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New members join as the Foundation builds on two consecutive record fundraising years
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Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation welcomes its newest board members at a time of significant philanthropic momentum. In fiscal year 2026, the Foundation raised $50 million to advance patient care, research, medical education and community health across North Texas—surpassing the previous record of $40 million set just one year earlier.
The new board members also join as the Foundation looks beyond a major milestone: more than $1 billion in philanthropic funds distributed since its founding in 1978.
As volunteer leaders and ambassadors, Foundation board members play an important role in building on that legacy. Through their leadership, advocacy and community connections, they help connect generous donors with opportunities to make a meaningful impact for patients and families served by Baylor Scott & White Health.
“We are honored to welcome these exceptional leaders to the Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation Board,” said Norm Bagwell, chair of the Foundation Board. “Their experience, perspective and commitment to this community will be invaluable as we build on a record year of generosity and look toward the next chapter of impact. Together, we have an opportunity to help shape what the next billion dollars in philanthropy can make possible for healthcare in North Texas.”
Incoming class of Foundation board members
- Kenneth Aboussie*
Stonelake Capital Patners - Mike Barnett*
Benchmark Bank - Ashby Barrera
Junior League of Dallas (ex officio) - Frankie Basso
Systemware - Lee Belland
Stream Realty Partners - Henry Benton
Troutman Pepper Locke - Jessica Boghetich
Corient Private Wealth - Jeremy Ford*
Hilltop Holdings - Courtney Joyner Gage
Celebrating Women (ex officio) - James “Edward” Herring Jr.
Tailwater Capital - Cheryl Joyner
Celebrating Women (ex officio) - Jason Kulas*
Exeter Finance - James Lee
Texas Stock Exchange - Leslie Mba
Texas Instruments - Robert Merkle Jr.*
SWS Group, Inc. - Dr. Todd Milbourn
Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business - Larry Miller
North Dallas Bank & Trust - Stephanie Moore
Vistra Corp. - Tom Sabin*
GSSW Real Estate Investments - Kenneth Schnitzer Jr.*
Avondale Group - Charles Shufeldt*
Elk Range Royalties - Lisa Singleton
The Crystal Charity Ball (ex officio) - Reggie Sullivan
Former Owner, Overland Corporation - John Tolleson*
Tolleson Wealth Management - Amy Turner*
JLT Beverages, LP - Christi Carter Urschel*
Community Philanthropist
*Has previously served as a BSW Dallas Foundation Board member
