This week: Goodwill North Central Texas, North Texas Community Foundation, DOVIA Tarrant County, Arts Fort Worth, The Women’s Center
Goodwill North Central Texas announced today its 2026 Board of Directors and officers, led by incoming Board Chair Jerry Thompson, Market President for Tarrant and Denton Counties. Thompson will guide the organization on expanding access to education, job training and employment opportunities while strengthening retail operations and growing the donated goods program that fuels Goodwill’s mission.
North Texas Community Foundation (NTCF) announces the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board of Directors are:
Amy Knight Brown, Trustee, James & Dorothy Doss Foundation; Director, TexasBank
Jamie Packer, Executive Director – Wealth Management and Financial Advisor, UBS Financial Services
Candace Sandifer, Estate Planning, Business Representation & Probate Attorney, Harris Cook, LLP
“As we look to the future, strong leadership is essential to advancing our mission. These new board members bring the expertise, perspective, and commitment needed to help guide our next chapter of impact,” said Rose Bradshaw, President & CEO of North Texas Community Foundation.
DOVIA Tarrant County is excited to welcome Bryan Partika, MS, MBA as their 2026 Board President! Bryan has represented TCU as a member of DOVIA since 2022.
Arts Fort Worth introduces their 2026 Board of Directors! From left: Bob Jameson, Glenda Thompson, Lisa Powers Miller, Steve Gordon, Jessica Sangsvang, Whitney McLean, Wesley Kirk, Megan Carroll Henderson, Grant Summers, Shanna Saldaña, Katherine Barr Smith, Blake W. Moorman, Andrew Reynolds, David Colón, and Arts Fort Worth Executive Director Wesley Gentle.
The Women’s Center is pleased to welcome Brenda Rios as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), a key addition to the organization’s executive leadership team as it continues its mission to empower and inspire women, men and children to overcome violence, crisis and poverty. The newly created role of COO reflects the Center’s commitment to strengthening its organizational foundation to meet community needs for decades to come.
