Tamela Lee

Tamela Lee serves as the Vice President of Business Diversity and Development at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, where she promotes minority and women owned business enterprises (M/WBE) by providing access to contracting opportunities in construction, goods and services, concessions, and commercial development.

In this role, Ms. Lee has implemented the current business diversity programs at the Airport as well as the Small Business Enterprise Concessions Program (SBEC). The SBEC Program Policy seeks to foster participation by small business concessionaires, including ACDBEs, at DFW by increasing the opportunities for such firms to perform as prime concessionaires. The SBEC more effectively targets small business participation and create opportunities relating to the Airport’s Concessions program. She is also the Title VI coordinator for the Airport, ensuring compliance with non-discrimination in business opportunities, limited English proficiency, and environmental justice.

Ms. Lee has been involved in the financial, small business, and diversity arena for several years.

Ms. Lee is involved with numerous community organizations and various chambers supporting their activities.  She has conducted several workshops and seminars on financial management, growth strategies for small businesses, supplier diversity, and leadership.