“I have been fortunate to serve as
chairman of other organizations in New Foundation Members
to run various businesses in my Ann Barbier-Mueller, Community
Volunteer likely require me to be out front, Tricia Rippey Besing, Community
Volunteer communication and networking Bradley W. Brookshire, Brookshire
Grocery experience to the benefit of the Foundation,” said Norm. “Robin runs Lauren Combest (ex-officio, JLD
Representative) a great business. I am just here to support the team.” Carol C. Dalton, Community
Volunteer Thomas W. Sabin, Jr., GSSW Real
Estate Investments
Janelle L. Davis, Thompson &
Knight Charles F. Shufeldt, IOG Capital, LP
Robert J. Dobrient, Savoya Connie McCarthy Sigel, Elements
Theresa M. Simoni, Retired,
JCPenney, Aegon
the past and have had the opportunity
banking career. This role will most
visible and to leverage my leadership,
In addition to his professional
credentials, Norm is already familiar
with the Foundation, and Baylor
having served on the board for years. Thomas M. Dunning, Lockton
Dunning Benefits Company
connection with Baylor Scott & White Tucker Enthoven (ex-officio, 2017
Celebrating Women Chairman)
the transplant team who saved his Jeremy B. Ford, Hilltop Holdings. Inc.
Howeve r, his most pe r sonal
is not with the Foundation, but with
Bruce W. Hunt, Petro-Hunt, LLC
Jason A. Kulas, Retired
Zelig H. Lieberman, M.D., Retired
Surgeon
D. Scott Luttrell, LCM Group, Inc.
Matthew E. Rubel, Retired, BSN
Sports
John C. Tolleson, Tolleson Wealth
Management
Christi Carter Urschel, Crowley-
Carter Foundation
life in 2006.
“For 10-plus years, I knew that one
day I would need a kidney transplant.
When I researched my options, I
learned that Göran Klintmalm, M.D.,
led one of the best transplant programs
in the world at Baylor. How lucky was
I?” recalled Norm. “From the beginning
to the end of that process, Baylor
delivered a world-class outcome for my
family and me. We were very thankful
to be at Baylor for my transplant, and,
to this day, we feel very blessed.”
W hat’s your vision for the
Foundation board over the next
three years?
The plan would be to continue to
recruit, educate and position the
board to be highly engaged,
knowledgeable advocates for all calling. Nolan is a lance corporal in
We have such a great story to tell, Reserves and a senior in the business
things Baylor Scott & White Health.
and my hope is that collectively, we
will be able to advance the cause.
the United States Marine Corps
school at TCU. We are very proud of
their willingness to serve others.
On the professional front, I have
W hat have been the most
rewarding moments, personally
and professionally, in your life? always been grateful for being
My wife, Robin, and I have a I moved to Dallas in 1981 and knew
22-year-old son and a 24-year-old
daughter. Both have developed into
leaders and, more importantly, good
citizens. Lauren is an educator
pursuing her Ph.D. in curriculum and
instruction. She has a gift for
connecting and communicating with
kids, and I believe she has found her
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acknowledged as a Distinguished
Alum of the Cox School of Business.
only one person. SMU provided the
education, friends, network and first
job, and was where I met Robin.
Even today, it has been the gift that
keeps giving. I am so proud of what
the University has become and
remain very appreciative for the
opportunities it presented me.