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Jennifer Sampson

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Board Member at Comerica Bank
📍 Dallas, Texas, United States

Jennifer Sampson is the President and CEO of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and a Board Member at Comerica Bank. A Certified Public Accountant with a BBA from Baylor University, she is credited with transforming the nonprofit into a philanthropic powerhouse and is described by peers as a tenacious and decisive leader.

Outside of work, Jennifer prioritizes her family and is known for a warm, authentic approach, describing herself as a "hugger, not a hand-shaker. " Her personal interests include reading fiction and practicing yoga. She values integrating her family life with her demanding professional responsibilities.

Interesting fact: Showcasing her commitment to financial transparency, she led the effort to voluntarily adopt Sarbanes-Oxley provisions for the nonprofit, bringing corporate accountability standards to the organization.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Priorities

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Social Innovation
Actively promotes finding new solutions to community problems through initiatives like United Way's annual "The Pitch" competition for social entrepreneurs, a key focus in 2024 and 2025.
Youth Education & STEM
Her organization's recent centennial plans include a STEM festival for middle school students, highlighting a specific focus on creating future opportunities for youth in North Texas.
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Career

Work history

2-2023
Board Member
Comerica Bank
9-2011
McDermott Templeton President & Chief Executive Officer
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
2004 - 2011
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
2001 - 2004
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
1991 - 2001
Assurance and Business Advisory Services
Arthur Andersen & Co.
In the press

Media appearances

American Airlines' Derek Kerr and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas' Jennifer Sampson appointed to the Comerica Incorporated Board of Directors. Featured in PR Newswire
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Education
1988 - 1992
BBA
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business
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