BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers:

• Dilum Chandrasoma, President
  

  Dilum Chandrasoma has lived in Austin since 1976, and spent twenty years in the exotic car industry before starting Electric Cars of Austin in 2006, the first company to bring street-legal electric cars to Austin. In recognition of this achievement, a proclamation was presented to Dilum by Mayor Will Wynn declaring Electric Cars of Austin to be the first electric car company in Texas.
  He serves on the Meals on Wheels Advisory Committee, and sits on several nonprofit boards as a trustee. A former University of Texas student, he has provided significant support to The Texas Union and its programs, and is recognized on the Ring of Honor in the Union's South Lobby. Dilum also founded a meditation center, donated to the Austin Asian community.

• Dyna Mitte, Secretary
  Dyna Mitte served as the Program Coordinator of the Mitte Foundation until November, 2006.  Prior to her tenure as a foundation employee, she held positions at Angels of Mercy, Baker Oil Tools, Financial Industries Corporation, and was a substitute teacher.  She is mother to the founder’s grandchildren, R.J. and Lacianne.  Dyna received her education at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Tyler Junior College.
  
  
  

 

• Mark Davis, Treasurer
  Mark Davis has an extensive background in operations, finance and strategic planning. He began his career at Ernst & Young, followed by his serving in a variety of senior level finance positions at Exxon/Mobil. He joined Dell Computers in 1990 and for ten years served in a number of Vice President roles in finance and operations, both domestically and internationally. Mark later served as board member, treasurer and board president of Family Eldercare and Lyons Garden.  Mark has a BBA and MBA from the University of Georgia, a CPA and a Masters degree in counseling from St. Edwards University.

 

 

Members:

 

• Dianne Carriere
  Anita Dianne Carriere, trained as an educator, distinguished herself as an outstanding elementary teacher with joy and pride in shaping and encouraging many lives. In the business world, Dianne gained recognition as a national top pharmaceutical sales representative. She holds B.A. and Master of Ed. degrees from the University of Louisiana in Lafayette. Her love of travel has taken her to all 50 states and mission trips to Mexico, Korea, China, Israel, Germany, and France. As a proud American she is politically involved and has served as Chairman of the National Day of Prayer in the Acadiana area. She lives at peace with everyone and seeks to serve mankind as did Roy and Joann Mitte.

   

• Bob Burton
  A globally experienced business executive in venture capital, marketing and education; Bob has enjoyed a broad based career as  Chairman, CEO or COO in private businesses as well as in Board level positions within various universities and public office. As a Board Member of the Mitte Foundation, his insight is welcomed.
  

 

 

 

 

• Joseph “Dusty” McCormick

  J. C. "Dusty" McCormick is currently an Economic and Business Development Liaison with the City of Austin’s Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office. While supporting the City of Austin’s economic development mission, McCormick coordinates various cultural and business projects by providing technical assistance and represents the City as team leader, department liaison and ombudsman on various projects and contracts.  Prior to his re-arrival to the public sector, he served for 10 years with Dell, Inc., as a Production Control Metric and Reporting Analyst, Inventory Control Analyst, and as Supervisor in the Continuous Flow Manufacturing environment.  Recently, Mr. McCormick accepted his calling into the Ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and is serving as an Associate Minister at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Austin, Texas, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. G. V. Clark.  Minister McCormick has two lovely Daughters and one Grandson that he cherishes: Melanie Michelle, Marlana Marie, and Aidan Tyson Poole, respectively.  He strives to encourage his family and others as they journey through life by saying, “Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do.”  In Minister McCormick’s eyes, tough people make it by having faith.  Faith to him is living with invisible means of support, but "it is the very essence of what can make us whole".