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Marla has been in the hospitality industry for over 35 years, spending her first 9 years in the hotel industry and the remainder working at two different DMO’s in the Dallas area. She is currently the Executive Director of Visit Frisco, and in March celebrated her 15 year anniversary with the City. Marla has achieved her CDME certification through Destinations International, and Visit Frisco is a DMAP (Destination Management Accreditation Program) accredited organization through that same association.

She has been married to Jim for 16 years, and has 2 daughters, Meagan and Madeline, and her first grandson Elijah.  Marla loves to read, cook and run, and is passionate about the tourism industry.

Music Street Frisco is a planned entertainment complex along the Frisco North Platinum Corridor.  The venue will have both indoor and outdoor event space, a movie theater, production studio and dining.  The venue is scheduled to open in 2021.

National Breast Cancer Foundation provides help and inspires hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education, and support services.

Gary Steele retired from the United States Air Force and from the State of Texas, retiring after
42 years of state and federal service. Gary’s assignments while in the military included
a tour in Vietnam where he was a crew chief and worked on the EC-47
Gooney Bird. His other assignments included several tours and trips to all the
bases in the Pacific Theater. He earned the second highest rank (E-8 SMSgt) possible
under the enlisted structure. His job titles ranged from Crew Chief to Training
Superintendent, Combat Comm Advisor and Detachment Commander. During
Gary’s 21 years, he received over 40 decorations and awards for his service.

Mr. Steele is the co-founder of the Texas Veterans Hall of Fame Foundation. Currently
under development to honor Texas Veterans for their service to the State of
Texas and this great Country of ours.

The NFL Alumni Association is a membership-based organization that aims to serve, assist and inform its members to enrich their post-NFL lives.

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My name is Jillian Phillips and I am the American Cancer Society Community Development Manager for Plano, Richardson, Frisco, Hunt County, and Rowlett

I was born and raised in Fort Worth and am proud to be a Texan. I graduated from the University of Colorado, and while I was there, I stayed involved in nonprofit work through my sorority, and some of my classes. I even interned for a nonprofit called Sparkrelief.org that provided services for people displaced due to natural disasters. I love working for nonprofits and helping communities come together to support one another and make a difference. My love of service is one of the many reasons I am so excited to be a part of the Frisco Rotary Club.

As a Community Manager, I organize fundraising events for the ACS and find such joy in spending time with the community members that help bring the events together. Hearing people’s personal stories of how cancer has touched their lives and how the ACS has helped their families, makes me extremely proud to be in the position I am.

David Shilson is the Chief for the Frisco Police Department.
He started with the Frisco Police Department in 2002 and has been in law enforcement since 1999. In his career he has served in nearly every aspect of a police department.

Deputy Chief Shilson has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington, a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University in Political Science, and an Associates degree from Blinn College in Criminal Justice. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy 243rd session, a graduate of the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas, and the Senior Management Institute for Police 70th Session