Meloni McDaniel is President and CEO of TEXO, The Construction Association. McDaniel’s experience includes construction, architecture and business development along with working for, and now leading, one of the largest construction associations during a robust DFW construction economy. TEXO is the largest commercial construction association in North Texas with members’ combined annual revenues of more than $9 billion. McDaniel has been with TEXO since October 2013 and led the member programs and services efforts until her promotion to President/CEO in March 2015. She has played a key role in the success and growth of TEXO. She attended the University of Oklahoma and majored in Architecture with a minor in Construction Science Management. Graduating in 2005, she went to work full-time for Dallas based firm, The Beck Group. She has a vast network, and is the current Chair of the Ft. Worth Society of American Military Engineers Post. McDaniel is a licensed architect in the state of Texas, is passionate about advancing the construction industry and is active with the Young Women’s Leadership Academy, which focuses on STEM education.