- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=The National Women’s Council Announces 2016 Top 15 Business Women of Dallas https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/76291?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/76291?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/76291?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=The National Women’s Council Announces 2016 Top 15 Business Women of Dallas&body=ESG News from National Diversity Council https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/76291?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Awards, Ratings & Rankings](/CSR-News/awards-ratings-rankings) # The National Women’s Council Announces 2016 Top 15 Business Women of Dallas Nov 3, 2016 4:15 PM ET ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/images/Women_0.jpg) DALLAS, November 3, 2016 /3BL Media/ - The National Women’s Council is proud to announce the 2016 Top 15 Business Women of Dallas, a definitive list of female executives, influencers and achievers impacting various industries in corporate America. Each executive honored with this distinguished award was formally recognized at the 2016 Dallas Women’s Conference on Friday, November 2, 2016. This event offered women a venue to learn from and network with many of the top female business leaders in the Dallas area. The theme of this year’s conference was “Transformational Leadership: From Vision to Impact.” “The 2016 Top 15 Business Women of Dallas highlights the most extraordinary female leaders in the city,” said Dennis Kennedy, Founder and Chair of the National Diversity Council. “We are honored to recognize such distinguished women dedicated to continuous success in their fields of expertise.” 2016 Top 15 Business Women of Dallas selection was based on the following criteria: - Top leader in her organization and profession - Demonstrates a high level of integrity and ethical behavior - Inspiring role model and active mentor to women within the industry - Hold proven track record of achievements in her area of expertise and contributes to business development - Has an established commitment to corporate citizenship For more information on the 2016 Dallas Women’s Conference, please visit our event website at [www.dallaswomenconference.com](http://www.dallaswomenconference.com/) or contact Dennis Kennedy at . **The 2016 Top 15 Business Women of Dallas** **Lillie Biggins, RN, FACHE** *President* *Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital* **Cole Brown** *Chief Human Resources Officer* *Conifer Health Solutions* **Monica Cole** *Executive VP & Southern Division Manager, Commercial Bankers* *Wells Fargo* **Mary Emma Ackels Karam** *Partner* *Jackson Walker LLP* **Melody Lenox** *VP, Human Resources* *Axxess* **Buena Vista Lyons** *Partner* *FordHarrison LLP - Dallas* **Cindy Matthews** *Executive VP* *Community Hospital Corporation* **Chandra McCormack** *Chief Executive Officer* *Main Event Entertainment* **Denise C. McWatters** *Senior VP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Secretary* *HollyFrontier Corporation & Holly Energy Partners, L.P.* **Evelyn Henry Miller** *Chief Financial Officer* *TDI Industries* **Nkem Okafor, MPH, FACHE** *VP, Strategy & Planning* *Methodist Health System* **Julie Piggott** *Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer* *BNSF Railway* **Bobbi Pollack** *General Counsel* *Raytheon Company* **Neelu Sethi** *Executive Advisor & VP, IT* *ClubCorp* **Mary Beth West** *Executive VP, Chief Consumer & Marketing Officer* *J.C. Penny* **About the National Women’s Council** A non-profit organization committed to fostering a learning environment for organizations to grow in their knowledge of diversity. The council affords opportunities for organizations to share best practices and learn from top corporate leaders in the areas of diversity and inclusion. More about the National Women’s Council is available at: [www.nationalwomenscouncil.org](http://www.nationalwomenscouncil.org/). **Media Contact:** Dennis Kennedy Founder & Chair National Diversity Council [![National Diversity Council Logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/ndclogo.png)](/profiles/national-diversity-council) ### More from National Diversity Council ###### [The National Diversity Council Announces NDC Learning & Consulting Rebrand ](/news/national-diversity-council-announces-ndc-learning-consulting-rebrand) Aug 7, 2024 8:00 AM ET ###### [The National Diversity Council and Tri-State Diversity Council To Host 2024 National Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Leadership Summit](/news/national-diversity-council-and-tri-state-diversity-council-host-2024-national-asian-american) Apr 23, 2024 3:45 PM ET ###### [The Pennsylvania Diversity Council Announces Its 2024 Pittsburgh Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year Awardee](/news/pennsylvania-diversity-council-announces-its-2024-pittsburgh-women-leadership-symposium-woman) Mar 14, 2024 1:10 PM ET ###### [The Tri-State Diversity Council Announces Its 2024 New York Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year Awardee](/news/tri-state-diversity-council-announces-its-2024-new-york-women-leadership-symposium-woman-year) Feb 28, 2024 2:00 PM ET ###### [ The Tri-State Diversity Council Announces Its 2024 New Jersey Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year Awardee](/news/tri-state-diversity-council-announces-its-2024-new-jersey-women-leadership-symposium-woman) Feb 28, 2024 1:10 PM ET ###### [The Arizona Diversity Council Announces Its 2024 Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year Awardee](/news/arizona-diversity-council-announces-its-2024-women-leadership-symposium-woman-year-awardee) Feb 27, 2024 1:20 PM ET ###### [The National Diversity Council Launches Its You Belong Here Campaign for Giving Tuesday ](/news/national-diversity-council-launches-its-you-belong-here-campaign-giving-tuesday) Nov 14, 2023 8:00 AM ET ###### [The National Diversity Council and Michigan Diversity Council Honor the 2023 National Black Men in Leadership Summit Awardees ](/news/national-diversity-council-and-michigan-diversity-council-honor-2023-national-black-men) Aug 10, 2023 9:50 AM ET