Downtown Fort Worth Inc. 2023 Annual Report

LETTER FROM THE CHAIR

Downtown Fort Worth continued a year of forward momentum in 2023.

At the end of the year, construction neared completion on the 27-story, 302-unit Deco969, a bellwether project for the next wave of high-rise multifamily construction in the center city. This apartment development by Southern Land is expected to be the first of many to add significant residential density in Downtown. The 296-unit Huntley opened, and construction started on the 172-unit Trinity Highline apartment building. More than 1,000 residential units are scheduled to follow.

The hospitality sector continued to expand and renew itself with the opening of the 245-room Sandman Hotel (now temporarily closed due to an accident), construction progress at the 188-room Le Méridien and 104-room Avid hotels, the $52M renovation of the Sheraton Hotel, and Phase 1 construction of the convention center expansion project. This phase includes straightening Commerce Street and making new land available for the next convention center headquarters hotel. The Omni hotel continued design work on its 400-room expansion, including a significant new ballroom and meeting space and a rooftop resort pool experience.

As life returned to a semblance of post-COVID normalcy, office managers tell us that worker return hovered around a less-than-optimal 70%. Thankfully, office leasing gained momentum, and the Downtown office market ended the year at a robust 89% occupancy rate - a 4% increase over 2022.

Texas A&M started construction on their new law and education building, a $150M addition to Downtown’s education portfolio.

Design work also began on TAMU’s second new building, a public-private venture that will include labs, innovation spaces, and collaborative spaces for private industry.

Another milestone was the city’s approval and adoption of Downtown’s Plan 2033. This updated 10-year vision results from more than a year’s work by our consultant team, scores of volunteers, the City, County, Trinity Metro, and DFWI staff.

The adoption of this plan sets the stage for Downtown’s next decade. In addition to the 11 catalytic projects anticipated for Downtown, the plan identifies specific strategies and tactics to achieve the vision of Downtown in 2033.

2023 continued the remarkable momentum we have been experiencing in Fort Worth pre- and post-pandemic, and we expect that momentum to continue.

Through DFWI membership, you are welcome to play a part in this remarkable period of growth.

Michael Bennett, Chairman Downtown Fort Worth, Inc.

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The adoption of this plan sets the stage for Downtown's next decade. “

ABOUT US

Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. (DFWI) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization dedicated to being the catalyst for transforming Downtown into a vibrant place to live, visit, enjoy, and conduct business through an aggressive leadership of programs, projects, and partnerships. DFWI manages PIDs #1 and #14, Tax Increment Financing District #3, and Burnett Park. DFWI is leading the Heritage and Paddock Parks development effort.

Public Improvement Districts (PID #1 & #14) provide enhanced services to property owners, including maintenance and landscaping, public space management, promotions and marketing, hospitality services, homelessness outreach and referral, market research, transportation, planning, and security enhancements to 564 acres of Downtown.

PID 14

PID 1

TIF 3

Tax Increment Finance District (TIF #3) is an economic development tool that bridges financial gaps in targeted Downtown development. It encourages high-quality construction and design, supports public infrastructure, and accelerates new tax revenue for all local taxing jurisdictions..

Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. (DFWII) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that provides a pathway for foundation grants, philanthropic donations, and other contributions to help fund charitable, educational, and public-purpose Downtown projects. DFWI produces the MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival and GM Financial Parade of Lights, developed the JFK Tribute in Fort Worth, renovated Burnett Park, and is a partner in Jennings Place, a 172-unit mixed-income Downtown housing community.

STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN

2023 was the final year of the latest version of the 10-year Downtown Strategic Action Plan. Downtown's progress during 2023 toward the fulfillment of the Plan 2023 vision is reported in the pages of this report.

SIX MAJOR FOCUS AREAS:

DEVELOPMENT

NEW CITY HALL

Fort Worth's mayor and council have moved into its new location at 100 Energy Way. The new City Council Chamber will host its first council meeting in early 2025. Fort Worth's occupancy of this building should increase market interest in the West side of Downtown, where land is available for redevelopment.

PLAN 2023 VISION

Downtown Fort Worth will grow as a premier business location by providing a robust economic, intellectual, and cultural environment through the supporting infrastructure necessary to retain current and recruit future employers.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

$33.40 CLASS A OFFICE SPACE AVERAGE RENT

$25.82 CLASS B OFFICE SPACE AVERAGE RENT

89% OFFICE MARKET OCCUPANCY RATE

CITY HALL

DICKIES HEADQUARTERS

Dickies relocated its headquarters into The Tower. The move included renovations to the 75,000-square-foot space and building updates, including lighting enhancements, mural designs, and signage on the 500 Taylor Street garage.

FORT WORTH CENTRAL LIBRARY SITE

On June 30, 2023, the Fort Worth Central Library closed its doors at 500 W. Third Street. The City of Fort Worth plans to move the library to the current City Hall at 200 Texas Street as the search continues for a permanent space ranging from 5,000 to 15,000 SF. Dart Interests acquired Fort Worth's Central Library for $18 million with plans for a mixed-use development.

FORT WORTH BIRTHING CENTER

Built as the Dr. Pepper bottling plant in 1938, the Fort Worth Birthing & Wellness Center recently acquired the historic site. Architect 97w's restoration plans include Art Deco features and large windows like the design of the original building.

TOURISM

19.6 MILLION VISITS IN 2023

1,187 ROOMS ADDED FROM 2013 - 2023

1,419 HOTEL ROOMS IN VARIOUS STAGES OF THE PLANNING PROCESS

CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION

CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION

"Fort Worth's visitor economy generates over $3 billion annually and employs over 30,000 people. This expansion will deliver an elevated experience to our guests and ensure that we remain competitive with other Texas cities."

- Mike Crum, City of Fort Worth

The first phase of the Fort Worth Convention Center expansion includes:

• Demolishing existing and relocating loading docks

• Constructing a new, modern banquet kitchen

• Straightening Commerce Street

HOTELS IN THE DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE

“We are eagerly anticipating Omni Fort Worth Hotel’s expansion which will bring a fresh and elevated experience for our guests with 400 additional guest rooms, new restaurant concepts, redesigned rooftop pool experience, 50,000 square feet of new meeting space and more. The hotel expansion as well as the Convention Center renovation will cement the city’s position as a top meeting and event destination in the country and help meet the demands of the fast-growing DFW Metroplex.”

Larry Auth, General Manager, Omni Fort Worth Hotel

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BOB SIMPSON BUILDING - RESIDENCE INN OMNI EXPANSION

AVID HOTEL

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY EXPANSION

Texas A&M Fort Worth broke ground on its first building in June 2023. With the Law School as a significant institutional anchor, other A&M education and research disciplines will call the new campus home. These fields of study will collaborate with local industry and emerging businesses in engineering, AI, visualization, and much more.

" Progress starts with a spark. The new Texas A&M Fort Worth Campus- a catalyst for innovation across the academic, business, and civic community - will be just such a spark. Across multiple industry sectors,- and through research, workforce training, and education - it is already helping to drive new business activity, new programming, and an influx of young professionals into Downtown. With far more than any of us can imagine yet to come!"

EDUCATION

PLAN 2023 VISION

Targeted educational programs and new learning institutions in Downtown will focus on current and future industry clusters to attract and hold knowledge-based companies and workers. This effort will maintain Fort Worth’s primacy as host to a vibrant and innovative regional workforce and provide critical lifelong learning experiences for its residents.

Bobby Ahdieh, Dean of Texas A&M University School of Law

HOUSING

89% OCCUPANCY RATE

$1,588 AVERAGE APARTMENT RENT

PLAN 2023 VISION

The development of multifamily housing in Downtown Fort Worth and the surrounding areas should be intentionally accelerated through targeted incentives and policies supporting this land use. By removing barriers to development, we will set the stage for producing marketwarranted housing. With a bias towards density, high-quality design, and a variety of price points, including workforce-affordable housing and quality owner-occupied and rental housing, we will add to the diverse mix of residents in Downtown to increase the tax base.

$335K MEDIAN SALES PRICE OF DOWNTOWN CONDOMINIUMS & TOWNHOMES SOLD

$306 AVERAGE SALES PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT FOR CONDOMINIUMS & TOWNHOMES

2,920 RESIDENTIAL UNITS ADDED FROM 2013-2023

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Margaret Lemons President, Fort Worth Housing Solutions

BURNETT PARK

Through a grant from the Burnett Foundation and a contract with the City of Forth Worth, DFWII provides the administration, management, maintenance, and landscaping for Burnett Park.

THE “SINGING TREES”

The family-friendly light installation is free and open to the public during park hours, 3 PM - 10 PM daily.

MOVIE NIGHTS IN BURNETT PARK

Movie Nights in Burnett Park, a four-night, free, and open-to-the-public movie series funded by Burnett Plaza, continued in 2023. Thanks to Red Oak Realty, moviegoers enjoyed free parking for each film in the First on 7th Garage.

RETAIL, ARTS, & ENTERTAINMENT

PLAN 2023 VISION

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Downtown Fort Worth should be the most vibrant area of the City, built for our local residents and highly appealing to our out-of-town visitors. Entertainment venues, restaurants, performing and visual arts, live theaters, public art, and retail will combine to bring activity throughout the day and night, attracting a great diversity of people with broad interests. These activities enliven our streets, sidewalks, and buildings with fun, creativity, and inspiration. 17

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TOTAL ANNUAL IMPRESSIONS

12.6M

DOWNTOWN SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWER GROWTH

252K+ TOTAL FOLLOWERS

8.1% INCREASE

75 BUSINESSES PROMOTED

@DOWNTOWNFORTWORTH 115K FOLLOWERS

@DTFORTWORTH 49.7K FOLLOWERS

@DOWNTOWNFORTWORTH 68.1K FOLLOWERS

@DOWNTOWNFORTWORTH 6.8K FOLLOWERS

LIKE US: FIND DOWNTOWN ON SOCIAL MEDIA, AND BE SURE TO LIKE, FOLLOW, AND SHARE!

USE #DOWNTOWNFORTWORTH TO SHOW US HOW YOU DO DOWNTOWN!

MAIN ST. AT A GLANCE

213 JURIED ARTIST SELECTED FROM 1050 APPLICANTS

@DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH, INC. 6.8K FOLLOWERS

660

Maker's Zone allowed kids of all ages to use their creative talents to build, design, sketch, and create.

Beverly Burks is the 2023 DFWII Festival & Events Volunteer of the Year.

110 ENTRIES

Title Sponsor GM Financial supported a live production of the full parade on TXA21 and on Facebook Live, with the theme, "Holiday Magic!"

Grand Marshall - Coach Sonny Dykes celebrating TCU's 150th year.

Support for 110 Float Entries and parade elements was received by companies and individuals, including TCU celebrating 150 years, Texas A&M Fort Worth, Tarrant County College, YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth, Karen and Larry Anfin, The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Marie Holliday and hundreds of community participants from around Fort Worth providing a dazzling show.

Over 9,000 reserved seats were sold, and thousands more viewed the live broadcast and lined the 1.5-mile parade route.

T&P PASSAGE

This $1.7M DFWII project, funded by the Lancaster TIF, will improve the linkage between Lancaster Avenue and the Trinity Metro passenger platform.

PLAN 2023 VISION

Downtown should be a vibrant and sustainable environment, where people of all ages and mobility choices can be accommodated efficiently and safely.

Downtown Fort Worth should:

• Be the regional multi modal transportation hub for Fort Worth and Tarrant County.

• Serve as the gateway for those arriving in Fort Worth.

• Fully integrated pedestrian, transit, automobile, and bicycle infrastructure and networks within the Downtown core.

• Have substantial linkages connecting to both the region and surrounding neighborhoods.

" The project will connect our historic T&P train station to our bustling Downtown in a whole new way. Those using Trinity Metro services will benefit from a safer, easier, and more enjoyable experience when traveling between the station and all that Downtown Fort Worth has to offer, which supports our common goals of a vibrant Downtown and a strong economy.”

Richard Andreski, President & Chief Executive Officer, Trinity Metro

FORT WORTH BIKE SHARING

Through annual sponsorship, PID#1 supports Fort Worth Bike Sharing (FWBS). FWBS has 62 stations throughout the city, 15 of which are Downtown. Panther Island Pavillion, City Place, and T&P North are the top-performing stations.

24K DOWNTOWN STATION CHECKOUTS

TRANSPORTATION

DOWNTOWN PAVING PLAN

The City of Fort Worth completed an extensive $5.5 million Downtown paving project in 2023, which included resurfacing the asphalt streets and improving pedestrian crossings, sidewalks, and ramps.

SOUTH MAIN TUNNEL

The South Main Gateway project, led by Near Southside Inc. and funded by TIF #4, will deliver functional and aesthetic improvements to the South Main underpass. Primary elements include securing the enclosed pedestrian tunnel passages, narrowing auto lanes, adding lighting and improving pedestrian and biking amenities. No auto lanes will be lost.

HIGH-SPEED RAIL

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), in cooperation with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is conducting engineering and environmental studies for high-speed passenger service between Downtown Dallas and Downtown Fort Worth.

DOWNTOWN URBAN DESIGN DISTRICT

The city of Fort Worth worked closely with DFWI staff and the Design Review Committee to review approximately 66 Downtown Design Review Board (DDRB) cases. Thirty eight were approved administratively, accelerating their development timelines. The volunteer Design Review Committee members have design, planning, engineering, or property management expertise. The committee meets monthly to review cases before applicants present formally at DDRB.

FRED ROUSE MEMORIAL

On Sunday, December 11, 1921, Mr. Fred Rouse was lynched at the corner of NE 12th Street and Samuels Avenue. With funding from the Rainwater Charitable Foundation, the Tarrant County Coalition for Peace and Justice has purchased a site at this intersection to reclaim this historical site of trauma and use the site as a foundation for community healing and memorialization.

TCU CELEBRATES 150TH ANNIVERSARY WITH MURAL

TCU unveiled a 96-by-90-foot mural in Sundance Square as part of its 150th anniversary celebration. The mural, designed by TCU graduate Trevor Scott, features Downtown landmarks and TCU campus landmarks such as the Frog Fountain and SuperFrog.

DFWII, in partnership with Red Oak Realty and First on 7th, installed new theatrical lighting to illuminate Jonathan Borofsky's monumental Man with Briefcase, the 50-foot brushed aluminum sculpture on 7th Street in Burnett Park.

URBAN DESIGN, OPEN SPACE, & PUBLIC ART

PLAN 2023 VISION

Downtown's urban design, open spaces, and public art should promote community pride and engagement, attract national and international acclaim, add vitality, and foster intellectual stimulation. It should reinforce activity both day and night by providing a high-quality environment defined by intriguing design and arts — permanent and temporary, contemporary, and historic. The public realm of Downtown should:

• Be clean and feel safe.

• Be walkable with engaging pedestrian rhythm.

• Be everybody's neighborhood.

• Be highly appealing to all ages.

• Be connected.

• Be fun and creative.

• Provide an environment that encourages relationships and partnerships.

• Be timeless.

HERITAGE AND PADDOCK PARKS & SURROUNDING IMPROVEMENTS

DFWII, in partnership with the City of Fort Worth, continued to work to advance the Heritage Park, Paddock Park, and associated streetscape projects. The design team, led by MIG, includes local partners Huitt-Zollars and EMRAES.

Bennett Partners is the lead on Heritage Park Plaza restoration.

Private fundraising efforts are underway. A special thanks to the Amon G. Carter Foundation, Sid Richardson Foundation, The City of Forth Worth, and Streams and Valleys for their funding, leadership, and support.

This project has evolved from a simple "reopening" of Heritage Park Plaza to addressing significant issues that kept the park from being successful. Stakeholder and community input served as a basis for the final design of courthouse area traffic and pedestrian safety improvements, a wholesale re-imaging of Paddock park, and significant improvements to the bluff, including the proposed River Stairs and Canopy Walk.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS

#1 & #14

Fort Worth Public Improvement District (PID #1) was founded in 1986. Administered by DFWI under the oversight of an advisory board of property owners, owner's representatives, and other leaders, the PID offers a broad program of services, including maintenance and landscaping, street sweeping, power washing, hospitality, security enhancements and district patrols, homelessness outreach, market research, public space management, communications, and marketing, transportation solutions, and planning.

Here to Help! The Downtown Ambassadors are a service of the PID. The Ambassadors assist visitors, Downtown residents, office workers, and guests, creating a friendly and welcoming environment. They also serve as additional sets of eyes and ears on the street and are wellconnected to public and private security operations.

• A wide range of hospitality services

• Business check-ins

• Evening walking escort service

• Auto assistance

• Referrals to social services

• Guest recommendations and directions

• Network to security providers

• Data collection

• Clean Team organization

DOWNTOWN AMBASSADORS business contacts

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2,788 11,207

miles walked annually per Ambassador Ambassadors

"It is often said that it's the little things that make a big difference. His act of kindness has certainly made a significant impact on my day and showed how amazing Fort Worth is."

- J. O'Neil, Downtown

Visitor

676

898

76,689

clean team referrals hospitality assists

113

25

safety escorts motorist assists

40

Thank you to our Homeless Outreach Coordinator, Paul Andrade, for his work connecting people in need with available resources, family, and housing.

Downtown Ambassadors are on duty from 7 AM to midnight, seven days a week.

Contact:

Ambassador@dfwi.org

On-Duty Supervisor: (817) 484-3723

Chief of Police Neil Noakes awarded Downtown Ambassador Jose S. the "2023 Outstanding Acts Award" for identifying a suspect and his location for the FWPD.

LANDSCAPE PLANTING

PID #1 crews maintain approximately 13,500 square feet of planters, with more than 75,000 flowering plants installed annually.

PUBLIC SPACE MANAGEMENT12 MEMBER DOWNTOWN PID CLEAN TEAM

• 1.5M sq. ft. of sidewalks cleaned with pan and broom daily

• Late-night street sweeping - 72 miles of curbs weekly

• Tree trimming - 1,477 trees in the district

• Leaf blowing, bagging, and removal

• Landscaping - (mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizer, tree care)

• Sidewalk power cleaning

• Graffiti & sticker removal

• Crew deployed 3,250 pounds of deicer in February 2023

• "Operation Grackle"

SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS

PID #1 funds and supports security enhancement programs, including the Downtown Fort Worth Police Mounted Patrol Unit, Downtown Security Group, and the Fort Worth Police Bike Support Group.

DFWI staff member Matt Beard currently chairs the Fort Worth Police Bike Support Group and participates in the Downtown Security Group.

PID

Drew Hayden - The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel

Marie Holliday, DMD - Flowers to Go in Sundance Square

Ashlee Johnson - Ron Investments, Ltd

Ed Kraus - Sundance Square

Walter Littlejohn - The Fort Worth Club

Michelle Lynn - Building Owners & Managers Association

Renee Massey - Red Oak Realty

Don Perfect - Oncor Electric Delivery

Amber Reynolds - Finley Resources Inc.

Jed Wagenknecht - Courtyard Fort Worth Downtown/Blackstone

PID #14

Kent Bogle - Villa de Leon, Chair

David Cohenour - Carleton Residential Properties

Debbie Diaz - TownePlace Suites

Andrea Otero - Trinity Urban Bluffs & District

Anthony Renda – Southland Holdings LLC

Tom Struhs - Westford Builders

Melanie Smith – Pioneers Rest Cemetery Association, non-voting member

PLAN 2033

Plan 2033, the fourth consecutive Downtown Fort Worth 10-year Strategic Plan, was adopted by the City Council on October 17, following a year-long planning process. Staff members from the City and County, Trinity Metro, and DFWI collaborated with the Interface Studio consultant team to refine the tremendous input volunteers, interviewees, and stakeholders provided during the planning process.

Plan 2033 builds on our core objectives for Downtown (Clean, Safe, Friendly, Efficient, and Romantic at night) and the successes of past plans and redevelopment initiatives. It identifies known, planned, catalytic projects and future objectives that stakeholders can achieve together.

The Plan 2033 Vision: "Downtown Fort Worth is a vibrant, competitive destination for businesses, visitors, and residents that capitalize on its history, culture, and authenticity, a center of connectivity, learning, creativity, entrepreneurship, and livability."

We encourage you to read Plan 2033 and find your place in it. You may be a volunteer, advocate, implementor, or catalyst. For information on how you can be involved, contact Becky Fetty at beckyf@dfwi.org.

The plan's action elements, goals, and outcomes are organized within four primary goals:

• Livable Neighborhoods - in and around Downtown

• Diversified Economy - ensuring a broad economic base and resilience against market disruptions

• Great and Distinctive Places - improving the built environment and open spaces

• Seamless Connections - thoughtfully connecting people within and to the heart of the city

MEMBERSHIP

DFWI is a member-driven, nonprofit organization. Members are the core of DFWI's effectiveness, and the organization relies on volunteer leadership and participation. Membership is an opportunity for Downtown stakeholders, businesses, property owners, retailers, nonprofit organizations, and individuals to support and take part in the vitality of Downtown Fort Worth. If you are not already a member, we invite you to join today. Contact Becky Fetty for more information: beckyf@dfwi.org.

MAIN TABLE

DFWI ANNUAL MEETING

On April 13, nearly 600 leading business, government, and industry professionals attended DFWI's 41st Annual Meeting, featuring Robert B. Rowling, TRT Holdings, Inc.

Thank you to the hard-working managers and staff at Waters Restaurant, Toro Toro, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse, Grace, Reata Restaurant, Ruth's Chris Steak House, and The Capital Grille, who served our Main Table guests.

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2024 MAIN TABLE EVENT ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 (RAIN OR SHINE)!

Main Table Sponsors

John Goff and Dean Bobby Ahdieh, the 2023 Trailblazer Award recipients for their outstanding leadership, advocacy, and dedication to Downtown on the Texas A&M Fort Worth expansion.

MEMBERS

SUSTAINING MEMBERS

Rusty Anderson * Texas Capital Bank

Richard Andreski * Trinity Metro

Larry Auth * Omni Fort Worth Hotel

John Avila * Byrne Construction Services

Lori Baldock * Simmons Bank

Robert M. Bass * Keystone Group, L.P.

Richard T. Baumeister, Jr. * CLA

Michael Bennett * Bennett Partners

Laura Bird * Anthracite Realty Partners

Brandon Bledsoe * Amegy Bank of Texas

Henry Borbolla * Ciera Bank

Brandon Brewer * Republic Title of Texas, Inc.

Kimberly Burke * Skanska USA

Johnny Campbell * City Center Fort Worth

Richard Casarez * ONCOR Electric Delivery

Jack Clark *

Red Oak Realty

Steve Coffman * Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Douglas K. Eller * Chase

Chad Gartner * TransSystems

Steve Hambrick * PlainsCapital Bank

Matt Hantelmann * SP Plus Corporation

Drew Hayden * The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel

Jack Huff * Transwestern

Whit Kelly * 777 Main

Dale Klose * PNC Bank

Ronny Korb * Pinnacle Bank

Walter Littlejohn * The Fort Worth Club

Sean Madison * Tarrant County College District

Thomas McDaniel * Regent Services

Pati Meadows * Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP

Jack Miller * Haltom’s Fine Jewelers

Charles Milliken * Decker Jones, PC

Nicole Nadvornik * Burnett Cherry Street, LLC

Brian Newby * Cantey Hanger LLP

Michael R. Pavell * Bank of America

Nina Petty * Texas A&M University School of Law

Amber Reynolds * Finley Resources Inc.

Robert W. Semple * Bank of Texas

Steven Shelley * Hoque Global

business contacts escorts

Sonny Sra * Hilton Fort Worth

Gloria Starling * The Capital Grille Fort Worth

Andrew Tompson* Spire Realty Group, LP

Courtney Towson * Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel

Jarratt Watkins * Winstead

AFFILIATE MEMBERS

Nancy Chang Tarrant County College District

Kristin Collett-Young Spire Realty

Jeff Davis Republic Title of Fort Worth

James Day Amegy Bank of Texas

Jennifer Eslinger Burnett Cherry Street, LLC

Travis Gallatin Amegy Bank of Texas

Erin Lee Bank of Texas

Scott Lemmon Burnett Cherry Street, LLC

Hannah Reeb Amegy Bank of Texas

Benjamin Robertson Byrne Construction Services

CORPORATE MEMBERS

Larry Anfin * K&L Enterprises, Inc.

Chad Brewer * Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC

David Correa * Truist Bank

Brian Happel * Regions Bank

Michael Kersey * The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Steve Lombardi * Prosperity Bank

Sierra Quinonez * Jackson Walker LLP

Kyle Riley * HNTB

Jeremy Smith * Rainwater Charitable Foundation

Jerry Thompson * Inwood National Bank

Travis Turner Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.

John Vallance * Whitley Penn

Richard Watters * Baird, Hampton & Brown

GENERAL MEMBERS

Shannon Bearden * Tryba Architects

Scot Bennett The Beck Group

Mike Berry Hillwood Properties

Alisa Boatner Guaranty Bank & Trust

Paul Bradford Harris, Finley & Bogle, P.C.

Eddie Broussard * UMB Bank

David Campbell Huitt-Zollars, Inc.

Brian Coltharp * Freese and Nichols, Inc.

Mary Margaret Davis *

Mary Margaret Davis Real Estate Team

Allison Docker Garrison Jones

Ashley Freer Balcom Agency

Robert L. Ginsburg McDonald Sanders, PC

Ashlee Johnson Ron Investments, Ltd

Dione Kennedy * Performing Arts Fort Worth, Inc.

Karl Komatsu Komatsu Architecture

Mary-Margaret Lemons * Fort Worth Housing Solutions

Lance Marshall First United Methodist Church

Michael McDowell The Burnett Companies

Beth Mendez Aloft Fort Worth Downtown

Bruce Reece Community Volunteer

Lisa Rettew Luther King Capital Management

John H. Robinson Amon G. Carter Foundation

Shunda Robinson * GM Financial

Mechelle Thurston * Frost Bank

Steve Till Petroleum Club of Fort Worth

Jed Wagenknecht * Courtyard Fort Worth Downtown/ Blackstone

Allen Wallach PAVLOV Advertising, LLC

Nick Weander Olsson

Darwin Winfield Atmos Energy

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Brad Barnes

Southwestern Exposition & Livestock Show

Robert D. Benda * Westwood Contractors, Inc.

Victor J. Boschini, Jr. Texas Christian University

Mike Brown YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth

Misti Callicott Reata Restaurant

Wayne Carson ACH Child and Family Services

Greg Carter WRG Texas

David Chicotsky

Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty

Travis Clegg Peloton Land Solutions

Mark Dabney BOKA Powell

Brian Dennison Hillside Apartments

John Doubleday 115 W 7th, LLC

John C. Downie Downie Productions, Inc.

Leah Dunn

Leah Dunn Real Estate Group

Jeffrey Edwards Energy Control Systems

Janaé Willis-Beard * Jubilee Theatre

Grant Fowler Community Volunteer

Lane Gallagher Higginbotham & Associates, Inc.

Jay Garrison

J.A. Garrison & Co., CPA's

Darien George Mackenzie Eason

Randall Gideon Gideon Holdings

Consuelo Gonzalez Burnett Lofts

Barney B. Holland, Jr. Barney Holland Oil Company

Marie Holliday, DMD Flowers to Go in Sundance Square

Paul Huang Richland Real Estate

E. Randall Hudson III

Javelina Partners

Aaron Hunt GFF - Fort Worth

Adam Jones

Grace, Little Red Wasp, and 61 Osteria

Carol Klocek The Center for Transforming Lives

Paul Lindenberger Platinum Parking

Tim Long Circle Theatre

Madelyn Machac Fidelity National Title

Don Marable Edward Jones Investments

Sherry Matina * Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors

Lori Matthews Pecan Place Townhomes Ft. Worth, Inc.

Heidi McCall EECU

Elizabeth McCoy Williams Trew

Susan & Victor Medina Community Volunteers

Mike Moncrief Moncrief Investments

Jennifer Okeefe C&S Air Inc.

Janice Pace Journey Mapped

Lareasa & Tim Philpot Philpot Family

Nicholas Powell Dunaway

Bryan Reece Community Volunteer

Jennifer Reinhardt Alzheimer's Association - North Central Texas Chapter

Brant Ringler ESPN Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl

Amanda Robinson

Hyena's Comedy Nightclub

Chris Rodgers St. Paul Lutheran Church

Brent Sparks HKS, INC.

John Stevenson The Projects Group

Tom L. Struhs Westford Builders

Jay Sunden Southern Land Company

Beth Thompson Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House

Vicki Van Meter Community Volunteer

Casey Weidner ServPro North Fort Worth

Jeff Whitacre Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Cindy Wise Origin Bank

Michael Wollman UTA Fort Worth

Brian Young Trinity Terrace

DIRECTOR EMERITUS

L.O. ''Buzz'' Brightbill, III * Simmons Bank

Gary W. Cumbie * The Cumbie Consultancy

Allan Howeth * Cantey Hanger, LLP

Terrence J. Ryan * Simmons Bank

Greg Upp * Community Volunteer

EX-OFFICIO

Mike Brennan * Near Southside, Inc.

Carlos De La Torre * Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Association

Mae Ferguson * Fort Worth Sister Cities International

Marie Holliday, DMD * Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce

Robert Jameson * Visit Fort Worth

Anette Landeros * Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Michelle Lynn * Building Owners & Managers Association

Stacy Marshall * Southeast Fort Worth, Inc.

Steve Montgomery * Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce

STAFF

Andy Taft, President andy@dfwi.org

Matt Beard, Director of Public Improvement Districts matt@dfwi.org

Cleshia Butler, Administrative Assistant cleshia@dfwi.org

Jay Downie, Event Producer jay@dfwi.org

Brandi Ervin, Controller brandi@dfwi.org

Becky Fetty, Director of Marketing and Membership beckyf@dfwi.org

Kennedy Gardner, Event Production Assistant kennedy@dfwi.org

Melissa Konur, Director of Planning melissa@dfwi.org

KayLee Pratt, Marketing and Special Projects Manager kaylee@dfwi.org

Shane Smith, Director of Research shane@dfwi.org

Barbara Sprabary, Executive Assistant/Office Manager barbara@dfwi.org