Board of Directors

Mary Beth Arcidiacono

Mary Beth is a Fellow at the Child Trauma Academy where she provides training and consultation on grief / traumatic loss. She has her Masters' Degree in Social Work, and has served as a volunteer in a number of organizations. She is presently a volunteer with the Nobel Women's Initiative, Episcopal High School and Sylvan Rodriguez Elementary School, and she serves as a Council Member of The University of Texas at Austin's School of Social Work Advisory Council.

Ken Arnold

Ken is an independent consultant with over 40 years experience in upstream oil and gas developments. He spent 16 years at Shell in engineering, and engineering and research management. He is the author, co-author or editor of several textbooks and numerous technical articles and has taught production facility design at the University of Houston.

Chris Bilton

Chris is the Business Development Director for Trice Education Resources, Inc. Prior to joining Trice, Chris served as Interim President & CEO of the Center for Houston’s Future. He earned his MBA from Clark Atlanta University, and his BBA from Texas Southern University.

Abdel Fustok

Dr. Fustok is the Director of the Institute of Cosmetic Surgery and has a private practice specializing in plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. He is a leader and activist in the Arab community in Houston.

Ron Hulme – Chairman of the Board

Chairman of the Board - Ron is the CEO of Carlson Capital, L.P., a multi-strategy alternative asset firm. In this role, he focuses on strategy, internal processes, and talent management, and leads Carlson's expanded energy practice. Prior to joining Carlson, Ron had a 26-year career with McKinsey & Company, an international consulting firm where he led several practice groups, including those in Strategy, Corporate Finance, Petroleum, Chemicals and Risk Management.

Barry Lewis

Barry is the president of Goldeneye, Inc., a real estate and investment company, and of Briarcroft Shopping Center.  He is a director of Amegy Bank and The Emery/Weiner School, is a trustee for Communities in Schools, and is on the boards of The University of Texas – Health Science Center and The University of Texas Medical School.

John Rhem

John is a corporate attorney in Houston, Texas providing legal counsel and services to businesses in and around Houston. He is an elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Houston and serves as the chairman of the Board of the Presbyterian School.

Joyce Salhoot

Joyce is a healthcare consultant with extensive experience in hospital administration. She has published numerous articles on disability and reabilitation. In addition, Joyce has served a variety of professional and philanthropic organizations both in Houston and in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The Institute also benefits from having an Advisory Council and Senior Fellows and from local and global Partners.