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| 1986 | The NFBPA North Texas Chapter is founded in Fort Worth by Vernell Sturns, Robert “Bob” Terrell, and Roderick Bremby |
| 1988 | Bob Terrell is elected president. During his tenure, the chapter hosted FORUM ’88 (the national convention) in Fort Worth. This was the first FORUM held in a chapter city without an African American Mayor. The Chapter accomplished this feat under the leadership of Vernell Sturns, Bob Terrell and Dallas City Manager Richard Knight |
| 1989 | Roderick Bremby is elected president. Under his leadership, the Chapter hosts its first regional conference at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Roderick accepted a position in Lawrence, Kansas in 1990 |
| 1990–91 | Dee Stewart served the remainder of Mr. Bremby's term as president of the chapter. Under her leadership, the chapter was instrumental in holding a key workshop/training session with Dr. Troy Coleman on organizational growth and leadership at DFW Airport. |
| 1991–92 | William McDonald is elected president and the chapter continued to grow and address challenges in public administration. |
| 1993 | Chris Williams-Allums is elected president and during her tenure, the chapter participated in a successful fundraiser with the Jethro Pugh Golf Classic, which further reinforced the chapter’s presence in North Texas. |
| 1994–95 | Elvenn J.A Richardson is elected president. During his tenure, the chapter earned “Chapter of the Year Award” during FORUM 95. He also instituted the rotation of the General Body Meeting locations. |
| 1996 | Herbert M. Miller, Jr. is elected president. Under his presidency, the chapter continued to experience growth and began publishing a member newsletter. The chapter also began a local Marks of Excellence Award. The first recipient was Dr. Troy Coleman. Herb established the first scholarship award program. Two high school students received scholarships from the chapter. He also initiated the strategic planning process for the chapter. |
| 1997 | Davis Ellison is elected president before taking a position in Scottsdale, Arizona. During the 10th anniversary banquet, Elvenn Richardson, received the chapter’s Marks of Excellence Award. |
| 1998 | Jacqueline L. Lee is elected president. Under her leadership, the chapter’s five-year strategic plan was completed. Two successful regional conferences were hosted. The chapter has also continued the scholarship awards initiatives and established the first NFBPA youth chapter. |
| 2001 | Mary K. Vaughn is elected president. Under her leadership, the chapter continued to be a strong force locally and nationally with increased attendance at local meetings. A total of 40 members attended the annual conference in Las Vegas. |
| 2002 | Charles Daniels is elected president. During his leadership, the chapter continued to grow. Due to personal reasons, Mr. Daniels resigned. Anthony Snipes completed his term. |
| 2002–2006 | Anthony Snipes is president. Under his leadership, the chapter hosted the national board of director’s July 2002 meeting, launched the chapter’s first web site, successfully planned the regional conference for November 2003, and secured FORUM 2006 held in Fort Worth, Texas. The North Texas Chapter won “Chapter of the year” twice under his leadership. He also created the first Executive Leadership Development Program in collaboration with the HLO and six local Universities. |
| 2006 to present | Carl Smart is elected president. |
NFBPA LEGACY MEMBERS
1. Joe L. Howard - Sr. Partner, Howard, Smith & Williams
2. Dolores Hilliard - Dallas
3. Charles Allen Humphrey - City of Commerce
4. Mervil V. Johnson - ICMA
5. Wilhelmina L. Johnson - Fort Worth
6. Christine Williams - Fort Worth
7. Michael Graffenried - Fort Worth
8. Adrenia Holland - Fort Worth
9. Margaret H. Jordon - Kaiser
10. Mythe Y. Kirven - Dallas
11. Terry Williams - Dallas
12. Berrie J. Mitchell - Fort Worth
13. Norma Roby - Fort Worth
14. Doris Micheaux - Fort Worth
15. Dorothy Stewart - Fort Worth
16. Teresa Paige - Fort Worth
17. Sylvia Woodard-Reavis- Grand Prairie
18. Martin Burrell
19. David Ellison
20. Troy Coleman
21. Roderick Bremby
22. Levi Davis
23. Phyllis Johnson
24. Charles Daniels
25. Ulysses G. Ford
26. Vernell Sturns
27. Bob Terrell
28. David Ford - UTD
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