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Frances Pelley

Frances honed her skills through thirty years of public sector experience including twenty years as Chief Executive Officer for Texoma Council of Governments in North Texas.  The organization served over fifty local governments with a policy board of thirty elected officials, administering up to $14M in federal and state grants per year with 70-80 employees. 

In 2013, she completed a six month contract as Interim Executive for a non profit with over 500 employees and a $20M budget in Oklahoma.  Transformational change amid leadership transitions is her driving goal.

Frances is known for her enthusiastic passion for embracing change and responding to opportunities others see as impending crises. Always optimistic, she thrives on the challenge of turning around failing agencies, delivering vital services across political boundaries.

Finding inspiring methods to communicate best practices and lessons learned through trial and error to inspire servant leadership is her forte.  Presenting for SGR since 2009, Frances has presented a variety of courses.  She has recently completed certification in Behavior Management/Differential Instruction from the Center for Teacher Effectiveness and as an Associate with PDP Global in Colorado Springs.

Frances has two sons, both in the legal field, and is married to an estate/tax attorney in north Texas.  She was charter President of the Red River chapter of Women of Visionary Influence and served in leadership positions on many boards and service organizations, seeking to make a difference in others' lives.