Cece Smith

Chairman at Dallas Symphony Association, Inc.

79 year

Consumer Services

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Cece Smith is currently the Chairman at Dallas Symphony Association, Inc. and the Director at SMU-Cox School of Business.
Previously, she held the position of Chairman at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas from 1992 to 1997.
She also served as the Lead Independent Director at Brinker International, Inc. in 2012.
From 2002 to 2006, she was a Director at Michaels Stores, Inc. Additionally, she served as an Independent Director at Pier 1 Imports, Inc. from 2007 to 2014.
Ms. Smith has also held director positions at Hot Topic, Inc., Cheap Tickets, Inc., BizMart, Inc., and Area Iron & Steel Works, Inc. Furthermore, she was the Managing General Partner at P-S Machens Allen Venture Partners from 1986 to 2008.
She also held the role of Executive Vice President-Finance & Administration at Pearl Health Care Services, Inc.

Cece Smith active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Dallas Symphony Association, Inc. Dallas Symphony Association, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Dallas Symphony Association, Inc. operates as a performing arts organization. It engages in performing distinctive classical programs, pops concerts and multi-media presentations. The company was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.	Chairman	-
SMU-Cox School of Business	Director/Board Member	2010-10-04

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Former positions of Cece Smith

Companies	Position	End
PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC.	Director/Board Member	2014-06-19
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.	Director/Board Member	2012-11-07
P-S Machens Allen Venture Partners P-S Machens Allen Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1986 by Donald Phillips and Cece Smith, P-S Machens Allen Venture Partners, formerly Phillips-Smith Specialty Retail Group, is a venture capital firm located in Dallas, Texas.	Chief Investment Officer	2008-07-17
Michaels Stores, Inc. Michaels Stores, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Michaels Stores, Inc. owns and operates a chain of specialty retail stores. It provides arts, crafts, framing, floral, home décor and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The firm's crafting classes, in-store events, project sheets and displays, mobile applications and on-line videos; they offer a shopping experience that can inspire creativity and confidence in their customers' artistic abilities. The company was founded by Michael J. Dupey in 1983 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.	Director/Board Member	2006-10-30
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas	Chairman	1996-12-31

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Listed companies	1
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.	Consumer Services

Private companies	10
Michaels Stores, Inc. Michaels Stores, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Michaels Stores, Inc. owns and operates a chain of specialty retail stores. It provides arts, crafts, framing, floral, home décor and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The firm's crafting classes, in-store events, project sheets and displays, mobile applications and on-line videos; they offer a shopping experience that can inspire creativity and confidence in their customers' artistic abilities. The company was founded by Michael J. Dupey in 1983 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.	Retail Trade
Pier 1 Imports, Inc. Pier 1 Imports, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Pier 1 Imports, Inc. engages in the provision of retail stores and an e-commerce website conducting business. It offers furniture; rugs and curtains; dining and entertainment; pillows and cushions; decor; and lighting and candles. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.	Retail Trade
Hot Topic, Inc. Hot Topic, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Hot Topic, Inc. provides retail stores that specialize in apparel, accessories, gifts and music. Its products include woven and knit tops, skirts, pants, shorts, jackets, shoes, costume jewelry, body jewelry, intimate apparel, sunglasses, cosmetics, leather accessories and gift items. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in City of Industry, CA.	Retail Trade
Cheap Tickets, Inc. Cheap Tickets, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cheap Tickets, Inc. sells leisure travel products. It provides consumers access to one of the selections of low fares, accommodations, customizable vacation packages, cruises, rental cars, condo rentals and last-minute trips. The company was founded in 1986 and is located in Chicago, IL.	Consumer Services
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas	Government
BizMart, Inc. BizMart, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of The ODP Corp., BizMart, Inc. is a private company that operates warehouse outlet stores. The company is based in Arlington, TX. The company was founded by Rusty Wood, Stanislav Sirakov.	Retail Trade
Dallas Symphony Association, Inc. Dallas Symphony Association, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Dallas Symphony Association, Inc. operates as a performing arts organization. It engages in performing distinctive classical programs, pops concerts and multi-media presentations. The company was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.	Consumer Services
P-S Machens Allen Venture Partners P-S Machens Allen Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1986 by Donald Phillips and Cece Smith, P-S Machens Allen Venture Partners, formerly Phillips-Smith Specialty Retail Group, is a venture capital firm located in Dallas, Texas.	Finance
Area Iron & Steel Works, Inc. Area Iron & Steel Works, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Area Iron & Steel Works, Inc. operates as a steel service and fabrication center. Its products include square tubing, welded bar grating, expanded metal, roof deck, reinforcing steel, plain end pipe. The company was founded on April 2, 1900 and is headquartered in El Paso, TX.	Producer Manufacturing
Pearl Health Care Services, Inc. Pearl Health Care Services, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Pearl Health Care Services, Inc. provides healthcare services. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Carol Stream, IL.	Health Services

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