Kecia Mays is a mother of three young men and has been married for 23 years. She was inspired to volunteer from a young age where she was a big sister in the Dallas Big Brother and Sister Program. She remained close friends with her little sister until she passed a few years ago from Lupus. She then became Vice President of the Dallas Urban League Guild which was a non-profit that assists with job applications and she spearheaded a youth program that targeted teenage females to have self confidence, hygiene and public speaking, Once she began having her own children, she served on their schools PTA from elementary through high school as Treasurer, Budget & Finance, Secretary, Vice President and President. She eventually became a board member of the Arlington Council of PTA’s where training and support is provided to all PTA’s in the Arlington district. Her love for PTA went so deep, she was selected to serve as a Texas PTA Field Service Representative where she had the opportunity to train and set up new PTAs in her respective area in Texas. She is a recipient of the Honorary Life Membership Award and Extended Service Award. As her sons continued through Arlington ISD, she served on the basketball and football booster clubs, as well as community ISD committees. She served on Future Financial Committee, Capital Needs Steering Committee and the first ever Citizens Bond Oversite Committee where she served as Chairman. Her love and newly found knowledge for the Arlington School District led to her, with her families support to run for the Arlington ISD School Board where she is going into her 3rd term and is currently the presiding President. Her love for students goes beyond the district and reaches to non-profit groups that have a direct impact on students. She currently sits on the board for Dental Health Arlington, Salvation Army Advisory Board, The Legacy Foundation and the Arlington Life Shelter. All three of her young men are attending separate colleges but her love for the Arlington ISD and students throughout the community is still strong.

Stephanie has over 18 years of experience in accounting and auditing. For 15 years, she performed audits of nonprofit organizations with a CPA firm located in Arlington, Texas. In her last last 2 years with the firm, she served as an audit partner on her engagements.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Summa Cum Laude, and her Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). She is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Texas.

She is very active in the Texas Society of CPAs (TXCPA) and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the organization, at both the state level and for the Fort Worth, Texas chapter. Through the TXCPA, she enjoys leading trainings for fellow CPAs and speaking to accounting students to encourage them to become CPAs.

She is also very involved with the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce Women’s Alliance. She was proud to serve as the Chair for the 10th Annual Inspired Women Luncheon in 2021, where the Women’s Alliance awarded over $20,000 in scholarships to women enrolled at UTA and Tarrant County College (TCC).

She also serves on the Board of Directors for Higher Education Servicing Corporation, a nonprofit organization that services student loans and promotes career- and college-readiness to high school students in Arlington, Texas.

Outside of work, she loves traveling to tropical locations, trying new restaurants, going to the theatre to see Broadway musicals, and binge watching tv shows on Netflix with her husband Patrick.

Laura Lopez Stinson has been in dentistry since one week after graduating high school. She trained as a dental assistant at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio and worked for the Texas State Health Department on a mobile dental unit that treated underserved communities all over south Texas. She received her Dental Hygiene degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and her bachelor’s degree in Allied Health Education form The University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas (now UT Southwestern). She has worked in private practice, taught Dental Hygiene at Tarrant County College, and worked in Dental Sales. She was on the feasibility committee that began the process of establishing Dental Health Arlington, worked for the SMILES program, presented Continuing Education Programs for DHA, volunteers every year, and now serves as interim President Elect of DHA’s Board of Directors. Laura has been married to her husband, Norm, for 40 years and has three daughters and seven grandchildren.

Maureen Maidlow is an Investment Advisor with OverRidge Wealth Advisors. She has often been accused of greeting everyone she meets with a smile and striking up a conversation. Maureen has lived in Arlington for 34 years. In her free time, Maureen is active in her church teaching in the youth group, on the board of the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce and past chair of Recovery Resource Council. Maureen and her husband, Brad, have two children and a great son-in-law and a pup named Lexi.

In 1991 Dr. Robert D. Maxey earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree from Baylor University. He then graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1995 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. After graduation, he completed an AEGD residency at Sheppard Air Force Base as a Captain in the United States Air Force. He began his private practice career in 1998 at The Dental Place in Grand Prairie and has remained at that same practice for 25 years. He began as one of three dentists at the practice, but now serves as the sole practitioner with two dental hygienists. For several years he volunteered his time screening children for sealants at various elementary schools in the GPISD and has also performed no-cost dental care for needy patients while participating in the Donated Dental Services program. In addition, Dr. Maxey is a member of the Dallas County Dental Society, the TDA, and the ADA.

Dr. Maxey and his wife of 28 years met in dental school and they have two daughters. Their older daughter is earning her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, while their younger daughter is at Tarleton State University studying kinesiology in preparation for obtaining her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Dr. Maxey enjoys cruising, traveling to beach resorts, going to the gym, and “decompressing” with friends at various local Mexican restaurants.

Jake Johnson is a dedicated professional with a diverse background in sales, marketing, and customer service. Currently an Advisor at Marsh McLennan Agency, with 2 years of experience he utilizes his expertise in employee benefits to provide valuable guidance and support to clients. With extensive experience, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Jake is a valuable asset in any professional setting. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Jake has a strong commitment to service. He served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and currently serves as the Bishop of a congregation, demonstrating his dedication to helping others both in and outside of the workplace.

Dr. John Avila is a native Texan, born in Laredo and raised in San Antonio. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree at Texas A&M University, and then completed his dental training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Avila is a member of many dental organizations and does community work at Dental Health Arlington Clinic.

Dr. Larissa Vilela is a DDS from Brazil, with a Ph.D. from Canada. She has devoted hundreds of hours to community service, coordinating and delivering oral health education programs to high-risk public school. She and her husband own the Golf Center of Arlington, recognized nationwide as a Top 50 golf range, and the 2024 Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year by the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Larissa is actively involved in her children’s school and supports various Arlington community organizations, including AISD PTA, Dental Health Arlington, Theater Arlington, and Arlington Life Shelter. She is excited to join the DHA board and be able to impact the oral health of community members positively.