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PRESS RELEASES
August 31, 2023
Leadership North Texas Class 15 Announced
North Texas – The North Texas Commission, a public-private partnership dedicated to advancing the vibrancy of the North Texas region, has selected the members of Leadership North Texas Class 15. Leadership North Texas is a graduate-level, regional leadership program that recruits, develops, and supports stewards of our region. Oncor is the presenting sponsor for the program.
June 22, 2023
NORTH TEXAS BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS UNITE TO DRIVE
NORTH TARRANT EXPRESS IMPROVEMENTS FORWARD
An alliance of North Texas business and community leaders is calling for needed capacity improvements to the North Tarrant Express (NTE) Midtown portion of the SH 183 corridor
February 22, 2023
North Texas Commission Appoints New Leadership
Last Thursday, during the North Texas Commission’s Board of Directors meeting, President/CEO Chris Wallace announced the appointment of Patrick Brophey as Chief Operating Officer and Ashley Mergele as Vice President of Communications and Issue-Based Advocacy. The two have become the youngest individuals to hold leadership roles in the organization’s history.