Board of Directors Meeting BOOK Oct

DFW MSDC

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11/18 - E AWARDS
12/5- GOLF CLASSIC
12/6 - ANNUAL MEETING (5:30 PM)

10/28/2022

7:30 am – 9:00 am
DFW MSDC Office

Attendees:
Bonnie Clinton* | Margo J Posey* | Brandon Rakestraw* | Rob Simpson* | Monica Menzel* | David
Sanchez* | Pamela Nelson* | Terri Quinton* | Don McNeely* | Joe Adams | Neena Biswas | Pamela Bryant
| Greg Cody | Bruce D. Collins |Thomas Crowther | Ashley Duffie | Yareli Esteban | Heather Herndon-
Wright | Rachel Kutz | Kallie Malmgren | Tony Marino | Monica Schoenemann | Evelyn Molina | Jeni
Rajbhandari|

Item #1 Call to Order Bonnie
Item #2 Chair’s Remarks Bonnie

September Minutes Monica
September Financials David and James
September Certification
Nominating Committee Monica

Item # 3 CONSENT AGENDA
Item # 4 ISCWG
MBEIC

President Report
Council Update

Discussion: Marketing Working Group
1% Plus Initiative Membership Working Group
Mentoring Working Group
Metrics Working Group

DATE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
In Person, Via Zoom, Absent

Attendees: Dr. Neena Biswas Evelyn Molina
Bonnie Clinton Gregory Cody Jeni Rajbhandari
Thomas Crowther Bruce Collins
Margo J. Posey Ashley Duffie
Brandon Rakestraw Yareli Esteban
Pamela Nelson Rachel Kutz
Terri Quinton Tony Marino
Don McKneely
Joe Adams

Absent: Rob Simpson, Monica Menzel, David Sanchez, Pamela Bryant, Heather Herndon-Wright, Kallie
Malmgren, Monica Schoenemann

Location & Time • Meeting began at 10:11 am located at Westin Galleria Dallas

Opening • Bonnie Clinton welcomed everyone in person

Minutes • Terri Quinton presented minutes from August (last meeting).
Financials • Bruce Collins made motion to accept
• Evelyn Molina seconded.
• Motion carried.

• Brandon Rakestraw and James Estes presented the financials
• Revenue of $596K vs budget of $444K – Bonus has been booked –

driving most of favorable variance
• Expenses are $701K vs budget of $729K
• No changes to current forecast
• Don McKneely made a motion to accept financials
• Yareli Esteban seconded motion
• Motion carried
• Brandon Rakestraw opened up discussion on the Budget, especially

related to the special reserve
• Margo Posey presented the 2023 Budget and the special request

use request including sales support, move and 50 Anniversary
• Thomas Crowther made a motion to accept budget and special

reserve request

• Pamela Nelson seconded motion
• Motion carried
• Robust discussion on the certification process

Certification • Margo Posey presented the Certification report
• 13 New Certifications, 64 Recertified
• Newly certified MBE cycle time – 25.2 Business Days
• Neena Biswas made motion to accept. Bruce Collins seconded.

Motion carried

Nominating Committee • Margo Posey presented Nominations schedule with nominations
closing October 7, 2022

• Also presented were the positions up for election

Consent Agreement • ICSCWG Report – included in the Board Report with ESG panel at
the luncheon

• MBEIC Report – included in the Board Report

2022 Council • Margo covered items in the board book President’s Report.
President’s Report • Margo covered upcoming calendar events, 50th anniversary

committee and 2023 CPO Summit, 1% Plus Initiative

• Margo covered ESG materials for the luncheon

• NMSDC performance rankings – We’re #4 in all Councils

• Letter from the Affiliate Presidents supporting the Michigan MSDC
being supported by the NMSDC

• MBDA report

Adjourn • DFW MSDC and DHD Films won a Silver Telly Award for E
Awards 2021

• Thank Buying Entities for participating in Pitch Perfect after
luncheon

• Tony Marino provided input on the Mentor Experience and the
process going forward. Ask for participation and have the right
people in the room

• Meeting adjourned at 11:22 pm

Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc
Statement of Revenue and Expenses

For the One Month Ended September 30, 2022

ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE
TO

BUDGET
FAV/(UNFAV)

REVENUE: 19,000 16,500 2,500
Corporate Memberships - New 23,750 18,750 5,000
Corporate Memberships- Renewal
Interest Income 248 - 248
NMSDC National Dues 22,952 20,133 2,819
NMSDC National Compliance BONUS
MBE Certification Fees-New-Local 5,540 4,500 -
MBE Certification Fees-Renewal-Local 25,586 21,000 1,040
MBE Out of Region Subscriber Fees-Renewal 4,586
MBE Out of Region Subscriber Fees-New 1,700 1,000
Expedite Fees 1,350 700 700
Education Scholarship 650
Donation 100,126 82,583
Uncategorized -
-
TOTAL REVENUE -
-
17,543

EXPENSES: - - -
NMSDC Functions - -
Software Maintenance 7,606 7,416 (190)
Office Expense 2,097 1,250 (847)
Telecommunication 1,500 1,258
Credit Card Processing 242 - 1,002
Credit Card Processing Fees (1,002) - -
Board Installation - -
Cartage/Delivery 6,250 6,250 -
Outsourcing 6,668 6,668 -
Lease-Office Space 1,507 1,750 243
Lease-Equipment/Other 1,500 1,164
Insurance/Taxes 336 6,250 2,090
Professional Fees 4,160 4,168 3,260
Temporary Services 47,918 (2,025)
Salary 908 84,670 5,955
49,943
TOTAL EXPENSES 78,715

NET CURRENT YEAR REVENUE/(LOSS) 21,411 (2,087)
TOTAL SPECIAL EVENTS REVENUE/(LOSS) 11,000
-
(13,648)

TOTAL CURRENT MONTH NET REVENUE/(LOS 7,763 8,913

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Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc
Statement of Revenue and Expenses

For the One Month Ended September 30, 2022

ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE
TO

BUDGET
FAV/(UNFAV)

TOTAL CURRENT YEAR NET REVENUE/(LOSS 7,763 8,913 -
-
PRIOR YEAR PAYMENTS - -
Prior Year Revenue - - -
Prior Year Expense 7,763 -
8,913 -
TOTAL PRIOR YEAR INCOME/(LOSS)

TOTAL NET REVENUE

Notes:

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Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc
Statement of Revenue and Expenses

For the Nine Month Ended September 30, 2022

VARIANCE 2022 2021
TO
ACTUAL BUDGET NUMBER NUMBER
BUDGET
FAV/(UNFAV)

REVENUE: 40,750 30,000 10,750 30 31
Corporate Memberships - New 111,000 92,000 19,000 10 16
Corporate Memberships- Renewal
Interest Income 825 181,200 825
NMSDC National Dues 179,146 (2,054)
NMSDC National Performance BONUS 49,750 64,883
MBE Certification Fees-New-Local 64,883 216,900 4,527
MBE Certification Fees-Renewal-Local 54,277 1,521
MBE Out of Region Subscriber Fees-Renewal 218,421 15,000 1,100
MBE Out of Region Subscriber Fees-New 16,100 4,850
Expedite Fees 700 620
Education Scholarship 5,470 350
Donation 1,050
Uncategorized
4,545 - -
TOTAL REVENUE 696,467 590,400 4,545
106,067
EXPENSES:
NMSDC Functions 2,000 5,000 3,000 (1)
Software Maintenance 15,000 15,000 - (2)
Office Expense 95,834 66,750
Telecommunication 23,313 11,250 (29,084)
Credit Card Processing 10,303 13,500 (12,063)
Credit Card Processing Fees (5,063)
Board Installation 25,151 - 3,197
Cartage/Delivery 500 5,063
Outsourcing (24,651)
Lease-Office Space 56,250 56,250
Lease-Equipment/Other 51,678 60,012 -
Insurance/Taxes 12,531 15,750 -
Professional Fees 11,211 13,500 8,334
Temporary Services 45,589 56,250 3,219
Salary 35,616 37,500 2,289
404,434 431,250 10,661
TOTAL EXPENSES 783,847 782,512 1,884
26,816
NET YEAR END REVENUE/(LOSS) (87,380) (192,112) (1,335)

TOTAL SPECIAL EVENTS REVENUE/(LOSS) 164,744 225,000 -

TOTAL YEAR END NET REVENUE/(LOSS) 77,364 32,888

NOTES:
(1) A T & T Network Bandwith upgrade 10M to
150M
(2) Westin venue costs plus escalated food
cost, expected Inkind.

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Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc
Statement of Revenue and Expenses

For the Nine Month Ended September 30, 2022

ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE
TO

BUDGET
FAV/(UNFAV)

TOTAL CURRENT YEAR NET REVENUE/(LOSS 77,364 32,888 -

PRIOR YEAR PAYMENTS

Prior Year Revenue 17,800 - 17,800
Prior Year Expense 14,536 - 14,536

-

TOTAL PRIOR YEAR INCOME/(LOSS) 3,264 - 3,264

TOTAL NET REVENUE 80,628 32,888 3,264

Notes:

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Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc
Statement of Revenue and Expenses

For the Nine Month Ended September 30, 2022

ACTUAL FULL YEAR 2022 VARIANCE 2021
YTD FORECAST APPROVED BUDGET ACTUAL

September 30, 2022 BUDGET TO AS
FORECAST 12/31/2021
REVENUE: 40,750 50,000 50,000 FAV/(UNFAV) (1)
Corporate Memberships - New 111,000 166,000 166,000 59,750
Corporate Memberships- Renewal - 100,250
Interest Income 825 - - -
NMSDC National Dues 179,146 221,600 241,600 - 636
NMSDC National Performance BONUS (20,000) 287,841
MBE Certification Fees - Renew-Local 64,883 218,421 216,900 -
MBE Certification Fees - New-Local 218,421 70,000 70,000 1,521 50,310
MBE Subscriber Fees-Renewal 17,000 17,000 - 277,360
MBE Subscriber Fees-New 54,277 11,000 11,000 -
Expedite Fees 16,100 4,500 4,500 - 80,330
Uncategorized - 22,600
5,470 758,521 777,000
TOTAL REVENUE 1,050 (18,479) 8,570
4,545 4,900
EXPENSES 696,467 1,875
NMSDC Functions 894,422
Software Maintenance
Office Expense 2,000 14,000 14,000 - 460 (2)
Telecommunication 15,000 15,000 15,000 - 15,000 (3)
Board Installation 95,834 95,834 89,000 (6,834) 95,670
Credit Card Processing 23,313 23,313 15,000 (8,313) 13,752
Credit Card Processing Fees 25,151 25,151 (24,651)
Cartage/Delivery 10,303 18,000 500 - 0
Outsourcing (5,063) 18,000 - 18,844
Lease-Office Space - -
Lease-Equipment/Other 56,250 500 - - 0
Insurance/Taxes 51,678 75,000 500 - 60,000
Professional Fees 12,531 95,000 75,000 - 77,477
Temporary Services 11,211 21,000 95,000 - 15,174
Salary 45,589 18,000 21,000 - 17,748
35,616 75,000 18,000 - 69,650
TOTAL EXPENSES 404,434 50,000 75,000 - 59,587
575,000 50,000 500,339
NET CURRENT YEAR REVENUE/(LOSS) 783,847 575,000 (39,798)
1,100,798 943,701
(87,380) 1,061,000 (58,277)
(342,277) (49,279)
(284,000)
275,734
TOTAL SPECIAL EVENTS REVENUE/(LOSS) 164,744 304,507 284,000 20,507 226,455
TOTAL CURRENT YEAR NET REVENUE/(LOSS) 77,364 (37,770) - (37,770)
0 38,040
PRIOR YEAR PAYMENTS - - - (2,040)
Prior Year Revenue 17,800 (40,080)
Prior Year Expense 14,536 - - -
(37,770) - (37,770) 186,375
TOTAL PRIOR YEAR REVENUE/(LOSS) 3,264

TOTAL NET REVENUE 80,628

Notes:
Forecast
(1) Based on what we are tracking at this point, year end
will result is $14,000 decrease, however, given all
indication from conversation with NMSDC, lowering the
Forecast by $20,000 is prudent
(2) AT&T 5G conversion

(2) As a result of cost of venue and escalating food costs.

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Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc
Statement of Revenue and Expenses

For the One Month Ended September 30, 2022

For the One Month Period Ended September 30, 2022 Golf Classic Hard Hat Annual MBEIC Quarterly Supply ACCESS Top Total
Meeting Chain Golf
Awards
Banquet Professionals
Luncheon

Funds Received 2,250.00 550.00 1,140.00 3,940.00 -
Event fees - --
Grants 2,250.00 550.00 - -
Discount Packages - - -
Accounts Receivable - --
2,250.00 550.00 -
Total funds received -- - 1,140.00 - - 3,940.00
Disbursements - -
Event expense - --
--
Total disbursements 14,588.00 3,000.00 17,588.00 -
Excess Funds Over -- -
-
Disbursements
- 14,588.00 3,000.00 - 17,588.00

- (13,448.00) (3,000.00) - (13,648.00)

0

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Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc
Statement of Revenue and Expenses

For the Eight Monrths Ended August 31, 2022

For the Nine Month Period Ended September 30, 2022 Awards Golf Classic Hard Hat Annual MBEIC Quarterly Supply ACCESS Top Golf Total MBDA MBDA CRR 7/1/2021-
Banquet Meeting Chain Professionals 7/1/2021- 7/1/2022- 6/30/2022
2022 FORECAST 304,507.00 06/30/2022 09/30/2022
2022 ORIGINAL BUDGET Luncheon
Funds Received 284,000.00
Accounts Receivable 113,000.00 15,000.00 70,875.00 (4,000.00) (1,000.00) (16,000.00) 126,632.00
Discount Packages 113,000.00 15,000.00 52,000.00 (4,000.00) (1,000.00) (16,000.00) -
Event fees 125,000.00 14,035.00
Grants 11,250.00 9,400.00 10,185.00 - - - - 99,400.00 - 96,664.00 727,384.00
Total funds received - - 480.00 6,064.00 - 11,708.00 285,198.00 -
Disbursements 11,250.00 9,400.00 3,850.00 410,000.00 96,664.00 727,384.00
Event expense 24,190.00 2,726.00 97,360.00 480.00 6,064.00 99,400.00 11,708.00 - 86,389.84 -
Total disbursements 24,190.00 2,726.00 - 2,544.00 30,985.00 (!) 148,936.00 398,633.00 410,000.00 86,389.84
Excess Funds Over 2,544.00 30,985.00 11,220.00 410,000.00 727,384.00
Disbursements (12,940.00) 6,674.00 107,545.00 - 11,220.00 - 410,000.00 10,274.16 727,384.00
- 252,186.00 233,889.00
YTD Budget 233,889.00 - -
YTD Favorable (Unfavorable) 2022 36,670.00 125,554.00
36,670.00 125,554.00 164,744.00
Actual 2021
NOTE: 70,875.00 - (2,064.00) (24,921.00) 126,632.00 488.00

(12,940.00) 6,674.00 70,875.00 (2,064.00) (24,921.00) 126,632.00 488.00
111,389.00 10,183.00 42,111.00 112,051.00

(1) Food costs for the 1st and 2nd Quarterly lunches averaged
30%plus the amount charged in 2019. (2) September
Quarterly had to be moved to the Westin (most affordable
venue). The DoubleTree Hotel the normal place of the
Quarterly, would not honor our request as they had a larger
booking including room night. area hotels are not signing
contra Westin fees twice the amount of the Double Tree.

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Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc
Balance Sheet

For the Nine Month at September 30, 2022

As of As of As of
9/30/2022 12/31/2021 12/31/2020

ASSETS 80,663 381,196 33,235
542,858 233,290 1,062,372
CURRENT: 225,593 225,518
CASH-SPECIAL-BANK OF TEXAS 202,766
CASH-OPERATING-BANK OF TEXAS 24,525 24,525 24,525
CASH-COMERICA BANK MONEY MARKET 250,441 250,091
CASH-COMERICA BANK CHECKING 168,592 168,592 156,336
CASH-VERITEX FORMERLY GREEN BANK MONEY MARKET 53,197
CASH -REGIONS BANK 81,408 81,408 81,408
INVESTMENT-REGIONS BANK 71,648 71,882 71,875
CASH-CHASE CHECKING 12,541 12,541 12,541
CASH-CHASE CHECKING II 250,360 250,040 27,434
CASH-PLAINSCAPITAL BANK MONEY MARKET 97,054 97,054 4,385
CASH-CAPITALONE-CHECKING 153,148 153,072 0
CASH-CAPITALONE-SAVING 250,000 250,000
CASH-TRUIST BANK 152,746
INVESTMENT-CAPITALONE CD 0 0 150
PETTY CASH 500 150
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE-MBDA 10,970
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE-CRR 0 0 4,991
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 0 0 4,100
14,035 17,800
DEPOSIT-2020 GOLF AND TENNIS 2,223,366 2,217,159 1,903,031
DEPOSIT 2020 ACCESS
DEPOSIT-2019 TOP GOLF (APRIL AND AUGUST) 0 0 2,673
PREPAID EXPENSES-2020 AWARDS 0 0 1,000
DEPOSIT 2023 HARD HAT 0 7,812 7,812
DEPOSIT 2023 ACCESS 0 0 4,050
6,056
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 1,000 7,812 15,535

FIXED ASSETS: 7,056 50,796 48,796
SOFTWARE-CSC 65,810 65,810
FURNITURE & FIXTURES 50,796 73,015 68,058
EQUIPMENT & COMPUTERS 65,810 (122,299) (78,429)
LESS: ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 83,417 67,322 104,235

TOTAL ASSETS 0 2,292,293 2,022,801
200,023
LIABLITIES & FUND BALANCE 588,580
2,430,445 51,371
LIABILITIES 66,500
759,574 711,398 5,000
PREPAID FEES/DUES 85,304 68,923
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 0 0 150,000
NOTES PAYABLE-COVID-19 PPP ($66,500) 5,000 5,000
NOTES PAYABLE-SBA EIDL ADVANCE 922,276
NOTES PAYABLE-SBA EIDL LONG-TERM 150,000 150,000 239,074
FUND BALANCE: 2,022,801
1,349,939 1,170,597
FUND BALANCE 80,628 186,375 2,022,801
NET REVENUE/(LOSS) 2,292,293
2,430,445
TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE 2,292,293
2,430,445

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Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc
Statement of Revenue and Expenses

For the Nine Month Ended September 30, 2022

CASH--BANK OF TEXAS 9/30/2022
CASH-OPERATING-BANK OF TEXAS 80,663

CASH-COMERICA BANK MONEY MARKET 542,858
CASH-COMERICA BANK CHECKING 623,521
225,593
CASH-CHASE CHECKING
CASH-CHASE CHECKING II 24,525
250,118
INVESTMENT/REGIONS BANK
CASH-BUSINESS MONEY MARKET 71,648
CASH -REGIONS BANK 12,541
84,189
CASH-PLAINSCAPITAL BANK MONEY MARKET 50,241
31,167
CASH-VERITEX/GREEN BANK MONEY MARKET 168,592
250,000
CASH -CAPITALONE CHECKING 250,360
CASH-CAPITALONE SAVINGS 250,360
250,441
CASH-TRUIST BANK CHECKING 250,441
97,054
153,148
250,202
250,000
250,000

2,208,831

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Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc
DOS Report

Name Amount 1-30 2022 61-90 91-120 121-Over

HARD HAT 10,185.00 0.00 31-60 0.00 0.00 10,185.00
ACCESS 3,850.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,850.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
14,035.00 0.00 14,035.00
0.00

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MBE Board of Directors Nominees

Submission Date Printed Name Company Name B. Your Name C. Company Name E-mail A. I wish to be nominated for this Board of
Directors position. (Select One)

Oct 7, 2022 Amarendra Uppalapati Integer Telecom Amarendra Uppalapati Integer Telecom Services Inc [email protected] ASIAN AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE
Oct 7, 2022 Neena Biswas MD Services Inc Dr. Neena Biswas MD B12 Consulting [email protected] ASIAN AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE
Oct 5, 2022 Nick Punyamurthy B12 Consulting CompNova [email protected] ASIAN AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE
CompNova LLC Nick Punyamurthy Software Professionals
Oct 4, 2022 Reena Batra Software Professionals Incorporated (SPI) [email protected] ASIAN AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE
Incorporated Reena Batra Ruby Media Inc. (d/b/a DHD
Films) [email protected] ASIAN AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE
Sep 29, 2022 Hussain Manjee DHD Films Hussain Manjee

Sep 28, 2022 Nitin Nagar Bluebery Hawaii Nitin Nagar Bluebery Hawaii Technology [email protected] ASIAN AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE
Oct 7, 2022 Christopher Readus Technology Solutions Christopher Readus Solutions LLC [email protected] AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE
LLC CleanJet LLC
CleanJet LLC

Oct 7, 2022 Amy Salazar Hilborn Logisticorp, LLC Amy Salazar Hilborn Logisticorp, LLC [email protected] AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE
Alpha & Omega
Oct 7, 2022 Garland Milton Quinn Industries, LLC Garland Milton Quinn Alpha & Omega Industries, LLC [email protected] AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE
Oct 5, 2022 Olga Lopez CIMA Logistics LLC AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE
www.tlh- Olga lopez CIMA Logistics LLC [email protected]
Oct 4, 2022 Rosana Narez construction.com
Rosana Narez TLH CONSTRUCTION SERVICES [email protected] AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE

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

B. Your Name Amarendra Uppalapati

C. Company Name Integer Telecom Services Inc

D. Please list or describe your My work experience of 34+ years and about 20+ years as a
qualifications for the position you are small business owner defiantly puts me in a position where
running for; i.e. examples of your one can claim to “have been there and done that”. Currently
leadership) managing a team of 400 professionals with operations in
USA, Canada and India. My strengths as a person are
• Communication and listening
• Mediation and problem-solving
• Consistency, discipline, and vision
• Empathy, active listening, and support
• Creativity & strategic thinking
• Flexibility & organization

E. Please describe your background Currently managing a team of 400 professionals with offices
and business experience. in 3 countries and grown to about 15 million in a matter of 4
years in telecom industry as a small business owner.
Navigating COVID and still growing shows my strength as a
leader. Most Asian Americans are in IT industry, and I
personally feel someone like me can represent the
community with my unique experience in Telecom, IT and
construction space which makes a vast majority in the
chamber.

F. Please describe the areas of Guiding young entrapenures who wants to enter Telecom
expertise you can bring to assist the and IT space
Board of Directors. Importance of financial discipline and cash flow
management
Changing face of workforce and how to navigate the needs
of GenX and GenZ as they make up a large portion of the
workforce in the industry.

G. Please list any and all Council and Successfully built and sold 3 businesses in the past and
personal achievements that would now running a Telecom company from Asian American
demonstrate your readiness to hold background puts me in a unique position to represent our
this position. community and to forward the cause.

H. This position is designed to Yes. the purpose is to
represent ALL MBEs associated with represent all asian
the Council and not your own personal American's in the
or business interest. How do you council.
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 Amarendra Uppalapati

Company Name Integer Telecom Services Inc

E-mail [email protected]

3

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

B. Your Name Dr. Neena Biswas MD

C. Company Name B12 Consulting

D. Please list or describe your Dr. Neena Biswas MD
qualifications for the position you are - Founder & CEO of B12 Consulting, a global strategy and
running for; i.e. examples of your technology firm
leadership) - B12 is a certified minority- and woman-owned firm, HUB in
Texas, WOSB
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospice
and Palliative medicine.
- DFW MSDC Board member Jan 2020 to current
- Publicly elected School Board Trustee (Place 4 for Coppell
Independent School District)
- As an entrepreneur, I have also invested in several start-ups
and early-stage firms
- Member of multiple national organizations.
The past few years have been very challenging because of
the pandemic, however, I have tried to do the best for the
council as well as for my community to bring in positive
changes and improvements wherever I could.
I am running for the Asian American seat. As a current
representative of this seat, I have demonstrated leadership
in my community and the Council in helping to promote
diversity and awareness of culture. I have had several
successes, and these have led to immense growth in the
knowledge and general outcomes. I have focused on MBE
challenges and ways to improve on this.
The Council has further helped me learn to remain strong
and continue to build on our business skills and grow.
Examples of my leadership would include:
1. An ability to work with people of various cultures and
backgrounds to find similar ground to work together on
different initiatives.
2. Respecting and acknowledging the challenges we had to
deal with.
3. Continuing as a strong leader, that my staff in my
business can look up to, whether it be for any problems,
sometimes even personal.
4. Working diligently with different committees to bring in
success to the work of the council, for example:
Participating and contributing to the Metrics Committee to

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achieve our 1% goal of increasing MBE businesses.
5. Being able to contribute as a woman, minority and
business leader to support the council with ideas and
implementing goals.

E. Please describe your background I am a Board-certified physician and founder and CEO of a
and business experience. Global Technology Firm. Apart from my work with the DFW
MSDC council, I am very active as a Public Official with the
school district as well as with community and volunteering
work.
In addition to my career as a physician, I am an entrepreneur,
having successfully established a firm in the field of
consulting and technology. In this journey, I have trained
myself in establishing and growing a business, learnt about
software technologies, and developed leadership skills in
several areas.
As a result of my entrepreneurial focus, I traveled to Europe
to establish business there.
My background is heavily centered in Medicine and its
advancements, as well as technology and how it can help
humans. I have worked with people of different cultures,
preferences, industry backgrounds and knowledge levels. My
work experience is in the Private and public sector in
healthcare, as well as with veterans. This has helped me
appreciate diversity and its value. Every experience has been
a learning opportunity and I am very grateful for all that I
have been able to accomplish in the different walks of life.
I continue to support diversity as well as STEM education.
My Medical education was initially in Europe, and
subsequently I did my medical internship and
specializations in different institutions in the US. This has
provided a global perspective, and helped my company to do
business in 24 countries. I am also fluent in multiple
languages, including Hungarian, Hindi, Bengali.
I have been fortunate to have the Council’s help with
business education, whether it be in the form of webinars, or
meetings and this has helped immensely with growing and
developing my business experience. I have equally given
back to the community and society in generous ways
whether sponsoring or volunteering my time and experience.

F. Please describe the areas of I have an extensive experience in public and private sector
expertise you can bring to assist the jobs. I am a publicly elected official and a global
Board of Directors. entrepreneur. Bringing in my expertise as a medical
professional in health care and STEM education, as well as
diversity helps to solidify work on goals and initiatives. My
business experience as CEO of a global technology firm has
taught me the importance of working with people from so
many different areas. As a School Board trustee and being
involved with different organizations, I bring a wide
perspective to a whole range from kids, and ways to
improve education for the future.
I have also focused on opportunities for different MBE’s and
the extensive work of the council.

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I have attended conferences to advance initiatives related to
Asian Americans and other minorities.
I have additionally taken time to learn and understand the
needs of the communities and businesses during
challenging times.
I have completed and graduated from the Blue Wave
Business Intensive course through the Council.
Attending entrepreneurship programs at MIT and SMU has
provided a deep learning experience.
Supporting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives
makes me very excited about the future and how I can
continue to contribute to DFW MSDC.

G. Please list any and all Council and I am very appreciative of all extensive work that the Council
personal achievements that would does to support MBE’s. I have attended most meetings and
demonstrate your readiness to hold events of the Council, and continue to sponsor activities.
this position. Our company supports events such as ACCESS, QBLs, and
award events. I love the Buy those that Buy us ( BTTBU)
motto, and find it very appropriate to grow the business of
minority firms.
I have contributed with ideas and participated in the Metrics
committee. working well with other Council members. I
remain committed in my support.
I have participated and graduated from the Blue Wave
Business Intensive program during this year.
On a personal level, I actively support my community, school
system as well as local businesses, giving endless hours of
volunteering to help and improve our society as a whole.

H. This position is designed to Being on the Board has highlighted a lot of the challenges

represent ALL MBEs associated with that MBE”s face. It was especially hard during the pandemic,
the Council and not your own personal and the council did an excellent job keeping MBE’s as well
as educational webinars ongoing even in a remote way. I
or business interest. How do you participated in council webinars as an MBE panelist.
intend to ensure you are I continue to participate on behalf of all MBEs to share
representative of ALL? information and improve opportunities when they arise.

We have also hired and retained diverse employees and look

to other MBE businesses to see if they can help when we

have certain opportunities.

I totally support small business enterprises and are very

appreciative of the training opportunities that the Council

puts out. MBE’s are very lucky to have such a strong support

in DFW area with the council to help guide and help with

business basics.

I. Additional information you would I would like to continue on the great work of the Council and
like to share: help support its cause for improving and flourishing MBEs
with their success. We are fortunate to be in a high-growth
business hub such as Dallas,.
I continue to remain very excited about the growth and
future opportunities that we can all create together for one
another.
It would be a wonderful honor to serve on the Council's
board.

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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 Neena Biswas MD

Company Name B12 Consulting

E-mail [email protected]

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

B. Your Name Nick Punyamurthy

C. Company Name CompNova

D. Please list or describe your Have an MBA from UNT and actively involved in their
qualifications for the position you are Alumni. Have a good network of local executives that are
running for; i.e. examples of your from UNT. Have held leadership position for the last 30
leadership) years. Succefully manageing several technology companies.
Interested in giving back to the community and help other
minority owned companies

E. Please describe your background Have been an entrepreneur for over 30 years. Founder of
and business experience. several technology companies. Successfully running/ran
them. Sold some of the companies and still running 3
technology companies.

F. Please describe the areas of Leadership, getting buy-in from corporates sponsors,
expertise you can bring to assist the committing to specific spend goals and making sure that
Board of Directors. these goals are met.

G. Please list any and all Council and CompNova is a supplier to several Fortune 500 companies.
personal achievements that would Currently mentoring and helping few minority companies to
demonstrate your readiness to hold grow.
this position.

H. This position is designed to I am actively involved chartiable organizations that benefits

represent ALL MBEs associated with Asian-Americans, Asians Indian-Americans, and African-
the Council and not your own personal Americans

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 Nick Punyamurthy

Company Name CompNova LLC

E-mail [email protected]

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

B. Your Name Reena Batra

C. Company Name Software Professionals Incorporated (SPI)

D. Please list or describe your I have been a member of MSDC for over 15 years. I am
qualifications for the position you are currently on the board of WBCS, Nepali chamber and
running for; i.e. examples of your advisory member of UT Dallas. I have run SPI for 30+ years
leadership)

E. Please describe your background I am the founder and CEO of SPI. I have a Masters degree in
and business experience. Computer Science and have 10 years experience working for
IBM before starting SPI. currently work with BNSF Railway,
F. Please describe the areas of DFW Airport, Argos Inovalon, ITSConglobal.
expertise you can bring to assist the
Board of Directors. I have experience in Strategy and how to bring corporations
to non profits like MBDC. Also, help in expanding the MBE
memberships.

G. Please list any and all Council and Under my leadership SPI has won several awards and many
personal achievements that would large customer contracts both in the Government and
demonstrate your readiness to hold commercial clients.
this position.

H. This position is designed to I have experience with collaborating with MBEs and

represent ALL MBEs associated with corporate America. Introducing MBEs to large corporations
the Council and not your own personal and bringing them as a subcontractor under SPI thus helping
them grow.
or business interest. How do you

intend to ensure you are

representative of ALL?

I. Additional information you would I am on several boards and non-profits and have helped
like to share: formulate strategies for growth.

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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 Reena Batra

Company Name Software Professionals Incorporated

E-mail [email protected]

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

B. Your Name Hussain Manjee

C. Company Name Ruby Media Inc. (d/b/a DHD Films)

D. Please list or describe your Hussain has served on the Board of Directors for two of the
qualifications for the position you are region's most engaged Chambers - The Dallas Regional
running for; i.e. examples of your Chamber and the Greater Irving Las Colinas Chamber. In his
leadership) board service of over 7+ years, he's helped these
organizations always keep the entrepreneurial businesses in
our community, top of mind, while moving their agendas
forward - of growing the business community in the region
and making the existing community more engaged and
connected.

E. Please describe your background Hussain is also the current President of the Dallas chapter
and business experience. of the global Entrepreneur's Organization with over 17,000
members worldwide. He's leading a non-profit board of
volunteers and other entrepreneurs to grow the community
and the entrepreneurs within it.

Featured in CNN Money, Inc. magazine and Yahoo Finance,
Hussain Manjee is an accomplished entrepreneur whose
strategic approach and business acumen has propelled DHD
Films from a start-up to a thriving business. Hussain
thoughtfully charts the vision and growth strategy of the
company, while managing a team of creative artists.

Hussain earned his MBA from America's most preeminent
entrepreneurship program at Babson College. He has been
recognized by the Dallas Business Journal with the 2019 40
Under 40 Award, and 2014 Minority Business Leader Award.
He is also an alum of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small
Business program.

F. Please describe the areas of A committed servant leader, Hussain is devoted to
expertise you can bring to assist the community involvement and service. He serves on the Board
Board of Directors. of Directors, Communications Council and the Small
Business Council for the Dallas Regional Chamber.
Hussain's passion and dedicated service has afforded him
multiple opportunities to discuss the President's economic
priorities at the White House.

Experience in Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Advertising,

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G. Please list any and all Council and Event Production, and Culture Building
personal achievements that would
demonstrate your readiness to hold DHD Films was the Class 2 MBE Supplier of the Year in
this position. 2022.

H. This position is designed to I have always been involved with representing my

represent ALL MBEs associated with community - whether its a regional team - or a business
the Council and not your own personal leader or owner. In all of my efforts - whether lobby in Austin
or DC - to working in the board room, I'm always holistic in
or business interest. How do you my thinking and focused on serving as a true "Servant
intend to ensure you are Leader".
representative of ALL?

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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 Hussain Manjee

Company Name DHD Films

E-mail [email protected]

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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!

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standing with The Council.

Printed Name Nitin Nagar

Company Name Bluebery Hawaii Technology Solutions LLC

E-mail [email protected]

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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?

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standing with The Council.

Printed Name Christopher Readus

Company Name CleanJet LLC

E-mail [email protected]

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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.

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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

E-mail [email protected]

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