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
Southwestern Medical District Transformation Team
SWMD Program Director
SWMD Program Coordinator
Cool Schools Team
Cool Schools Program Director
Cool Schools Program Manager

Lindsay
Hoot
Cool Schools DFW Manager
Curriculum Specialist
Urban Ecology & Outreach Fellow
Urban Forestry Team
Urban Forestry Manager

Tara McCain
Urban Forestry Assistant Manager

Emily Plauché
Community Greening Manager
Tree, Farm & Field Supervisor
Urban Forestry Coordinator
Urban Forestry Coordinator
Program Coordinator
Development Team
Development Director
Development Manager
Communications & Engagement Team

Willette Jackson
Assistant Manager, Community Engagement
Communications & Community Engagement Director
Digital Content Creator & Coordinator
Urban Forestry Training Program Team
Urban Forestry Training Director
Workforce and Tree Farm Supervisor
Program Coordinator
Accounting & Finance Team

Iesha Perkins
Grants Manager
Accounting Manager

Faith Socall
Office Coordinator
Board of Trustees
Executive Committee

Dan E. Patterson
Chairman
Patterson Thomas Family Office

Don M. Glendenning
Partner
Troutman Pepper Locke

Adam McGill
Secretary
Crow Holdings

Bernard Shaw
Treasurer
Weitzman
Board Members

Stanley R. Levenson
Media Professional

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