Board & Program Leads
Team Lead
Kurt's main focus is the VIP zones, and he also assists Talent. He volunteers at events throughout the year, with his focus falling on Pride in Dallas week each September.
Outside Pride in Dallas, Kurt volunteered as Operations Chair with Impulse Group Dallas from 2023 to 2025. Since the beginning of 2026, he has been Co-Director of the Cornhole League with Born Sports League.
Professionally, Kurt is a Senior Buyer in the cooling systems energy solutions industry. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Management from Texas Tech University in 2011, and a Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University in 2015.
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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Safety and Security Director
A safety, security, and operations leader with a background managing large-scale festivals and special events. He specializes in event security, emergency preparedness, crowd management, logistics, and multi-agency coordination.
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