Meet the Staff and Board
Board of Directors
The Denison Development Alliance (DDA) is a public non-profit entity organized and empowered by the City of Denison to develop and implement a comprehensive economic development program.
Through an alliance with the Denison Development Foundation, the Denison Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Denison, a very strong pro-business climate has been established and maintained for several years.
Charlie Pool
Vice Chairman
David Spindle
Treasurer
Janet Gott Douglass
Vice-Chairwoman
John Hoover
Secretary
Mark Kuneman
Vice-Chairwoman
Our Team
Sarah Bergeron
Vice President of Operations
Email: sbergeron@denisontx.org
Office: (903) 464-0883
Mobile: (903) 821-4246
About Sarah
A proud Denison native, Sarah Bergeron brings hometown pride, a sharp wit, and a love for her community to the Denison Development Alliance. She spent ten years managing operations at Denison Chiropractic Clinic with her late father, Dr. Robert Bergeron, and her brother, Dr. Dustin Bergeron, learning the values of integrity, hard work, and service. A University of North Texas graduate in Fashion Merchandising and Business, Sarah also spent eight years leading teams and providing exceptional customer service at Nordstrom, where her ability to connect with people and foster strong relationships became one of her greatest strengths. A longtime volunteer with Keep Denison Beautiful, she remains passionate about environmental education and keeping Denison vibrant. When she’s not working, Sarah unwinds with her favorite classic Hollywood films or by listening to classical music, a lifelong love she picked up from her family. At home, she’s happily kept company by her two cats, Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, who are always nearby for a movie night or a quiet evening in.
Tony Kaai, CEcD
President
Email: tkaai@denisontx.org
Office: (903) 464-0883
Mobile: (903) 821-8088
About Tony
Tony has been in the economic development business for over 35 years. He attained “Certified Economic Developer” status in 1993. He spent 15 years in Oklahoma and the last 20 in Denison, TX. During his tenure in Oklahoma, he served as the President of the Oklahoma Economic Development Council. In 1994 he was recognized as the “Professional of the Year” by the OEDC. In Texas he has served on Board of Director of the Texas Economic Development Council. Denison Development Alliance was awarded “Community of the Year” in 2005 and 4 other awards over his tenure for outstanding programs by the TEDC. Tony has extensive experience in assisting/recruiting back office, manufacturing, retail, and entertainment businesses.
Tiffany Barney
Vice President of Business Development
Email: tbarney@denisontx.org
Office: (903) 464-0883
Mobile: (903) 821-8028
About Tiffany
Tiffany recently moved to Denison, Texas after being a lifelong resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. The kindness of the Denison residents, its small-town feel, and her family were the deciding factors in her decision to relocate. She loves the area and the charm of using “y’all” in a sentence. Tiffany graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in pre-medicine at Brigham Young University and a Juris Doctorate degree from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. She practiced law in Las Vegas for over seventeen years and now is a licensed attorney through the Texas State Bar. In Nevada, she primarily practiced and litigated cases in the areas of trusts, probate, and estates; business, real estate, and landlord/tenant law; homeowner’s association law; and guardianship and domestic relations law, representing clients of diverse histories and backgrounds. Now, she is excited to use her background and experience to help the city of Denison grow. Tiffany is the proud mother of one married daughter and grandmother to two beautiful grandbabies. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her husband, playing the piano and writing a fantasy book series!
Meetings
The Denison Development Alliance Board of Directors meets on the third (3rd) Thursday of each month.
If you would like to receive the DDA Board packets prior to the meeting, please contact the DDA office at (903) 464-0883.
Meeting Location
Denison Development Alliance Conference Room
311 W. Woodard Street
Denison, Texas 75020
Americans with Disabilities Act
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend these meetings and who may need assistance are requested to contact the office of the DDA VP of Operations two (2) working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.