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FORT WORTH CHAMBER 131ST ANNUAL MEETING

FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2013 | 11:45 AM | GRAND BALLROOM

THE WORTHINGTON RENAISSANCE FORT WORTH HOTEL

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CALL TO ORDER Incoming Chairman

Susan Halsey Jackson Walker, L.L.P.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Corrie Donovan Fort Worth Opera

LUNCH

INTRODUCTIONS & RECOGNITIONS

Susan Halsey

OUTGOING CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS Whit Smith

WhitneySmith Company

SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE AWARD INTRODUCTION

Susan Halsey

SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE AWARD PRESENTATION

Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP Whit Smith & Dee J. Kelly

INTRODUCTION OF INCOMING CHAIRMAN

Whit Smith

INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Susan Halsey

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Dr. Milton Chen

ADJOURNMENT

Susan Halsey

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In 1979, Dee Kelly, Mark Hart and Bill Hallman, along with several other talented attorneys em-barked on a journey to build a law firm in Fort Worth, Texas. Kelly Hart & Hallman opened its doors more than 30 years ago with a commitment from its founding partners to create a firm of solid, quality attorneys who were dedicated to their community.

The Spirit of Enterprise Award recognized that vision.

Today, with more than 140 attorneys in Fort Worth and Austin, the firm represents a wide range of clients with both regional and global needs. The same com-mitment promised to clients more than a quarter of a century ago remains true today. Whether represent-ing a public company in a major transaction or an individual in a state courthouse, the men and women of Kelly Hart are dedicated to delivering results.

Fort Worth is home to Kelly Hart. The staff of the firm is made up of individuals who live in this community. Through them, Kelly Hart commits itself to making positive, lasting changes through the charitable and civic organizations that serve this city. In 2012, Kelly Hart attorneys offered free legal advice to more than 60 veterans at the VA outpatient hospital and devoted over 2,500 hours of legal service to the poor. Kelly Hart represents more than 100 public charities and private foundations. Its attorneys serve on volunteer boards of over 30 nonprofit organizations and are

challenged to provide 50 hours of pro bono service each year.

Deeply rooted in this city, Kelly Hart remains a de-voted partner with Fort Worth. As the city continues to grow and expand, Kelly Hart remains steadfast in this commitment.

The Chairman’s Spirit of Enterprise Award was initiated in 1975 to recognize local companies that have made significant contributions to the development of our community.

Selected by the four most recent chairs of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, the recipient is selected for its contributions to the advancement and prosperity of the city, as well as its commitment to the preservation of the American private enterprise system.

SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE AWARD RECIPIENTS

2012 Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP2011 Wells Fargo Bank2010 Amon Carter Museum of American Art2009 DFW International Airport2008 Gideon Toal2007 Lockheed Martin2006 JPMorgan Chase2005 Texas Christian University2004 Sundance Square2002 XTO Energy Inc.2001 Carter & Burgess, Inc.2000 TXU Electric & Gas

S P I R I T O F E N T E R P R I S E AWA R D

KELLY HART & HALLMAN LLP

For a complete list of recipients, visit fortworthchamber.com/annual-meeting

Standing: Dee J. Kelly, William P. Hallman Seated: Mark L. Hart, Jr.

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Dr. Milton Chen is senior fellow and executive director, emeritus at The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF), a non-profit operating foundation in the San Francisco Bay Area that utilizes its multimedia website, Edutopia.org, and documentary films to communicate a new vision for 21st Century schools. With more than 600,000 monthly visitors, Edutopia.org has become a destination for educators around the world interested in innovation in classroom practices. Dr. Chen served as executive director of GLEF for 12 years and has been the founding director of the KQED Center for Education (PBS) in San Francisco, a director of research at Sesame Workshop in New York, and an assistant professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

During 2008, he joined a class of 35 Fulbright New Century Scholars conducting research on diversity issues in education. He has been a trustee of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and was appointed by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to the National Park System Advisory Board to advance their role in STEM and humanities education. Dr. Chen also serves on the board of trustees for Sesame Workshop in New York and is chairman of the Panasonic Foundation in New Jersey. His work has been honored by the Congressional Black Caucus, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s Fred Rogers Award, and two Bay Area science centers, the Exploratorium and the Lawrence Hall of Science.

Dr. Chen’s 2010 book, Education Nation: Six Leading Edges of Innovation in our Schools, was selected as one of the 10 best education books that year by the American School Board Journal. Perhaps most importantly, on his 50th birthday, he was named a Jedi Master by George Lucas.

DR. MILTON CHEN THE GEORGE LUCAS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

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MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMSDuring FY2012, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce served 2,000 member companies with new programs and resources, time-tested advocacy and staunch commitment to ensuring that Fort Worth, the 16th-largest city in the U.S., is a prime location in which to live, work and do business.

The Chamber’s five Area Councils focused on community developments with local leaders at their luncheon series and partnered with their adopted schools to address a top priority – strengthening education opportunities. The Chamber joined with TXU and Texas Trees Foundation to donate at least five trees to each adopt-a-school campus.

Central Area Council donated school supplies and backpacks for Charles Nash Elementary School students while assisting with weekend food for qualifying students, teacher rewards and raising funds for robotic club kits and computer programming. The council assisted with school events and the Christmas program and donated $500 for the school festival. With Texas Bank, the council donated 50 passes for 5th graders and chaperones to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

North Area Council raised more than $5,000 to underwrite uniforms for ROTC members at J. P. Elder Middle School. The council donated materials for a career video library for students and teachers along with more than $6,000 for prizes for teachers and staff and raised $500 for the student art show.

South Area Council members mentored South Hills High School students in programs that included round table discussions. The council sponsored the annual Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) banquet, awarding a $1,000 scholarship to one student, and collected more than 130 prom dresses for junior and senior girls.

East Area Council sponsored the 5th annual Math & Science Camp for AVID students at Meadowbrook Middle School. The council board donated $250 and gifts to sponsor a celebration of the reading program’s top 25 readers and donated door prizes for staff meetings.

West Area Council provided $6,000 for Monnig Middle School’s Kick Start Project for incoming 6th graders. The council participated in the Mentor Reading Group book club and served as a Bronze sponsor at the school’s annual Mustang Stampede. The council also raised funds for classroom art projects and helped with students’ end-of-school field trip to the Fort Worth Public Library’s downtown branch.

Area Council luncheon programs were: Capt. Robert Bennett, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base; Jungus Jordan, Fort Worth City Councilman; Kelly Allen Gray, Fort Worth City Councilwoman; Johnny Campbell, Sundance Square; Mike Berry, Hillwood; and Stacey Jandrucko, Walsh Ranch.

The Chamber’s Women Influencing Business program focused on strengthening women’s involvement in Tarrant County business leadership. Three luncheons featured Service King CEO Cathy Bonner, Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth President Lillie Biggins and bestselling author Sandra Brown. A networking event, marketing workshop and two executive women’s dinners rounded out activities.

Federal health care reform and wellness initiatives were explored at the Chamber’s annual Health Care Summit in November. The half-day event at Cendera Center focused heavily on reforms that are part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

The Chamber’s new travel program carried more than 120 sojourners to lands of “ahhhs” with 90 participants on the Oct. 1-9 trip to China and seven of

the country’s top 10 attractions, including the Great Wall and Forbidden City. Some 33 travelers em-barked on the March 20-28 trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast enjoying culinary delights and sights that included Amalfi’s cathedral, Ravello’s villas and more. Optional side trips included tours of Pompeii, the Isle of Capri and Good Friday at the Vatican in Rome.

The Chamber’s small business programming series, Impact Your Business, focused on professional and business-development topics suggested by a members survey. About 1,000 attendees benefited from breakfast, luncheons and workshop series with topics like social media, financing, conflict management, public speaking and networking.

Celebrating its 26th year, the annual Golf Classic at Ridglea Country Club drew more than 300 players. The event continues to be one of the Chamber’s largest fundraisers.

Dubbed the Sports Series, successful high-profile luncheons included the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Preview and TCU Football Preview with Coach Gary Patterson.

Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Walter Dansby presented his first annual State of Education event.

The Chamber’s Leaders in Business luncheon series brought members together with exceptional

business leaders, including John Garrison, CEO, Bell Helicopter; Walter Amaya, Plant Manager, GE Transportation; and Jim Baxter, Vice-President, USA, Central America & Caribbean, Emirates Airline.

The Chamber’s Leaders in Government series brought members face-to-face with key political leaders and public policy experts, Congresswoman Kay Granger and Congressman Marc Veasey, as well as a State Legislative Preview with seven of our representatives.

Getting to Know Your Chamber benefited members with personal and professional strategies to maximize business growth. More development and connections were shared through Business After Hours, Network Mania and Leads Groups. AWARDSFour exceptional Tarrant County enterprises were honored during Mayor Betsy Price’s March 5 State of the City address at the Fort Worth Convention Center with the Chamber’s 2013 Small Business of the Year Award. Winners were Peloton Land Solutions, LLLP (Emerging Business), Red Productions (1-10 Employees), Texas Jet, Inc. (11-50 Employees), and The Landscape Partners (51-150 Employees).

Legendary pitcher Nolan Ryan, Texas Rangers president and CEO, was honored as Business Executive of the Year during the 43rd Annual

Tree planting at J.P. Elder Middle School

Travel group in Pompeii, Italy

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Business Hall of Fame dinner at the Fort Worth Club. The event benefits TWU’s Thomas H. Law scholarship program to support business students and is a partnership between the Chamber, TWU and the Fort Worth Business Press.

The Chamber’s Farm & Ranch Club honored the Fort Worth-based Texas Hereford Association with the 2013 W.A. “Bill” King Award for Excellence in Agriculture. The award was presented at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Livestock Appreciation Day luncheon.

The Chamber inaugurated an annual High Impact Award to recognize individual Chamber members who have shown remarkable dependability, dedication and commitment to the Chamber and its mission, to their fellow Chamber members and to the Fort Worth business community. Awards were presented October 30 at the first High Impact Breakfast to Amber Tinsley, vice president of marketing for American Jewelry & Estate Experts, and Donnie Boivin, sales director at Sandler Training/SalesMastery Consultants. Former Mayor Bob Bolen was honored with the High Impact Legacy Award for a lifetime of entrepreneurship and public service to the citizens of Fort Worth.

For the first time, the Chamber combined the Greater Tarrant Business Ethics Awards (GTBEA) with its annual State of the County event. Winners were announced along with the 2012 Vandergriff Award honoree at the Nov. 7 luncheon at the Renaissance Worthington Fort Worth Hotel.

The Vandergriff Award honored Van Cliburn for bringing worldwide acclaim to Fort Worth through the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and the Van Cliburn Foundation which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The Vandergriff Award, established in 2011 in memory of the late Tarrant County Judge Tom Vandergriff, recognizes an individual, company, organization or event that has positively impacted Tarrant County.

Bennett Benner Pettit, a multidisciplinary design firm, won the GTBEA honor for its commitment to ethical practices. The award is given by the Society of Financial Service Professionals, the Neeley School of Business at TCU and the Financial Planning Association.

Using member survey feedback, the Chamber launched a suite of redesigned and updated websites in August with dynamic new content showcasing Fort Worth with compelling photography, more links to the member directory and increased interactivity, including social media feeds. The sites focus on the Chamber, Economic Development and Vision Fort Worth (young professionals) and are more user-friendly with multiple navigation and search entry points.

The sites were honored with an Award of Excellence from the American Chamber of Commerce Executives. VISION FORT WORTHVision Fort Worth, the Chamber’s program for Young Professionals (YPs), added more than 80 new members, launched a branding campaign to attract and engage young talent, and connected YPs with the community and each other through 15 events.

Members attended the Big Brainstorm at which YPs worked to identify and recommend solutions for the city’s needs. Rebecca Ryan, founder of Next Generation Consulting, keynoted the event, at which TCU professors Susan Kleiser and Stacy Grau discussed local and national YP perceptions of Fort Worth according to their yearlong research conducted for the Chamber.

The research is helping the Chamber and Vision Fort Worth to create a brand identity that will sell

OUR THANKS TO THESE COMPANIES

ACME BRICK COMPANY

ANONYMOUS (4)

AZZ, INC.

BALCOM AGENCY

BANK OF TEXAS

BENNETT BENNER PETTIT ARCHITECTS + PLANNERS

BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY

BURNETT OIL CO.

CANTEY HANGER LLP

CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC.

COLONIAL SAVINGS, F.A.

COMMUNITY TRUST BANK

FIRST COMMAND BANK

FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC.

FROST BANK

GACHMAN METALS

GM FINANCIAL

HARVEY PROPERTIES

HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP

HEALTHPOINT BIOTHERAPEUTICS

HIGGINBOTHAM

INTEGRA REALTY RESOURCES DFW

JACKSON WALKER L.L.P.

JAGEE HOLDINGS, LLP

JAMES R. HARRIS PARTNERS, L.L.C.

JBC FUNDING LLC

J.P. MORGAN


LUTHER KING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

MAC CHURCHILL ACURA

MONCRIEF INTERESTS

OMNIAMERICAN BANK

ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY

PLAZA MEDICAL CENTER OF FORT WORTH

ROACH ENTERPRISES

SANFORD, BAUMEISTER & FRAZIER LLP

SOUTHWEST BANK

STAR-TELEGRAM

SUNDANCE SQUARE

TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES

TEXAS JET, INC.

THE ASHTON HOTEL

THE DIKE COMPANY, INC.

THE FORT WORTH CLUB & TOWER

THE WHITNEYSMITH COMPANY


TRANSWESTERN

TTI, INC.

VERNON BRYANT WALSH RANCH LP

WELLS FARGO

WHITLEY PENN

BUSINESS COMMUNITY RESPONDS TO “RETIRE THE DEBT” CAMPAIGNThe Chamber continues to pay down its pension debt, thanks to financial support from the business community. This

campaign provides for the annual $100,000 payments through 2014 on a $1.2 million loan originated in 2010 from Southwest Bank. Lump sum payment will come due in 2015.

The initiative stems from a Chamber decision to correct a pension challenge that’s a common issue nationwide as

private- and public-sector employers contend with funding defined benefit plans.

YPs elsewhere on moving to Fort Worth. Concussion Advertising is helping Vision Fort Worth develop a microsite and other materials for the initiative.

Among the many events hosted by Vision FW during the 2012-2013 program year was a one day trip to Austin during the legislative session, a collaborative Rodeo event with more than 20 YP groups across Fort Worth, a community service event that provided a Thanksgiving meal to the foster families of ACH, and a number of networking events hosted at unique venues such as the iProspect office space and the One City Place tower overlooking downtown FW.

Berkshire Hathaway CEOs at the High Impact Breakfast

The Big Brainstorm for Fort Worth Young Professionals

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTThe Chamber’s Economic Development Department participated in projects that totaled $287 million in capital investment, 1,289 jobs with a payroll of approximately $64.5 million, and nearly 2 million square feet of space.

Airbase Services, specializing in aircraft interiors, cargo and parts, announced plans for an $11.5 million, 225,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing plant at CentrePort Business Park south of DFW Airport.

Calgary-based Flexpipe Systems announced plans to open a plant in southeast Fort Worth that will employ up to 350 people. ATC Logistics/GENCO expanded operations in north Fort Worth.

Basic Energy Services, serving over 2,000 oil and gas companies, relocated corporate headquarters to Fort Worth. Healthpoint Biotherapeutics announced a $60 million expansion of its Fort Worth research and manufacturing facility.

LinkAmerica Corp. headquarters were relocated to Fort Worth’s Centreport. NGC Renewables, a North American subsidiary of a large Chinese manufacturer of wind turbine equipment, closed on an 18.6-acre site in north Fort Worth for a $96 million headquarters and manufacturing facility.

Washington state-based Northwest Pipe Company began a $30 million expansion of its Fort Worth manufacturing facilities, including 80,000 square feet of space for a spiral pipe mill and product testing.

For the fifth time in seven years, Site Selection magazine named the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce as one of 2011’s Top 20 Economic Development Groups in the United States. The magazine also named the GE Transportation locomotive manufacturing plant as one of its Top North American Deals of 2011. In May 2011, GE Transportation selected north Fort Worth as the site for its new state-of-the-art plant that ultimately will produce 250-300 locomotives annually.

Mayor Betsy Price underscored her call for fresh emphasis on international business at the inaugural Oct. 31 Mayor’s International Luncheon at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. Her guest was Pier 1 President and CEO Alex W. Smith, who discussed Pier 1’s international business and outlook.

The Chamber launched work on a business protocol handbook that will explain cultural practices and other aspects of conducting business with countries around the world. A project in response to Mayor Betsy Price’s re-energizing city initiatives to pursue international business, the handbook already focuses on 14 countries, including Canada, Australia, China, Germany and Brazil, with dozens more to be added.

Research is being conducted by Chamber interns who are pre-qualified juniors and seniors from Texas Christian University, Texas Wesleyan University, the University of Texas at Arlington, and students at Tarrant County College.

The Chamber’s outreach visitation program met with member companies that represent 13,600 employees. The retention program is an ongoing effort to understand the local business climate and dynamics for all sectors of employment.

Mayor Betsy Price at the Mayor’s International Luncheon

C I R C L E O F A DV I S O R S

C I R C L E O F I N F L U E N C E

L E A D E R S ’ C I R C L E

C O R P O R AT E M E M B E R S H I P

ALCON LABORATORIES, INC.

AT&T

ATMOS ENERGY

ACME BRICK COMPANY

BANK OF TEXAS

BAYLOR ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER AT FORT WORTH


CANTEY HANGER LLP

COORS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY OF FORT WORTH

DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION

DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL

AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF TEXAS

BEN E. KEITH FOODS

BENNETT BENNER PETTIT ARCHITECTS + PLANNERS

BURNETT OIL CO., INC.

CAPITAL ONE

CITY OF FORT WORTH

COCA-COLA REFRESHMENTS USA, INC.

COLONIAL SAVINGS, F.A.

COMERICA BANK

COOK CHILDREN’S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

BANK OF AMERICA - DOWNTOWN

BBVA COMPASS

CHICKASAW NATION

EMIRATES AIRLINE

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS

FROST - DOWNTOWN

GM FINANCIAL

HEALTHPOINT BIOTHERAPEUTICS

HILTON FORT WORTH

HUGULEY MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER

JUSTIN BRANDS

LOCKHEED MARTIN

DECKER JONES MCMACKIN MCCLANE HALL & BATES PC

ERNST & YOUNG LLP


GACHMAN METALS

GE MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

JACOBS

MCDONALD SANDERS LAW FIRM

MEDSTAR MOBILE HEALTHCARE

MERCEDES BENZ FINANCIAL SERVICES

OMNI FORT WORTH HOTEL

RADIOSHACK CORPORATION

SUNDANCE SQUARE


MILLERCOORS

OMNIAMERICAN BANK

PIER 1 IMPORTS

SOUTHWEST BANK


WOODBINE DEVELOPMENT CORP.

XTO ENERGY INC.

SEWELL LEXUS OF FORT WORTH

TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE DISTRICT

TEXAS JET, INC.

THE DANNON CO.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS

WHITNEYSMITH COMPANY

WILLIAMSON - DICKIE MFG. CO.

YELLOW CAB CO.

* As of May 6, 2013

Upper Tier members’ robust dues commitments enable the Chamber to more vigorously carry out

its mission.

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTThe Chamber is spearheading the outreach effort on Engineer Job Connect, a four-year, $5 million U.S. Department of Labor grant awarded to Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County. Engineer Job Connect helps U.S. veterans, minority and women engineers get on-the-job training in the aerospace, defense and manufacturing sectors and gives Fort Worth compa-nies a platform to recruit national talent.

Chamber staff provided oversight and technical assistance for GO Centers in all 13 Fort Worth Independent School District high schools, eight middle school clusters and 10 community locations. Since 2006, more than 63,000 students have utilized the GO Centers, averaging 9,000 students annually, where they can research career opportunities, college options, and financial aid while working with mentors from higher education institutions and from the community.

Job Links EXCELerator helped employers to quickly fill openings. Presented by the Chamber and AT&T, the monthly program partners with Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County and four other chambers

to bring businesses and placement experts together in monthly business-to-business gatherings. An average of 500-1,200 jobs are presented.

Employers helped high school student-employees balance school and work through the Chamber’s Distinguished Employers of Fort Worth Teens program. In FY 2012-2013, 79 employers in 343 locations were employing more than 2,000 students. Created in 2007 with the Fort Worth ISD, the program is a win/win for students and employers to prepare the future workforce.

Digital learning at NISD Tidwell Middle School

• DFW is No. 5 metro area in America for women in the workforce, according to nerdwallet.com (2013)

• Fort Worth is No. 9 on the Forbes list of Big Cities Leading the U.S. Manufacturing Revival. (2013)

• Fort Worth is the top Texas city for job growth, and No. 4 in the U.S., according to NewGeography.com. (2013)

• Fort Worth is the No. 1 Big City for Home Ownership among the 25 most populous cities in the U.S., according to nerdwallet.com. (2013)

• On the Milken Institute’s “Best-Performing Cities 2012” list, Fort Worth ranked No. 10. (2012)

• Dallas-Fort Worth ranks in the top 10 of commercial property markets for 2013. (2012)

• Texas ranked #1 state for doing business by Area Development magazine. (2012)

• Texas was identified as the top state for growth and business development by CEO magazine. (2012)

• Fort Worth was ranked as No. 4 on the list of “Best Large Cities in U.S. for Jobs” by NewGeography.com. (2012)

• The Fort Worth Chamber was named a Top 20 Economic Development organization in the U.S. by Site Selection magazine. (2012)

• Fort Worth is the fastest-growing city in North Texas according to the North Central Texas Council of Governments. (2012)

• The Dallas-Fort Worth area was named America’s fourth-best market for corporate relocation and expansion by Site Selection magazine. (2012)

• Texas ranks 2nd among top states for corporate relocation and expansion by Site Selection magazine. (2012)

AMERICAN AIRLINES

ACME BRICK COMPANY

THE ALCON FOUNDATION, INC.

AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF TEXAS

ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES

ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION

AT&T

BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION

BANK OF AMERICA – FORT WORTH

BANK OF TEXAS

BARNEY HOLLAND OIL CO.

BASIC ENERGY SERVICES

BASS COMPANIES SUNDANCE SQUARE

BAYLOR ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTERS

BEHRINGER HARVARD/ BURNETT PLAZA, LP

BENNETT BENNER PETTIT, INC.

BELL HELICOPTER-TEXTRON, INC.


BOKA POWELL, LLC

CANTEY HANGER, LLP

CAPITAL COMMERCIAL INVESTMENTS, INC.

CAPITAL ONE BANK

CARTER INDUSTRIAL PARK

CBRE

CHASE FORT WORTH

CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORP.

CITIBANK, N.A.

COCA-COLA BOTTLING – NORTH TEXAS

COLDWELL BANKER COMMERCIAL SEARCY VASSEUR GROUP

CONTI WAREHOUSES


COORS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY

CP&Y, INC.

CTC, INC.

THE DANNON COMPANY

DUNAWAY AND ASSOCIATES

EDWARDS-GEREN, LTD.

EECU

ELLIS & TINSLEY

ERNST &YOUNG, LLP

FERNANDEZ & CO.

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS

THE FORT WORTH CLUB

FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY “THE T”


FROST

GAMTEX INDUSTRIES

GENCO

GE MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

GM FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC.

G.L. SEAMAN & CO.

GREATER FORT WORTH ASSOC. OF REALTORS (GFWAR)

HARRIS FINLEY & BOGLE


HILLWOOD PROPERTIES

HOLT LUMSFORD COMMERCIAL

INNOVATIVE DEVELOPERS, INC.

IESI CORPORATION

INTEGRA REALTY RESOURCES

JACKSON WALKER, LLP

JACOBS

JONES LANG LASALLE

JUSTIN BRANDS

KDC CENTREPORT


LOCKHEED MARTIN

LUTHER KING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

M&M MANUFACTURING

MARRIOTT EXECUSTAY

MCDONALD SANDERS, PC

MERCANTILE PARTNERS, LP

MERIDIAN BANK TEXAS

MILLER / COORS BREWING CO.

NBC 5 / KXAS-TV

OMNI FORT WORTH HOTEL

ONCOR

OPEN CHANNELS GROUP

PATTERSON & ASSOCIATES

PLAINSCAPITAL BANK

PLAZA MEDICAL CENTER OF FORT WORTH

QUICKSILVER RESOURCES

RADIOSHACK

RATTIKIN TITLE COMPANY

REASONS VENTURES 1, LLC

RED OAK REALTY

RELIANT ENERGY

ROGER WILLIAMS AUTO GROUP

SHOPPA’S MATERIAL HANDLING, LTD.

SOCIETY OF COMMERCIAL REALTORS

SOUTHLAND PROPERTY TAX CONSULTANTS

SOUTHWEST BANK

SOUTHWEST OFFICE SYSTEMS, INC.

STAR-TELEGRAM

TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT


TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL FORT WORTH

TEXAS JET, INC.

TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

TEXAS RANGERS BASEBALL CLUB

TEXO

UNT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

WALSH HOLDINGS, LLC

WEAVER, LLP

WELLS FARGO


WILLIAMS C. JENNINGS CO.

WILLIAMS TREW REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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CHAIRMAN*Whit Smith The WhitneySmith Company

VICE CHAIRMAN*Susan A. Halsey Jackson Walker, L.L.P.

TREASURER/CHAIRMAN OFFINANCE COMMITTEE*Mark NurdinBank of Texas

PRESIDENT AND CEO*William J. Thornton, Jr.Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mark Barfield RadioShack Corporation

Brian Barnard Haynes and Boone, LLP

*Allyson BaumeisterSanford, Baumeister & Frazier, LLP

Michael BennettBennett Benner Pettit Architects+Planners *Daniel Berce General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

Bill Burton Hillwood Properties

*Douglas L. CookHealthpoint Biotherapeutics

Kevin Cox American Airlines

*Cathy David Pier 1 Imports

Jay Ewing Devon Energy Corporation

Craig DiebelFort Worth Star-Telegram

*William Fairley Edward Jones

Jeff Fegan DFW International Airport

Ken FinchHuguley Memorial Medical Center

*Jon Gabriel BNSF Railway Company

John GavinWells Fargo

Eric GeorgeDynCorp International

Bob Ginsburg McDonald, Sanders P.C.

Jill Goff Goff Family Foundation

Rich Goode Cook Children’s Healthcare Systems

Michael GuytonOncor Electric Delivery

*Robin Hamilton Wells Fargo Bank, Sundance Square

Dan Hansen Balfour Beatty Construction

*Erayne Hill Unity One Credit Union

Anne Holland OmniAmerican Bank

Nina Hutton XTO Energy, Inc.

Dee Kelly, Jr.Kelly Hart & Hallman, LLP

Dale KestelootSundance Square

Mason King Luther King Capital Managment

David Klein, M.D. Baylor All Saints Medical Center

Dennis KnautzAcme Brick Company

Veronica Chavez Law Decker, Jones, McMackin, McClane, Hall & Bates, P.C.

Brett McClung Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital

Patrick McFarlin Jacobs

*Jeff Meisner Skyline DFW Exhibits & Graphics

Matt MildrenTug Hill Real Estate Partners

Cindy Milrany Freese and Nichols, Inc.

*Laura Myles Lakewood Village Retirement Community

Tim Petrus MorningStar Partners

*David ParkerAT&T

Dan PiotrowskiOmni Fort Worth Hotel

Charles Powell Bank of Texas

Karen Precella Haynes and Boone, LLP

Brian L. RandolphMercantile Partners, L.P.

Todd Ritterbusch Tarrant County Chase

Pollard RogersCantey Hanger, LLP

Karel Rucker Mother Rucker’s Sweets

* Also serves on Executive Committee.Boldface indicates outgoing director.

*Clint Sanders Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital

Kathleen C. SearleBell Helicopter - Textron, Inc.

Pere Costa Torrent The Dannon Co.

Tonya VeaseyOpen Channels Group, LLC

Curt Von Der Ahe Frost Bank - Downtown

Wade Wallace Southwest Bank

Corrie Churchill Watson Frank Kent Motor Co.

Dennis Weese Cash America International, Inc.

David WhiteFirst Command Bank

Patty WilliamsRoger Williams Chrysler/ Dodge/ Jeep/ Sprinter/ Airstream Julie WilsonChesapeake Energy Corporation

ADVISORY COUNCIL Denny Alexander R. Denny Alexander & Co.

Brian D. Barnard Haynes and Boone, L.L.P.

Daniel BerceGM Financial

Mike Berry Hillwood Properties

Vernon Bryant First Texas BHC, Inc.

Tim Carter OmniAmerican Bank

IN MEMORY Heywood C. Clemons Clemons Tractor Company Gary W. Cumbie Tarrant County College District

John GavinWells Fsrgo

Robert W. Gerrard

Joseph M. Grant Texas Capital Bancshares Albon Head Jackson Walker, L.L.P.

Robert L. Herchert Freese and Nichols, Inc. Allan Howeth Cantey & Hanger LLP

Jeff King Northern Trust Bank

Ben Loughry Inegra Realty Resources, DFW, LLP

James R. Nichols Freese and Nichols, Inc.

Bill D. Serrault

Denise A. Spitler

Danny Smith Chase

John M. Stevenson Keystone, Inc.

Joe R. Thompson Oncor Electric Delivery

Rice M. Tilley, Jr.Haynes and Boone, LLP

Wes TurnerAdvance Newspapers

Jeffrey K. Wentworth

EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERSMayor, City of Fort WorthThe Honorable Betsy Price

City Manager Tom Higgins

Tarrant County JudgeThe Honorable Glen Whitley

President, Downtown Fort Worth, Inc.Andrew M. Taft

Chairman, Downtown Fort Worth, Inc.Joy Webster President and CEO, Fort Worth Convention & Visitors BureauDavid DuBois

Chairman, Fort Worth Convention & Visitors BureauJohnny Campbell

Chairman, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of CommerceBrad Gorrondona

Chairman, Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of CommerceGlenn O. Lewis Superintendent, Fort Worth ISDWalter Dansby

Chief Executive Officer, D/FW International Airport Jeffrey P. Fegan President,North Texas CommisionMabrie Jackson

President,Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Joseph DeLeon


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EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS CONT.Chairman, Tarrant CountyWorkforce Development BoardBuddy Puente

Executive Director, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant CountyJudy McDonald

Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth DistrictCol. Charles H. Klinge, Jr.

Commanding Officer, Naval Air StationJoint Reserve Base-Fort WorthCapt. Robert A. Bennett

President, Southeast Fort Worth, Inc.Andre McEwing

President, Fort Worth South, Inc.Paul F. Paine

President, Tarleton University Dr. F. Dominic Dottavio

Chancellor, Tarrant County CollegeErma Johnson Hadley Chancellor, Texas Christian UniversityDr. Victor Boschini

President, Texas Wesleyan UniversityFrederick G. Slabach

President & Chancellor, Texas Women’s University Dr. Ann Stuart

President, University of North TexasV. Lane Rawlins

President, University of Texas at ArlingtonJames D. Spaniolo

President, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort WorthScott Ransom, D.O.

INCOMING BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013-2016 Walter AmayaGE Manufacturing Solutions

Larry Anfin Coors Distributing Company of Fort Worth

Bruce BennerBennett Benner Pettit Architects + Planners

Brian ChaseBell Helicopter-Textron, Inc.

*Ryan CormierRatio Digital Media

Nathan DarstBank of America, Downtown

Tim Doke University of North Texas Health Science Center

*Mayna HaggardYellow Rose Cattle Ranch

Robin HamiltonWells Fargo, Sundance Square

Judy Hunter Acme Brick Company

Dee Kelly, Jr.Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP

*Lisa Lankes Justin Brands

Becky RedmanLockheed Martin

Steve TatumCantey Hanger LLP

Andrew WardMercantile Center


P R E S E N T I N G S P O N S O R

E N T E RTA I N M E N T S P O N S O R

R E C E P T I O N S P O N S O R P R O G R A M S P O N S O R

P L AT I N U M S P O N S O R S

G O L D S P O N S O R S

S I LV E R S P O N S O R S

B R O N Z E S P O N S O R S

C R E AT I V E S P O N S O R

An ExxonMobil Subsidiary

ACME BRICK COMPANY

BANK OF AMERICA

COORS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY OF FORT WORTH

GORDON BOSWELL FLOWERS

BAYLOR ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER AT FORT WORTH

CANTEY HANGER LLP

JACKSON WALKER L.L.P.

SOUTHWEST BANK

WEAVER

JACOBS ENGINEERING

PIER 1 IMPORTS

SUNDANCE SQUARE

CONCUSSION

TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

WELLS FARGO


ALLIANCETEXAS A DEVELOPMENT OF HILLWOOD,

A PEROT COMPANY

BANK OF TEXAS


DEVON ENERGY

FORT WORTH CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM

FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW & RODEO



HOLT CAT

JUSTIN BRANDS, INC.


ONCOR

PLAINSCAPITAL BANK

REGIONS BANK

RELIANT, an NRG company

TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE DISTRICT




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