Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is composed of leaders who work together to push forward initiatives, public policy, and projects for a stronger Fort Worth. They represent a diverse set of interests and are among some of the top thought leaders in the region.

Board Officers

• Peyton Lehrer, President, Gill Children’s Services, LE2017

• Jason Byrne, President-Elect, Texas Christian University, LC2016

• Ebony Jones, Secretary, Teach For America, LC2021

• Benjamin Robertson, Treasurer, Byrne Construction Services, LC2017

• Ramon Guajardo Jr., Past President, Ramel Company, LLC, LC2012

• The Honorable Mattie Parker, City of Fort Worth, Honorary Chair

Members At Large

• Anthony Placencio, RSM US LLP, LC2021

• Brian Coltharp, Freese & Nichols, LP2017, LC2004

• Chris Wilde, Dunaway, LP2022 Representative

• Dante Williams, Community Frontline | DIG Contracting, LC2022 Representative

• Dr. Whitnee Boyd, Chair, Programming, Texas Christian University, LC2020

• Dr. Tina Jenkins, Chair, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Tarrant County College, LC2018

• D.J. Harrell, City of Fort Worth, LC2019

• Harry Dombroski, University of Texas at Arlington, LP2019

• Martha Earngey, Texas Wesleyan University, LC2007

• Nate Brown, Chair, LeaderKids, Jacobs, LC2017

• Netty Matthews, Fort Worth Chamber, LC1996

• Paul Hissin, Chair, Recruiting, Texas Capital Bank, LC2018

• Reggie Jennings, LE2022 Representative

• Simeon Henderson, Chair, LeadershipForum, Urban Strategies Inc., LC2020

• Victor Medina, Hilltop Securities, LC2012

• Willie Rankin, Institute to Advance Child Care, LE2019

Emeritus

• Drenda Witt, LC1986