Business Development & Opportunities Department (BDOD)

Business Development

BDOD Mission

The mission of BDOD is to strengthen NTTA through the inclusion of small businesses in NTTA’s procurements. We regularly seek opportunities for small businesses to participate all phases of NTTA’s purchasing and contracting.

Notice of changes to North Texas Tollway Authority’s (NTTA) disadvantaged, minority, women-owned, and small business policy.

Business Development Participation & Programs

Outreach

Outreach is a critical component to ensure our procurement process is open and competitive. NTTA believes outreach must incorporate joint efforts with our regional peers, advocacy groups, and trade organizations to engage small businesses.

Business Chat Sessions

Business Opportunities Stakeholder Sessions - BOSS

Capacity Building Programs

Relationships and Opportunities Advancing Development (ROAD) Program

ROAD Program Resources

Cooperative Inclusion Plan (CIP)

Vendor Compliance

NTTA’s compliance tracking and reporting system helps ensure vendors are meeting their contractual requirements for its subcontracting goals. NTTA hosts various compliance training workshops for prime contractors and has reporting requirements to include more accurate reporting of small business participation.

Visit the NTTA – Vendor Compliance & Management System for reporting, certified database resource and system training for more information.

Business Development Forms

Business Development Resources

Business Development & Advisory Council

The Business Development & Advisory Council (BDAC) advises NTTA in its efforts to encourage the participation of small businesses in NTTA contract opportunities. The nine-member group assists NTTA's Business Development and Opportunities Department with outreach, acting as a primary resource to identify specific industry groups to target for procurements and helps identify barriers experienced in contracting by small businesses.

Collin County Appointees:

Terri T. Thomas

Terri T. Thomas is a local ambassador for Chase bank. She builds and nurtures relationships with key community leaders, nonprofit partners, and small businesses at the neighborhood level. Terri hosts financial health workshops, facilitates non-profit partnerships, and offers community programming. She helps advance small business communities by offering tools and resources to help them improve their financial wellbeing.

With 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Terri has held several positions within Chase over the last 19 years, including Branch Manager, Private Client Banker, and Business Relationship Manager. Terri is active in the business community by serving on the Board of one of Collin County’s chambers, where she is a founding member.

Ken M. Tse

Ken M. Tse, AIA, founding Principal of KMT Architects, has more than 35 years of experience in architectural disciplines. Ken’s experience includes Vice President and Senior Designer with one of the nation’s largest architectural firms. He has led design efforts on many large-scale and award-winning projects throughout the US and internationally.

Ken is also the President of the AACPA, advocating for small businesses in construction and professional services capacity building.

He has served on the advisory board for the School of Architecture at Mississippi State University. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, and is a LEED Accredited Professional with the US Green Building Council.

Ken received the Mayor’s Proclamation from The City of Dallas as a top building and construction industry leader.
Beyond architecture and advocacy for small businesses, he applies his skills to complement his nonprofit work as the Executive Director of New Hope Compassion, an organization that provides hope and compassion through outreach, education, and training to those in need. Ken has passion for giving back to his community, mentoring students, and emerging professionals, helping the underserved, and serving missions locally and globally.

Dallas County Appointees:

John H. Martinez

John H. Martinez- is the President of the RHCA. His career has been dedicated to developing and growing small businesses. Martinez has worked in community and small business development since 1990. The RHCA serves the community through its outreach programs and trainings. During his tenure, the RHCA has experienced unprecedented growth and achievement. In four years, RHCA membership has grown from 42 members to over 800 members.

Denton County Appointees:

Kerry Goree

Kerry Goree, a graduate of the Grambling State University, has lead one of Denton’s business chambers for over 15 years. He also serves on the North Central Texas College Foundation Board. His past leadership on Boards to advance small businesses in Denton and the State of Texas have benefited many firms. He is the retired CEO and owner of the Kerry Goree State Farm Insurance Agency in Denton, TX. Goree currently works as an insurance consultant on commercial and personal products and specializes in marketing employee benefits products.

Tarrant County Appointees:

Florence Bruner

Florence Salazar-Bruner is an award-winning businesswoman serving the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area for over 25 years in the auto industry. Her business, Firehouse Auto Sales, LLC. Her business is known for its concierge auto service, where she finds and hand-selects the car you desire that will meet your personalized and budget needs. Florence has developed a customer experience that thrives on a luxury experience for all budgets, including high-quality communication, flexible scheduling, no haggle and straight forward purchasing. This business truly puts the customer experience as their priority. Florence serves on the board of several advocacy organizations in Fort Worth, State of Texas, and Tarrant County.

Jeffery Postell

Jeffery Postell is the President/Operations at Post L Group, LLC., construction with a career of over 22 years in the industry. He actively serves as the City of Fort Worth District 8 Building Standards Commissioner. Jeff also demonstrates his dedication to the community through the social responsibility for the Post L Group. He provides philanthropic resources to a diverse group of community organizations. These charities include United Way, homeless shelters, and countless volunteer hours at the Como Community Center.

Member-at-large Appointee:

Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith, President of Mahuya Industries, LLC., has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. She has a passion for helping other small businesses grow. Through her involvement with small business advocacy agencies, she has helped multiple organization grow and provide needed resources. Amanda holds an MBA and Graduate Certificate in Project Management from UT Dallas and BS in Paralegal Studies from Texas Wesleyan University.

Business Development & Opportunities Department Events

Business Development & Opportunities Department Events Calendar

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Business Development & Opportunities Department (BDOD)