Michael rawlings dallas texas
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Hon. Michael Rawlings
Mayor of Metropolis, Texas, USA
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2024 Mike Rawlings Lecture
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More than half of the world’s countries are democratic and 2024 has become the election year, with 49% of the world’s population going to the voting booth. With a record number of elections being held this year, how do the results abroad affect our upcoming November election? Join the Council in welcoming back Mark McKinnon in conversation with former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings for the 2024 Mike Rawlings Endowed Lecture Series.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Mark McKinnon is a multifaceted figure known for his roles as a political advisor, advocate for reform, media columnist, and television producer. He is the creator and co-host of Showtime’s acclaimed documentary series The Circus and has worked with President George W. Bush, Senator John McCain, and Bono. Committed to bipartisanship, McKinnon co-founded No Labels and is a board member of Take Back Our Republic, which advocates for electoral reforms. McKinnon is a columnist and served as a governor of the Broadcasting Board of Governors. He attended the University of Texas, where he was editor of The Daily Texan.
ABOUT THE MODERATOR
The Honorable Mike Rawlings was the longest serving Mayor of Dallas (2011-2019) in over 50 years. Rawlings is a f
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Michael Rawlings is a founding partner of CIC, its current Vice-Chairman, and has been with the Firm since its inception in 2004. From 2011 to 2019 Mike was also the Mayor of the City of Dallas, the ninth largest city in the U.S., when it saw more growth than any time in its history. Early in his career from 1997 to 2003, Mike was President of Pizza Hut, leading the brand to record growth as well. Prior to joining Pizza Hut, he was CEO of Tracy Locke, the largest marketing communications agency in the Southwest, whose clients have included Frito-Lay, Pepsi, Tabasco, and American Airlines. Mike currently serves as a director of Willie's Grill & Icehouse.
He is the former Chairman and CEO of Legends Hospitality Management, a former director of OmniSYS, Buffet Partners, Quiznos, and SignStorey. More recently, Mike previously served as the City of Dallas Parks and Recreation Board President, Dallas' Homeless Czar and Chairman for the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau and has been recognized with many national awards. Mike is a graduate of Boston College.
Industry Focus:
Food
Restaurant & Retail
Current Board Positions:
Willie's Grill & Icehouse, Director
Tiff’s Treats, Observer
Education:
Boston College, B.A.
Contact:
214.871.6864