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Meet Our Leadership
Streams & Valleys is thrilled to announce Lauren Deen as its new Executive Director. A Fort Worth native with more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Deen brings a proven track record in fundraising, community engagement, and organizational growth across education, conservation, and public health sectors.
Previously, Deen held key leadership roles at Friends of the Katy Trail in Dallas, Tarrant To and Through Partnership (T3), and Texas Center for Arts + Academics, where she spearheaded fundraising campaigns, built strategic partnerships, and advanced impactful initiatives supporting community and youth success.
“The Trinity River is one of Fort Worth’s greatest treasures,” said Deen. “I look forward to working with leaders and residents to protect and enhance this vital resource.”
Deen officially assumed her role in August.
For interviews or more information, contact:
info@streamsandvalleys.org
Meet Our Board of Directors
Streams & Valleys is lead by a dedicated Board of Directors invested in protecting, enhancing, and celebrating the Trinity River and Trails, ensuring they remain a vital resource for recreation, beauty, and connection for generations to come.
Executive Committee
Chairman
Jennifer Harnish
Vice Chairman
John Stevenson, The Projects Group
Secretary
Brandon Brewer, Republic Title
Treasurer
Eddie Broussard, UMB
Past Chairman
Paxton Motheral, Cassco
Board Members
Johnny Campbell, City Center
Andy Deufel, Aspire Consulting
Merrill Gregg, Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation
Bowie Holland, Empire Holdings
Charles Ivory, Pinnacle Bank
Isaac Manning II, Trinity Works
Matt Montague, HPI
Mark Paukune, Bank of America | Private Bank
David Pettit, DP Economic Development
Rachel Navejar-Phillips, The Rios Group
Bob Riley, Halff
Carla Storey, Colton Strawser Consulting
Carly Tatum, Dell
Stephen Walsh, RW Collective
Hannah Watkins, Kelly Hart
Brook Whitworth, Frost Bank
Ex-Officio
Darrell Beason, TRWD
Dan Buhman, TRWD
Joel McElhany, City of Fort Worth PARD
Stephen Tatum, TRWD
Dave Lewis, City of Fort Worth
STAFF
Executive Director
Lauren Deen
Deputy Director
Jeanette Frank
Events
Jennifer Massey