About Us
The mission of the Dallas Citizens Council is to promote a favorable business climate for Dallas and a good quality of life for all Dallas citizens. We work in tandem with government and other community interests to resolve common concerns. What we bring to problem-solving is our ability to marshal the resources of our businesses, to leverage our credibility in the community, to provide leadership and diversity, and to apply our management skills in ways that result in constructive dialogue and ultimately, positive change.
Membership by invitation only.
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Chairman’s Message
Since its founding in 1937, the Dallas Citizens Council has championed issues that other organizations weren’t willing or able to take on. This year, facing the most dramatic economic downturn in our lifetimes, we must be ever more vigilant in pressing for change that will set our city up for success in the future.
As I look back on this past year at the Citizens Council, what strikes me is how blessed we are to live in Dallas. These are turbulent times, there’s no mistake about that, and many of our citizens and our companies are experiencing great turmoil and stress.
But there is a silver lining in the cloud that hovers over our fair city. Our indicators show that we aren’t doing as badly as our peer cities.
One of our biggest opportunities is educating the rest of the business world about the benefits of being located in North Texas, including easy access to transportation through our roads system, DFW International Airport and DART; a low cost of living; an educated workforce; a favorable tax climate – and more.
We will encourage companies to consider North Texas for their corporate relocations and will continue to advocate on issues that affect the quality of life in our community, including education, transportation, public health and more. To learn more about these issues, click here.
Now is our opportunity to fight for North Texas.
Go team,
John Field Scovell
2010 Officers
Joel T. Allison, Chairman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Baylor Health Care System
Robert A. Chereck, Secretary/Treasurer
Dallas Regional President
Wells Fargo
John Field Scovell, Immediate Past Chairman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Woodbine Development Corporation
Donna D. Halstead, President
President
Dallas Citizens Council
2010 Directors
Arcilia C. Acosta
Chief Executive Officer
C ARCON Industries and STL Engineers
Kim J. Askew
Partner
K&L Gates LLP
Ralph W. Babb, Jr.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Comerica Incorporated and Comerica Bank
W. Mike Baggett
Chairman Emeritus
Winstead PC
Henry C. (Peter) Beck III
Managing Director
The Beck Group
David W. Biegler
Chairman
Estrella Energy, LP
Alan L. Boeckmann
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Fluor Corporation
Douglas H. Brooks
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Brinker International
Finley Ewing, III
President
Ewing Automotive Group
Jeffrey P. Fegan
Chief Executive Officer
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
Trevor Fetter
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
Robert C. Holmes
Managing Director/Co-Head Retail Industries
Head of Southern Region Investment Bank
J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc.
Lee F. Jackson
Chancellor
University of North Texas System
J. Stephen Jones
Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice President
Dallas Cowboys Football Club
Clint McDonnough
Dallas Office Managing Partner
Ernst & Young LLP
Ross Perot, Jr.
Chairman
Hillwood
Ronald G. Steinhart
Retired
Bank One Corporation
Randall L. Stephenson
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
AT&T Inc.
Jere W. Thompson, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
Ambit Energy
John F. Young
President and Chief Executive Officer
Energy Future Holdings