ABOUT US
At the Texas Trees Foundation, we are passionate about creating greener, healthier communities through urban forestry, education, and environmental stewardship. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals committed to making a lasting impact on the Texas landscape. We’re always looking for enthusiastic, mission-driven individuals who share our vision of a cooler, more sustainable future. Whether you're an experienced arborist, a community organizer, or just beginning your environmental career, we invite you to explore opportunities to grow with us and be a part of something meaningful.
Awards & Accomplishments
Rethinking the Future Architecture Awards - Runner Up for Urban Design Concept of SWMD Urban Streetscape & Park Transformation
2023 Cox Conserves Heroes Award (Third Place)
2023 Dallas Architecture Forum: Design Recognition Award
2023 International Society of Arboriculture (Texas Chapter) - Gold Leaf Outstanding Lanscape Improvement Award
2021 American Institue of Architects Dallas - Community Honors Award for the SWMD Streetscape Transformation Plan
OUR STAFF
Executive Team
President & CEO
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Strategy & Operations Officer
Planning, Policy & Impact Team
Planning, Policy & Impact Director
Planning, Policy & Impact Associate
Cool Schools Program Team
Cool Schools Program Director
Lindsay Hoot
Cool Schools DFW Project Lead
Graham Stephens
Education & Outreach Liasion
Education Lead
Program Associate
Urban Forestry Operations Team
Forester Lead
Tara McCain
Planting Program Lead
Emily Plauché
Neighborhood Greening Program Lead
Tree Farm & Field Supervisor
Tree Farm & Field Assistant
Willette Jackson
Neighborhood Greening Project Lead
Neighborhood Greening Associate
Urban Forester
Urban Forester
Strategic Initiatives Team
Project Liaison & Site Lead
Strategic Initiatives Director
Communications & Engagement Team
Communications & Engagement Director
Corporate Partnerships & Development Liasion
Content Creator
Communications & Grant Writing Specialist
Accounting & Administrative Team
Iesha Perkins
Grants Lead
Accounting Lead
Mwangala Changwe
Office & Administrative Associate
Board of Trustees
Executive Committee
Dan E. Patterson
Chairman
Patterson Thoma Family Office
Don M. Glendenning
Vice Chairman
Troutman Pepper Locke
Adam McGill
Secretary
Crow Holdings
Bernard Shaw
Treasurer
Weitzman
Board Members
Wendy Lopez
Retired
AECOM
Rudy Rodriguez, Esq.
SVP, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Dave & Buster's
Diane Scovell
Volunteer & Community Leader
Bridget Wallace
Manager, Marketing Services
Atmos Energy
Robb Stewart
Partner
Troutman Pepper Locke
