The Keep Grapevine Beautiful board of directors is comprised of officers, committee chairs and city liaisons who provide direction for the organization.
If you are interested in learning more about Keep Grapevine Beautiful, come to one of our board meetings, held the second Monday of each month (excluding July and December) at The REC of Grapevine, 1175 Municipal Way at 6:30 pm.
Board members must live or work in Grapevine. Once elected to the board, terms are set for two years, effective October 1 – September 30. Only four years may be served in a single position (except for city liaisons). Board members attend monthly meetings, assist with setting committee direction, accomplishing goals, and representing Keep Grapevine Beautiful at various events.
Additionally, students who attend high schools (including homeschool) within Grapevine are invited to join the board as liaisons who facilitate more effective communication and partnership between local campuses and the organization and increase campus participation in activities.
More details about responsibilities and expectations are outlined in the Keep Grapevine Beautiful Bylaws and Standing Rules.
Executive Director
Cindy is the Volunteer Services & Beautification Manager for the Grapevine Parks & Recreation Department and has worked in the non-profit space since 1997. She enjoys working closely with volunteers to improve the quality of life for citizens and visitors to Grapevine. Cindy’s interests include reading, travel and being outdoors. Cindy and her husband Tim have two children.
President
Lori, moved to Grapevine in 2009 when she married her husband Jeff and has since fallen in love with all the city has to offer, from the walkable downtown to the lake parks to the convenient, central location within DFW. She works for the North Central Texas Council of Governments managing programs to improve regional air quality, and learned about ways to get involved with Keep Grapevine Beautiful from a coworker. Lori and Jeff enjoy volunteering each year for Main Street Fest and GrapeFest. They also take advantage of living near DFW International Airport to visit a new international destination each year.
Vice President
D’Ray has lived in Grapevine since 2009 and loves it for its sense of community and small-town feel. She is retired from an investment services firm, and presently serves on the board of one mutual fund. D’Ray got involved in Keep Grapevine Beautiful through her interest in litter reduction. She can be seen daily walking in her neighborhood with two stubborn dogs on a leash in one hand, and a bag of litter in the other.
Secretary
Most of the past 2 decades Linda has been a “stay at home mom,” managing a household with four children. Linda has extensive experience volunteering at her children’s school and at church. Most recently, Linda was president of the women’s organization at her church for the past three years. Linda’s been involved with GRACE’s Feed Our Kids program for the last several years as the site coordinator for one week each summer. (Organizing volunteers, food, etc.). She enjoys singing, sewing and playing sports.
Treasurer
Greg moved to Grapevine in 1993 as he transferred from active duty United States Air Force to Texas Air National Guard. In 2011 he retired from the 136th Airlift Wing after a combined 28 years of military service. Most of Greg’s career at the 136 AW he served as the environmental manager. After retirement, he continued his interest in physical fitness by teaching group fitness classes. He blended his fitness and environmental interests by convincing his local fitness students to join him in an Adopt-an-Area in Grapevine. He served more than 2 years leading an effort to keep litter off a section of William D. Tate Ave. Greg’s love of working with volunteers and protecting the environment made getting involved with the Keep Grapevine Beautiful board a natural fit.
Travis has been with the organization in different capacities since 2017. First as a general board member then elevating to executive board as the secretary. He loves the city of Grapevine and works with the board to further beautify the city for the benefit of his fellow citizens of Grapevine. Travis also works as a contractor for The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, nonprofit research organization that seeks to empower patients and others with actionable information about their health and healthcare choices.
Travis’s interests include camping at various Texas state parks, traveling, reading and fishing. Travis and his wife Jinny have one daughter Kira, who attends Cannon Elementary School, and a four-legged furry puppy named Scarlett.
Melanie has been a resident of Grapevine since 2013 and love this community! She currently works as a Regional EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) Manager for Verizon. Melanie has been in the EHS field her entire career and loves that she can help protect the environment and the health and safety of people both professionally and personally. Melanie joined the Keep Grapevine Beautiful Board to actively give back to her community and this board was in line with her personal environmental values. She has always volunteered in her community and is excited to be part of the Keep Grapevine Beautiful Board and work with all the awesome volunteers that help keep our community beautiful!
Chad was born and raised on Long Island (but got here as soon as he could). He has lived in Grapevine for 6 years, has been volunteering since 2021 and works locally at Christian Brothers Automotive. Chad is serving his second year on the board, enjoys leading/ assisting beautification projects, listening to residents’ concerns and communicating new ideas to better our community. Some of his interests include bike riding, auto racing, hunting and fishing. Chad can be found near lake Grapevine removing trash during the afternoon and evening hours on weekdays.
I grew up in Brighton, Michigan and have worked for American Airlines for 17 years now in the pilot training center. When I was looking for a place to live, I instantly fell in love with Grapevine because it reminded me of Brighton. After getting settled into our house in 2015 I decided to invest in a kayak and get out on Grapevine Lake to explore. I started noticing the amount of trash that would accumulate on the shorelines and wondered if there was anything the city could do about trying to clean it up. Ergo, I discovered Keep Grapevine Beautiful and joined the Adopt-An-Area program. After finding out about all the different events KGVB hosted between park clean ups, habitat restorations, and roadway cleanups, I was hooked. Environmentalism is something I am very passionate about and sign up for every volunteer event that I can, I want to make our community some place my kids can be proud to grow up in. I was elated that I was offered the opportunity to serve on the board and make even more of a difference in our community by helping steer our thoughts and ideas in a collaborative way.
Having lived in the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex her whole life, Amy grew up in Carrollton and has lived in Grapevine since 2011. She never thought she would live on the Tarrant County side and now she can’t imagine living anywhere else! Amy sells homes in Denton, Dallas, and Collin Counties.
Amy has an outgoing personality and sharp brain skills to match. She’s a straight-shooting southern girl with a compassionate heart and a savvy business mind. She’s been part of the Adopt-An-Area program for several years, having adopted two areas.
City Liaison
Jimmy is the Grapevine Environmental Services Department Liaison with over 15 years of work experience in the Environmental industry. He works closely with Keep Grapevine Beautiful to advise board of City of Grapevine Solid Waste compliance standards for events throughout the year. Jimmy’s interests including reading, fishing and other outdoor activities. Jimmy and his wife have three adult children.
Bio coming soon!
Youth Liaison
Ricky Valverde is currently a senior at Grapevine High School. As a lifetime Grapevine citizen, being part of KGVB is extremely important to Ricky, as he loves being able to give so much back to his community. On the board, Ricky has loved being able to learn and grow within his passion for conservation under the guidance of passionate environmental leaders in his community, and serve as a connection between KGVB and the youth in Grapevine. Ricky is honored to be able to play a part in working towards fostering a love for the environment in his generation in order to ensure a more sustainable future. Beyond Keep Grapevine Beautiful, Ricky also serves as a Young Texas Ambassador for the statewide Keep Texas Beautiful organization, and is a Newsletter Intern for the Grapevine Historical Society. At school, among various activities, Ricky is a part of the wrestling team, and also the proud president of the Grapevine High School Ecology Club. After graduation, he plans to attend college and study in the fields of Environmental Studies and Policy, with the hope of becoming an Environmental Lawyer in the future. Ricky is extremely grateful to Keep Grapevine Beautiful as they have helped him to affirm his passion and purpose in caring for and protecting the natural world, and he is excited to see what his future in conservation holds.
Youth Liaison
Daniel Thomas, a junior at Colleyville Heritage High School, is passionate about environmental conservation and community service. Serving on the Keep Grapevine Beautiful Board has deepened his commitment to educating youth about sustainable practices and influenced his plans to study Environmental Health in college. Daniel enjoys reading, playing basketball, Scouting, and video games in his free time. He enjoys working alongside others to protect Grapevine’s natural beauty and is excited to continue making a positive impact on his community.
