At United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, we are excited to announce new board chairs for both our Board of Directors and the United Way Foundation of Metropolitan Dallas Board of Directors. We are also announcing the appointment of accomplished North Texas business and community leaders to serve on these two governing boards. 

Meet Our New Board Leadership

Ed Galante has been named chair of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Board of Directors, and Erin George has been named chair of the United Way Foundation of Metropolitan Dallas Board of Directors. Terri West will serve as vice chair of both boards.

“As United Way continues to bring together cross-sector leaders to solve our region’s most pressing challenges, we are honored to welcome these exceptional volunteers into board leadership and service,” said Susan Hoff, executive vice president and chief strategy and impact officer of United Way. “Their expertise, vision and commitment to our community will strengthen our ability to advance lasting change in education, income and health—the building blocks of opportunity for every North Texan.” 

Galante is the former senior vice president of ExxonMobil, where he spent 34 years in leadership roles culminating in oversight of the company’s worldwide downstream business, as well as corporate public affairs and safety, health and environmental activities. He currently serves as chairman of the Board of Celanese Corporation and chairman of the Board of Trustees of Northeastern University. He has served on the boards of numerous global corporations and nonprofit organizations. 

George is a managing director and senior partner at Boston Consulting Group in Dallas, where she leads the firm’s Southwest Region and serves on BCG’s North America Management Team. She is a leader in the firm’s Consumer and Retail and Principal Investors and Private Equity practices.

5 Business and Community Leaders Join the United Way Boards 

New members joining the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Board of Directors include: 

• Brian Enzler, North Texas Regional President, Fifth Third Bank 

• Elizabeth Gibson, Chief Sustainability Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Toyota Motor North America  

• Marney MacKenna, Dallas Office Managing Partner, EY 

• Eric Vroonland, North Texas Managing Partner, Deloitte 

A new member joining the United Way Foundation of Metropolitan Dallas Board of Directors is: 

• Mike Birrer, Partner, Carrington Coleman 

New board members will serve a three-year term and join current leaders in providing strategic direction, governance and oversight to guide the organization. 

Together, these board members bring decades of experience across energy, professional services, consulting, legal services and corporate leadership. Their diverse perspectives and expertise will help guide United Way’s strategic priorities, strengthen community partnerships and advance innovative solutions that improve lives across North Texas. 

Hoff added, “United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and the United Way Foundation of Metropolitan Dallas are fortunate to be led by visionary volunteers who are deeply committed to creating opportunity for all. We are grateful for Ed, Erin, Terri and our newest directors, whose leadership will help ensure we continue delivering measurable impact for our community.”