Our VISION
For Impact
MISSION
We advance people-centered community economic development through education, technical assistance, and cross-sector collaborative partnerships.
VISION
People-centered investments that create thriving communities with economic growth and opportunity for all.
PURPOSE
To catalyze action plans for thriving communities, to develop and preserve attainable housing, attract capital investments, build wealth, encourage entrepreneurship, sustain nonprofits, and create jobs.
Meet the ACI Leadership Team
Lyn Scott
Board Chair
Executive Director
Guardian Services, Inc.
Best-Selling Amazon Author
Robbie Cathey
Board Secretary
Business Advisor
West Point Graduate, Retired Executive
James Shelby
Board Treasurer
Regional Account Executive Labarre/Oksnee Insurance​
McKinney Chamber, Sostenuto Choir
Denise Huginnie
CEO & Managing Director
Social Impact Advisor
Forbes Next 1000, Impact Focus
Community
Advisory
Board
Larsha Thomas, SouthState Bank
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Ramona Giddings, Hope Haven Residential
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Ashley Koirtyohann, RMWBH Law Firm
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Rudy Taylor, Community Food Bank
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Liz Strand Cimini, Community Lifeline Center
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Harrison Blair, Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce
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Obi Chukwumah, Veritex Community Bank
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Dean Rosencrans, Texas Capital Bank
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Linda Jordan Gray, Collin College Instructor
Meet the ACI Senior Advisors
J. DENISE HUGINNIE
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KEN MONTGOMERY
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JAMES SHELBY
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LINDA GRAY, DCL
REX DRAUGHN, EDFP
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LESA RAYFORD