The Salesmanship Club of Dallas announced that Scott Wood, a devoted 14-year member, has been elected president of the Dallas-based nonprofit service organization.
Wood is poised to lead the organization into its 104th year of dedicated service.
“It’s an incredible honor to have been elected to serve as the Club’s 104th President. I am truly humbled, grateful, and excited about the opportunity to serve,” Wood said in a statement.
For over 100 years, the Salesmanship Club of Dallas has been dedicated to strengthening the lives of children and families through Momentous Institute, which provides innovative mental health services, education, and professional training.
Hosts THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson PGA Tour event
Salesmanship Club of Dallas is also the host of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, a PGA Tour event that donates its proceeds to Momentous Institute.
“Throughout the year, this collective group of individuals works passionately to raise money through THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson golf tournament to support thousands of children and their families through Momentous Institute,” Wood said. “There is truly no other organization like ours and I’m honored to be a part of it.”
Wood is deeply involved within his community and values the gift of people.
He said he is eager for opportunities of personal and collective growth and approaches the upcoming responsibilities with an enthusiastic spirit, fully aware of the honor and weight they carry.
Previously, Wood was the chairman of the Momentous Institute board.
He will serve a one-year term, alongside six members elected to the following leadership positions on the Salesmanship Club of Dallas Board of Directors.
- First Vice President: Jay McAuley, True North Advisors
- Second Vice President: Marcus Knight, Knight Waste Services
- Secretary: Carlos Peña, Peña Search
- Treasurer: James Lozier
- Momentous Institute Board Chair: Tony Dona, Thackeray Partners
- Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas Board Chair: Tim Costello, Newstone Capital Partners, LLC
Additional members of the 2023-2024 Board of Directors include:
Frankie Basso, Systemware, Inc., Jeff Eckert, JLL, Christian Meten, Price Wagner, Corient, Robert Engstrom, Darr Equipment Co., Jason Kulas, Exeter Finance, Tim Marron, BCW Food Products, Inc., Guy Kerr, George W. Bush Presidential Center, Charley Spradley, Spradley Legal Search, R. Robert Engstrom, Darr Equipment Co.
Wood co-founded True North Advisors in 2000 with the goal of eliminating conflicts of interest in the client-advisor relationship.
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