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.
Officers | Directors | Members
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
Officers
John Field Scovell, Chairman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Woodbine Development Corporation
John L. Ware, Chairman-Elect
President and Chief Executive Officer
21st Century Group, LLC
Joel T. Allison, Secretary/Treasurer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Baylor Health Care System
Thomas M. Dunning, Immediate Past Chairman
Chairman
Lockton Dunning Benefits
Donna D. Halstead, President
Dallas Citizens Council
Directors
Gilbert Aranza
Chief Executive Officer
Star Concessions, Ltd.
Kim J. Askew
Partner
K&L Gates
Ralph W. Babb, Jr.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Comerica Incorporated
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
Trevor Fetter
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
Robert C. Holmes
Managing Director/Co-Head Retail
Investment Banking
Head of Southern
Region Investment Banking
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
Gary Kelly
Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Southwest Airlines Co.
Gary Kusin
Partner
TPG Capital, L.P.
Jere W. Thompson, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
Ambit Energy
Julia Wellborn
Regional President Dallas/Ft. Worth
Wachovia
John F. Young
President and Chief Executive Officer
Energy Future Holdings Corp.