Our all-volunteer Board of Directors is comprised of highly experienced business, political, education and community leaders drawn from across Arlington.
2025-2026 Board of Directors
OFFICERS
Gara Hill - President
Suzanne Taylor - Immediate Past President
Charles Brady - Executive VP
Jonathan Januta - Secretary
Chris Wade - VP Finance/Treasurer
Terry Gaines - Assistant Treasurer
Rob Matwick - Director-At-Large
Catherine Parra - Director-At-Large
Karen Williams - Parliamentarian
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John Bator
Reba Blevens
Elizabeth Calvo
Alicia Collins-Butler
Matthew Dufresne
Erin Evans
Stephen Franscini
Brynn Howerton
Elizabeth Kobty
Sandy McNutt
Helen Moise
Giana Ortiz
Dale Sharpe-Jenkins
Trey Thrush
Cheryl Wolters
EX OFFICIO
Dr. Matt Smith - AISD Superintendent
Brooklyn Richardson - AISD Board of Trustees
STAFF
Jeannie Deakyne - Executive Director
Barbara Heizer - Special Projects Coordinator