2025 - 2026 Board of Directors
Comprised of volunteers from across Denton County elected to three-year terms, our Board of Directors is responsible for the governance, oversight and strategic direction of United Way of Denton County.
Executive Committee Officers
Mr. Michael Thomson, Board Chair, Fire Chief, City of Carrollton Fire Rescue
Ms. Laura Behrens, Immediate Past Board Chair, Sr. Program Project Coordinator, Donor Engagement & Advancement, University of North Texas
Dr. Jessica DeRoche, Board Chair-Elect, Associate Vice Chancellor of Campus Operations, North Central Texas College
Ms. Micah Tannery, Campaign Co-Chair, CTE Strategic Partnerships Liaison, Denton ISD
Mr. Michael Martinez, Campaign Co-Chair, DFW Area Director, CTDI
Dr. Mary Curtis, Board Treasurer, Certified Public Accountant, Retired, College of Business, University of North Texas
Ms. Melinda Galler, Community Investments Chair, Retired, City of Lewisville
Mr. Ray Croff, Secretary, CEO & President, Mobius Financial Advisors
Mr. Gregory J. Sawko, Counsel, Attorney, Sawko & Burroughs, P.C.
Board Members
Mr. Josh Ashford, Commercial Insurance Broker, Consolidated Insurance Markets
Ms. Rebecca Andreasen, President, Northbridge Management & Consulting
Ms. Sophia Anwar, former Chief of Staff, State Rep. Bhojani, District 92
Ms. Dawn Cobb, Director of Community Relations, Denton County
Ms. Michelle Cree, Community Volunteer
Mr. Paul Cristina, CEO, Denton County Transportation Authority
Mr. Frank Dixon, Assistant City Manager, City of Denton
Dr. Buddy Dunworth, Denton ISD School Board
Mr. Andy Eads, County Judge, Denton County
Ms. Janel Eichhorn, Vice President of Brand & Marketing, Suveto
Ms. Judy Ensweiler, Council Member, City of The Colony
Mr. David Frazier, COO, DATCU Credit Union
Ms. Dee Ganjoo, Director of Business Transformation, Charles Schwab
Dr. Linda Holloway, Professor Emerita, University of North Texas
Ms. Cynthia Hill, Officer, LULAC Chapter 4366
Mr. Michael Ingle, Founder CEO, SLUMBuR, Clean Sleep, & Ready Set Pour
Mr. Jake Laughlin, Director of Marketing, Texas Woman's University
Mr. David Koontz, Executive Vice President Senior Credit Officer, Wells Fargo Bank
Dr. Teresa McKinney, Associate Vice President/Dean of Students, Bucknell University
Ms. Mayra Molina, Director of Human Resources, Peterbilt Motors Company
Ms. Claire Powell, City Manager, City of Lewisville
Dr. Lacey Rainey, Assistant Superintendent, Denton ISD
Mr. Andre "Frenchy" Rheault, Owner, Frenchy's Lawn and Tree Service
Ms. Debbie Smatresk, Community Volunteer
Ms. April Cain Stokes, Owner, Merki & Associates
Mr. Jeff White, Human Resources Manager, PACCAR Inc.
Ms. Cindy Wise, Vice President, Sally Beauty Holdings
Mr. Scott Wrehe, CFO, Lewisville ISD
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Lifetime Members
We proudly bestow the title of Life Member of United Way of Denton County to past board members who have distinguished themselves through outstanding board service. Our Lifetime Members listed below embody our mission, vision, and values at the highest level of improving and transforming lives throughout our community.
Dr. Dean Anthony, Community Volunteer
Mr. John Baines, Certified Public Accountant, John E. Baines, P.C.
Ms. Jo Ann Ballentine, Community Volunteer
Dr. Jack Becker, Retired, University of North Texas
Ms. Raedean Bolton, Retired, Texas Woman's University
Dr. Ray Braswell, Retired, Superintendent, Denton ISD
Dr. Derrell Bulls, Retired, Texas Woman's University
Mr. Paul Chandler, Retired, Banker
Ms. Carol Christian, Probate Auditor/Senior Paralegal, Denton County Probate Court
Mr. Tony Clark, Retired, President, Independent Bank
Mr. Tim Crouch, The Crouch Group
Mr. Pat Dacus, Owner, Pat Dacus Insurance
Dr. Sheri L. Dragoo, Chair, Mary Gibbs Jones Endowed Department, Baylor University
Mr. Lyle Dresher, District Liaison, Texas House of Representatives District 64
Mr. Walter Eagleton, Owner, Eagleton Photography
Mr. Chuck Engle, Retired, Sally Beauty
Mr. Jerry Falbo, Senior Executive Pastor, Denton Bible Church
Mr. Phil Gallivan, Retired, Banker
Dr. Jared Hazleton, Retired, University of North Texas
Mr. George Highfill, Executive Vice President, Access 1st Capital Bank
Ms. Kit King, Community Volunteer
Mr. Brett Kuhn, Executive Vice President - Pilot Point, Texas Republic Bank
Ms. Uarline Lamb, Community Volunteer
Mr. Jim Lehman, Retired, Texas Woman's University
Mr. Brandon McCleskey, Senior Vice President & Market President, First State Bank
Ms. Mary Ann McDuff, Retired, Texas Woman's University
Mr. Glen McKenzie, CEO, DATCU Credit Union
Mr. Mark Merki, Retired, Merki & Associates
Mr. Stan Morton, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, Metro Anesthesia
Ms. Ellen M. Painter, Retired, Community Relations - Contractor, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
Mr. Bill Patterson, Publisher and Owner, Denton Record-Chronicle
Ms. Connie Pelphrey, Retired, Executive Director, Lewisville ISD Education Foundation
Ms. Ann Pomykal, Retired, Texas Instruments
Mr. Todd Price, Senior Vice President, Lending, First State Bank
Mr. Marty Rivers, Denton Market President, American National Bank & Trust
Mr. Randy Robinson, President - Denton Market, PointBank
Ms. Priscilla Sanders, Community Volunteer, Retired - Sears, Roebuck and Company
Mr. Gregory J. Sawko, Attorney, Sawko & Burroughs, P.C.
Mr. Rob Seay, Certified Public Accountant, Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn and Seay
Ms. Carrell Ann Simmons, Retired, Banker
Mr. Dennis Stephens, Retired, Denton ISD
Ms. Joye Williams, Community Volunteer