1. September 15, 2016 News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
National Diversity Council Announces the 2016 Most Powerful Business Women in Texas
Houston, TX (September 15, 2016) - The National Diversity Council, along with Texas Diversity Magazine, is proud to
announce the 2016 Most Powerful Businesswomen award winners. This year, when a woman has risen to the very top of a
major political party for the first time in this nation’s history, there is no time better than now to recognize the
unbelievable achievements women have made in the business sphere. These women have raised bars, broken barriers and
inspired their peers – both female and male – to face all challenges head on and conquer their goals.
“The 2016 Most Powerful Businesswomen award gives well-deserved recognition to the women who have exhibited a
proven record of success in their field,” said Dennis Kennedy, Founder and Chairman of the National Diversity Council.
“Our organization takes great pride in honoring this distinguished group of accomplished women who are helping lead
their businesses to greater heights.”
Selection for this distinction was based on each individual’s contributions to business growth and strategic direction,
proven record of accomplishments in their area of expertise, and their ability to serve as an effective role model who
inspires other women and is active in mentoring the next generation of female professionals. Each awardee stands atop
their field in several industries such as health care, law, technology, retail and oil & gas. The wide range of industries
represented in this group of distinguished businesswomen speaks to the long strived for ascendancy of women in the
workplace.
To find more information on the honorees along with their thoughts on the essence of leadership, please visit our website
at www.texasdiversitymagazine.org/2016mostpowerful.
2016 Texas Most Powerful Businesswomen
Amanda McMillian
Senior VP, General Counsel, Corporate
Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer
Anadarko Petroleum
Andrejka Bernatova
VP, Finance & Investor Relations
PennTex Midstream Partners
Ann Ackerson
CPO & VP, Supply Chain Management
Dresser Rand
Ann Janssen
VP, Accounting
EOG Resources
Ann Yett
Chief Financial Officer
Keller Williams
Barbara K Allen
Director
D.R. Horton
Beth Manuet
Executive VP
Academy
Betty Manetta
President & CEO
Argent Associates
Cara Vives
VP, Sales
Labatt Food Service

2. Carol Clements
Chief Information Officer
Pizza Hut US
Catherine Schnurr
General Counsel
Spiceworks
Cindy McCann
Global VP, Investor Relations
Whole Foods
Eileen Akerson
Executive VP & General Counsel,
Corporate Secretary
KBR
Ellen Barker
Chief Information officer
Texas Instruments
Janet Bray
Chief Human Resources Officer
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Janet Langford Carrig
Senior VP, Law, General Counsel
ConocoPhillips
Joy Rothschild
Chief Human Resources Officer
Omni Hotel & Resorts
Julie Dill
Chief Communications Officer
Spectra Energy
Karen H. Quintos
Executive VP, Chief Customer Officer
Dell
Kathleen J. Wu
Partner, Business Operations
Andrews Kurth
Kelly Dilts
Chief Financial Officer & Executive VP
Francesca's
Kendra Scott
CEO
Kendra Scott Design
Kim Cummins
AVP, Human Resources & Diversity
BNSF Railway
Kimberly Allen Dang
Chief Financial Officer
Kinder Morgan
Kimberly Ross
Senior VP & Chief Financial Officer
Baker Hughes
Laura Bishop
Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer
USAA
Laura A. Coffey
Executive VP
Pier 1 Imports
Laura Nichol
Senior VP, Business Support
Crown Castle
Leah King
Senior VP, Development
United Way
Lisa Bottle
VP, Corporate Affairs
Fluor
Lisa Keglovitz
VP, Talent Acquisition & Diversity
GameStop
Lori Johnston
Executive VP & CAO
Celanese
Lori Lee
Senior Executive VP & Global
Marketing Officer
AT&T
Marie Myers
VP, Finance
HP
Mary Beth West
Executive VP, Chief Customer &
Marketing Officer
J.C. Penney
Maryann Mannen
Chief Financial Officer
FMC Technologies
Melkeya McDuffie
VP, Talent Acquisition
Waste Management
Myrtle L. Jones
Senior VP, Tax
Halliburton
Nikki Sumpter
Senior VP, Human Resources
JPS Health Group
Nina Vaca
Chairman & CEO
Pinnacle Group
Purvi Pavel Albers
Partner
Haynes and Boone LLP
Raina Avalon
VP, Logistics
Sysco
Rina Patel
Regional President
Wells Fargo
Sandra McGlothlin
Partner
Empire Roofing
Sheila Hailey
Vice President
Burns Wilcox

3. Stephanie Seagall
VP, Events, Sales, & Operations Houston
Astros
Sue Burnett
President & Founder
Burnett Staffing
Susan M. Cunningham Executive VP
ESHR & New Frontiers
Noble Energy
Tammy Romo
VP, Financial Planning
Southwest Airlines
Vandi Theriot
VP, Talent Services
TDECU
Media Contact:
Kelvin Arala
National Diversity Council
713-592-6998
www.texasdiversitymagazine.org