connecticut and Nevada. Mr. Reeves served as press secretary
and senior legislative assistant to U.S. Congressman J.J.
"Jake" Pickle. Mr. Reeves also served as the congressman's
chief policy advisor on federal budget, banking, environmental,
housing, healthcare and employment and labor issues. He has
engaged in numerous activities related to workforce development,
including serving on the community advisory committee of the
Austin/Travis county Private Industry Council, serving on
the Advisory Committee of Houston Works. Mr. Reeves remains
active in several community activities, including membership
in the Dallas Citizens Council, the Boy Scouts and supporting
the Urban League. A frequent speaker before community groups,
Eddie has mentored at-risk youth in South Dallas and provided
financial and in-kind support for Paul Quinn College.
Reeves attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he
held numerous leadership posts.
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Tom Sadler
Executive Press
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Since 1997, Tom Sadler is
the President of Executive Press, a commercial printing company.
Tom has been in sales and marketing for the past 32 years.
Before that Tom joined the Air Force in 1969 and served in
Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1975 and then
went into the real estate and building business until l986,
when he moved to Texas. In 1989 he went into the insurance
business and stayed in that business until 1997.
Tom was born in Mansfield, Ohio and was raised in Bossier
City, Louisiana.
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Scott Smith
AT&T
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Mr. Smith graduated from
Baylor University with a Bachelors degree in Finance in 1989
and then with an MBA in 1990. In August of that year, Mr.
Smith started his career at Southwestern Bell in Dallas in
their Finance Operations organization. During the early years
of Mr. Smith’s career, he worked in several areas of
Finance before moving to the Human Resources organization
in 1996 as a Staffing Manager. In 1998, Mr. Smith relocated
to San Antonio to lead the South Texas Management Staffing
Center for what was known then as SBC Communications.
In 1999, Mr. Smith moved to SBC’s IT organization to
co-lead one of the company’s payroll conversions after
one of their many mergers. Soon after the completion of that
project, Mr. Smith became Chief of Staff for SBC’s Chief
Information Officer.
From 2001 thru 2004, Mr. Smith moved back to Human Resources
to become Executive Director of HR for the IT organization
and then subsequently for the Chief Technology Organization.
In latter 2004, Mr. Smith was appointed to lead the company’s
HR Operations team in the design and implementation of their
HR Operations organization – an integral part of their
overall HR Services Delivery model. Among a number of accomplishments
in that position, Mr. Smith completed the design and implementation
of AT&T’s Human Resources call center and employee
web portal.
In late 2007, Mr. Smith was appointed to his current position
of Vice-President of Staffing for AT&T. In this role,
Mr. Smith has merged several staffing organizations, processes
and systems into a single model that supports the talent acquisition
of tens of thousands of new employees and contractors annually.
His team’s responsibilities include all domestic external
hiring, global temporary labor acquisition and governance
of all internal employee movement. Mr. Smith relocated to
Dallas in this role in the fall of 2008.
Mr. Smith is active in several professional organizations.
He has been married since 1992, has two children and resides
in Frisco, Texas.
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REPRESENTING THE:
Private Sector
Education and Adult Basic/Continuing
Education
Community-Based Organizations/Organized
Labor, including Child Care
Economic Development, Employment
Services, Literacy, Texas Department of Human Services and
Rehabilitation
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