Resource Center Appoints New Board Chair
The nonprofit organization names Calvert Collins-Bratton to the role as part of a major board leadership transition.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in People
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Resource Center has appointed Calvert Collins-Bratton as board chair as part of a leadership transition. The organization also named its new slate of officers and directors to guide the Dallas-based nonprofit.
Why it matters
Nonprofit leadership transitions often signal shifts in governance priorities and external partnership focus. For operators, tracking board changes at influential regional organizations provides insight into the leadership dynamics shaping major community initiatives.
The new board chair, Calvert Collins-Bratton, brings 4 years of experience on the Resource Center board and 8 years on the Dallas Park and Recreation Board. The appointment coincides with a broader leadership turnover, including the hiring of incoming CEO Christopher Wagley.
The players
Resource Center
A Dallas-based nonprofit organization focused on community support and advocacy in North Texas.
Calvert Collins-Bratton
The incoming board chair of Resource Center and current president and CEO of Klyde Warren Park.
Christopher Wagley
The incoming CEO of Resource Center.
The details
The board transition establishes a new leadership structure, appointing Calvert Collins-Bratton to chair after her tenure as chair-elect. The slate includes Lauren Mutti as chair-elect, Court Wakefield as treasurer, and Rick Wilson-Negron as secretary, with Christopher LaGrone moving into the chair emeritus role.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: Resource Center announced new board leadership.
Market Landscape
This transition follows the pattern of executive and board turnover seen across regional institutions during the 2025 Dallas nonprofit sector leadership realignment. It reflects a broader shift toward integrating experience from established public-private entities into the local nonprofit governance model.
Business operators should monitor the Resource Center's upcoming project roadmap to see how new board leadership aligns with regional partnerships. Evaluating the board's composition helps clarify the nonprofit's evolving focus on community-wide resource allocation.
The takeaway
Board appointments at prominent nonprofits often indicate future shifts in corporate partnership and community investment strategies. Operators should track the public statements of the new board chair to identify emerging shifts in the organization's regional development focus.
Further reading
For more updates on executive leadership shifts across the region, visit the People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dallas Voice.
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