LeaderPrime

Expanding the Vision

Assuming the role of top decision maker for your company is a daunting task. LeaderPrime is a high-vision primer that provides an orientation to Fort Worth and its top leaders and prepares for quick, effective community engagement. LeaderPrime is an essential experience for those wishing to help shape Fort Worth’s future and gain access to an exclusive network of leaders who are doing the frontline work to keep our city one of the best places to live and do business.

LeaderPrime is facilitated by Kenneth Barr, former mayor of Fort Worth, and guided by a Steering Committee in addition to LFW staff.

2022 Leader Prime Steering Committee

• John Avila, LFW Fellow 2005, Chairman of The Board, Thos. S. Byrne, Ltd.
• Kenneth Barr, LC1973 Principal, Barr Consulting Group; Former Mayor, City of Fort Worth; Former Chair, Forum Fort Worth Distinguished Leadership Award Winner 1998
• Mike Berry, LC1985, LFW Fellow 2009; President, Hillwood Properties
• Johnny Campbell, LP2020 President and CEO, City Center Management
• Mike Moncrief, CEO, Mike Moncrief Investments, Former Mayor, City of Fort Worth, Former LFW Board Chair
• Richard Connor, Chairman, DRC Media LeaderPrime Strategic Partner
• Mark Dabney, LC2006 Principal, Boka Powell Fort Worth; Former President, LFW Board
• Brandom Gengelbach, President and CEO, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce LFW Founding Sponsor, Leaderprime Strategic Partner
• The Honorable Kay Granger, Congresswoman, 12 Congressional District; Former Mayor, City of Fort Worth
• Ramon Guajardo, Jr. LC2012, Past President, Leadership Fort Worth Board of Directors, VP, Ramel Company
• James Hill, LC2011, Director, Center For Real Estate, Texas Christian University, Neeley School of Business
• Leah King, LP2020, President and CEO, United Way Tarrant County
• Anette Landeros, LE2011 President and CEO, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Dr. David Mack, LC2014, Assistant Dean, College of Business, University of Texas at Arlington, LFW Corporate Partner, LFW Founding Organization
• Bob Mitchell, LC1986, Executive Recruiter, Whitney Smith &Co 
• Rosa Navejar, LC1996, President, The Rios Group
• Betsy Price, Former Mayor, City of Fort Worth, Former LFW Board Chair
• Daniel Pullin, Dean, Neeley School of Business, Texas Christian University, LFW Founding Organization
• The Honorable Mattie Parker, Mayor, City of Fort Worth, LFW Board Chair
• Fred Slabach,President, Texas Wesleyan University, LFW Founding Sponsor
• Robert Sturns, LC2002 Director of Economic Development, City of Fort Worth
• Wes Turner, LFW Fellow 2007 VP of Strategic Planning, Advance Newhouse, Former Publisher, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• The Honorable Glenn Whitley, LC1988, Tarrant County Judge
• Jennifer Treviño, Executive Director, Leadership Fort Worth
• Shirley Martin, LeaderPrime Program Director