August 3, 2026: Kenny Thomas, GM DFW PTSD Foundation of America
The PTSD Foundation of America is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping combat Veterans and their families heal from the effects of post-traumatic stress. Through Camp Hope and community outreach, the Foundation provides housing, peer support, crisis intervention, and other services to prevent Veteran suicide and help Veterans rebuild their lives. Since 2005, the organization has served more than 16,000 Veterans and their families, offering hope, healing, and a path toward lasting recovery.
August 10, 2026: DFW Airport - Ricky Griffin, Assistant Vice President, Integrated Operations Center
Ricky Griffin is a proven aviation operations leader with more than 12 years of experience at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Ricky began his career in Customer Experience as a Guest Relations Coordinator, where a passion for service excellence quickly propelled him into the role of Project Coordinator. In that capacity, Ricky led initiatives that strengthened the passenger experience and supported airport-wide service innovation.
He later advanced to lead the Experience Hub team, guiding its successful integration into the airport’s Integrated Operations Center (IOC). Today, Ricky serves as Assistant Vice President of the IOC, where he oversees the IOC Management team and directs complex, cross‑functional operational strategies. His leadership centers on optimizing processes, elevating real‑time decision-making, and fostering strong stakeholder collaboration to ensure DFW Airport operates with world‑class precision.
In 2023, Ricky was honored as a recipient of the Airport Business 40 Under 40 award, recognizing his industry impact, forward‑thinking leadership, and meaningful contributions to the future of airport operations.
Ricky holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Administration from Middle Tennessee State University and remains deeply committed to advancing operational excellence, empowering diverse teams, and shaping the next generation of leaders in the aviation industry.
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association)
August 24, 2026: Patricia Sanchez - NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association)
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a federal agency that studies and protects the nation's oceans, atmosphere, weather, and climate. NOAA provides weather forecasts, monitors environmental changes, manages marine resources, and conducts scientific research to help keep communities safe and support informed decisions about natural resources and the environment.
September 14, 2026: Kevin Moriarty, Executive Director/CEO - Dallas Theater Center
September 21, 2026: Yvonne Falgout - Director of Parks and Recreation
September 28, 2026: District Governor Visit - Mike Callahan
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