

Next Meeting will be Thursday, June 21, 2012
Speaker: TBA
5956 Sherry Lane, 17th Floor
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Urban Design Opportunities and the Upcoming Dallas Bond Election
Speaker: Jill Jordan, Assistant City Manager, City of Dallas
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OncorRobert S. Shapard, Chairman and CEO About Oncor JacobsCraig L. Martin, President and CEO About Jacobs Jacobs fundamental business strategy is building long-term client relationships. With more than 60 years in the industry, they have attracted and retained clients by providing superior customer value—in fact, over 80 percent of their work is repeat business from loyal clients. This strategy yields cost advantages, profits, and growth, which allows them to attract and retain investors, and thus fuel further growth. The combination of a loyal client base and steady growth enables Jacobs to attract and retain the industry's top talent. As a result of this sound business strategy they are prospering in diverse markets worldwide. Jacobs global network includes more than 160 offices in more than 20 countries; with operations in North America, the United Kingdom, mainland Europe, India, Australia, Africa and Asia. Their headquarters are in Pasadena, California. Dallas Area Rapid Transit - DARTGary C. Thomas, President and Executive Director About DART The mission of Dallas Area Rapid Transit is to build, establish and operate a safe, efficient and effective transportation system that, within the DART Service Area, provides mobility, improves the quality of life, and stimulates economic development through the implementation of the DART Service Plan as adopted by the voters on August 13, 1983, and as amended from time to time. Freese and Nichols, Inc.Robert F. Pence, President and CEO Planning for the Future; Delivering Results Today Across Texas and beyond, Freese and Nichols professionals are designing and delivering innovative solutions for the challenges faced by our clients and the people they serve. While Freese and Nichols has been around since 1894, each project is new, treated to scrupulous analysis and a fresh approach. Freese and Nichols knows the standard solutions. In fact, we developed many of them! Among them are knowing how to break new ground, introduce new concepts and apply emerging technologies in a way that makes practical sense. While Freese and Nichols may count our client relationships in decades and quarter-centuries, every minute of every project is a new opportunity to deliver innovative solutions and practical results with excellent service. |