Meet the Board of Directors
2021 Executive Committee
Brad Grist
Karen Hettrick
WORK LIFE: I HAVE BEEN IN THE REAL ESTATE BUSINESS FOR 17 YEARS, FIRST AS A LICENSED REALTOR WITH COLDWELL BANKER AND BRIGGS FREEMAN IN THE LAKEWOOD OFFICES, BUT MOST RECENTLY AS A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER WITH ALLEGIANCE TITLE CO. IN LAKEWOOD.
COMMUNITY LIFE: I HAVE BEEN VERY INVOLVED IN ALL OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MY THREE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CHURCH AND SCHOOL, BISHOP LYNCH HIGH SCHOOL; THE DALLAS LITTLE LEAGUE; WHITE ROCK ROWING AND DALLAS UNITED CREW. IN ADDITION I AM INVOLVED IN THE EMERALD ISLE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION; THE URSULINE ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION; THE TEXAS EXES AND THE BISHOPS GOLF TOURNAMENT.
FAMILY LIFE: MARRIED TO GREG SINCE 1998 AND WE HAVE THREE CHILDREN BORN AND RAISED IN EAST DALLAS- KATHLEEN, GEORGE AND JACK. WE ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO LIVE NEXT TO THE DALLAS ARBORETUM AND ADJACENT TO WHITE ROCK LAKE WHERE WE ENJOY BIKING, RUNNING AND PADDLING. AND IF THE WIND IS BLOWING JUST RIGHT, WE GET TO ENJOY A COOL THURSDAY CONCERT FROM THE COMFORT OF OUR OWN PATIO.
EAST DALLAS FAVORITE: ENJOYING THE DIVERSITY OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD; THE BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE; THE GREAT INDEPENDENTLY OWNED BUSINESSES AND RESTAURANTS AND WONDERFUL PEOPLE THAT MAKE UP THE NEIGHBORHOOD. AND ENJOYING A COOL THURSDAY CONCERT FROM THE COMFORT OF MY PATIO AS NOTED ABOVE!
Mark Ramsey
WORK LIFE:
I am the Owner/CEO of Business Solutions Technology. Focusing on Manufacturing of toner for printers and other office needs. We have been in business since 2009 and have been able to have a national footprint with 8 warehouses throughout the country in order meet our customers needs.
Earned BBA from Ole Miss 1988
Earned MA(Education) SWBTS 1992
COMMUNITY LIFE:
Board Member – 100 Men of Dallas
Founder/Board Member of Bryan Adams HS Athletic Booster Club 2016-Present
President/Board Member Dallas Little League Baseball – 2006-2009, served on the committee that was responsible for Building the Little League Fields at Winfrey Point
HOME LIFE:
Two Phenomenal “young adults” that are a gift!
-a Daughter who will be a JR at Midwestern State Univ
-a Son who has finish college and Owns his own Business
Love being out and about in East Dallas, a great patio, a great margarita with some live music, doesn’t get much better than that!
MY EAST DALLAS FAVORITE:
I was born and raised in a small town in MS., but have lived in East Dallas since 1995. I love East Dallas, it is a very unique place to live that affords us so much – Great Restaurants, Great People, the Lake, the Trails, it has to “feel” of a small town and that rare in a city like Dallas, we are fortunate to live in this area and I cannot imagine living in any other area of Dallas. What a GREAT place to “Do Life!!”
Tammy Vines Oliver
WORK LIFE:
ADMISSIONS AND MARKETING; I GIVE TOURS AND PARTICIPATE ON THE ADMISSION TEAM HELPING FAMILIES AND RESIDENTS WITH THEIR SENIOR COMMUNITY NEEDS. I AM ALSO ON THE MARKETING TEAM AND OFTEN REPRESENT FOWLER IN THE COMMUNITY.
COMMUNITY LIFE:
LEADING AGE MARKETING
MUNGER PLACE CHURCH
HOME LIFE:
MARRIED TO DAVID OLIVER; I HAVE LIVED IN LAKEWOOD SINCE 1980. I HAVE 2 ADULT DAUGHTERS WHO WENT TO LAKEWOOD, JL LONG AND WOODROW AND NOW LIVE IN LAKEWOOD WITH THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING THREE FANTASTIC GRANDCHILDREN. I LOVE TRAVELING AND SPORTS, ESPECIALLY FOOTBALL; ALSO LOVE LAKEWOOD! THE BEST NEIGHBORHOOD IN TEXAS! I AM ORIGINALLY FROM LUBBOCK, TX AND AM A GRADUATE OF TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY.
MY EAST DALLAS FAVORITE:
WHITE ROCK LAKE FOR WALKING AND ENJOYING THE BEAUTY; SAUVIGNON BLANC FROM TIMES TEN; THE ORIGINAL DODIES, STAFF AND SHRIMP; WHOLE FOODS FOR DELICIOUS, HEALTHY FOOD- TO-GO AND A HUG FROM CARMEN FORT… BUT THE BEST THING ABOUT EAST DALLAS IS THE PEOPLE!!
Gregory V. Mangelsdorf, CPA, CFP
Gregory V. Mangelsdorf, CPA, CFP
WORK LIFE:
I WORK WITH FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR FINANCIAL GOALS WITH SMART TAX AND INVESTMENT PLANNING.
COMMUNITY LIFE:
TEXAS SOCIETY OF CPAS, FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSOCIATION
HOME LIFE:
GOLF AND PLAYING CHASE WITH MY YOUNG SONS, THEODORE AND HENRY
MY EAST DALLAS FAVORITE:
MUSIC AT THE GRANADA!
Ross Angus Williams
WORK LIFE:
ROSS LITIGATES COMPLEX MATTERS INVOLVING: CONTRACTS; BUSINESS DISPUTES; TRADE SECRETS; NON-COMPETES; EMPLOYER NON-SUBSCRIBER DEFENSE; FLSA/WAGE AND OVERTIME DEFENSE; AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT. ROSS REPRESENTS CLIENTS IN ALL AREAS OF COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
COMMUNITY LIFE:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF DALLAS, APPOINTED AS COMMISSIONER FOR DISTRICT 14 FRIENDS OF FAIR PARK, BOARD MEMBER FOUNDER OF EAST DALLAS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS DALLAS BAR ASSOCIATION LEGAL COUNSEL, GREATER EAST DALLAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HOME LIFE:
SPENDING TIME WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY TRAVELING WATCHING FOOTBALL
MY EAST DALLAS FAVORITE:
WALKING AROUND WHITE ROCK LAKE WEEKEND BREAKFAST AT BUZZBREWS OR GARDEN CAFE
Steve Moore
WORK LIFE:
RESPONSIBLE FOR SALES AND SERVICE OF THE TOTAL REPORTING PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING PRODUCT.
COMMUNITY LIFE:
PART OF DALLAS IT COMMUNITY, VOLUNTEER AT CHILDREN’S SCHOOL,
BOY SCOUTS FOR OLDER SON MATTHEW
HOME LIFE:
MARRIED WITH TWO CHILDREN, ENJOYS GOING TO LIVE BAND/CONCERT EVENTS, HOUSE REMODELING, VOLUNTEERING WITH KIDS SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
MY EAST DALLAS FAVORITE:
THE CLOSE KNIT COMMUNITY, MULTIPLE CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES
Deborah Brown
WORK LIFE:
I AM A DALLAS NATIVE AND A LIFELONG RESIDENT OF EAST DALLAS. AFTER GRADUATING FROM SMU, MY CAREER WAS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND WORKED AT AT&T AND BRITISH TELECOM.
COMMUNITY LIFE:
SPARE TIME HAS BEEN DEVOTED TO ANIMAL RESCUE WHICH HAS BEEN SO REWARDING: GETTING THE SICK ONES WELL ENOUGH FOR ADOPTION, SPAYING AND NEUTERING, AND THEN FINDING HOMES FOR THEM.
HOME LIFE:
MARRIED TO HUSBAND NIGEL AND GUARDIAN OF THREE FELINES.
MY EAST DALLAS FAVORITE:
RIDING MY BIKE AND SAILING.
2021 Board of Directors
Michael Alcantar
WORK LIFE: COMMERICAL BANKING
COMMUNITY LIFE:
SALESMANSHIP CLUB OF DALLAS
MOMENTOUR INSTITUTE
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS CHAIRMAN'S TASK FORCE
YMCA OF METROPOLITAN DALLAS
EXCHANGE CLUB OF EAST DALLAS
HOME LIFE:
MARRIED WITH TWO CHILDREN, TCU UNDERGRAD, MBA FROM SMU.
ENJOYS GOLF, ATTENDING HIS CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES, DALLAS COWBOYS AND DALLAS MAVERICKS
MY EAST DALLAS FAVORITE:
THE 4TH OF JULY, MANY LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Rene Barrera
WORK LIFE:
AS THE MANAGER OF EBBY HALLIDAY REALTORS’ LAKEWOOD/LAKE HIGHLANDS OFFICE, RENÉ BARRERA ASSISTS, MENTORS, GUIDES AND ADVISES OVER 60 EXPERIENCED AND NEW REAL ESTATE AGENTS EACH AND EVERY DAY. WITH OVER 15 YEARS OF REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE, RENÉ OFFERS EXTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE TO THE OFFICE’S AGENTS AND EBBY’S VALUED CLIENTS. RENÉ FIRMLY BELIEVES HIS ACCESSIBILITY TO THE EAST DALLAS COMMUNITY AND TO OTHER REAL ESTATE AGENTS IS HIS GREATEST VALUE AS A REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL.
COMMUNITY LIFE:
KIWANIS OF WHITE ROCK
KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 799
WHITE ROCK PARTNERSHIP
METROTEX
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
EDUARDO MATA MONTESSORI SITE BASED DECISION MAKING COMMITTEE (SBDM)
HOME LIFE:
MARRIED WITH 2 CHILDREN, BIANCA AND ISAAC . I HAVE RUN MULTIPLE MARATHONS, TRIATHLONS, AND CENTURY BIKE RIDES. I ALSO ENJOY RESTORING MY 65’ PLYMOUTH VALIANT, TRAVELING, WATER AND SNOW SKIING. I’M EQUALLY AS PASSIONATE ABOUT WORKING WITH CLIENTS AND INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE.
MY EAST DALLAS FAVORITE:
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE JEWEL OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD, WHITE ROCK LAKE, AND CAN OFTEN BE FOUND RIDING MY BIKE OR RUNNING THERE!
John Botefuhr
John Botefuhr
WORK LIFE:
BOARD LICENSED DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC – OWNER/DIRECTOR OF AT ADJUST CHIROPRACTIC ON GARLAND ROAD FOR 10 YEARS.
COMMUNITY LIFE:
GARLAND ROAD VISION COMMITTEE CHAIR, BOARD MEMBER GOOD LOCAL MARKETS, MEMBER WHITE ROCK PARTNERS, BOARD MEMBER OU CLUB OF DALLAS. CERTIFIED AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DISABILITY EVALUATING PHYSICIANS. DELTA TAU DELTA FRATERNITY.
HOME LIFE:
IN MY SPARE TIME, I LOVE SPENDING TIME WITH MY DOG ROCCO, COOKING, AND WATCHING FOOTBALL.
MY EAST DALLAS FAVORITE:
ON A PERFECT DAY, I'LL HAVE MY BIKE AT MY OFFICE, LEAVE OUT THE BACK, AND RIDE AROUND WHITE ROCK LAKE, STOPPING FOR A BITE/DRINK AND ANY OF THE BARS OR RESTAURANTS AROUND THE LAKE.
Jenny Capritta
WORK LIFE:
OWNER WEBER'S COMPUTER SERVICE
COMMUNITY:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS GEDCC, RISE AND SHINE BREAKFAST
CO-ORGANIZER/AMBASSADORS
Jacob Elliff
WORK LIFE:
I WORK WITH MY WIFE AND A SMALL GROUP OF EMPLOYEES OUT OF MY HOME IN UNIVERSITY TERRACE. MY CLIENTS INCLUDE A VARIETY OF BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS. I LOVE SEEING LOCAL CLIENTS GROW THEIR BUSINESSES YEAR AFTER YEAR. I FEEL LIKE I GET TO PLAY A SMALL PART IN THEIR SUCCESS.
COMMUNITY LIFE:
I ENJOY SERVING AS A BOARD MEMBER HERE AT THE GREATER EAST DALLAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND MENTOR A FEW STUDENTS IN A COUPLE OF DALLAS SCHOOLS. I WOULD PARTICIPATE MORE IF I DIDN'T KEEP SO BUSY WITH WORK.
FAMILY LIFE: I AM LIVING THE DREAM WITH MY WIFE, KRISTY, AND TWO KIDS HERE IN EAST DALLAS. MY ELDEST DAUGHTER JUST STARTED SCHOOL AT SOLAR PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AND MY YOUNGEST DAUGHTER GOES TO WHITE ROCK NORTH. IF YOU LOOK CLOSELY, YOU'LL SEE MY 4-YEAR-OLD GIRL LEADING ME AROUND TOWN ON HER LITTLE PINK BICYCLE. WE OFTEN RIDE TO MOCKINGBIRD STATION AND GET ICE CREAM AT PURE MILK AND HONEY. MY 2-YEAR-OLD SAYS "I GO FISHING DADDY!" AND WE'LL HEAD OVER TO WHITE ROCK CREEK TO CATCH PERCH.
MY EAST DALLAS FAVORITE:
MY NEIGHBORHOOD TAKES THE CAKE FOR THE BEST THING ABOUT EAST DALLAS TO ME. MY NEIGHBORS ARE WONDERFUL.
Martin (Marty) Ezelle, MBA
WORK LIFE: AS A FINANCIAL ADVISER I HELP INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS THROUGH WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLANNING.
COMMUNITY LIFE: I SERVE ON THE BOARDS OF THE GREATER EAST DALLAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE DFW CHAPTER OF THE UNC KENAN-FLAGLER BUSINESS SCHOOL.
FAMILY LIFE: YOU CAN FIND ME BIKING OR WALKING THROUGH LAKEWOOD WITH MARIS, THE FRIENDLIEST DOBERMAN YOU EVER MET. I ALSO ENJOY LIVE MUSIC, GOLFING, ACTING AND FILMMAKING. DIE-HARD FAN OF THE CLEVELAND BROWNS, OHIO STATE FOOTBALL, AND NORTH CAROLINA BASKETBALL.
EAST DALLAS FAVORITE: DINING AT LOCAL RESTAURANTS – SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM!
* Financial Adviser for Eagle Strategies LLC, a New York Life Company. Mogul Wealth Strategies LLC is not owned or operated by Eagle Strategies LLC or its affiliates.
Jonathan Fredi
WORK LIFE:
MANAGER OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
COMMUNITY LIFE:
ACTIVE IN CHURCH, ON SEVERAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND MEMBER OF DFW WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
HOME LIFE:
MARRIED AT WINFREY POINT AT WHITEROCK LAKE IN 2019, EXPECTING OUR FIRST CHILD IN 2020
MY EAST DALLAS FAVORITE:
COMMUNITY FEEL OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND BEATING MY WIFE IN DOMINOS AT THE WHISTLING PIG
Kelly Harris
WORK LIFE:
OWNER AND OPERATOR OF HILLSIDE INSURANCE SERVICES. AFTER 20 YEARS AS A FARMERS INSURANCE AGENT, IN 2021, I LAUNCHED AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCY. WE SPECIALIZE IN PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES.
COMMUNITY LIFE:
I'M CURRENTLY CO-CHAIR OF THE GEDCC MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE. I SERVE ON THE PARENT ASSOCIATION BOARD AND AM OFTEN VOLUNTEERING AT MY CHILDREN'S SCHOOL, HIGHLANDER.
HOME LIFE:
MARRIED TO CHRIS FOR 20 YEARS, WITH TWO DAUGHTERS, CHARLOTTE AND JOSEPHINE AND TWO PUPS, HAZEL AND FRANKIE.
MY EAST DALLAS FAVORITE:
THE PEOPLE! I LOVE THAT EVEN THOUGH WE LIVE IN A BIG CITY, EAST DALLAS FEELS LIKE A SMALL TOWN.
Darlene D. Ellison
WORK LIFE:
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, WOMEN IN BUSINESS FOUNDER
COMMUNITY LIFE:
LAKEWOOD SERVICE LEAGUE, LAKEWOOD-AREA WOMEN IN BUSINESS- FOUNDER,
MENTOR- SMU COX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, MENTOR -ALLIANCE PROGRAM, DALLAS SPORTS COMMISSION-ADVISORY BOARD
WHITE ROCK PARTNERSHIP,BLOGGER “EVOLUTION OF SHE”, FRIENDS OF WILKINSON CENTER
HOME LIFE:
MARRIED TO SCOTT, TWO HUMAN CHILDREN (AUSTIN & ALEXA – BOTH AGGIES), TWO GOLDEN RETRIEVER CHILDREN, YOGA AND A HUGE COLLEGE FOOTBALL FAN.
MY EAST DALLAS FAVORITE:
WHITE ROCK LAKE - ON FOOT, BIKE OR VESPA, ANY EAST DALLAS RESTAURANT PATIO
Chuck Kobdish
WORK LIFE:
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC, AND FOUNDER OF BACKMENDERS - CHIROPRACTIC WITH CARE,"CHIEF SALES DUDE" FOR MY 11 YEAR OLD SON'S BUSINESS, CHARLIE'S TREATS - KID MADE, KID OWNED.
COMMUNITY LIFE:
CARTER BLOODCARE - 110 DONATIONS, EAST DALLAS NETWORKING-CO-FOUNDER, EDN ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP-FOUNDER, LAMBDA CHI ALPHA FRATERNITY- ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARD, MEET! EAST DALLAS - FOUNDER, ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL - SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL, STA BOY SCOUT TROOP 43 - ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER, WHITE ROCK CENTER OF HOPE - VP, BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
HOME LIFE:
MARRIED TO SONIA, MY FAR BETTER HALF, AND FATHER TO EMME, A BISHOP LYNCH SOPHOMORE, AND CHARLIE, A 6TH GRADER AT CISTERCIAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL IN IRVING.
MY EAST DALLAS FAVORITE:
ENJOY CONNECTING DAILY WITH THE BEAUTIFUL, CRAZY, SELFLESS, ECLECTIC HUDDLED MASSES OF EAST DALLAS. HOW LUCKY ARE WE TO CALL EAST DALLAS "HOME"?
Stephanie Taylor Muckleroy
WORK LIFE:
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOR THE LAKEWOOD OFFICE OF REPUBLIC TITLE. I EXCEL AT FORGING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR CLIENTS AND PROVIDING EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS. WITH OVER 10 YEARS IN THE TITLE AND REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY, THIS EAST DALLAS NATIVE FEELS FORTUNATE TO BE ABLE TO LIVE, WORK AND GIVE BACK TO MY COMMUNITY.
COMMUNITY LIFE:
METROTEX,
DALLAS BUILDERS ASSOCIATION, VOLUNTEER FOR THE WILKINSON CENTER PROUD ALUMNUS OF TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY.
HOME LIFE:
LOVE TO TRAVEL, SPEND TIME WITH MY FAMILY AND OUR RIDGEBACK, SAMSON.
MY EAST DALLAS FAVORITE:
THE LAKEWOOD 4TH OF JULY PARADE! IT’S SUCH A SPECIAL EAST DALLAS TRADITION.
Roger Perry
WORK LIFE:
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE SCHOOL
COMMUNITY LIFE:
WHITE ROCK PARTNERS
DALLAS ACADEMY
SMU SIMMONS SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
STATE FAIR
HOME LIFE:
MARRIED WITH TWO GROWN CHILDREN AND TWO GRANDDAUGHTERS
MY EAST DALLAS FAVORITE:
SUNSET AT LAKEHILL'S ALICE AND ERLE NYE FAMILY ENVIROMENTAL CENTER
Roger Perry
WORK LIFE:
CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE FOR ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY
HOME LIFE:
MARRIED WITH TWIN DAUGHTERS. I SPEND MOST OF MY TIME ATTENDING SPORTING EVENTS FOR THE GIRLS AND SPENDING TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I LOVE WALKING THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND AROUND WHITE ROCK LAKE.
MY EAST DALLAS FAVORITE:
I HAVE LIVED IN EAST DALLAS SINCE I MOVED TO DALLAS IN 2005 AND LOVE THAT THE BUSINESSES AND RESTAURANTS ARE VERY WELCOMING AND FEEL LIKE HOME.
ALICE AND ERLE NYE FAMILY ENVIROMENTAL CENTER
Mark Weber
Mark Weber
WORK LIFE:
OWNER WEBER'S COMPUTER SERVICE
COMMUNITY:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS GEDCC, RISE AND SHINE BREAKFAST
CO-ORGANIZER/AMBASSADORS
Advisory Board
Brian Bessner
Colleen McCall
Karen Brown
Marybeth Shapiro
Vic Clesi
Fred Welsh
Susan Falvo