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Legendary Texas Collegiate Wrestling Coach William "Bill" Neal passes away at 82
Legendary Texas Collegiate Wrestling Coach William "Bill" Neal passes away at 82
By Gerry Mecca
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UTA's 1981 SLC Championship Football Team, Hall of Honor Class of 2022
UTA's 1981 SLC Championship Football Team, Hall of Honor Class of 2022
By Gerry Mecca
Contributions
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How can you develop the leadership skills of a philanthropic leader?
Serve on a grant review committee. Review the proposals for funding and learn about each agency, their board and understand their commitment to continuous results. After all, giving money to organizations with no expectation for improving lives is like betting on roulette. Learn to treat donations like investments.
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How can you determine if you are ready to manage software projects?
Great prerequisites have already been shared by others in this thread, such as excellent verbal and written communication, superb organization, decision firmness, and relationship management. However, none of these skills matter without hands-on exposure in a low-risk role and observing what good looks like from a qualified PM. Playing a role in several successfully delivered projects as a resource or as a project coordinator allows one to see how all the pieces fit together, what the best tools are, and lessons learned that a PM cannot afford to learn On The Job. Whether waterfall or AGILE the successful delivery of a project as an "apprentice" of sorts is the best way to determine if you are ready to manage software projects. IMHO!
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Just checking in to The EKG Group LLC world Headquarters (a.k.a. Norma's Cafe on Trinity Mills) for some one-on-one coaching. Also, if you need some…
Just checking in to The EKG Group LLC world Headquarters (a.k.a. Norma's Cafe on Trinity Mills) for some one-on-one coaching. Also, if you need some…
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Just say yes is my motto at the moment and yesterday it ended up in me heading to an outdoor pool in the west of Scotland. Famously on the front of…
Just say yes is my motto at the moment and yesterday it ended up in me heading to an outdoor pool in the west of Scotland. Famously on the front of…
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I'm excited to begin a new chapter as Americas CEO at Arkyn. The exceptional team and technology we are building upon will change the field service…
I'm excited to begin a new chapter as Americas CEO at Arkyn. The exceptional team and technology we are building upon will change the field service…
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Experience
Education
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Baylor University
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Activities and Societies: Hankamer School of Business Advisory Board; Baylor Business Network of Dallas, Bear To Bear, Baylor Alumni Association.
Executive MBA with a focus on IT and Finance
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Activities and Societies: Outstanding Senior in Communications, Input/Output Council, Football, Wrestling, National Alumni Association Director
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Activities and Societies: Preparing The Enterprise for Multiple Futures, The Constantly Connected Corporation, The Corporation As A Network under Ravi Aron; Executive Master’s of Technology Management programs under Kathy Pearson, PhD
Preparing The Enterprise For Multiple Futures
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Director of Philanthropy - Chief Financial Officer
North Texas Amateur Baseball Foundation
- Present 25 years 7 months
Health
The North Texas Amateur Baseball League (NTABL) is widely considered the Dallas area's Best Amateur Baseball league, and is now a fully recognized IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. Effective December of 2014, The North Texas Amateur Baseball Foundation was established, and doing business as the NTABL, became able to help more kids get and stay healthy as well as help send our teams to National tournaments as ambassadors of our mission to build fit and active lifestyles through…
The North Texas Amateur Baseball League (NTABL) is widely considered the Dallas area's Best Amateur Baseball league, and is now a fully recognized IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. Effective December of 2014, The North Texas Amateur Baseball Foundation was established, and doing business as the NTABL, became able to help more kids get and stay healthy as well as help send our teams to National tournaments as ambassadors of our mission to build fit and active lifestyles through baseball.
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PSO Baseball Director
Prestonwood Christian Academy
- Present 1 year 5 months
Education
Prestonwood Sports Organization (PSO) offers children's and adult sports programs and leagues in Plano, Texas. Our Sports & Fitness Center is equipped with cardiovascular and weight training equipment and an indoor walking/jogging track. For more information about all that is offered at the Plano Campus, go to www.psosports.com.
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Member of the Board of Advisors
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business
- 4 years
Education
The Hankamer Advisory Board plays a critical role in providing strategic counsel to Hankamer School of Business administrators, faculty and staff. Advisors and faculty share many of the same qualities: excellence, leadership, service, diversity, teamwork, innovation, relevance and Christian principles. Together we work to contribute to a collegiate environment that encourages lifelong learning - not just for students but for ourselves as well.
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Eagle Scout Advisor, Assistant Scoutmaster
Boy Scouts of America
- Present 7 years 6 months
Children
I am an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 380 in Plano Texas. I am also an Eagle Scout Advisor, Merit Badge Counselor, and Friends of Scouting Coordinator.
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Coach, Instructor and GM
American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)
- Present 11 years 8 months
Children
The ABCA was founded in 1945. Today, the ABCA has over 11, 000 members from all 50 states and 25 countries around the world. Our members represent all levels of the game of baseball and together make up the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level.
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Founding Member
Friends of Reverchon Park
- Present 19 years 8 months
Environment
A group of concerned citizens formally established Friends of Reverchon Park. The "Friends" is a nonprofit organization set on unifying the community in support of this historic Dallas landmark. This 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization is dedicated to park history education, preservation and restoration fund raising. Our volunteer group is managed by a stellar group of concerned citizens, business leaders, philanthropists, horticulturalists and naturalists.
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Dallas Tocqueville Society and Former Campaign Vice-Chair
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
- 13 years
Economic Empowerment
Worked with UW partners and large individual and corporate donors to help address North Texas Education, Income, and Health issues. Vice Chair for Hospitality and Retail as well as Mid-size business. Served on numerous funding committees reviewing proposals and KPIs for grant approval.
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Distinguished Advisory Council
Southern Methodist University
- 11 years 1 month
Education
The EMIS Distinguished Advisory Council is a C-level industry group formed to work with the Department of Engineering Management, Information, and Systems (EMIS) in the School of Engineering at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas. These leaders from major corporations and governmental agencies seek to enhance and develop the programs, faculty, and students associated with the EMIS department.
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Volume Licensing Advisory Board
Microsoft
- 10 years 7 months
Science and Technology
The Volume Licensing Customer Advisory Board (LAB) is a professional network of licensing thought leaders that meets regularly and provides board members with an opportunity to share feedback, network with peers, and influence licensing and services strategies.
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UTA National Alumni Director-at-Large Athletics
The University of Texas at Arlington
- 3 years 1 month
Education
To create, maintain, and foster a sense of pride and tradition, whereby every student-athlete becomes a lifetime member of the University of Texas at Arlington Athletics Department, and remains involved, feels welcome, and continues to participate during and after their college tenure, and also to create an opportunity for them to support and improve the future of UT Arlington Athletics.
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Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound
- 8 months
Education
Founders Classical Academy of Lewisville seeks to provide an excellent and distinctive classical education that pursues knowledge, promotes virtue, and prepares students for prosperous lives in a free society.
Publications
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CIO Review
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Courses
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Baylor EMBA - Global Strategic Management
Recognized for excellence
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University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School - KNOWLEDGE FORUM
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Honors & Awards
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UTA Football - Hall of Honor Class of 2022
University of Texas at Arlington Athletics
Led by a slew of eventual all-conference performers, a Coach of the Year and several future NFL players, the 1981 UTA football team holds the notable distinction as the program's third, and final, Southland Conference Champion. In subsequent years, eight other members of the 1981 team had their names selected in the NFL Draft or went on to play in the NFL, Canadian Football League and United States Football League and have numerous Super Bowl rings and Grey Cups to show for it.
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MSBL - National Hall Of Fame Class of 2018
Men's Senior Baseball League
Gerry is the 22nd inductee in Men's Senior Baseball League (MSBL) National Hall Of Fame. MSBL is the premier amateur baseball league for adults 18 years of age and older. Founded in 1988, the league has 325 local affiliates, 3,200 teams and 45,000 members who play organized amateur baseball in local leagues, 30 regional tournaments and six national tournaments.
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Consumerization of IT in the Enterprise - Best Internal App Finalist - 2014
IDG Enterprise
IDG Enterprise's Consumerization of IT in the Enterprise (CITE) recognizes the most innovative mobile, social, cloud and analytics technologies and solutions. Visit www.CITEConference.com for full details, including the online award application and event updates.
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Consumer Goods Technology - Customer Management Award - 2013
Consumer Goods Technology (CGT)
CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT AWARD
This award is presented to the consumer goods firm that is best leveraging technology or business process change to manage customer relationships, trade promotions, marketing and/or consumer insights. -
InformationWeek 500 - Top 250 - 2010
InformationWeek Magazine
InformationWeek rated Dr Pepper Snapple Group #13 in Consumer Goods and #146 overall for Information Technology leadership.
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MSBL 28+ World Series Champion - 2004
Men's Senior Baseball League
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Information Week Magazine - Most Innovative Users of Technology - 2002
Information Week Magazine
Since 1994, the InformationWeek 500 has honored the most innovative users of business technology," said InformationWeek VP and Editor In Chief Rob Preston. "Many of this year's top companies are turning the IT status quo on its ear. They're embracing new technologies and technology approaches, even new IT-powered business models, to drive revenue and profitability. Their results speak for themselves."
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MSBL 30+ World Series Champion - 2001
Men's Senior Baseball League
Languages
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Spanish
Professional working proficiency
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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SMU Distinguished Advisory Council
Advisor
- PresentAdvise the school of engineering on business readiness for future IT Leaders
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Microsoft Volume Licensing Advisory Board
Advisory Board Member
- PresentAdvise Microsoft Volume Licensing Leadership on matters of licensing, trial, pricing, terms/conditions and impacts to customer satisfaction/service
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HERD Dallas Chapter
Founder
- PresentFostering Business Networking & Servant Leadership
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Mecca Design & Production Board of Directors
Director
- PresentServe on the Board of Directors and advise on business and compensation issues.
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CIO Executive Summit Governing Body
Governing Body Member
-Work with IT Leaders and sponsors on shaping the agenda for Dallas area CIO summits and other relevant activities. Steer Evanta and sponsors on the most pressing IT issues of the day.
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United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
Vice Chair, Annual Campaign Cabinet; Tocqueville Society
-Called on Dallas area CEOs and key community relations and CSR leaders to share my United Way story, experiences and reasons for Dr Pepper's ongoing commitment to UWMD
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Sprint T-Mobile Transportation and Distribution Advisory Board
Advisory Board Member
-Review new product ideas, pricing models, and key business and organization decisions as they relate to my companies use of Sprint product and services
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UTA Alumni National Board of Directors
Director
-Advise the school of business on readiness for future leaders
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Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business Advisory Board
Advisory Board Member
-Advise the school of business on curricula and readiness for future leaders. Serve on Baylor Business Network Steering Committee
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