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
Member
Janet Gott Douglass
Treasurer
John Hoover
Secretary
Mark Kuneman
Chairman
Our Team
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!
Rebeckah Flanagan
Vice President of Operations
Email: rflanagan@denisontx.org
Office: (903) 464-0883
About Rebeckah
Rebeckah grew up in Durant, Oklahoma, and made Sherman, Texas her home 25 years ago. With a career largely centered in Denison, she has over two decades of experience in Human Resources, where she's excelled at helping businesses thrive by building strong teams and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for her hands-on leadership, Rebeckah has played a pivotal role in leading manufacturing plant start-ups and implementing HR strategies that foster long-term success. Outside of work, Rebeckah enjoys running a family-owned outdoor power equipment business with her husband. She’s deeply committed to her community, having served on the boards of Texas Workforce Solutions, Texoma Family Shelter and the Denison Chamber of Commerce. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and escaping to tropical beach destinations!
Levi Hancock
Program Assistant
Email: lhancock@denisontx.org
Office: (903) 464-0883
About Levi
Born and raised in Texas with Denison roots, Levi recently graduated from Texas A&M University from the School of Architecture with a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning. As part of his schooling, he studied abroad in Bonn, Germany gaining first hand experience in design strategies and community interaction for city planning. Levi has a passion for improving the quality of life for North Texans, in both a professional and personal capacity, and says Denison is a great fit because the people are genuine and care for each other. He loves to have conversations with anyone about anything, especially the newest movies, and, in his free time, you can find him outside enjoying the local parks.
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.