EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Mair Cawston ~ President + Co-Chair Scholarship Committee
Mair (my-er) Cawston studied dance for many years and has been a longtime supporter of the arts. Born
and raised in South America, she came to the US to study fashion design
and retail advertising at North Texas State University where she
received a BFA. Mair has worked as a freelance graphic designer/art
director with clients that have included small boutiques, Neiman-Marcus,
Dillards, and JCPenney. She has also designed and constructed costumes for both soloists and pre-professional ballet companies. As Chair of Communications for DCNT, Mair contributes graphic design and oversees all media.
Gladys Keeton - Secretary
Steve Richardson - Treasurer
Debbie Sherrington ~ Director of Development
Debbie Sherrington has two passions – education and real estate. A native of Russellville, Ark., she earned a degree in elementary education from the University of Arkansas. That led to a job as a teacher, of course, but it also influenced her personal choices. Debbie and her husband are proud parents of four children who have thrived in Dallas’ public schools. In fact, Debbie has been the president of the PTAs at all of her kids’ campuses. But real estate is in Debbie’s blood. She grew up in the business, with her parents being among the most successful Realtors in the Natural State. So a career in real estate seemed like a natural fit. “I love when I’m showing a property and I can see in the buyers’ eyes that it’s a match,” Debbie says. “I love learning from a seller the history of their home and what they love about it.” Debbie values the friendships that develop during the buying or selling process. Consequently, she brings compassion, knowledge, and patience to each transaction, striving to understand her clients’ needs so they can be happy with their decision.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Marcie Hall - Director
Christie Sullivan ~ Director + Chair, Dance Planet Committee
Sherri Wooten ~ Director
Sherri
Wooten began dancing at the age of 3, getting her early training from
Natalie Skelton and Margaret Hagler. At the age of 15 Sherri began
teaching at a recreation center and then opened her own studio in 1991.
She has attended numerous competitions, conventions and master classes;
she has judged beauty pageants, competitions and auditions. Sherri holds
a BS in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Health.
Sherri has served as co-director for DCNT’s Hoofin' Crew for three
years
EMERITUS/HONORARY DIRECTOR
Jerry Bywaters Cochran ~ Emeritus Director
Jerry Bywaters Cochran grew up in a Dallas family
that was actively involved in the arts. After high school she attended
the Juilliard School in New York. She received a Juilliard degree with
majors in both modern dance and ballet, and on graduation received an
award from the American Guild of Musical Artists as the outstanding
graduate in her field. She was the first instructor in stage movement
for the Dallas Theater Center and for ten years directed a school
devoted exclusively to modern dance in Dallas. In 1968 she inaugurated
the modern dance program at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort
Worth and remained in charge of that program for seventeen years. Her
choreography has been performed on the Juilliard Concert Series in New
York; by the Dallas Civic Ballet, the Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and
the Dance Ensemble of Dallas; in numerous performances at Texas
Christian University; and by companies and soloists in Washington, New
Orleans, Kansas City, many Texas cities, and Raleigh, North Carolina. In
1982 the Fort Worth Art Museum received a grant from the NEA to present
two of her works, along with two works of New York choreographer
Lucinda Childs, in a concert entitled, "Contemporary Choreography: Two
Views." In 1992, her achievements were recognized on two occasions --
first, by the Dallas Dance Council, which honored her with their annual
"Mary" award for her lifetime contribution to dance, then by the TCU
dance alumni group, which presented her a lifetime achievement award for
her contributions to the development of the Department of Ballet and
Modern Dance at Texas Christian University.
Michael Jenkins ~ Honorary Director
Mr.
Michael A. Jenkins has been President of Leisure and Recreation
Concepts Inc. (LARC) since 1970. Mr. Jenkins has been President and
Managing Director of Dallas Summer Musicals Inc. since 1974. He serves
as an Executive Director of Bonnie & Clyde the Musical Ltd Liability
Co Mr. Jenkins has been Independent Director of RG America Inc.
(formerly, Invvision Capital Inc) since March 2004. He served as an
Independent Director of Silverleaf Resorts Inc. from August 5, 2009 to
May 2011. Mr. Jenkins attended Baylor University from 1960 to 1963.
ADVISORY BOARD
Betty Hersey
Loris Anthony Beckles
Joel Ferrell
Tiffany Bailey
Thom Clower
Ann Williams
DCNT STAFF
Alex Adiguzel ~ Bookkeeper
Donna Miller/Miller Consulting ~ Grant Writing & Consulting
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