PresidentEmail: info@dallasfwc26.com As the Executive Director for the Dallas Sports Commission, Monica Paul plays an essential role in implementing bid strategies and marketing programs that enhance Dallas’ acquisition of sports…

Team and Venue Services ManagerEmail: jd@dallasfwc26.com J.D. Wood is a sports management expert with over 15 years of experience managing facilities and events. After earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees…

Director of City Services & International Broadcast CenterEmail: rocky@dallasfwc26.com Rocky Vaz retired in January 2024 as the Director of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) for the City of Dallas,…

Director of PR and CommunicationsEmail: media@dallasfwc26.com Joe Trahan is a sports media professional who has spent nearly two decades in the professional/collegiate sports public relations ranks. He joined Tony Fay…

Chief Sustainability OfficerEmail: meghna@dallasfwc26.com As UT Arlington’s Chief Sustainability and Economic Development Officer, Meghna Tare supports the operations and strategic planning for the university-wide sustainability practices programs and policies in…

Chief Marketing OfficerEmail: noelle@dallasfwc26.com Noelle LeVeaux is a highly sought after marketing and management consultant focused on marketing strategy, sales, advertising, brand management and communications. She has 30 years of…

Chief Human Rights OfficerEmail: minal@dallasfwc26.om After a 20+ year career spanning the public, private, and non-profit sectors, Minal Patel Davis launched the HeneKom Group to lend her unique experience and…

Director of Legacy ProgramsEmail: steve@dallasfwc26.com Steve Davis turned a childhood passion for soccer into a diverse career in the game, now bringing more than 30 years experience in media, coaching…

Regional Safety & Security Liaison Rick Burkhead retired in December 2019 after 24 years of FBI service as an investigator, crisis management coordinator and critical incident and counterterrorism supervisor. While…

Chief Partnership OfficerEmail: gillian@dallasfwc26.com Gillian Breidenbach is the Chief Partnership Officer for FIFA World Cup 26™ Dallas and founder of GB3 Consulting.      Prior to this, Gillian was at DallasNews Corporation serving in two roles as the Vice…