Goodwill North Central Texas announced today its 2026 Board of Directors and officers, led by incoming Board Chair Jerry Thompson, Market President for Tarrant and Denton Counties at Inwood National Bank. As Goodwill North Central Texas enters the final year of its current three-year strategic plan, Thompson will guide the organization during a pivotal period focused on expanding access to education, job training and employment opportunities while strengthening retail operations and growing the donated goods program that fuels Goodwill’s mission.
Thompson is a seasoned financial professional with nearly two decades of experience in banking in the Dallas-Fort Worth Market. He is a Market President for Inwood National Bank, where he oversees the Tarrant and Denton county markets. A 2009 graduate of the M.J. Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University and a member of Leadership Fort Worth’s Leading Edge Class of 2015, Thompson is active in the community. He serves on the board of Downtown Fort Worth, Inc.; The Parenting Center’s Past Presidents’ Council; and as Board Treasurer and Chairman of Long-Term Vision for the Cultural District Alliance.
“Goodwill North Central Texas continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the communities we serve,” said David Cox, President and CEO of Goodwill North Central Texas. “As we move into the final year of our strategic plan, we are focused on expanding our mission services while also growing our retail and donated goods operations, which directly support our ability to provide education, training and job placement. Jerry’s financial expertise and community leadership will be instrumental as we work to increase both impact and sustainability.”
The 2026 Board of Directors reflects a diverse group of leaders from education, finance, retail, real estate, legal and corporate sectors, bringing a wide range of perspectives and expertise to support Goodwill’s miss
2026 Board of Directors and Officers:
· Chair: Jerry Thompson, Inwood National Bank
· Chair-Elect: Dianne Hawkins, Ed.D.
· Treasurer: Noel “Kip” Adams, The Gus Bates Company
· Secretary: Monica Luera, Trademark Property Co.
· Immediate Past Chair: Patrick D. Gotcher
Board Members
· Justin Armstrong, Frost Bank
· John Boswell, Boswell Interests, Ltd.
· Mike Griffin, CPA
· Johnathan J. Hall, Neiman Marcus
· Michael W. Johnston, Johnston Legal Group PC
· Pat McDowell, JLL
· Randall “Randy” Morgan, Wolverine Worldwide, Inc.
· Surnedra “Nedra” Simmons, Fort Worth ISD
· Pamela R. Voight, Oil & Gas Consultant
· Charla Wise
· Roger Yandell, RLY Investments, Inc.
Goodwill North Central Texas provides free education, training and job placement services to help individuals overcome barriers to employment and achieve economic stability.
About Goodwill North Central Texas Goodwill is more than a thrift store. The largest employer of people with disabilities in the world, Goodwill provides education, training and job placement and believes that it’s worth celebrating! Goodwill North Central Texas is based in Fort Worth and serves 18 counties in the region. The nonprofit’s 27 area retail locations provide revenue through the sale of donated goods to support Goodwill’s mission to CREATE lives of independence and BUILD a stronger local community. Education, training and job placement programs for individuals with disabilities, the formerly incarcerated, at-risk youth, our veterans and people experiencing homelessness are guided by the organization’s vision of a North Central Texas where every person has the opportunity for maximum independence and abundant living. For more information, please visit www.GoodwillNorthCentralTexas.org.
