Industry Advisory Board

Dr. Lofton is an experienced Director of Diversity at the University of Arkansas - Sam M. Walton College of Business. She has developed business partnerships with higher education institutions, career awareness programs for high school students and incoming freshman,and provided support services for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral level students. She focuses on creating a welcoming diverse environment that promotes equality.

Dr. Lofton is skilled in nonprofit organizations, career development, diversity training, conflict resolution and instructional design. She is a strong human resources professional with an Ed. D focused on higher education from Grambling State University.

Kelvin oversees the financial planning, analysis, and reporting of the company’s operations in North America and LATAM. He is also responsible for ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls. Kelvin has over 15 years of experience in finance and previously worked as a Finance Controller at AT&T for their Technology Development Organization. He has a proven track record of delivering strategic insights, driving operational efficiency, and managing complex projects.

Kelvin was selected for the Future Leaders development program at Microsoft and is also a TCU representative board member for the Dallas Business Club.

Paul has 27 years of experience working with large, complex clients across a variety of industries. He is currently the lead client service partner (LCSP) for Kubota North America and XPEL, Inc. In addtion, he is leading Deloitte’s audit and non-audit services for two private design and construction companies in various stages of growth. He is also the advisory partner for consulting, tax, and advisory for YUM! Brands.

Paul earned a BA of Mathematics and Economics from St. Olaf College and is a member of the American Institute of certified public accountants. He is a CPA and serves on the Board of Directors and Finance Committee for the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce.

Dannetta is responsible for advising board members, CEOs, management teams and organizations on current boardroom issues, opportunities and governance trends, specializing in sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion, board effectiveness practices, crisis/incident management and shareholder activism.

Prior to joining Accenture, Dannetta served as Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer at a Tier 1 University System and over 20 years between Deloitte and Shell oil. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her three girls, watching I Love Lucy re-runs and trying new restaurants.

Charles is a 15-year Supply Chain Management professional. In addition to working with several companies in the industry, he is an adjunct professor of Supply Chain Management at TCU. Charles holds a BS in Marketing from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and an MS in Operation Management from the University of Arkansas. He is a DEI advocate, changes agent and developer of leaders. Charles is a proponent of greatness, especially others. In his spare time Charles is an avid sports fan and loves to travel with his wife and children.

Dr. Boyd is a proud native Arkansan from Jefferson County. She is a higher education professional with over 10 years of experience. She earned her Doctorate of Education from TCU, her Master of Arts in Higher Education from Louisiana state University, and her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas. She lives in Fort Worth where she commits herself to a life of service through community and civic engagement, board service and volunteerism. Whitnee is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Chair of the National Center for First Generation Student Success Advisory Board, and owner of Doc. B. Empowers.

Jennifer is an innovative diversity & inclusion leader, marketing strategist and MBA with 20 years of experience with Fortune 200 technology companies. She leads cross-functional teams in developing D&I strategy, planning and executing integrated marketing campaigns that build an inclusive culture that empowers, encourages and celebrates D&I while building brand recognition.

Travis has more than 22 years of experience providing financial statement audits to both public and private companies. He is a graduate of the KPMG Lead Partner Academy Class of 2015 as well as KPMG Chairman’s 25 Partner Leadership Development Program Class of 2019. He serves as a member of the KPMG Board Nominating Committee and the KPMG Women’s Business Resource Group. Travis is an instructor for KPMG RISE Leadership Program and a member of the Board of Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dallas.

Farah leads teams responsible for sales and business development for coal, petroleum and industrial products related to the energy sector, including frac sand. She joined BNSF in 2006 as a marketing management trainee. During her railroading career, she has held several marketing and sales roles in Consumer, Industrial, and Agricultural Products. Previously she served as General Director of Field Sales.

Farah earned a Bachelors Degree of Marketing from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Masters of Business Administration from the Executive MBA Program at the TCU Neeley School of Business.

John oversees all organizational responsibilities relating to Division Financial Planning and Analysis, Labor Management and Shrink Management at Albertsons. With over 25 years of experience he is a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team and a key contributor to the company’s growth and profitability.

John is enthusiastic about creating a collaborative and motivational environment where his team can achieve sustainable results and deliver value to stakeholders. He earned his BBA in Accounting from University of Texas at Arlington and his MBA degree from the Neeley School of Business at TCU.

Shunda is responsible for executing and implimenting world-class initiatives that promote GMF and its employees’ success. She is an advisor and partner to senior leaders and serves as a progressive voice on sustainable DE&I strategies. She is sought out for advisory boards/committees that shape the direction of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.

Kim leads the strategic direction, planning and execution of internal and external marketing and communications in the US and provides guidance for global entities. She graduated magnum cum laude from TCU with a BS in advertising/public relations with an emphasis in marketing. She received her accreditation in public relations (APR) from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) in 1999. In 2014 she earned her MBA from the TCU Neeley school of business, where she graduated top of her class. She was also recognized by the Neeley Executive MBA program as the Top Neeley Scholar, Outstanding Student and Outstanding Class Member.

During Jay’s tenure with McDonald’s Corporation he has made a significant impact with Franchisees by helping increase top-line revenue and assisting with operational efficiencies. He was able to achieve top-line success through staying grounded in Operations while insisting the customer experience exceeds the expectations of every guest. Jay recently led the launch of the new My McDonald’s Rewards platform for over 1400 restaurants.

Prior to McDonald’s, Jay worked with 7-Eleven and Bimbo Bakeries USA. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Business from Stephen F. Austin and a Masters of Business Administration from the Neeley School of Business at TCU.

During her time at 3M Leah scheduled production lines and completed her Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. In her career she hopes to be an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in any area that she works.

Leah earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply and Value Chain Management from the TCU Neeley School of Business in May 2020. She also holds minors in Spanish and Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies. During her senior year she was a founding member of the TCU National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) chapter where she coordinated and facilitated professional development activities.

Rod is responsible for strategy and execution of lending across the Texas South Division. He has 25 years of banking experience with 23 of those years being at Bank of America. He serves as a Co Chair and COO for the Lead for Women Enterprise.

Rod earned his Executive MBA from the TCU Neeley School of Business in 2023. He was born in Louisiana, but raised in Texas. He and his wife Amanda live in Grand Prairie and enjoy spending time with their three children Gabi, Malachi and Sean.

Crystal specializes in Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services (CMAAS) and consults with clients on financial reporting requirements related to a variety of transactions both domestic and international. She currently serves as the IPO Services Leader for PwC’s Greater Texas Market.

Crystal has over 15 years of public accounting experience. She obtained her Masters of Professional Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin and is licensed by the state of Texas as a Certified Public Accountant. Crystal and her husband, Donald, have two children, Donnie and Alivia.