Bob Jameson serves as President and CEO of Visit Fort Worth, where he has played a transformational role in positioning Fort Worth as one of the nation’s premier destinations for business and leisure travel. A respected leader in the hospitality and tourism industry, Jameson has spent decades championing Fort Worth’s unique identity while driving economic growth through tourism, convention development, and strategic partnerships.

Since joining Visit Fort Worth in 1996, Jameson has helped elevate the city’s profile on a national and international stage, leading efforts that have contributed significantly to Fort Worth’s visitor economy and overall business community. Under his leadership, the organization has promoted the city’s rich Western heritage, world-class cultural amenities, and growing reputation as a vibrant center for commerce and innovation.

Known for his collaborative leadership style and deep commitment to the community, Jameson has worked closely with civic leaders, local businesses, and regional partners to support initiatives that strengthen Fort Worth’s economic vitality and quality of life. His influence extends beyond tourism, serving as a trusted advocate for strategic growth and community development throughout the city.

Jameson’s leadership and service have earned widespread recognition, reflecting a career dedicated to advancing Fort Worth and creating lasting impact for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.

Joseph DeWoody is the co-founder, and CEO of Fort Worth-based Valor, a professional asset services provider specializing in mineral rights and oil and gas outsourcing. Since founding the company in 2018, DeWoody has helped Valor become one of the Southwest’s leading private asset managers.

DeWoody has two decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, having worked in the exploration, development, production, and investment side of the business. He’s earned several professional titles, including Certified Mineral Manager (CMM), Certified Professional Landman (CPL), and Certified Professional Lease and Title Analyst (CPLTA). Appointed to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists by Gov. Rick Perry, DeWoody also serves as director of the National Association of Royalty Owners - Texas and has served as the Chapter Chair of YPO Fort Worth and YPO West Texas. He’s also a certified brand strategist, digital marketing professional, and has been trained in both coding and technology.

In just the past few years, Joseph has been singled out for several prestigious industry awards, including Oil and Gas Magazine’s “20 Under 40 E&P Executives,” the Fort Worth Business Press’ “40 Under 40,” Texas’ Top Producer – Best Landman in Texas, by Texas Monthly, and was D CEO Magazine’s “Energy Services and Technology Executive of the Year” in 2021. Under his leadership at Valor, the company itself has been tapped for numerous awards, including the Fort Worth Chamber’s “Small Business of the Year” (2022), Fort Worth Inc.’s “Best Companies to Work For” (2022), Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces North America, American Business Awards Gold Stevie Award for Financial Services Company of the Year, as well as becoming one of only six companies to earn a “Torch Award for Ethics” (2022) from the BBB of North Central Texas.

A graduate of Baylor University, DeWoody was awarded both a BBA in Entrepreneurship and Real Estate and an MBA, and a Certificate in Energy from Texas A&M University. He has also completed the Colorado School of Mines Petroleum SuperSchool, and the Coding Bootcamp at the University of Texas. A former walk-on member of Baylor’s Division I football program, DeWoody earned a scholarship and Academic All-Conference Honors as the starting center on offense – where he was singled out as the team’s “Offensive Lineman of the Year” (2004).

Rosa is currently President of The Rios Group, Inc., a civil engineering firm headquartered in Fort Worth that provides Subsurface Utility Engineering and Utility Coordination services. She manages staffing, outreach for business development, branding, and marketing, as well as contract implementation and timeline of projects.

Rosa Navejar is a versatile and active member of the Fort Worth business community who has worked to support M/WBE programs and companies for over 30 years. Rosa has a deep personal knowledge of the Fort Worth community, having lived there since birth and served as the first woman President/CEO of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FWHCC). Prior to her work at the Chamber, Rosa worked in banking for 25 years, starting with First of Fort Worth Bank and ending at Bank of America.

Currently, Rosa is serving on the board of the Health Science Center Foundation. She is also a Board Member of The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, North Texas LEAD, Texas Wesleyan University, The North Texas Commission’s Executive Committee, and serves on the board of advisors for the UTA College of Engineering.

Rosa served as the past Chair of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, ACEC Tarrant County, John Roach Executive Roundtable, Safe City Commission, and Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County. She also formerly served as a board member for The Rotary Club of Fort Worth, An Executive Committee member for the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the Co-chair for the City of Fort Worth Race and Culture Committee, an appointed member of the National Freight Advisory Committee by Secretary Ray LaHood, and Vice Chair of Trinity Metro, formerly the Fort Worth Transportation Authority.

Throughout her Career, Rosa has received accolades for her community involvement. She received the Honorary Alumnus Award from Texas Wesleyan University (2023), Texas Can Academy Honoree (2022), NCTRCA John P Kelly Lifetime Achievement Award (2022), awarded the Madrina Recognition Award by the Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas (2022), a BOLD Woman Honoree by Girls Inc. of Tarrant County (2020), recognized by the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (2018), and by Larry Anfin, with the John V. McMillan Hall of Fame Award (2018), she also was awarded The Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award by the Women’s Transportation Seminar (2018). Additional awards Rosa has received include the Minority Leader in Business by the Fort Worth Business Press (2016), and induction into the Fort Worth Business Press’ Entrepreneur Hall of Fame for her work and civic involvement in the community (2016).

Dan Berce serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of GM Financial. He has been active in many civic and philanthropic organizations, including serving as the past President of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and past Chairman of Cook Children's Health Care System. Berce is a Certified Public Accountant, a graduate of Regis University in Denver, and a Wisconsin native.

John Avila, Jr. is the Owner, Chairman of Fort Worth based Thos. S. Byrne, Ltd., the largest commercial construction services company in Tarrant County and the largest minority owned commercial construction company in the State of Texas. His 40 years of experience as a senior-level executive for several of the nation’s top commercial construction firms have contributed to Byrne’s reputation as one of the most highly regarded contractors in the industry.

Berdan was named CEO of Texas Health in September of 2014, after serving as senior executive vice president and chief operating officer the previous two years. He is one of the longest serving CEOs of a major health care system in North Texas and is a nationally recognized and respected professional in the industry.

Paul Andrews is founder and CEO of TTI, Inc., a globally recognized electronics distribution company that he founded nearly 50 years ago. As a self-made business man, Andrews leveraged his collective know-how and entrepreneur spirit to turn his dream into a reality.

Dr. Michael Williams, President of UNT Health Science Center since 2013, is a Fort Worth native, a 1981 graduate of UNTHSC and the first alumnus to lead the 49-year old institution. He practiced anesthesiology and critical care medicine in Dallas and Fredericksburg, Texas, for more than 20 years.

Rusty was named president and CEO of Higginbotham in 1989 at the age of 25. At that time, he implemented the firm’s defining “single source” service model whereby customers can obtain all their insurance and financial services under one roof. He also had the foresight to establish Higginbotham’s employee ownership structure, aligning all employees’ interests in the success of the firm.

As president and CEO of Cook Children’s Health Care System for the past eight years, Rick Merrill led the organization at a time of unprecedented growth; including the historic expansion of Cook Children’s Medical Center which nearly doubled the size of the campus to respond to the growing need for its services.

Lillie Biggins became hospital’s first female president in 2012. In her years at Texas Health Fort Worth, Lillie has improved hospital operations and played a vital role in enhancing performance in the areas of strategic planning, program development, cost effectiveness, clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.