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Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
NACD North Texas Announces New Chapter Officers and Board Member for 2025–2026
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The NACD North Texas Chapter, the advocate for the profession of directorship, today announced the election of new officers and board members for 2025–2026, effective July 1. New Officers Tom Leppert, has been elected as board chair of the NACD North Texas Chapter. Leppert has a distinguished record of accomplishment that includes high-profile leadership positions in both the private and public sector, including chair and CEO of The Turner Corp., CEO of Kaplan Inc. and CEO of Castle & Cooke Properties. Leppert has served on a wide range of corporate boards on three continents and currently serves on the boards of Austin Industries, the Fluor Corp., Dallas Theological Seminary and the NACD North Texas Chapter. He is a noted speaker and has appeared regularly in the media. Leppert served as a White House Fellow in 1984, in both the White House Office of Policy Development and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. From 2007 to 2011, he served as the elected mayor of Dallas. 'We proudly serve our approximately 1,000 North Texas chapter members with events, programming and networking that prepare directors to address boardroom challenges while creating a positive return and personal relationship with our sponsors,' said Leppert. Debra L. von Storch, will serve as board vice chair. Von Storch is a senior executive with four decades of experience guiding companies through their growth journey while at EY. She has in-depth knowledge of the business issues faced by high-growth companies, having served companies from start up to global Fortune 500 enterprises. Seated in the boardroom of both public and private companies, von Storch has experience as chair of the audit and compensation committees of Nasdaq-listed companies. She is qualified to serve as a financial expert under U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and New York Stock Exchange / Nasdaq listing rules. Von Storch has served on the board of directors for Vari (formerly VariDesk), Canoo Inc., CSW Industrials and AT-RISK International. She chairs the Zenith chapter of the Women Presidents Organization, comprised of 21 dynamic CEOs from five countries. Von Storch also serves on the board of directors for the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation. Todd Murray will continue to serve as secretary. A partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, he serves as a vice president of the firm's securities enforcement and litigation practice. Murray focuses his practice on securities litigation, director and officer fiduciary duty and corporate governance disputes, litigation involving complex accounting, accounting fraud, financial issues and energy-related matters. Derek McClain will serve as treasurer. McClain is a former partner with Vinson & Elkins LLP, where he practiced corporate finance and securities law, and a former executive with Trammell Crow Co. and CBRE. He was chief financial officer of Trammell Crow Co. for the seven years preceding its acquisition by CBRE. He is on the boards of directors of Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co., where he serves as lead independent director, and The McShane Companies. He also serves on the board of trustees of The Fund for American Studies. New Board Member New board member Theresa Motter was the former CEO of Van's Kitchen, a Dallas-based manufacturer of Asian snacks. With over 35 years of experience, she led the company for 10 years through tremendous growth, including a purpose-led rebrand, upgrade of facilities and equipment for additional capacity as well as implementation of a strategic plan that integrated vibrant cultures and three different languages. She was recognized by Walmart in an online Asian American and Pacific Islander feature and was 2021 EY Finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year. As CEO in 2022, she was named 'Dallas 500' by D CEO magazine and the company honored with Refrigerated & Frozen Foods 'Food Processor of the Year' and '#1 Asian Owned Business' by the Dallas Business Journal. Motter serves as advisory board chair for Scouting America and serves on the board of Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House, Mary Immaculate School and IDDBA and as an active member of Orchid Giving Circle. Current NACD North Texas board members also include Renee Arrington, immediate past chair; Gregg Ballew, nominating and governance committee co-chair; Matthew Bob; Bill Buechele; Ron Chu; Tracey Doi, membership engagement committee co-chair; Donna Epps, sponsorship committee co-chair; Shane Goodwin, programs committee co-chair; Selena La Croix, nominating and governance committee co-chair; Bets Lillo; John Mahalik, membership engagement committee co-chair; Bobby Majumder, Anne Motsenbocker, sponsorship co-chair; Cynthia Pharr-Lee; Don Robillard, Julie Silcock; and Mark Sinclair. About NACD North Texas NACD North Texas provides a forum for NACD members to exchange knowledge and discuss leading boardroom practices in the Dallas and Fort Worth area. NACD's more than 20 chapters enhance the value of NACD membership by providing directors with a forum to address governance challenges to elevate their board's performance. Members enjoy peer-to-peer dialogue about critical boardroom issues such as cyber risk, CEO succession planning, activism and leadership. To learn more about NACD North Texas, please visit About NACD The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) is the leading member organization for corporate directors who want to expand their knowledge, grow their network and maximize their potential. For more than 47 years, NACD has helped boards and the business community elevate their performance and create long-term value. Our leadership continues to raise standards of excellence and advance board effectiveness at thousands of member companies. NACD's value insights, professional development events and resources, such as the NACD Directors Summit TM and the NACD Directorship Certification ® program, support boards in navigating complex challenges. With a growing network of more than 24,000 members across over 20 chapters, boards are better equipped to make well-informed decisions on the critical, strategic issues facing their businesses today. Learn more at
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
NACD North Texas Announces New Chapter Officers and Board Member for 2025–2026
DALLAS, June 11, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The NACD North Texas Chapter, the advocate for the profession of directorship, today announced the election of new officers and board members for 2025–2026, effective July 1. New Officers Tom Leppert, has been elected as board chair of the NACD North Texas Chapter. Leppert has a distinguished record of accomplishment that includes high-profile leadership positions in both the private and public sector, including chair and CEO of The Turner Corp., CEO of Kaplan Inc. and CEO of Castle & Cooke Properties. Leppert has served on a wide range of corporate boards on three continents and currently serves on the boards of Austin Industries, the Fluor Corp., Dallas Theological Seminary and the NACD North Texas Chapter. He is a noted speaker and has appeared regularly in the media. Leppert served as a White House Fellow in 1984, in both the White House Office of Policy Development and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. From 2007 to 2011, he served as the elected mayor of Dallas. "We proudly serve our approximately 1,000 North Texas chapter members with events, programming and networking that prepare directors to address boardroom challenges while creating a positive return and personal relationship with our sponsors," said Leppert. Debra L. von Storch, will serve as board vice chair. Von Storch is a senior executive with four decades of experience guiding companies through their growth journey while at EY. She has in-depth knowledge of the business issues faced by high-growth companies, having served companies from start up to global Fortune 500 enterprises. Seated in the boardroom of both public and private companies, von Storch has experience as chair of the audit and compensation committees of Nasdaq-listed companies. She is qualified to serve as a financial expert under U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and New York Stock Exchange / Nasdaq listing rules. Von Storch has served on the board of directors for Vari (formerly VariDesk), Canoo Inc., CSW Industrials and AT-RISK International. She chairs the Zenith chapter of the Women Presidents Organization, comprised of 21 dynamic CEOs from five countries. Von Storch also serves on the board of directors for the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation. Todd Murray will continue to serve as secretary. A partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, he serves as a vice president of the firm's securities enforcement and litigation practice. Murray focuses his practice on securities litigation, director and officer fiduciary duty and corporate governance disputes, litigation involving complex accounting, accounting fraud, financial issues and energy-related matters. Derek McClain will serve as treasurer. McClain is a former partner with Vinson & Elkins LLP, where he practiced corporate finance and securities law, and a former executive with Trammell Crow Co. and CBRE. He was chief financial officer of Trammell Crow Co. for the seven years preceding its acquisition by CBRE. He is on the boards of directors of Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co., where he serves as lead independent director, and The McShane Companies. He also serves on the board of trustees of The Fund for American Studies. New Board Member New board member Theresa Motter was the former CEO of Van's Kitchen, a Dallas-based manufacturer of Asian snacks. With over 35 years of experience, she led the company for 10 years through tremendous growth, including a purpose-led rebrand, upgrade of facilities and equipment for additional capacity as well as implementation of a strategic plan that integrated vibrant cultures and three different languages. She was recognized by Walmart in an online Asian American and Pacific Islander feature and was 2021 EY Finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year. As CEO in 2022, she was named "Dallas 500" by D CEO magazine and the company honored with Refrigerated & Frozen Foods "Food Processor of the Year" and "#1 Asian Owned Business" by the Dallas Business Journal. Motter serves as advisory board chair for Scouting America and serves on the board of Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House, Mary Immaculate School and IDDBA and as an active member of Orchid Giving Circle. Current NACD North Texas board members also include Renee Arrington, immediate past chair; Gregg Ballew, nominating and governance committee co-chair; Matthew Bob; Bill Buechele; Ron Chu; Tracey Doi, membership engagement committee co-chair; Donna Epps, sponsorship committee co-chair; Shane Goodwin, programs committee co-chair; Selena La Croix, nominating and governance committee co-chair; Bets Lillo; John Mahalik, membership engagement committee co-chair; Bobby Majumder, Anne Motsenbocker, sponsorship co-chair; Cynthia Pharr-Lee; Don Robillard, Julie Silcock; and Mark Sinclair. About NACD North Texas NACD North Texas provides a forum for NACD members to exchange knowledge and discuss leading boardroom practices in the Dallas and Fort Worth area. NACD's more than 20 chapters enhance the value of NACD membership by providing directors with a forum to address governance challenges to elevate their board's performance. Members enjoy peer-to-peer dialogue about critical boardroom issues such as cyber risk, CEO succession planning, activism and leadership. To learn more about NACD North Texas, please visit About NACD The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) is the leading member organization for corporate directors who want to expand their knowledge, grow their network and maximize their potential. For more than 47 years, NACD has helped boards and the business community elevate their performance and create long-term value. Our leadership continues to raise standards of excellence and advance board effectiveness at thousands of member companies. NACD's value insights, professional development events and resources, such as the NACD Directors SummitTM and the NACD Directorship Certification® program, support boards in navigating complex challenges. With a growing network of more than 24,000 members across over 20 chapters, boards are better equipped to make well-informed decisions on the critical, strategic issues facing their businesses today. Learn more at View source version on Contacts For Press Inquiries:NACD North Texas ChapterMargaret Jacksoninfo@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
