Board & Program Leads
Safety and Security Director
With a background managing large-scale festivals and special events, Brian is a safety, security, and operations leader. He specializes in event security, emergency preparedness, crowd management, logistics, and multi-agency coordination.
He has led operational planning and execution for high-attendance events, working closely with law enforcement, emergency services, security teams, government partners, event producers, and private stakeholders. He develops comprehensive operational plans and manages complex on-site environments.
President
Brings 40+ years of LGBTQ community service to the role, after serving as an Advisor in 2022 and 2023 and as Vice President in 2024. Her focus is visibility, empowerment, and a Pride movement that reflects all of queer Dallas.
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Vice President
Executive Director
Vinnie oversees every facet of Pride in Dallas, and the work runs year-round.
Technical Director
Runs the technical side of the event, from registration for parade entries, vendors, and volunteers to posters, banners, and operational maps. A concert lighting designer professionally, he owes his unofficial title of "Spreadsheet Director" to a love of organization.
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Logistics Director
A country boy from Baton Rouge who moved to Dallas after a 2018 vacation, he works along the parade route on barricades, banners, stages, and crosswalks. Most nights of the week, he can be found at the Round Up Saloon and Dance Hall.
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HQ and Communications Director
Oversees the Pride headquarters and support desk, keeping volunteers, parade entries, and vendors supplied on parade day. A Registered Nurse Case Manager with more than 32 years of experience, she also fosters animals for Pooch Savers Rescue.
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Director of Photography
Eight years of experience behind the camera. Alex shoots and edits photos for Pride in Dallas year-round, covering the parade and other events, and works as a Digital Tech at JCPenney Headquarters. He also photographs portraits, special moments, and four-legged family members.
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VIP Accommodation Director
Oversees the VIP area and talent green rooms at Pride in Dallas, coordinating with special guests and dignitaries. He volunteers as cornhole director for the Born Sports League, is events director for Impulse Dallas, and works in accounting for the Clay Cooley Auto Group.
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