Trustees - Texas Business and Professional Women's Foundation

Laura Whisenhunt – Chair

Laura Whisenhunt, Texas Business Women, Inc. President Laura joined San Angelo BPW / TBW in February 2000. Laura has held several leadership roles within her Local Organization, such as President, Vice President, Secretary, and chaired numerous committees. On the TBW state level, Laura served as the Young Careerist Chair for BPW 2007, State Secretary, Vice […]

Patricia Bell-Burnett – Secretary

Patricia Bell-Burnett, an Human Resources Thought Leader of 30 years is driven to assist organizations and individuals reach their fullest career potential. Her greatest joy is working with leaders and employees to create a thriving company culture of success. Pat is currently employed as a part-time, Director of Culture and HR with Justice in Motion. In addition, she […]

Glenda Raichlen – Treasurer

Glenda experienced a long and fulfilling career, starting as a high school teacher in San Antonio and then in Madrid, Spain. She entered the United States Air Force as a Second Lieutenant in 1981 and served for over 27 years, retiring as a Colonel. She received the Legion of Merit twice for her leadership and […]

Doris Slay-Barber – Scholarship Committee Chair

Doris joined the Business and Professional Women of San Antonio in 1987 at the insistence of a co-worker. Although she was not a business owner however the co-worker felt that Doris had an important skill that she could share and even teach to other members of BPW of San Antonio. Doris’ skill was public speaking […]

Mary Mackey, Finance Committee Chair

Mary Mackey joined Texas Business Women in 2000 and has served as Local Organization President, Vice President, and Treasurer, Region 7 Director, TBW State Finance Committee Chair, TBW State Treasurer, Vice President, President-Elect, and President (2016-18). Mary was appointed to the TBPW Foundation Board in 2018, served as the Foundation Treasurer, and currently the Finance […]

Silvia Pendleton, Trustee

Silvia has worked as manager, business owner, entrepreneur, volunteer leader, board member, meeting planner, job placement counselor, community coordinator, association executive, and several other titles during my career. Currently, she is the Executive Director for the Austin Contractors & amp; Engineers Association, and previously worked for the Texas Self Storage Association as Director of Operations, […]

Jessica Flores, Trustee

My name is Jessica Flores. I have my master in psychology of counseling from Angelo State University. I am a License Professional Counselor and license/Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I enjoy helping others, especially children. I currently work with adults with disabilities at State Supported Living Center.

Lois Henderson – Trustee

Lois graduated from the University of Mary Washington from Fredericksburg, Virginia in Liberal Studies in 1992, retired from Mckesson Hospital Laboratory Sales Division after 24 years, appointed to the Lower Neches Valley Authority Board of Directors representing Tyler County by then Governor George W. Bush in 1998 serving 8 years, in 2017 established Henderson Design, […]

Karen Gray, TBW President

Karen Gray is passionate about helping women launch and run profitable businesses. She stumbled into a coaching when she was writing speeches for girls competing in rodeo queen pageants. What began in 2008 as a way to help her daughter fulfill her dream of becoming Miss Rodeo Texas – unexpectedly blossomed into Karen’s own dream career […]

Dezaray Johnson, TBW President Elect

Dezaray Johnson is the Director of the ASU Small Business Development Center (SBDC), where she has played a pivotal role since 2013. Over the years, she has advanced through several positions, including training coordinator, business development specialist, and program coordinator. As director, she oversees key initiatives that support the growth and success of small businesses […]