Continuing a commitment to teamwork, inclusion, and insightful leadership, the Dallas Mavericks announced the 2024-26 Dallas Mavericks Advisory Council (DMAC). The council was created in 2018 to provide advice, ideas and feedback to the Dallas Mavericks and ultimately to assist in the achievement of business goals. DMAC consists of approximately 30 leaders representing various industries and communities across North Texas.
“The contributions of DMAC members over the past six years have been significant and far exceeded my expectations,” said Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall. “I’m grateful for their service and dedication as we work together to bring our values to life in every aspect of our business.”
Each member brings a unique perspective and plays a valuable role in advising, assisting and supporting the Dallas Mavericks. The make-up of the council is refreshed every two years. This third cohort of leaders will help the Mavs as they work to excite, inspire and unite fans, team members, and communities.
“The Dallas Mavericks Advisory Council is a critical piece to how we conduct our business,” says Katie Edwards, Chief Impact Officer for the Mavericks and D-MAC Co-Chair. “We value the opportunity to listen and learn from people outside of the organization and connect with diverse communities across our region. Welcome to all of our new members!”
2024-26 D-MAC MEMBERS
| NAME | ORGANIZATION | ||
| Adam Medrano | President of Adam Medrano Consulting | ||
| Anette Landeros | Chief Strategy Officer at Trinity Metro | ||
| Anne Chow | Former CEO of AT&T Business | ||
| Anu Ravunniarath | CEO of Willow Hill Partners, LLC | ||
| Pastor Bryan Carter | Senior Pastor of Concord Church | ||
| Caren Lock | Regional Vice President and Associate General Counsel of TIAA | ||
| Cheryl Alston | ED/CIO at Dallas Employees Retirement Fund | ||
| Chris Kleinert | CEO of Hunt Investment Holdings, LLC | ||
| Dale Petroskey | President & CEO at Dallas Regional Chamber | ||
| Derek Alexander | VP of Commercial, Marketing & Digital at Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages | ||
| Elizabeth Saab | Chief of Strategy, Engagement, and Alignment at City of Dallas | ||
| George Aranda | Sergeant at DPD & Executive Director of National Latino Law Enforcement Organization | ||
| Harrison Blair | President of Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce | ||
| Joe Washam | Combat Wounded Veteran & Public Education Advocate | ||
| Kelvin Walker | CEO of Dallas Citizens Council | ||
| Katie Edwards | Chief Impact Officer at Dallas Mavericks | ||
| LaTosha Herron Bruff | SVP of Inclusion & Community Engagement at DRC | ||
| Dr. Marc Nivet | EVP of Institutional Advancement at UTSW | ||
| Dr. Michael Hinojosa | Former Superintendent of Dallas ISD | ||
| Michelle Thomas | Executive Director of Global Philanthropy at JPMorgan Chase | ||
| Mike Vitek | CEO of ShiftKey | ||
| Dr. Olga Martinez Hickman | Executive Director of Bachman Lake Together | ||
| Pam Gerber | Former Executive Director of Entrepreneurs For North Texas | ||
| Pam Lear Ed.D | Deputy Superintendent of Dallas ISD | ||
| Peter Brodsky | CEO of the Shops at RedBird | ||
| Sunil Mittal | CEO of Movate | ||
| Veronica Torres Hazley | Founder of Hey Chica! | ||
| Xavier Henderson | Co-Founder of For Oak Cliff |
With these new members and the growth and expansion of the Council over the past six years, the Mavericks will also continue the D-MAC Alumni group for all former Council members to stay connected and engaged. For more information on D-MAC, visit mavs.com/community/dmac.
ABOUT THE DALLAS MAVERICKS: The Dallas Mavericks are a first-class global sports and entertainment organization providing memorable experiences for fans worldwide. The Mavs compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Western Conference and play at American Airlines Center under the direction of Coach Jason Kidd, General Manager Nico Harrison, CEO Cynt Marshall and Governor Patrick Dumont. Since the inaugural season in 1980-81, the Mavs have won five division titles, three conference championships and one NBA championship in 2011. In addition to on-court success, the Mavs are committed to making a difference in North Texas through community programs and the Mavs Foundation. For more information on Dallas Mavericks players, staff, stats and tickets, visit mavs.com.
