Executive Committee Meeting BOOK -Oct

*Special Notes:  It is responsibility of the nominating person/candidate to verify that the
nomination form has been received.  The Nominations Committee assumes no liability or
responsibilities for failure to receive this information.

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

2022 MBE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOMINATIONS

NOMINATION FORM FOR MBE BOARD OF DIRECTOR

SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE
5:00 PM CST - OCTOBER 7, 2022

The Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council is committed to an ethnically
diverse representation of certified minority-owned businesses as a part of its Board of Directors.
Our working Board of Directors commit their time and resources to helping the Council deliver on
its mission of facilitating meaningful connections between its Buying Entity Members and Certifed
MBEs to create impactful growth. The Board of Directors provides strategic planning, direction,
governance and support to the Council.
There are a total of seven elected DFW MSDC MBE Board seats inclusive of at least one
representative of each of the four ethnic groups the Council serves (Asian, African-American,
Hispanic and Native American), two At-Large representatives (any of the four ethnicities) and the
MBEIC Chair who is voted on separately (any of the four ethnicities). Each year 1-3 MBE Board
positions are open for election.
OPEN POSITIONS
There are THREE open MBE seats for the 2023-2025 term:

1. Asian American representative

2. Native American representative
3. At-Large representative (At-Large includes Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, African-Amerian/Black, 

Hispanic or Native American Indian)

The 2023 term begins January 1, 2023.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The Nomination Committee and MBE Input Committee of the DFW MSDC have developed the following
criteria for acceptance and placement of a MBE name on the ballot for a Director position.

1. The nominee/candidate must be the Owner, CEO and/or President of a certified DFW MSDC
minority owned business.

2. The candidate's business must be in good financial standing with the Council and with other
MBEs within the Council.

3. The candidate's business must be certified with the DFW MSDC for minimally one year.
4. The nominee must be able to demonstrate participation in at least four of the Council's events

over the past 12 months.
QUESTIONS?

Contact: 
Monica Menzel, D/FW MSDC Nominations Chair, and Senior Vice President of Comerica Bank,

1

[email protected]

or

Margo J. Posey, President, DFW MSDC, 214.630.0747, [email protected]

PLEASE COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING
REQUIRED QUESTIONS

SUBMIT by 5:00 PM CST on October  7, 2022.

A. I wish to be nominated for this ASIAN AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE
Board of Directors position. (Select
One)

B. Your Name Nitin Nagar

C. Company Name Bluebery Hawaii Technology Solutions LLC

D. Please list or describe your I am Principal Consultant, VP & CTO for BHT Solutions and I
qualifications for the position you are have lead efforts to implement multi million dollar IT
running for; i.e. examples of your solutions for BHT and other Fortune 500 companies. I also
leadership) serve as Technology mentor as volunteer for various school
programs.

E. Please describe your background I am a Software Engineer by training with Bachelor and
and business experience. Masters degrees in Computer Science and 15+ years of
experience in designing, developing and implementing IT
solutions for various Fortune 500 firms and local, state and
federal agencies on behalf of BHT Solutions.

F. Please describe the areas of I can assist in area of my expertise such as Technology &
expertise you can bring to assist the Business Development
Board of Directors.

G. Please list any and all Council and I have lead growth of one of my client from $35K revenue to
personal achievements that would $0.5 million revenue in 9 months. I have lead on behalf of
demonstrate your readiness to hold BHT implementing CTS System for US Dept of Homeland
this position. Security from 2004-2010 deployed in State of Hawaii 25
hospitals. I lead the Private & Public sectors delivery team
for BHT focusing on Cloud adoption/migration &
Cybersecurity.

H. This position is designed to Yes, absolutely - my goal is to represent and focus on

represent ALL MBEs associated with growth of all our member MBEs

the Council and not your own personal

or business interest. How do you

intend to ensure you are

representative of ALL?

I. Additional information you would One of my passion is to become a teacher/professor in past
like to share: and my love for volunteering and aiding others grow. I bring
this passion in my business as well for our clients. I believe
we grow when we share knowledge and aid others to grow. I
am looking forward for this opportunity to help other MBEs
grow and contribute in this exciting goal!

2

J. UPLOAD A HEADSHOT HERE (at
least 300 dpi in JPEG format)

K. Affirmation of Eligibility (must be electronically signed and agreed to)
By my name entered below, I attest that I am a certified Minority Business Enterprise and in good
standing with The Council.

Printed Name Nitin Nagar

Company Name Bluebery Hawaii Technology Solutions LLC

E-mail [email protected]

*Special Notes:  It is responsibility of the nominating person/candidate to verify that the
nomination form has been received.  The Nominations Committee assumes no liability or
responsibilities for failure to receive this information.

3

Friday, October 7, 2022

2022 MBE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOMINATIONS

NOMINATION FORM FOR MBE BOARD OF DIRECTOR

SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE
5:00 PM CST - OCTOBER 7, 2022

The Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council is committed to an ethnically
diverse representation of certified minority-owned businesses as a part of its Board of Directors.
Our working Board of Directors commit their time and resources to helping the Council deliver on
its mission of facilitating meaningful connections between its Buying Entity Members and Certifed
MBEs to create impactful growth. The Board of Directors provides strategic planning, direction,
governance and support to the Council.
There are a total of seven elected DFW MSDC MBE Board seats inclusive of at least one
representative of each of the four ethnic groups the Council serves (Asian, African-American,
Hispanic and Native American), two At-Large representatives (any of the four ethnicities) and the
MBEIC Chair who is voted on separately (any of the four ethnicities). Each year 1-3 MBE Board
positions are open for election.
OPEN POSITIONS
There are THREE open MBE seats for the 2023-2025 term:

1. Asian American representative

2. Native American representative
3. At-Large representative (At-Large includes Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, African-Amerian/Black, 

Hispanic or Native American Indian)

The 2023 term begins January 1, 2023.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The Nomination Committee and MBE Input Committee of the DFW MSDC have developed the following
criteria for acceptance and placement of a MBE name on the ballot for a Director position.

1. The nominee/candidate must be the Owner, CEO and/or President of a certified DFW MSDC
minority owned business.

2. The candidate's business must be in good financial standing with the Council and with other
MBEs within the Council.

3. The candidate's business must be certified with the DFW MSDC for minimally one year.
4. The nominee must be able to demonstrate participation in at least four of the Council's events

over the past 12 months.
QUESTIONS?

Contact: 
Monica Menzel, D/FW MSDC Nominations Chair, and Senior Vice President of Comerica Bank,

1

[email protected]

or

Margo J. Posey, President, DFW MSDC, 214.630.0747, [email protected]

PLEASE COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING
REQUIRED QUESTIONS

SUBMIT by 5:00 PM CST on October  7, 2022.

A. I wish to be nominated for this AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE
Board of Directors position. (Select
One)

B. Your Name Christopher Readus

C. Company Name CleanJet LLC

D. Please list or describe your Owner of CleanJet LLC
qualifications for the position you are Bachelor's Degree in Economics
running for; i.e. examples of your Currently a Graduate Student
leadership) Personnel Administration Sergeant. Army 8 years

E. Please describe your background I have constantly dealt with individuals with diverse
and business experience. backgrounds. As a result, I can help bridge the gap with
individuals with very different viewpoints. I believe in making
F. Please describe the areas of decisions that are morally and ethically correct. That will
expertise you can bring to assist the benefit our organization as a whole.
Board of Directors.
I believe I have the ability and expertise to help steer the
G. Please list any and all Council and decisions making process of the Board with integrity. And I
personal achievements that would will hold the other Board Members to a high standard of
demonstrate your readiness to hold honorableness.
this position.
Currently a Board Member on Amber Trail HOA

Graduate of the Primary Leadership and Development
Course Fort Campbell Kentucky

H. This position is designed to By placing our Communities needs before my own.

represent ALL MBEs associated with

the Council and not your own personal

or business interest. How do you

intend to ensure you are

representative of ALL?

2

J. UPLOAD A HEADSHOT HERE (at
least 300 dpi in JPEG format)

K. Affirmation of Eligibility (must be electronically signed and agreed to)
By my name entered below, I attest that I am a certified Minority Business Enterprise and in good
standing with The Council.

Printed Name Christopher Readus

Company Name CleanJet LLC

E-mail [email protected]

*Special Notes:  It is responsibility of the nominating person/candidate to verify that the
nomination form has been received.  The Nominations Committee assumes no liability or
responsibilities for failure to receive this information.

3

Friday, October 7, 2022

2022 MBE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOMINATIONS

NOMINATION FORM FOR MBE BOARD OF DIRECTOR

SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE
5:00 PM CST - OCTOBER 7, 2022

The Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council is committed to an ethnically
diverse representation of certified minority-owned businesses as a part of its Board of Directors.
Our working Board of Directors commit their time and resources to helping the Council deliver on
its mission of facilitating meaningful connections between its Buying Entity Members and Certifed
MBEs to create impactful growth. The Board of Directors provides strategic planning, direction,
governance and support to the Council.
There are a total of seven elected DFW MSDC MBE Board seats inclusive of at least one
representative of each of the four ethnic groups the Council serves (Asian, African-American,
Hispanic and Native American), two At-Large representatives (any of the four ethnicities) and the
MBEIC Chair who is voted on separately (any of the four ethnicities). Each year 1-3 MBE Board
positions are open for election.
OPEN POSITIONS
There are THREE open MBE seats for the 2023-2025 term:

1. Asian American representative

2. Native American representative
3. At-Large representative (At-Large includes Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, African-Amerian/Black, 

Hispanic or Native American Indian)

The 2023 term begins January 1, 2023.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The Nomination Committee and MBE Input Committee of the DFW MSDC have developed the following
criteria for acceptance and placement of a MBE name on the ballot for a Director position.

1. The nominee/candidate must be the Owner, CEO and/or President of a certified DFW MSDC
minority owned business.

2. The candidate's business must be in good financial standing with the Council and with other
MBEs within the Council.

3. The candidate's business must be certified with the DFW MSDC for minimally one year.
4. The nominee must be able to demonstrate participation in at least four of the Council's events

over the past 12 months.
QUESTIONS?

Contact: 
Monica Menzel, D/FW MSDC Nominations Chair, and Senior Vice President of Comerica Bank,

1

[email protected]

or

Margo J. Posey, President, DFW MSDC, 214.630.0747, [email protected]

PLEASE COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING
REQUIRED QUESTIONS

SUBMIT by 5:00 PM CST on October  7, 2022.

A. I wish to be nominated for this AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE
Board of Directors position. (Select
One)

B. Your Name Amy Salazar Hilborn

C. Company Name Logisticorp, LLC

D. Please list or describe your Over the years, it has been my passion to make a difference
qualifications for the position you are in whatever role I serve personally and professionally. While
running for; i.e. examples of your being employed at Logisticorp for 14 years in various roles
leadership) from accounting to my current position as President, my
journey started with a “Succession Plan” that would expose
me to all areas within the company. During this time, I
learned the functionality of the company and learned to
work through various financial challenges successfully with
the team. My working knowledge of the financial challenges
that a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) must work
through has provided me with successful tools that I want
to share with the DFW Minority Supplier Development
Council (DFWMSDC).

E. Please describe your background I have a degree in Accounting from Texas State Technical
and business experience. College and a certificate in Organizational Leadership from
Next Jump Leadership Academy. Many of my skills have
been acquired from my personal working experience and the
various clients that we service at Logisticorp. These
companies include AT&T, Texas Instruments, Oncor, Nokia
and many more. These Fortune 500 companies support the
economic growth of our nation and Logisticorp has been
able to expand capacity and increase professional
development within our organization.

F. Please describe the areas of In my current position at Logisticorp as President, I have a
expertise you can bring to assist the strong background in Finance, Human Resources, Customer
Board of Directors. Service, Operations, Quality and Compliance. In addition, I
serve on the Exodus Ministries Board of Directors and
contribute to fundraising events. I’m familiar with the
mission of the board from my association with our CEO and
Owner (Garry Castro) who previously served on the Board of
Directors for 10 years. Securing a position on the
DFWMSDC Board of Directors will allow me to share my
experience with Board Members and MBEs.

G. Please list any and all Council and A year ago, due to unforeseen circumstances, I was
personal achievements that would requested to step into the role of the President. I have
demonstrate your readiness to hold smoothly transitioned into this position; successfully
this position.
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expanding our contracts, implementing ESG/DEI programs
and cultivating a more diverse business culture. During my
14 years at Logisticorp, I have gained insight on how to
financially position an MBE company and the importance of
employee engagement, quality and customer service with
our Fortune 500 customers. My passion to make an impact
outside of the Logisticorp walls encouraged me to serve on
the Board of Directors at Exodus Ministries where we
empower women recently incarcerated to be reunited with
their children while giving them the tools to succeed as
productive members of society. These achievements will
enable me to contribute to the DFWMSDC Board Members’
mission of representing our community and supporting the
economic growth in North Texas.

H. This position is designed to As a minority woman in business leadership, I’m grateful for

represent ALL MBEs associated with the progressive steps that have enabled MBEs to compete
the Council and not your own personal in today’s business market. As a success story of those
efforts, I feel compelled to “pay it forward,” and grow our
or business interest. How do you
influence, hence my desire to serve as a DFWMSDC Board
intend to ensure you are
Member. I am looking forward to lending my voice on the
representative of ALL? next generations’ behalf to ensure continued progression for

all MBEs who strive to make a positive impact on their

communities.

J. UPLOAD A HEADSHOT HERE (at
least 300 dpi in JPEG format)

K. Affirmation of Eligibility (must be electronically signed and agreed to)
By my name entered below, I attest that I am a certified Minority Business Enterprise and in good
standing with The Council.

Printed Name Amy Salazar Hilborn

Company Name Logisticorp, LLC

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E-mail [email protected]

*Special Notes:  It is responsibility of the nominating person/candidate to verify that the
nomination form has been received.  The Nominations Committee assumes no liability or
responsibilities for failure to receive this information.

4

Friday, October 7, 2022

2022 MBE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOMINATIONS

NOMINATION FORM FOR MBE BOARD OF DIRECTOR

SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE
5:00 PM CST - OCTOBER 7, 2022

The Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council is committed to an ethnically
diverse representation of certified minority-owned businesses as a part of its Board of Directors.
Our working Board of Directors commit their time and resources to helping the Council deliver on
its mission of facilitating meaningful connections between its Buying Entity Members and Certifed
MBEs to create impactful growth. The Board of Directors provides strategic planning, direction,
governance and support to the Council.
There are a total of seven elected DFW MSDC MBE Board seats inclusive of at least one
representative of each of the four ethnic groups the Council serves (Asian, African-American,
Hispanic and Native American), two At-Large representatives (any of the four ethnicities) and the
MBEIC Chair who is voted on separately (any of the four ethnicities). Each year 1-3 MBE Board
positions are open for election.
OPEN POSITIONS
There are THREE open MBE seats for the 2023-2025 term:

1. Asian American representative

2. Native American representative
3. At-Large representative (At-Large includes Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, African-Amerian/Black, 

Hispanic or Native American Indian)

The 2023 term begins January 1, 2023.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The Nomination Committee and MBE Input Committee of the DFW MSDC have developed the following
criteria for acceptance and placement of a MBE name on the ballot for a Director position.

1. The nominee/candidate must be the Owner, CEO and/or President of a certified DFW MSDC
minority owned business.

2. The candidate's business must be in good financial standing with the Council and with other
MBEs within the Council.

3. The candidate's business must be certified with the DFW MSDC for minimally one year.
4. The nominee must be able to demonstrate participation in at least four of the Council's events

over the past 12 months.
QUESTIONS?

Contact: 
Monica Menzel, D/FW MSDC Nominations Chair, and Senior Vice President of Comerica Bank,

1

[email protected]

or

Margo J. Posey, President, DFW MSDC, 214.630.0747, [email protected]

PLEASE COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING
REQUIRED QUESTIONS

SUBMIT by 5:00 PM CST on October  7, 2022.

A. I wish to be nominated for this AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE
Board of Directors position. (Select
One)

B. Your Name Garland Milton Quinn

C. Company Name Alpha & Omega Industries, LLC

D. Please list or describe your I serve as the Senior Vice President of Alpha Omega
qualifications for the position you are Industries, LLC, a construction services company based in
running for; i.e. examples of your Dallas, TX. Providing both electrical, interior finish-out and
leadership) construction management solutions to my clients.

E. Please describe your background I have experience overseeing large construction projects for
and business experience. hospitals and medical facilities, public transportation
services, universities, airports, and retail centers.
F. Please describe the areas of
expertise you can bring to assist the I have over 20 years of experience in the construction
Board of Directors. industry and have developed strategic partnerships within
the public and private sector.

G. Please list any and all Council and Held Chairman and Co Chair of the Construction Industry
personal achievements that would Group (CIG).
demonstrate your readiness to hold
this position.

H. This position is designed to I believe in the advancement of MBEs opportunities in the

represent ALL MBEs associated with marketplace. I feel that if I am successful in providing
the Council and not your own personal connections for MBE firms that result should be reflected
monetarily on their bottom line.
or business interest. How do you

intend to ensure you are

representative of ALL?

I. Additional information you would I have been a champion of the council since I walked
like to share: through the doors in 2000 looking for help and direction.

2

J. UPLOAD A HEADSHOT HERE (at
least 300 dpi in JPEG format)

K. Affirmation of Eligibility (must be electronically signed and agreed to)
By my name entered below, I attest that I am a certified Minority Business Enterprise and in good
standing with The Council.

Printed Name Garland Milton Quinn

Company Name Alpha & Omega Industries, LLC

E-mail [email protected]

*Special Notes:  It is responsibility of the nominating person/candidate to verify that the
nomination form has been received.  The Nominations Committee assumes no liability or
responsibilities for failure to receive this information.

3

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

2022 MBE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOMINATIONS

NOMINATION FORM FOR MBE BOARD OF DIRECTOR

SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE
5:00 PM CST - OCTOBER 7, 2022

The Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council is committed to an ethnically
diverse representation of certified minority-owned businesses as a part of its Board of Directors.
Our working Board of Directors commit their time and resources to helping the Council deliver on
its mission of facilitating meaningful connections between its Buying Entity Members and Certifed
MBEs to create impactful growth. The Board of Directors provides strategic planning, direction,
governance and support to the Council.
There are a total of seven elected DFW MSDC MBE Board seats inclusive of at least one
representative of each of the four ethnic groups the Council serves (Asian, African-American,
Hispanic and Native American), two At-Large representatives (any of the four ethnicities) and the
MBEIC Chair who is voted on separately (any of the four ethnicities). Each year 1-3 MBE Board
positions are open for election.
OPEN POSITIONS
There are THREE open MBE seats for the 2023-2025 term:

1. Asian American representative

2. Native American representative
3. At-Large representative (At-Large includes Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, African-Amerian/Black, 

Hispanic or Native American Indian)

The 2023 term begins January 1, 2023.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The Nomination Committee and MBE Input Committee of the DFW MSDC have developed the following
criteria for acceptance and placement of a MBE name on the ballot for a Director position.

1. The nominee/candidate must be the Owner, CEO and/or President of a certified DFW MSDC
minority owned business.

2. The candidate's business must be in good financial standing with the Council and with other
MBEs within the Council.

3. The candidate's business must be certified with the DFW MSDC for minimally one year.
4. The nominee must be able to demonstrate participation in at least four of the Council's events

over the past 12 months.
QUESTIONS?

Contact: 
Monica Menzel, D/FW MSDC Nominations Chair, and Senior Vice President of Comerica Bank,

1

[email protected]

or

Margo J. Posey, President, DFW MSDC, 214.630.0747, [email protected]

PLEASE COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING
REQUIRED QUESTIONS

SUBMIT by 5:00 PM CST on October  7, 2022.

A. I wish to be nominated for this AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE
Board of Directors position. (Select
One)

B. Your Name Olga lopez

C. Company Name CIMA Logistics LLC

D. Please list or describe your Olga has over 35 yrs of professional experience in the
qualifications for the position you are banking industry and is the founder of a transportation
running for; i.e. examples of your company that quickly grew to +40MM in 5 years. During the
leadership) past 30 yrs she has been a servant community leader. She
has served on the
Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as a board
member, served as secretary and currently the Vice chair .
She has served on the Boards of Consumer Credit
Counseling Service, Savannah GA, Board of Savannah
Metropolitan Hispanic Chamber, Savannah GA, and Green
Homes Inc. She understands the importance of leadership
and community involvement. She has assisted and
mentored many other entrepreneurs. She is a member of the
Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. In 2021 Olga was
named 2021 Mujeres Legendarias by Ford Motor Company /
2021 Entrepreneur Spirit Award by USHCC / 2021 Small
Business of the Year by Irving HCC and Hispanic Salute.

E. Please describe your background 30 years Financial Industry in many leadership roles
and business experience. including Region Bank President when she founded a
transportation company in 2018. while in the financial
industry, was a servant leader participating in many
community events throughout the DFW metroplex. Olga
made a positive impact in helping others succeed
financially. She is well recognized for her servant leadership
and currently mentors other start-ups and entrepreneurs.

F. Please describe the areas of Finance
expertise you can bring to assist the Community Engagement
Board of Directors. Advocacy
Membership

G. Please list any and all Council and Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Member,
personal achievements that would BOD, Secretary, Vice Chair
demonstrate your readiness to hold Consumer Credit Counseling Service, Savannah GA, BOD
this position. Savannah Metropolitan Hispanic Chamber, Savannah GA,
BOD
Green Homes Inc., Plano, TX BOD
Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Member

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Mujeres Legendarias by Ford Motor Company -2021
Entrepreneur Spirit Award by USHCC
2021
Small Business of the Year by IHCC 2021 Hispanic Salute
Award
2017 Top 10 Latin Executive in US by Latina Style Magazine
2017 Latina's Excellence
2016 Savannah Metropolitan President's Award
2014 Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
President's Award

H. This position is designed to I plan to advocate on behalf of all members and continue in

represent ALL MBEs associated with my journey of educating, assisting and serving the
the Council and not your own personal community. Through communication and partnerships I will
gain more insight as to what is important to our community.
or business interest. How do you

intend to ensure you are

representative of ALL?

K. Affirmation of Eligibility (must be electronically signed and agreed to)
By my name entered below, I attest that I am a certified Minority Business Enterprise and in good
standing with The Council.

Printed Name Olga Lopez

Company Name CIMA Logistics LLC

E-mail [email protected]

*Special Notes:  It is responsibility of the nominating person/candidate to verify that the
nomination form has been received.  The Nominations Committee assumes no liability or
responsibilities for failure to receive this information.

3

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

2022 MBE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOMINATIONS

NOMINATION FORM FOR MBE BOARD OF DIRECTOR

SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE
5:00 PM CST - OCTOBER 7, 2022

The Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council is committed to an ethnically
diverse representation of certified minority-owned businesses as a part of its Board of Directors.
Our working Board of Directors commit their time and resources to helping the Council deliver on
its mission of facilitating meaningful connections between its Buying Entity Members and Certifed
MBEs to create impactful growth. The Board of Directors provides strategic planning, direction,
governance and support to the Council.
There are a total of seven elected DFW MSDC MBE Board seats inclusive of at least one
representative of each of the four ethnic groups the Council serves (Asian, African-American,
Hispanic and Native American), two At-Large representatives (any of the four ethnicities) and the
MBEIC Chair who is voted on separately (any of the four ethnicities). Each year 1-3 MBE Board
positions are open for election.
OPEN POSITIONS
There are THREE open MBE seats for the 2023-2025 term:

1. Asian American representative

2. Native American representative
3. At-Large representative (At-Large includes Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, African-Amerian/Black, 

Hispanic or Native American Indian)

The 2023 term begins January 1, 2023.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The Nomination Committee and MBE Input Committee of the DFW MSDC have developed the following
criteria for acceptance and placement of a MBE name on the ballot for a Director position.

1. The nominee/candidate must be the Owner, CEO and/or President of a certified DFW MSDC
minority owned business.

2. The candidate's business must be in good financial standing with the Council and with other
MBEs within the Council.

3. The candidate's business must be certified with the DFW MSDC for minimally one year.
4. The nominee must be able to demonstrate participation in at least four of the Council's events

over the past 12 months.
QUESTIONS?

Contact: 
Monica Menzel, D/FW MSDC Nominations Chair, and Senior Vice President of Comerica Bank,

1

[email protected]

or

Margo J. Posey, President, DFW MSDC, 214.630.0747, [email protected]

PLEASE COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING
REQUIRED QUESTIONS

SUBMIT by 5:00 PM CST on October  7, 2022.

A. I wish to be nominated for this AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE
Board of Directors position. (Select
One)

B. Your Name Rosana Narez

C. Company Name TLH CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

D. Please list or describe your Former President of North Texas Hispanic Chamber of
qualifications for the position you are Commerce.
running for; i.e. examples of your Ambassador VIP Business Connections for The Grand
leadership) Prairie Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
A great Latino Leader by Tarleton State University on 2012
and Becoming Legendary by Tarleton State University on
2009.
Owner of Narez Enterprises LLC and Diamond O Flooring
LLC and head of TLH Construction Services.
Editor of www.tex-mexnews.com, the No.1 Spanish
Newspaper in Dallas-FW areas!
Empowered Woman special speaker for several events in
the Communities, latest by Balch Springs Chamber of
Commerce and recognized by the Senate of Texas 4 yrs ago.

E. Please describe your background Editor of www.tex-mexnews.com since 2004. Owner of
and business experience. Diamond O Flooring and Narez Enterprises LLC. Got in the
trucking industry on 5/22 with 2 trucks leased by a company
in the oil field industry.
I am selected by UNT to be a lead role in the short film
called " Quince ", a true story for Mexican immigrants.

F. Please describe the areas of Business Connectors, Public Relations, Communications,
expertise you can bring to assist the Marketing and Advertising.
Board of Directors.

G. Please list any and all Council and I'm pretty new with this Council but have been attended
personal achievements that would most of your events since our business got certified !
demonstrate your readiness to hold
this position.

H. This position is designed to My theme is: We are better together. It's never my intention

represent ALL MBEs associated with to promote myself or personal businesses but to be working
the Council and not your own personal together as a team with whoever believes in supporting each
other, my success is to achieve things together with
or business interest. How do you enthusiasm, discipline, respect and dedication!
intend to ensure you are

representative of ALL?

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I. Additional information you would Hold an Accounting Bachelors and Business Management.
like to share: Always in Continuing Education.

J. UPLOAD A HEADSHOT HERE (at
least 300 dpi in JPEG format)

K. Affirmation of Eligibility (must be electronically signed and agreed to)
By my name entered below, I attest that I am a certified Minority Business Enterprise and in good
standing with The Council.

Printed Name Rosana Narez

Company Name www.tlh-construction.com

E-mail [email protected]

*Special Notes:  It is responsibility of the nominating person/candidate to verify that the
nomination form has been received.  The Nominations Committee assumes no liability or
responsibilities for failure to receive this information.

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Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:02 AM

• Greetings
o Jeni Rajbhandari Buying Entity Co-Chair
o Margo Posey, President DFW MSDC

A. Membership participation and attendance

Buying Entity Company MBE Rep Entity
Rep
Nokia Betty Manetta Argent
Jeni Rajbhandari Texas Instruments Pam Nelson Bracane Company

Brad Woodson

Greg Obar AT&T

Luis Jenkins Vistra Energy

Samantha Margo Posey Council Staff Alba Apontes
Andrew

Calatozzo-Cobb

B. President’s Opening Remarks

Margo thanked the team for a successful Quarterly Supply Chain Professional Luncheon on
September 28th and mentioned about the survey result being available (attached).

summary_export.pdf

D. 2022 Program of Work

1. The team discussed on the potential topics for December and shared the view
that the other listed topics may have a stronger relevance to the stakeholders at
this time compared to Bitcoin

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2. We decided on sending out a survey to the working group members and the
board members once Samantha reviews it with Margo

3. We will discuss and prepare during October and if needed have an additional call

Topic Team Yes/No Comments
Lead/Team Maybe
Impacts of Inflation TBD
Bitcoin TBD -
Quiet quitting TBD
Public Policy-Voter Education TBD
Supply Chain Integrity and Security TBD
Crypto Currency
Work agreement between El TBD
Salvador and the US Evelyn

-continued-
A. Supply Chain Professionals Quarterly Luncheons

Date/Venue Topic/Mode Team Lead/Team Status
March 23 “Talent Acquisition, Delivered
Venue TBD Development, and Retention” Mary Gano Lead
Evelyn Molina Delivered
June 28/ “What’s trending?” The 1% Darcel Webb*
Venue Double initiative – Who, why and what’s Pamela Nelson
Tree y 635 in it for me?
Greg Obar
LaTisha Brandon
Nicole Reeves

September 28/ “Environmental, Sustainability Clifton Miller/ Delivered
Venue TBD and Governance” Betty Manetta TBD
Luis Jenkins
December 7/ TBD based on the survey outcome
Venue TBD TBD

The Meeting was adjourned at 9:37 AM
The next meeting will take place on Monday November 14th, 2022 at 9:00 AM.

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Constant Contact Survey Results

Campaign Name: QSPL Q3 FEEDBACK SURVEY
Survey Starts: 64
Survey Submits: 23
Export Date: 10/04/2022 09:52 AM

MULTIPLE CHOICE

How would you rate the time allotted for the speakers? (with 5 being the perfect amount of time and 1
being not enough time)

Answer Choice 0% 100% Number of Responses
1 Total Responses Responses Ratio
2 0%
3 0 0%
4 0 8%
5 2 47%
11 43%
10 100%
23

MULTIPLE CHOICE

How would you rate the knowledge of the speakers on the topic? (with 5 being the most knowledgeable
and 1 being not knowledgeable at all)

Answer Choice 0% 100% Number of Responses
1 Total Responses Responses Ratio
2 0%
3 0 0%
4 0 0%
5 0 30%
7 69%
16 100%
23

MULTIPLE CHOICE

How would you rate the usefulness of the topic to you and your organization? (with 5 being the most useful
and 1 being not useful at all)

Answer Choice 0% 100% Number of Responses
1 Total Responses Responses Ratio
2 0%
3 0 0%
4 0 13%
5 3 34%
8 52%
12 100%
23

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

How would you rate the overall value of the event? (with 5 being the most valuable and 1 being not
valuable at all)

Answer Choice 0% 100% Number of Responses
1 Total Responses Responses Ratio
2 0%
3 0 0%
4 0 4%
5 1 47%
11 47%
11 100%
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OPEN QUESTION

Any additional feedback and your email (in case you win our giveaway!)

I would have loved to have more of a Q&A session with each panel member.
This topic has been around for a few years now and I think many of our diverse suppliers could use some type of workshop so
they can know what the buying entities will be asking them for as RFP's come up. [email protected]
[email protected]
19 Response(s)

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September 2022

September 13: New Supplier Orientation:

Pam Nelson, MBEIC Chair, addressed the new suppliers, provided an overview of the MBEIC and
opportunities for engagement and recognized the MBEIC leadership.

September 14: MBEIC Meeting (Virtual) Meeting attendees:

Andrew Nash, Samantha Calatozzo-Cobb – Council Staff
Clifton Miller- Cemetrics
Pam Nelson- Bracane Company (MBEIC Chair)
Evelyn Molina – All Janitorial (MBIEC 1st Vice Chair)
Jenica Oliver – Blueprint Marketing Group (2nd Vice Chair)

Discussion:
Increasing engagement of MBEs to participate in meetings, and events. Multiple suggestions from the
meeting attendees. Suggestions included:

• Adding MBEIC meetings to announcements that are released out by the council.
• Adding standard date to the MBEIC website which is being updated
ISCWG/MBEIC Joint Program- Perfecting Your Pitch- scheduled for 9/28/2022
• Pam Nelson and Mary Gano (Vistra Energy) facilitating the event
• MBEs will have opportunity to practice their pitch with buying entities
Program – H1B-Visa for October – This program was being put on hold until further notice when a
representative from the US Department of Labor could be confirmed to participate to provide required
information for receiving appropriate certifications and labor determinations for the MBEs.

September 28: ISCWG/MBEIC Joint Program – Perfecting Your Pitch
The program was well received by the MBEs participating. The Buyers provided valuable feedback to the
MBEs. The summary details of the event are pending that includes the number of participants.
Two separate outputs will be provided: 1) MBEs survey results are pending. 2) A summary of tips and
suggestions provided by the buyers will be captured and shared with MBEs.
Expected release date is 10/21/2022.

Month Date Meeting Topic/Focus MBEIC Lead Type of
Introduction of MBEIC Event
October 5 New Supplier leadership and Pam Nelson or Jenica
October 12 Orientation welcome MBEs Oliver Virtual
MBEIC Meeting Virtual
November 1 Introduction of MBEIC Evelyn Molina
November 9 New Supplier leadership and Virtual
Orientation welcome MBEs Clifton Miller/Pam Virtual
November 30 MBEIC Meeting Nelson
Networking Event- TBD
December 6 Event- Pending Topic: Public Policy Jenica Oliver
December (pending) Virtual
New Supplier Introduction of MBEIC
Orientation leadership and
DFW MSDC Annual welcome MBEs
Meeting

OCTOBER

Marketing Report

MONTHLY REPORT ON DFW MSDC MARKETING

WINNING NUMBERS

Great Registrant numbers:
197 attendees for our H-E-B Event
68 attendees for 8(a)
160 registrants for "Coffee With The
President"

LinkedIn Growth:

NOVEMBER GOALS

Prepping for our 50th Anniversary
Focus on E Awards

8.8K 30%

Email Subscribers Total Council Email Open Rate
(Industry AVG= 17-28%)

DFW MSDC At Work ‘Activity Requiring Participation September 2022

Council Host
1. September 1st, 2022 DFW MSDC Mentoring Experience Discussion. 15. September 16th, 2022 Executive Committee Meeting.
2. September 6th, 2022 1% PLUS Planning Meeting. 16. September 16th, 2022 MBEIC SDPWG Perfecting the Pitch Touch Point
3. September 6th, 13th, 27th, 2022 DFW MSDC Weekly Planning Meeting. 17. September 16th, 2022 MBDA Supply Chain Listen Session.
4. September 7th, 2022 8(a.) Certification Informational Kickoff | Orientation. 18. September 23rd, 2022 Discussion | Financial Statement & 2023 Budget.
5. September 8th, 2022 DFW MSDC - Belflights Meeting. 19. September 23rd, 2022 MBEIC SDPWG Perfecting the Pitch Check-In.
6. September 8th, 2022 DFW MSDC - Discussion Partnership Wels Fargo 20. September 26th, 2022 Black & Veatch Meeting.
7. September 8th, 2022 DFW MSDC Healthcare Industry Group - Executive Team Meetings. 21. September 26th, 2022 Dallas Citizens Council Follow-Up Meeting.
8. September 8th, 2022 MBDA Breakfast- Start your Day with Opportunity Series 22. September 26th, 2022 Marketing Project Meeting.
9. . September 13th, 2022 Financial Committee Meeting. 23. September 27th, 2022 Financial Meeting.
10. September 13th, 2022 Nomination Committee Meeting. 24. September 27th, 2022 Board of Directors Meeting.
11. September 13th, 2022 In-Person Preserve Meeting. 25. September 27th, 2022 Perfecting the Pitch.
12. September 14th, 2022 MBEIC General Committee Meeting. 26. September 27th, 2022 Session 1 SBA 8(a.) Workshop.
13. September 14th, 2022 New Supplier Orientation 27. September 27th, 2022 Quarterly Luncheon | Quarterly Supply Meeting - SourceIT US -Westin Dallas, TX
14. September 14th, 2022 MBIC Leadership Meeting. 28. September 29th, 2022 HCIG Meeting.

.

Certification Plan Room Acquisition

1. September 8th 2022 Certification Committee Meeting. Plans / Specifications Acquired -176-
2. September 8th 2022 Pre-Certification Workshop. GC Invitations to Bid Sourced -92-
3. September 20th 2022 New Certification Questionings Meeting. - Century Products Procurement Opportunities Non-Construction Related Sourced -18-
Architectural/Engineering Opportunities Sourced -7-
LLC. Construction News Development Proposed 1-

4.

Council Outreach | Inclusion | Attendance

1. September 1st, 2022 D/FW Airport Board Meeting. 24. September 15th, 2022 City of Fort Worth Future City Hall Council Chamber Groundbreaking
2. September 1st, 8th, 2022 GMSDC Financial Summit Planning Meeting. Event.
3. September 1st, 2022 NMSDC FOC Monthly Meeting.
4. September 2nd, 2022 Arlington ISD & City of Arlington Monthly Meeting. 25. September 15th, 2022 Hispanic 100 Latina Living Legend and ELLA Awards - Dallas, TX.
5. September 6th, 20th 2022 Dallas County Commissioner's Court Meeting. 26. September 15th, 2022 PGA Vendor Match- Frisco, TX
6. September 7th, 21st, 2022 Dallas City of Fort Worth Diversity & Inclusion & DFW MSDC 27. September 15th, 2022 Midterm Election Analysis, and Economic and Investment Update.
28. September 15th, 2022 NCTRCA Outreach Hoe to Do Business with The City of McKinney,
Meeting.
7. September 7th, 2022 Dallas ISD M WBE Advisory Committee Meeting. HUB/MWDBE Seminar.
8. September 7th, 2022 Press Event Prep Meeting - Founders First 2022 Texas Job Creators 29. September 15th, 2022 PGA Vendor Match-Frisco, TX.
30. September 19th 2022 City of Arlington - Active Adult Center New Construction Outreach.
Grant. 31. September 20th 2022 Member Management Tool Issues Meeting.
9. September 7th, 2022 Monthly President’s Meeting. 32. September 20th 2022 RHCA Economic & Business Development Meeting.
10. September 7th, 2022 Tribal Listening Session. 33. September 21st 2022 MBEIPP 2023 Capitol Meeting Review Meeting.
11. September 8th, 2022 VERGE Construction | & JBJ Management:: MWBE Outreach – Dallas, 34. September 22nd, 2022 CBRE: Time to Join your Roundtable Discussion.
35. September 22nd, 2022 Parkland Health- Quarterly External Advisory Committee Meeting.
TX. Session! for The Multifamily Housing Construction Project - Today! Thursday, September 8, 36. September 23rd, 2022 Argent Edges- Innovation Luncheon.
2022 37. September 27th 2022 Austin Commercial – Texas Instruments Subcontracting | Vendors |
12. September 12th, 15th 2022 Business Equity Partnership Program.
13. September 12th, 2022 ESG Planning Meeting. Suppliers M WBE Outreach Lunch & Learn-Sherman, TX.
14. September 13th, 2022 City of Dallas Parks Board Meeting. 38. September 27th 2022 Panel Discussion: Small Business Forum at Federal Reserve Bank co-
15. September 13th, 2022 Investors Prospectus Work.
16. September 13th, 2022 Financial SBAC Monthly Meeting. host - Dallas College.
17. September 14th, 2022 Arlington Black Chambers DFW New Leaders Brunch. 39. September 28th 2022 Construction Industry Certified MBEs/Suppliers - Microsoft has
18. September 14th, 2022 Get Your S.A.M. Webinar.
19. September 14th, 2022 H-E-B Culinary Dinner-Toyota Stadium. Opportunities for You! Introduction to Microsoft’s Datacenter Construction Business -Teams
20. September 14th, 2022 How to Do Business With the City of Houston Virtual Event. Meeting.
21. September 14th, 2022 MBDA National Network of Business Equities 40. September 29th 2022 Introduction: Luncheon Meeting W/ Keith Dean, Vice President, Texas
22. September 15th, 2022 2022 Supplier of the Year Award – National Committee Meeting. Capital.
23. September 15th2022 CBRE Supplier Diversity Summit Platform Overview & Roundtable Training 41. September 29th 2022 Prospectus Meeting.
Session 42. September 30th 2022 Meet the Candidates/Reach Across the Table- Marie Holliday.
September 30th 2022 Doing Business with TxDOT Info Session and Networking Event - Fort Worth,
TX

Dallas Fort Worth MBDA Business Center Report Q2
October 13, 2022

YTD Results/Activities: Year 2 – (2nd Quarter) (1st month)

Goal Name Actual Goals Work in Progress
Number of MBE’s Served Report
Gross Revenues Generated 41 100 70
% of Clients that Increase Profits $29,879,000 $50,000,000
$33,000,000
4 50
20

Number of Jobs 78 250 120
Value of Financing, Capital, and Bonding $800,000 $25,000,000 $6,000,000

Number of Capacity Investments $10,000,000 $25,000,000 $23,000,000

Capacity Building Engagements 86 50-100 6

Year 2 grant (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)