Our Supporters

The Honorable Betsy Price

Mayor

Fort Worth, Texas

“A diverse workforce is a strong workforce, and that’s why the City of Fort Worth is proud to be a member of LEAD. We applaud the CEOs and other local leaders who are taking action to make North Texas the destination of choice for top, diverse talent. It’s no wonder why candidates apply with LEAD—it’s because they know this organization represents a group of significant employers who value the power of a diverse workforce.”

Matthew K. Rose

Chairman and CEO

BNSF Railway Company

“We are creating an important institution, one that enhances the reputation of North Texas as a destination of choice for women and people of color who want to live and work in North Texas.”

Douglas D. Hawthorne, FACHE

Chief Executive Officer

Texas Health Resources

“We truly want to be a reflection of the community we serve everyday inside our hospitals.  Being a part of LEAD has allowed us to help find diverse candidates for our middle and senior management positions.”

Rosa Navejar

President and CEO

Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

“The Chamber is a resource for company officials considering relocating to North Texas. Not only do they request economic information, they want to know about the available workers. We always refer them to LEAD. It is important that companies relocating to our area know we have a resume database that reflects the top diverse talent found in North Texas.”

Gary Wortel

President and Publisher

Star-Telegram

“We are proud of the Star-Telegram’s long history with North Texas LEAD. It’s important for us that Fort Worth, Arlington and the surrounding areas to support a group that enhances diversity, quality of life and economic development.”

Jeffrey P. Fegan

Chief Executive Officer

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

“Situated on 18,000 acres, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport actually functions like a city, with its own police and fire departments, unique postal designation, shopping venues and much more.  It is important that the DFW workforce be focused on serving the needs of our international customer base.  We are fortunate that North Texas LEAD has attracted executive and mid-level talent for DFW International Airport, enabling us to capture the personality, culture and practices of the customers we serve.”