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
Officers
John Field Scovell, Chairman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Woodbine Development Corporation
John L. Ware, Secretary/Treasurer
President and Chief Executive Officer
21st Century Group, LLC
Thomas M. Dunning, Immediate Past Chairman
Chairman
Lockton Dunning Benefits
Donna D. Halstead, President
Dallas Citizens Council
Directors
Joel T. Allison
President and Chief Executive Officer
Baylor Health Care System
Gilbert Aranza
Chief Executive Officer
Star Concessions, Ltd.
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
Douglas H. Brooks
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Brinker International
Gregg L. Engles
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Dean Foods Company
Finley Ewing, III
President
Ewing Automotive Group
Trevor Fetter
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
José Gutiérrez
Executive Vice President, Enterprise Business Sales
AT&T
Rob 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
Gary Kelly
Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Southwest Airlines Co.
Ronald Kirk
Partner
Vinson & Elkins, LLP
Gary Kusin
Partner
TPG Capital, L.P.
Maribess Miller
Market Managing Partner, North Texas
PrincewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Jere W. Thompson, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
Ambit Energy
Julia Wellborn
Regional President Dallas/Ft. Worth
Wachovia