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The Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Dallas Chapter

The Alzheimer’s Association is dedicated to providing support and assistance to persons affected by Alzheimer’s disease and to their families and other caregivers through the Chapter’s core services. The Dallas Chapter currently provides service for a thirty-four county area including: Anderson, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Franklin, Grayson, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Navarro, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rockwall, Rusk, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt and Wood Counties.

Our mission
To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Our vision
A world without Alzheimer's disease.

Our History

In 1983, a small group of Dallas area families gathered together to offer mutual support and advice in dealing with the devastation that Alzheimer’s disease was creating in their families. Later that year, the group affiliated with the newly formed National Alzheimer’s Association. In 1985, the Greater Dallas Chapter was chartered by the State of Texas and classified for tax purposes as a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Today, over eighty chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association provide emotional care and financial support to families affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association is the only centralized professional source of support for Alzheimer’s families in the Dallas and surrounding counties. The Greater Dallas Chapter has grown into one of the largest Chapters in the country and has a presence in each of the 34 counties it serves.

Financial Information

The Greater Dallas Chapter is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donor-supported organization. Programs and services are made possible through contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations. The chapter uses 75 percent of all funds raised for programs, services and research efforts.

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Alzheimer's Association of Greater Dallas Board of Directors

	Keith Ashburn Chairman Keith Ashburn, Chief Operating Officer, brings 32 years of management experience to 12 Oaks Senior Living. Keith's responsibilities include supervision of all aspects of the management contracts for 12 Oaks managed properties, leading the effort to recruit, hire, train, and support all on-site staff relative to operations, marketing and leasing.
	Matt Johnson Vice Chairman / Governace and Nominating Committee Chair Matt Johnson is the former CEO of HealthBridge, a caregiving company he founded is 2007. Matt continues to be involved in the senior care industry, serving a consult and advisor. He is active in Alzheimer's and brain health causes and serves on the Texas Alzheimer's Disease State Plan Partnership.
	Stacey Jones Angel Treasurer/Finance Chair Stacy Jones Angel is the CEO of Jones Royalties Inc. and a member of the Sovereign Bank board of directors.
	Betty Neuman Secretary Betty Brice Neuman currently serves as the Governance and Nominating Committee Chair. In this role, Betty is responsible for Board continuity by analyzing the composition of the Board, recruiting Board members to fill identified gaps, orienting, training and evaluating Board members and recommending an annual slate of officers.
	Jeff Owens Audit Committee Chair
	Anne P. Stark Services Committee Chair
	Gail Plummer Development Committee Chair Gail Plummer serves as Chief Executive Officer and is the majority shareholder of Altair Global Relocation. Altair is headquartered in Plano, Texas, with offices in Walnut Creek, California; Shelton, Connecticut; Minnetonka, Minnesota; and London.
	Deborah Garrett Compensation Committee Chair Deborah Garrett, Secretary, is the Vice President of Human Resources for Intuit, Inc. She is a results oriented executive with over 20 years of HR experience. Deborah started as a Board member for the Northern California Chapter and became a member of the Dallas Chapter three years ago following her relocation to Plano with Intuit. Deborah had a special English Mastiff who was an active therapy dog… her name was Nebula and she loved to visit Alzheimer’s units. She is currently training her new puppy Penelope to be a future therapy dog.