Fort Worth: Chamber Honors Byrne Construction Chairman John Avila

Dallas TX

09 April, 2022

3:33 PM

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Press release from City of Fort Worth: April 06, 2022 The Fort Worth Chamber recognized John Avila, chairman of the board for Byrne Construction, with the 2022 Susan Halsey Executive Leadership Award. Avila was recognized at the chamber's 140th Annual Meeting in Hangar 3C at Meacham International Airport. As chairman, Avila is responsible for maintaining the company vision, mission and core values and for establishing the company's strategic objectives from year to year. Avila's community involvement includes commissioner for the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife, chairman of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and president of the Tarrant County Mental Health Foundation, along with numerous board positions and volunteer activities. The award, named after the late Susan Halsey, who served as chairman of the Fort Worth Chamber in 2013, honors leadership excellence in business in the Fort Worth metropolitan area. It recognizes presidents, principals or chief executive officers for devoting time and energy to strengthen and transform the organization they lead. The award was created to honor Susan Halsey, a formidable Fort Worth attorney and businesswoman, who died in December 2014. She was managing partner of Jackson Walker LLP. "John's 40 years of experience as a senior-level executive for several of the nation's top commercial construction firms has contributed to Byrne's reputation as one of the most highly regarded contractors in the industry," said Susan Sheffield, chair for the Fort Worth Chamber. "Under his leadership, Byrne diversified its pursuits and built strong portfolios in aviation, healthcare and education, and we are proud to present him with this award." Photo: John Avila Get articles like this in your inbox. Subscribe to City News. This press release was produced by City of Fort Worth. The views expressed here are the author's own.