Azu Agada

Azu Agada became a board member in September 2015 and is the current Chair of the Economic and Housing Committee. He resides in Dallas where he is currently employed with Santander in financial analytics. He was previously a Vendor Control Analyst at JPMorgan Chase. He has also purchased, managed, and sold rental property and has been involved in community revitalization efforts in developing inner cities in the Dallas area. Azu created, managed and sold a fitness company, Core Fitness & Management, where they designed, build, and manage tenant-only fitness centers within corporate facilities. This graduate of The University of North Texas majored in Business Finance and enjoys real estate, business development, health & fitness. In his spare time, he loves to travel, cycle, lift weights, and pretty much do any type of activity that promotes an active lifestyle.

Roy Andy

Roy Andy currently serves as Vice President of SouthFair’s Board of Directors an is our second Board Emeritus. He became a board member in 1995 because he wanted to help the children in the community. Roy Andy obtained his degree from East Texas State University in 1973, a B. S. Industrial Technology/Business Administration. Roy Andy worked for the United States Postal Service for 31 years as a Postal Manager. He Retired in 2007 from the postal service and now operates his own company.

Hoshi Brooks

Hoshi Brooks served on SouthFair’s advisory board a year before joining the full board in 2019. She was introduced to SouthFair through The Real Estate Council pro bono project. Hoshi is a Senior Interior Design Manager with Galloway since 2022. She was previously a Project Manager with Perkins and Will, focusing on on corporate interiors projects. Hoshi earned a BA in Interior Design from Washington State University.

James Kirby

Jamey Kirby joined the board in 2014. He is currently the Director of Community Development at BCL of Texas. BCL is a statewide CDFI providing capital, coaching, and community development solutions across Texas. In the recent past he was with the City of Lewisville from 1998-2023 where he managed the Community Development Block Grant program and the City Social Service Agency Fund which together funded fifteen local social service agencies, the First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program, housing rehabilitation and annual neighborhood improvement projects. In previous years, Jamey was a social worker for eight years. He was born in El Paso, Texas and graduated from U. T. El Paso with a B. A. in Political Science.

Theresa Lee

Theresa Lee transitioned from Advisory Board to Board member in January 2025. She is the Vice President and Community Lending Manager at Pegasus Bank. She focuses on developing new line of business for a 18-year old community bank. Theresa has decades of experience as a Community Development Lender with focus on affordable housing and small business.

Zaincorie Taylor-Smith

Zaincorie Taylor-Smith became a member of South Fair in September 2011, because of her desire to be civically active. Zaincorie Taylor-Smith obtained her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M-Commerce in 2000. Zaincorie Taylor-Smith now works for UT Southwestern Medical Center in the Office for Technology Development as a Patent Specialist.

Marian Williams

Marian Williams became a board member of SouthFair in July 2012. She is a retired teacher with DISD and serves as a Committee Member with St. Luke Community United Methodist Church. Marian also serves as the Senior Affairs Commissioner for the City of Dallas District 7. She holds an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education & Biology from Texas College and a Masters in Educational Media & Technology from East Texas State University.

* Indicates Board Members that represent low-income, residents of low-income neighborhoods or elected representatives of low-income neighborhood organizations.