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About EO Dallas
EO Dallas is one of the largest and most dynamic chapters in the global EO network. Since our founding in 1991, we've built a powerful community of business leaders dedicated to learning, growth, and meaningful connections.
120
ACTIVE MEMBERS
$3B+
COMBINED
ANNUAL REVENUE
13K+
TOTAL EMPLOYEES
60+
YEARLY EVENTS
5.6
YEARS AVERAGE
MEMBER TENURE
46
AVERAGE
MEMBER AGE
35+
INDUSTRIES
REPRESENTED
OUR STORY
For over three decades, EO Dallas has been the premier peer-to-peer network for entrepreneurs in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
What began as a small group of visionary business owners has grown into a thriving community of more than 133 members who collectively employ over 15,000 people and generate annual revenues exceeding $3 billion.
Leadership Team
GAIL DAVIS
President
Oversees overall vision, strategy & leadership for EO Dallas Chapter.
JON MINJOE
Executive Director
Manages operational execution, board alignment & administrative functions.
IMRAM KARIM
Membership
Manages recruitment, retention & engagement strategy.
ROB DEVITA
Learning Chair
Oversees the execution of our yearly learning event schedule for EO Dallas.
ELLEN HUNTER
Strategic Alliance Partner
Develops & maintains partnerships, sponsorships, & collaborations.
MATT NEWTON
Member Engagement
Focuses on providing value, and game changing connections for members.
RANDY HARAN
Accelerator
Supports and grows emerging business leaders in the accelerator program.
PRINCE MALIYIL
Finance
Assembles, and oversees the EO Dallas yearly budgeting process.
MORGAN KATZ
Forum
Oversees the forum placement, and the forum experience.
RUTH ANN ROSE
Moderator
Sets up moderator trainings, and works hand-in-hand with moderators.
RAKESH PATEL
President-Elect
Works with the President to establish three year goals, and a smooth transition.
LILY SMITH
Social
Oversees the execution of our yearly social event schedule for EO Dallas.
CRIS URZUA
Communications
Leads the EO Dallas internal and external marcomm efforts.
WESLEY POLLARD
GSEA
Hosts our annual Global Student Entrepreneur Association competition.
NAVID RAZI
Governance
Handles internal issues & manages governing documents.
JULIA MAGANN
Spouse & Life Partner
Executes the yearly plan and calendar for EO Dallas spouses & life partners.
Thirst
for More
We continuously push boundaries and seek new opportunities
Bold
Learning
We pursue growth through education, experience, and shared knowledge
Trust &
Respect
We maintain confidentiality and create safe spaces for authentic sharing
Building
Community
We foster meaningful relationships that extend beyond business
Accountability
We hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards