Vicky Martinez is the Chief Executive Officer of Arlington Charities, one of the region’s longest-serving nonprofit organizations. She brings more than 25 years of experience in community engagement, program development, and nonprofit leadership. Prior to joining Arlington Charities, Vicky spent 16 years with the Tarrant Area Food Bank, where she launched initiatives such as the R.E.D. Bus mobile outreach program, in-school markets, and regional expansion into Denton County. Throughout her career, she has overseen multi-million-dollar programs and grants, led partnerships with schools, cities, and service agencies, and championed innovative ways to deliver food and resources with dignity.
She is passionate about building strong community connections and lives by the motto: “Lead with a servant’s heart and a strategist’s mind—because compassion without structure falls short, and structure without compassion misses the point.”
Mike is married to his wife, Tracy. He has two grown sons: One lives in San Diego and the other in Dallas. He also has a seven month old granddaughter.
Mike has been an Arlington resident since 1985. He retired as a CPA in July 2025. He has been involved in the City of Arlington Planning Department for 25 years.
Mike is a member of First United Methodist and Trinity UMC, both in Arlington. His retirement plan is to relax, stay healthy, exercise, travel, stay involved in the community, learn to play two musical instruments, and write three books. He enjoys bike riding, kayaking, hiking and walking his dog.
Sponsor: Steve Brooks
Mentor: Victoria Farrar-Myers
Classification: CPA Retired
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First United Methodist Church
313 North Center Street
Arlington, TX 76011 United States of America
