Keith W. Williams

2023 SUPER P&E

KKeith W. Williams is a visionary leader who brings over 20 years of experience in supply chain management. He currently serves as Noble Texas Builders, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Business Inclusion. Williams has a proven track record of working with diverse businesses, he leads efforts to enhance collaboration, expand relationships, and facilitate business opportunities Statewide. Based in the Houston area, the visionary will serve as a liaison between Noble Texas Builders and all the communities it serves. The Noble Standard will “…Inspire Hope, Improve Lives, and Strengthen the Communities We Live In”. With a hands-on approach, he has proven to be an integral asset to Supplier Diversity, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Williams has a state, regional, and national reputation for his thought leadership and community involvement. He has received numerous merit awards in recognitions for his outstanding work and dedication to building and cultivating diverse inclusion programs. His most honorable award was the 2021, Minority Advocate of the Year which praised his advocacy efforts that led to a total value of approximately $20M in diverse spend over the years.

He’s known in the Supplier Diversity and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion community for going above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to dedication, providing support via resources and improving overall economic sustainability by introducing minority businesses to valuable long term project awards. He continues to provide effective and efficient solutions to the communities in which he serves.

The Diversity Director grew his passion for Supplier Diversity and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion while receiving his Bachelors in Community Development with a minor in Public Administration from Central Michigan University.

He’s been married for over 20 years to his beautiful wife Barbara and has two daughters Kara and Karina, also known as “Studio Dad” – a dad of dancers. He loves to travel and spend time with family and friends.

Keith W. Williams Director of Diversity, Equity, and Business Inclusion

Noble Texas Builders 108 South Main Street La Feria, TX 78559 (833) 423-1410 keith.williams@nobletx.com www.nobletx.com

Tara Taylor 2023 SUPER P&E

Iam native to Galveston County, La Marque, Texas where I also get the honor to work in the community that I grew up in. I’ve been in banking for 25 years and I still learn something new at least every week.

I first started working at the Federal Reserve in Minneapolis, MN while attending school for nursing. The banking world interested me tremendously and I decided I wanted to pursue a career working in a business environment, specifically banking. After earning the privilege of working in the Federal Reserve Bank at such a young age, I focused on learning and understanding all aspects of finance and banking. Eventually I moved back home and started off in a community bank as a teller where I learned how to be the face of the bank.

After a few years of working as a teller, my positive attitude and drive helped me attain a supervisor’s role, secondly a coordinator’s role, then to being a loan officer and now where I am currently an Assistant Vice President, Banking Center Manager of Texas First Bank. I manage a couple of locations.

I am currently a Board Member of the Texas City ISD Foundation for the Future where our belief is to embrace diversity, make decisions that is best for our students and to make meaningful relationships with our community and the families. Our mission is to help prepare our students to reach their full potential and excel in their chosen paths. Together we succeed.

I am also the Treasurer for the Rotary Club of The Mainland. This is an international membership where we put service above self. We ask ourselves, “Is it the truth?” “Is it fair to all concerned?” “Will it build goodwill and better relationships?” and “Will it be beneficial to all concerned?”

Lastly, all of this was done being a single mother of five children. Four handsome prosperous sons and one beautiful goal minded daughter.

Tara Taylor Assistant Vice President/ Banking Center Manager Texas First Bank – La Marque Oak 407 Oak St. La Marque TX. 77568

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