Welcome to the Dallas Chapter of the Young Presidents’ Organization, one of YPO’s most distinguished and storied chapters. Founded in 1953 with roots in the legacy families that helped build Dallas, we are a blend of tradition and innovation where entrepreneurs stand alongside leaders of some of Dallas’ largest companies.

Mission

Empowering business leaders through trusted relationships and unique learning opportunities. By coming together, we can become better leaders and people and can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our families, colleagues, and community.

Vision

We seek a vibrant community of leaders who are respected, and lead with integrity and humility. We seek to inspire and learn from each other, facilitating personal and professional growth. We can best fulfill our mission by investing time in one another.

Generosity

We are generous with our time, wisdom, and relationships.

Authenticity

We seek open and authentic interactions where members can be vulnerable.

Integrity

We expect respectful interactions and high ethical standards with one another and in our professional lives.

Family

We recognize the vital role our families play in our personal and professional success; we respect family obligations and seek to include our families in our YPO experience.

Members

YPO Dallas has its foundation in the anchor families and legacy businesses of Dallas while also attracting the leaders of Dallas’ evolving business community.

Criteria

One of YPO’s highest membership criteria, consistent the other half dozen flagship U.S. metro Chapters.

Size

Business size ranges from billion-dollar private and public companies to early-stage high-growth ventures.

Industries

More than twenty different industries with no industry representing more than 15% of membership.

Role

A balance of Hired Guns, Family Businesses, and Entrepreneurs with diverse backgrounds and experience.

Diversity

Home to YPO’s first woman member, we maintain one of the highest percentages of women members.

Membership Criteria

Candidate’s Role

Candidates must be under 45 years old, have ultimate profit and loss authority, and be the company’s sole decision-maker.

Business Size

Business size requirements are twice those of YPO International with additional verification requirements for early-stage businesses.

Operating Businesses

Revenue approaching or exceeding $30M, may consider exceptions specifically for high-growth businesses.

Early-Stage Business

Enterprise value of $50M, verified by a 3rd party equity investment (valuations will not be considered).

Asset Managers

AUM of at least $600M, must be a Founder, Managing Partner, or directly oversee a team of 15 or more.

Excluded Industries

Professional services (e.g., wealth management, insurance, tax, real estate brokerage, etc.) are ineligible.

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YPO Dallas History

YPO was founded in 1950 in New York City by Ray Hickok. By 1953, YPO had established six chapters, including the Texas-Oklahoma Chapter. As North Texas continued to grow, the Texas-Oklahoma Chapter separated into the Texas and Oklahoma Chapters in 1957. This progression continued in 1973 when the Texas Chapter became YPO Dallas and YPO Fort Worth. We are proud to share our history with YPO Oklahoma City and YPO Fort Worth.

Notably, Texas-Oklahoma welcomed YPO’s first female member, Elsie Frankfurt, president of Dallas-based Page Boy Fashions. Today, YPO Dallas honors Elise’s legacy by maintaining one of the highest percentages of women members in the United States.

YPO International has become a global community of over 35,000 leaders across 140 countries and like, YPO Dallas, is committed to the belief that by coming together, we can become better leaders and people.