Our Guest for the December 6th edition of PlayMakers Talk Show: Jim Baron, CEO, Blue Mesa Grill and TNT/Tacos and Tequila

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Our Guest for the December 6th edition of PlayMakers Talk Show: Jim Baron, CEO, Blue Mesa Grill and TNT/Tacos and Tequila

Walking through Manhattan Beach, California with their children, Jim and Liz were hungry. All they sought was a restaurant that served delicious, locally sourced food with an artful atmosphere and a moderate price point. But nothing of the sort was in sight.

In 1988, Jim and Liz took a leap of faith, named their place after a frozen blue margarita, and the rest is history.

Jim is a 25-year veteran of the restaurant industry and CEO of the Blue Mesa Grill in the Dallas area. He’s also president of Mesa SW Restaurants Inc., which includes TNT/Tacos and Tequila, a younger concept encompassing a grill and tequila bar.

Prior to opening Blue Mesa with Liz in 1988, Jim spent eight years as an executive with Taco Bell and El Torito Restaurants, Inc.

Jim has escaped one career to the next going from community service, to psychologist, to trainer, to corporate executive to entrepreneur, but at his heart he is an entrepreneur in addition to being a surfer and wrestler.

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Our Guest for the November 22nd edition of PlayMakers Talk Show: Leah King, President and CEO, United Way of Tarrant County

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Our Guest for the November 22nd edition of PlayMakers Talk Show: Leah King, President and CEO, United Way of Tarrant County

Leah King was named President and CEO of United Way of Tarrant County in November 2019. Leah provides leadership, sets strategic direction and ensures operational excellence, in accordance with the values and mission of United Way of Tarrant County. She is responsible for all aspects of the organization including fiscal oversight, growing financial support, developing processes and policies, facilitating cross-departmental collaboration and promoting a positive, multi-cultural environment.

United Way of Tarrant County has worked to improve the lives of those in the community for more than 95 years. As a nonprofit leader, the United Way brings together individuals, groups, donors and service providers to help solve some of the toughest social issues affecting Tarrant County. Each year, United Way helps more than 300,000 people through its resources. United Way of Tarrant County has no fees on donor designations, with 100 percent of the donation going to the selected agency or cause

Previously, Leah was executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer. Before joining the staff of United Way, Leah spent her career in the private sector as a public affairs, community relations, investor relations and marketing professional.

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