NACD Texas TriCities Chapter

Mentorship should be a two-way street with meaningful mentorship opportunities benefiting mentees, mentors, and the board. In the new #BoardVision episode, Raquel Suarez, MPA, NACD senior manager of diversity, equity, and inclusion, speaks with board member Barbara Adachi, NACD.DC, and Lori Nishiura Mackenzie, cofounder of the VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab at Stanford University, about the role of mentorship in the boardroom, including how to build an effective mentor-mentee relationship. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gXTMu3tq

Congratulations to Antonio Matos, MBA on becoming NACD Directorship Certified!

Reflecting on the journey to effective compensation, our panel shared valuable lessons on overcoming challenges, handling unexpected obstacles, and driving long-term success. A must-watch for compensation committee members looking to gain insights from industry veterans. Thank you to our panelists—Gail Stewart, David Bixby, Mark McCollum, and Julie Robertson—for their hard-earned wisdom! View our program playlist here: https://lnkd.in/gmz_JQTU

Congratulations Thomas Seifert on your appointment to the Wolfspeed Board of Directors.

Congratulations to Richard Holt, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal and Houston Advisory Board member for NACD Texas TriCities, on his well-deserved recognition as a 2024 NACD Directorship 100 honoree! Learn more about this year’s honorees: https://lnkd.in/gC7AtWmn

Earlier this week, members of our chapter's leadership attended the NACD Minnesota Chapter's Nonprofit Board Lab 2024. This impactful half-day conference elevated nonprofit board governance and tackled critical impact issues. Featuring leading speakers, peer-to-peer learning, and actionable takeaways, it equipped board members to support mission-driven work and navigate a rapidly changing future. A heartfelt thank you to the NACD Minnesota Chapter for the warm hospitality and an exceptional program!

As political dynamics and ESG goals reshape the corporate landscape, compensation committees face new challenges. This clip highlights how evolving political climates could impact executive pay structures and ESG performance metrics, plus insights from union engagement to strengthen nonunion employee relations. Thank you to our expert panel—Gail Stewart, David Bixby, Mark McCollum, and Julie Robertson—for sharing their valuable insights! View our program playlist here - https://lnkd.in/gmz_JQTU

The latest issue of NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)’s Directorship magazine is now available. Explore a range of topics from technology oversight, regulatory requirements, and the upcoming impact of the US election. Hear from Peter Gleason, Preeti Vasishtha, Kimberly Simpson, and more. Learn more - https://lnkd.in/gzhWMTW5

Congratulations to Allen Gelwick, Executive Vice President and Partner at Lockton and Houston Advisory Board member for NACD Texas TriCities, on his well-deserved recognition as a 2024 NACD Directorship 100 honoree! Join us in celebrating and congratulating the D100 honorees within our chapter footprint as we continue to spotlight them in the coming weeks. Learn more about this year’s honorees: https://lnkd.in/gC7AtWmn

Congratulations to Casey Vain on becoming NACD Directorship Certified!