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Tammy Meinershagen

Frisco,TX

Summary

Dynamic leader making history as the first Korean-American female Deputy Mayor in the State of Texas. Demonstrated success in championing economic development, strategic partnerships, and arts initiatives in both private and public sectors. Transformational changemaker fostering collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders to deliver extraordinary results.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Selection Consultant

Steinway & Sons
Plano, TX
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided expert guidance on finishes and color palettes for bespoke Steinway pianos.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align marketing efforts and social media messaging.
  • Established relationships with key stakeholders to support brand partnerships across North Texas.

Deputy Mayor and City Council Place 2

City of Frisco
Frisco, Texas
03.2022 - 06.2025
  • Represented the Mayor at events locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.
  • Served as the Primary Member of the Regional Transportation Council with the North Central Texas Council of Governments, approving Transit 2.0
  • As Vice Chair of the Legislative Committee, lobbied for the City of Frisco at the State Capitol, and in Washington, D.C.
  • As Governance Chair, created policies for greater transparency and spearheaded the creation of the first Multicultural Advisory, Arts and Culture Advisory, and Natural Resources Boards.
  • Facilitated multiple innovative public-private partnerships to benefit the community, including Universal Kids Resort, Kaleidoscope Park expansion, Toyota Stadium redevelopment, and Fields West.
  • Championed an historic 200% increase in municipal arts funding, securing the state designation as a Music-Friendly Community, hosting the ACM Awards 3 consecutive years, and creating the first International Fest.
  • Strategized and implemented plans to transform historic downtown and the 1,000-acre Grand Park.
  • Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in securing 10,432 new jobs, the first Fortune 100 HQ, and the #1 Best Job Market in Texas (Smart Asset)
  • Lowered the effective property tax rate, increased the Homestead Exemption to the state maximum of 20%, and implemented a Senior Tax Freeze.

Chief Innovation Officer

Blackshaw Partners
Frisco, Texas
04.2022 - 03.2024
  • Evaluated cutting-edge technologies to improve operational efficiency across departments, reducing sourcing costs by 78%.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders, resulting in a 42% conversion rate on top candidates.
  • Implemented process improvements to streamline workflows across various departments.
  • Revitalized the Blackshaw Partners' brand and revolutionized the firm's digital landscape.

Chief Creative Officer

Medina USA
Frisco, TX
08.2020 - 04.2022
  • Led creative strategy development for marketing campaigns and brand initiatives for small to mid-sized businesses.
  • Advised clients on fine tuning their brand story through targeted marketing, communications, and public relations campaigns.
  • Leveraged a strong network of media relationships, community leaders, non-profits, and public officials to form strategic partnerships and increase brand awareness for clients across multiple sectors.

Executive Director

Frisco Arts Foundation
Frisco, Texas
07.2016 - 07.2020
  • Managed City of Frisco's nonprofit grant applications to increase arts tourism.
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders to increase membership by 700%.
  • Created new programs like the Frisco Arts Walk and Run, Ladies Who Launch, and Arts in Business luncheons to raise awareness about the mission.
  • Served as spokesperson for all media and interviews.

Journalist

Dallas Morning News
Frisco, Texas
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Conducted interviews with local artists to feature inspiring stories from our community.
  • Wrote articles for the Frisco Insiders publication within the Dallas Morning News.
  • Engaged with readers through social media platforms to foster community interaction.

7/8 English Teacher

Central Middle School
Glencoe, Illinois
08.1998 - 06.2002
  • Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning styles.
  • Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
  • Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
06-1997

Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
06-1997

Skills

  • Economic development
  • Government relations
  • Organizational leadership
  • Brand development
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Public speaking
  • Change and growth management
  • Policy writing

Awards

  • 2025 Person of the Year by North Texas Council of Korean Americans
  • 2023 Texas Municipal League Leadership Fellow
  • 2019 Obelisk Award by Business Council for the Arts
  • 2017 Spirit of Frisco by Frisco Chamber of Commerce

Activities

  • Orchid Giving Circle: Member
  • Frisco Arts Foundation: Advisory Board
  • Leadership Prep School: Advisory Board
  • Veterans Advisory: Council Liaison
  • Frisco ISD Business Incubator: Mentor

Timeline

Selection Consultant

Steinway & Sons
08.2024 - Current

Chief Innovation Officer

Blackshaw Partners
04.2022 - 03.2024

Deputy Mayor and City Council Place 2

City of Frisco
03.2022 - 06.2025

Chief Creative Officer

Medina USA
08.2020 - 04.2022

Executive Director

Frisco Arts Foundation
07.2016 - 07.2020

Journalist

Dallas Morning News
01.2014 - 01.2015

7/8 English Teacher

Central Middle School
08.1998 - 06.2002

Bachelor of Arts - English

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance

Northwestern University

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