Diversity Xtra Hosted by Don McKneely

Today on Diversity Xtra, Don McKneely hosts Pablo G.Schneider the founder of Renaissance Dinners. Pablo is an advocate for growth and creativity in America and sits down to discuss the advancement and development opportunities for Millenials and seniors in regards to leadership. They also discuss the upcoming Renaissance Dinner happening September 28th at the Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco Texas! Today on Diversity Xtra.

Today on Diversity Xtra, Don McKneely hosts Kristin Schneider, General Manager for WE USA Magazine. Take a look as they discuss women in Business, her role as an editor for WE USA Magazine and how Millenials see Diversity in the workplace! On this episode of Diversity Xtra.

Today on Diversity Xtra, Don McKneely hosts Darcel Webb, The District Manager for Business Diversity for the Dallas County Community College District. As a manager, Darcel will give us insight into the supplier diversity program and different initiatives at the Dallas Community College District. Take a look as she sits down with Don McKneely on this episode of Diversity Xtra.

Today on Diversity Xtra, Don McKneely hosts Gerald Grimes, President of IDM Products. With his online distribution center, Gerald is able to source product nationwide, from office supplies, lighting equipment, and manufacturing equipment to a wide range of clients. Take a look as he sits down with Don Mckneely on this episode of Diversity Xtra.

Today on Diversity Xtra, Don McKneely hosts Joe Mossinger, Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing for Toyota Motors North America. Joe is Responsible for the procurement of advertising, marketing, dealer services & human resources at Toyota Motors. Joe is currently on the board of directors for the Women's Business Council Southwest as the councils Vice-Chairperson Take a look as he sits down with Don Mckneely on this episode of Diversity Xtra.

Today on Diversity Xtra, Don McKneely hosts Grace Hastings, the Supplier Diversity Manager for Oncor Electric Delivery. As a manager, Grace directs Oncor’s Supplier Diversity program with full support from executive leadership. Alignment of Supplier Diversity within the supply chain organization provides opportunities for the inclusion of diverse suppliers throughout the company. She also serves on the Women's Business Council Southwest Board Of Directors and was named Advocate of the year in 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010, and most recently 2019. Take a look as she sits down with Don Mckneely on this episode of Diversity Xtra.

Terry is the founder and CEO of Q2 Marketing group an award-winning marketing agency helping small to midsized business to accelerate their marketing growth. Terry is a former National Minority Business Input Committee chairholder for the National Minority Supplier Development Council and author of Give Me G.R.I.T.S. Girls Raised Intentionally To Succeed. Today Terry sits down with Don Mckneely on this episode of Diversity Xtra!

Raymond Cervantes is the day-to-day operations manager for the Minority Business Development Agency Business Center in Dallas. Cervantes sits down with Don Mckneely to discuss their loan process and certifications needed by minority business to join in partnership with the agency. Take a closer look at this episode of Diversity Xtra to get an in-depth look into the services and benefits offered by the agency.

Today on Diversity Xtra, Don McKneely hosts Fred Moses, the owner, president, and CEO of Telecom Electric Supply Company. Moses also currently serves as a trustee for Collin College of Collin County and has been awarded the Tom Landry Leadership and Living Legend awards. Take a closer look as Moses discusses starting his business, Telecom Electric Supply Company: the ups, downs, and beneficial resources he utilized to create different business connections, including the Minority Business Development Council.

On this episode of Diversity Xtra Don McKneely continues his series of talks on Inspiring Female Leaders: he sits down with Beatriz (Betty) Manetta, President, and CEO of Argent Associates Inc., and Asociar, LLC.

Ms. Manetta spent over 20 years in Corporate America, primarily in the telecommunications industry, before leaving to launch Argent Associates Inc., in 1998. Since then, national and international assignments in technical support, sales, human resources, and quality management and control.

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Heather Herndon Wright started her career in the Supply Diversity field nearly 20 years ago.
She's currently Director of Supply Chain Diversity at Vistra Energy ("Diversity the Wright Way") and on this episode of Diversity Xtra, Heather delves into her legacy work with the underserved communities and her successful transition from the public sector to the nonprofit sector.

A champion for Diversity, Heather explains how she took supply diversity programs at Vistra Energy and elevated its concept, by installing two-way supply chain diversity program in the company.

Heather also delves into how the social economy has changed the way the public buys and perceives ROI, and the impact of technology in the future of America's energy sector.

The daughter of Ecuadorian immigrants, Nina Vaca is the epitome of the American Dream. On this episode of Diversity Xtra, Don McKneely takes us on a journey to discover how she became the Founder, CEO and Chairman of Pinnacle Group, one of the nation's fastest-growing female-owned business and largest IT staffing firms.

Nina is also a passionate advocate for women in business and leadership. She has made a name for herself through her board service, leadership and investment in opening doors for women, and in 2014 she caught the White House's attention. At the request of the President, she served as a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship. Her success at Pinnacle Group as also been recognized with awards such as being named the 2017 National Minority Supply Development Council's National Supplier of the Year.

What is she working on next? Tune in to find out!

On this episode, Don McKneely discusses Women's Business Development and Diversity with Debbie Hurst. Debbie is CEO of the Women's Business Council - Southwest (WBCS), an organization whose's mission is to facilitate mutually beneficial procurement opportunities among Women's Business Enterprises (WBE) and Sustaining (Corporate) Members.

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On Diversity Xtra's inaugural show Don McKneely sits down with Margo Posey, President & CEO at Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council.
Ms. Posey reports to the D/FW MSDC Board of Directors and has ultimate managerial responsibilities of the Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council, including financial, human resources, hiring, planning and execution.

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