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Dallas/Fort Worth

Minority Supplier
Development Council, Inc.

BOARD OF D IRECTORS Welcome to the

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2016 E Awards Gala!

James Mining Tonight is one of the most exciting nights of the Dallas/Fort
Worth Minority Supplier Development Council. The E Awards
D/FW MSDC Chair Gala recognizes the top suppliers and buying entities that make
a significant impact upon our North Texas economy through the
SOeNnCioOrRDirector Supply Chain engagement of minority-owned businesses.

Margo J. Posey It has been my distinct privilege and honor to serve as the 2016
Chairman of the Board of the Directors for the Council and to
President work with such distinguished individuals committed to making minority-inclusion a part of
D/FW MSDC their everyday business practices. The Council's mission is to encourage and facilitate
procurement and business opportunities between buying entities and certified minority
John J. Lozano business enterprises and to grow minority business revenues. Both my corporation and I
strongly believe in this mission. We care about the communities and people we serve. Our
1st Vice Chair commitment to the community is real and part of that commitment is supplier diversity. It
Supply Chain Director, ISRS is all about economic development, creating jobs and sustaining jobs. It is about
Raytheon enhancing communities where we live, work and play.

Rob Simpson The Council's mission is just as important today as it was when the Council was created in
1973. The Board of Directors is committed to the development and implementation of
2nd Vice Chair good supplier diversity programs. We understand the requirement for leadership and
Vice President World Wide commitment from the top. Furthermore, we know every employer that is involved in a
Procurement & Logistics buying decision or buying a product/service must be aware of the importance of supplier
Texas Instruments diversity to their company and community.

Mark Artigues Good programs, like good intentions, do not happen overnight. As one of my mentors
conveyed to me, “This doesn't happen by itself. If it's going to happen, you have to make it
Secretary happen.” Tonight, we are recognizing those people and organizations that just make it
Senior Director Supplier Diversity happen. Their passion for minority-business inclusion and their focus on excellence is to
Nokia Corporation be applauded. We congratulate each of the winners and we also congratulate all of the
nominees. It is no small thing that you do. You are helping to change people’s lives and our
Greg Spoon community.

Treasurer Thank you to all who support the work of the Council as leaders, members, supplier
Vice President Procurement diversity professionals, minority businesses, volunteers and Council staff. We appreciate
DFW International Airport you and hope you continue to be an active part of what we do. Enjoy this wonderful night
of fun, food and fellowship. It is because of you that I enjoy what I do.
Betty Manetta

MBEIC Chair
CEO
Argent Associates & Asociar

Keith Connolly

Chair Emeritus
Vice President - Supply Chain
AT&T

Terri Quinton

NMSDC MBEIC Chair Emeritus
CEO & President
Q2 Marketing Group

Don McKneely

Publisher
MBN USA

Thank You,

Chair of the Board of Directors

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