Leading a Giving Legacy
A parent and grandparent, Gretchen is committed to building a community college system that truly serves all communities, and provides a rich and meaningful curriculum that helps our next generations achieve their dreams.
A longtime education advocate who has provided mentorship and internships for college students through her businesses, Gretchen understands that scholarships, student support and greater availability of upskilling programs are critical to strengthening our workforce and preparing workers for higher-paying jobs that will transform communities.
An active civic volunteer leader, Gretchen serves on the Baylor University Medical Center Board of Directors, Leukemia Texas Board of Directors, Crystal Charity Ball member, Dallas Woman’s Club member and sustaining member of the Junior League of Dallas.
“We all have different jobs, duties, backgrounds, and interests but inherently we are all equal. The availability to listen to others and learn new things is the basis of education.”
Gretchen
A NOTE FROM GRETCHEN –
“My previous company-Minyards Food Stores, Inc served all communities in the DFW area. My father, Buddy Minyard, taught us that everyone had to eat and deserves respect. I have personally been involved in many communities, fundraising for groups, volunteering and attending events to celebrate these groups and communities. I believe in giving back to the community in which I live.
The strengths of Dallas College are people – the students, the staff and the administrators. We had a saying at Minyards, “Our people make the difference.” I feel this is true in any successful place of business and academia.
I have had the pleasure of serving on many boards over the years. Currently, I serve on the Baylor Scott & White Hospital-Dallas, board member of Highgrounds Advisors, board member Leukemia Texas, board member Oak Hill Academy, and board member of Dallas Mavericks Foundation. Through these boards, I have learned not only to work with a variety of people, but also many aspects of our community, finance, education, and non profit organizations.”
