Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas announces new board members

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Aguirre, Kelly reappointed as chair, deputy chair of Dallas board

January 09, 2026

DALLAS-The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas announced the newest appointments to its Dallas board of directors, and the board of directors of its Houston and El Paso branches. Board members are appointed to three-year terms, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Dallas office new board members:

• Johnny Brooks, chairman, CEO and president of Citizens State Bank in Houston.
• Hunter Hunt, chairman and CEO of Hunt Energy LLC and co-CEO of Hunt Consolidated Inc. in Dallas.

Houston Branch new board member:

• Willie Chiang, chairman, CEO and president of Plains All American Pipeline L.P. in Houston.

El Paso Branch new board member:

In addition, the Federal Reserve Board of Governors redesignated Dallas board chair Claudia Aguirre, president and chief executive officer of BakerRipley in Houston. Gary Kelly, chairman emeritus of Southwest Airlines Co. in Dallas, was redesignated as deputy chair of the Dallas board.

About the Boards of Directors

The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 requires each of the 12 reserve banks to operate under the supervision of a board of directors. Dallas Fed and branch board members represent a wide range of industries and communities in our region. Director selection is guided by provisions of the Federal Reserve Act. | Learn more about our board governance.

Media contact:
Victoria Rosengarten
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Phone: 816-881-2308
Email: [email protected]