Testimonials

"The opportunities for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport have never been greater. We have set high goals for the airport. Our strong partnership with the North Texas Commission enhances our capabilities of being 'The Airport of Choice'." Jeffrey P. Fegan Chief Executive Officer Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport "The North Texas Commission is one of the Metroplex's most valuable assets. It possesses a unique regional vision of the Metroplex and, more importantly, of what the Metroplex can be." Gerard Arpey CEO & President American Airlines, Inc. "The NTC is a catalyst for regional cooperation that can bring together the expertise and resources to help solve some of the toughest challenges facing our communities. THR and the NTC share a mission to improve the quality of life and foster sustainable communities across the region. We have a long history of supporting the North Texas Commission." Douglas D. Hawthorne President & CEO Texas Health Resources, Inc. "The North Texas Commission is essential to maximizing the region's resources. It encourages regional cooperation to improve the quality of life of North Texas. Fort Worth is proud of its 32-year partnership with the North Texas Commission." Mayor Mike Moncrief City of Fort Worth "The Commission does an outstanding job of bringing regional governments together to help North Texas put its best foot forward when wooing new business. Texas Instruments has been involved with the Commission for several decades, and we’ve depended on them to help on issues of regional infrastructure such as transportation and air quality. Other areas of importance to TI are the Commission’s efforts to mentor minority and women business owners and championing education in the region." Richard Templeton CEO Texas Instruments Incorporated "Regional issues are more pressing than ever before, and we're all seeking new ways to address the challenges that go beyond local resources and boundaries. The NTC is designed to meet this need, bringing together public and private leaders with a regional mission. I'm active in the NTC because I believe strongly in its mission." Lee F. Jackson Chancellor University of North Texas System "When I think of organizations in North Texas that have the clout to really get things done, the North Texas Commission is at the top of my list." David O. Russell Vice President, External Affairs Verizon Communications "As a budding 'global city,' our region is addressing mobility, air quality and urban development issues through the partnership of the North Texas Commission. By pooling the energies of our cities, chambers and planning agencies, the NTC helps bring a regional perspective to the business of building a state-of-art transit system." Gary Thomas President/Executive Director Dallas Area Rapid Transit "The NTC is unique in addressing serious issues from a regional perspective. Its research and publications give us the needed resources to present effectively and favorably our community to international visitors." James N. Falk President & CEO World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth "It's imperative that our region's cities and other governing entities address our growth and environmental challenges together. The North Texas Commission is a valuable catalyst for coordinating our resources, providing leadership with a sense of urgency, and facilitating options and bold solutions that will benefit everyone. Their leadership is critical because our future is at stake." Mayor Becky Miller City of Carrollton "The North Texas Commission provides the ideal vehicle for regional economic development and common ground for addressing issues that affect the Metroplex." Ruben E. Esquivel Vice President, Community and Corporate Relations UT Southwestern Medical Center "The North Texas Commission is the one forum where business and civic leaders come together to improve the quality of life throughout the Metroplex as it relates to transportation, air quality, water resources and education." Erma Johnson Hadley Vice Chancellor, Administration Tarrant County College District "Through the North Texas Commission, Jacobs Carter Burgess stays in tune with the growth needs and successes of the North Texas Region. It is the best organization to bring together both the public and private sectors to address specific actions for economic vitality in the DFW region." Donna R. Parker Senior Director Jacobs Carter Burgess, Inc. "The North Texas Commission is a catalyst for regional cooperation by bringing together the expertise and resources necessary to address the challenges facing our communities. The North Texas Commission is the only objective, non-profit organization in the Dallas/ Fort Worth Metroplex (a word coined by the NTC) that actively promotes quality growth of the entire area. One of the essential factors in that quality growth is perhaps the finest airport in the world, DFW; thus NTC's unabashed support of the well-thought-out Wright Amendment." Peter Baldwin Of Counsel Colliers International