:picture coming soon:	Erin Owens Executive Director   Erin Owens is the Executive Director and a founding member of DFW First.  Erin is the Director of Information Technology for Equity Bank and is a member of the leadership committee for RPC First.  He is the DFW First delegate to Dallas County, Denton County, and FEMA region VI.
:picture coming soon:	Edward Sedacca Chairman   Ed Sedacca is the Chairman of DFW First and Chairman and CEO for Equity Bank.
:picture coming soon:	Dennis Hines Vice Chairman   Dennis Hines is the Vice Chairman and a founding member of DFW First.  Dennis is the Director of Information Technology for United Central Bank and is the DFW First delegate to the NCTFS (North Central Texas Fusion System) and (FSSCC) Financial Services Sector Coordinating Council.
:picture coming soon:	Brett Borre Treasurer   Brett Borre is the Treasurer and a founding member of DFW First.  He is the Controller for Colonial Savings Bank.  Brett sits on the Tarrant County EOC Users Group for DFW First.
:picture coming soon:	Jerry Knight Secretary   Jerry Knight is the Secretary and a founding member of DFW First.  Jerry is the Vice President of Business Continuity for Comerica Bank and is the DFW First delegate to the regional COG (Council of Governments).

Roles And Responsibilities

The appointment and/or election of DFW First Officers are defined within the corporate bylaws. Additionally, the criteria for succession and terms of office are outlined within the Bylaws.  Roles and responsibilities for each officer are as follows:

 

The Chairperson is elected by the Board of Directors and, per DFW First Bylaws, serves a one year term.  The Chairperson is responsible for:

• Presiding over all meetings of the Board of Directors with the right to vote

• Receiving and acknowledging communications, petitions, and requests on behalf of the Board. All communications, petitions, and requests shall be transmitted to members of the Board.

• Keeping the Board focused on the DFW First mission, vision, and goals

• Determining and formulating agenda items for Board meetings with the assistance of the Board Vice Chairperson, Board Executive Director, and taking into consideration committees' recommendations and/or member requests.

• Delegating assignments and duties to other Board members.

• Signing and approving business matters of the Board, and managing the matters of the Board.

Vice Chairperson

The Vice Chairperson is elected by the Board of Directors and, per DFW First Bylaws, serves a one year term.  The Vice Chairperson is responsible for:

•  Assisting the Chairperson in achieving the mission, goals, and objectives of the organization.

• Presiding over all meetings of the Board of Directors in absence of the Chairperson, with the right to vote.

• Assuming the duties of the Chairperson during his/her absence.

• Acting as a liaison between the Board of Directors and all special, temporary, or regular committees and task groups.

• Delegating assignments and duties to all committees and task groups on behalf of the Board of Directors.

Secretary

The Secretary is appointed by the Chairperson and, per DFW First Bylaws, serves a one year term. The Secretary is responsible for:

• Managing, maintaining, retaining  written correspondence for DFW First

• Recording meetings, events, and activities performed by DFW First

• Recording and disseminating meeting minutes

• Preparing and delivering an annual organizational activity report to all attending members

• Managing relationship with Board approved general legal council

Treasurer

The Treasurer is appointed by the Chairperson and, per DFW First Bylaws, serves a one year term. The Treasurer is responsible for:

• Managing and recording organizational accounting including books, funding, membership dues, and expenditures

• Compiling and presenting a regular financial report to the Board of Directors

• Preparing and delivering an annual financial report to report to all attending members

• Overseeing fund raising activities and collection of membership dues.

• Managing relationship with Board approved accountant

Executive Director

The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors and per the DFW First Bylaws, has been hired by the DFW First.  As a DFW First Officer, the Executive Director also serves on the DFW First Board of Directors.  The Executive Director serves as the primary managing officer for DFW First and serves as the DFW First’s Chief Operating Officer.  The Executive Director is responsible for:

• Championing the mission, goals and objectives of DFW First

• Managing the day-to day operations of the corporation

• Overseeing growth and management of the corporation and of the corporation’s membership base

• Presiding over membership meetings and responding to membership needs

• Implementing policies and procedures adopted by the BOD

• Ensuring operating compliance in accordance with DFW First adopted Bylaws, Policies, and Operating Rules.

• Preparing and managing the annual operating budget

• Managing the DFW First corporate communications including the corporate web site

• Developing, editing, and distributing the Quarterly Newsletter

• Delivering public presentation on behalf of the company

• Business Development activities including soliciting membership, fundraising, and, subject to Board approval, establishing membership dues and benefits.

• Public Relations including serving as the official spokesperson for DFW First.