2026 Annual C-Suite Dinner

Join us for an evening with some of the most successful female executives in our community. In this unique setting, guests will have the opportunity for candid conversations with industry powerhouses over a seated dinner and drinks.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity for insightful dialogue with these industry leaders!

When: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
5:30pm – 8:00pm CST

Where: White Rock Boat Club
340 E Lawther Drive, Dallas, TX 75218
On-site Parking Lot at 340 E. Lawther Drive or Street Parking along E. Lawther Drive.

Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Cost: $120/member and $140/non-member

Registration

Meet the Speakers

Lacey Horn

CFO
Grocery Supply Enterprises

Cancellation Policy: Refunds are available if you cancel at least 8 days prior to an event, less a $5 fee to cover bank and admin charges. If it is within 7 days, you may send someone in your place.

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Lacey Horn

CEO
Native Advisory LLC

Lacey Horn is a C-level executive, board member and management consultant with the strategic vision to grow, transform and position organizations for breakthrough success. Her expertise includes financial services, audit and accounting, business development, IT, and Federal and Tribal government relations. In her board and advisory work, she confronts the rapidly evolving issues shared by corporate and nonprofit boards. She consistently elevates the financial, risk, and governance challenges requiring board level attention and action, and qualifies as an SEC Financial Expert. Lacey’s global perspective, financial acumen, exceptional business judgment and ability to navigate critical inflection points are hallmarks of her career.

Currently, Lacey is CEO of Native Advisory LLC the financial consulting firm she launched six years ago to benefit Tribes and Native Americans across the country. By combining traditional values and innovative practices, she has acquired or consulted upon $2B+ in funds, driving economic growth. Lacey monitors state and federal legislation and anticipates issues that will impact her clients and those seeking to enter the Indian country market. With her clients, she shares her expertise on matters involving appropriations, tax and cryptocurrency. Lacey’s success as the CEO of a Native-woman owned company is important in Indian country and beyond, and demonstrates her drive, determination, and leadership.

Previously, as Treasurer of the Cherokee Nation, she was the top financial executive in Tribal government leading finance and accounting; ultimately her mandate expanded into government relations and operational leadership of HR and IT. Lacey led financial strategy, annual budget planning and oversight of operations as the economy grew and the budget doubled from $600M in 2011 to $1.2B in 2019. Additionally, economic impact reports tracked the sustained growth effect from $1B to $2.17B during her 8-year tenure.

To realize her vision for economic expansion, Lacey improved internal controls and institutionalized systems to accommodate future growth across the Nation’s government and economy. Her efforts also produced 8 years of “perfectly clean” audits during which she administered $2.3B of federal funds. Earlier, she was a Senior Audit Associate in Financial Services at KPMG in Chicago; her career began at Hunt Oil in the Internal Audit and Tax department based in Dallas.

As a sought after speaker at global conferences, Lacey shares her insights on leadership and strategy, governance, compliance, and economic development. She was the subject of a cover story in Native Business Magazine; quoted in the Wall Street Journal; interviewed on NPR’s Tell Me More Interview Show, and the featured protagonist for Harvard Business School’s “Revitalizing the Cherokee Nation Health System” Case.

In recognition of her life’s work to use her expertise to benefit Tribes and Native Americans across the country, Lacey has received numerous honors including the Woman of Achievement Award from Delta Delta Delta Sorority, the Emerging Leader Award from Southern Methodist University, the ‘40 under 40’ List of Oklahoma Magazine, and the Executive of the Year from Native American Finance Officers Association.

Lacey earned a MS in Accounting and a BBA in Financial Consulting from SMU. She is a CPA licensed in Illinois and Oklahoma, and a licensed pilot.

She holds the National Association of Corporate Directors’ Governance Fellow designation and its Cyber-Risk Oversight certificate as well as Harvard Business School Certification in Leading People and Investing to Build Sustainable Communities.

Alyssa Martin, CPA

National Strategy Leader, Large Markets & Public Entities
Weaver

Alyssa leads the firm’s national strategy for large markets and public entities, focusing on multi-disciplinary solutions across services and geographic expansion. Alyssa leverages her deep experience to assist public companies, large public sector entities, public pensions, institutional investors, investment advisers, asset managers and private equity firms in navigating governance, organizational change, financial transformation and regulatory complexities. She facilitates delivery firm-wide to coordinate Weaver’s diverse service offerings, improving communication, alignment and efficiency across complex client engagements. In addition, she maintains an active client service leadership role, helping organizations manage risk, establish effective governance and strategy, ensure compliance and improve operational performance.

With more than 30 years of experience, Alyssa is widely recognized for collaborating with executive management teams and boards of directors on growth strategies, organizational transformation and governance matters. She works closely with audit committees to strengthen oversight and has extensive experience assisting private equity sponsors and portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle. Her work includes supporting due diligence initiatives, enterprise risk management programs, internal audit functions, financial and operational transformation efforts, governance enhancement and value creation strategies designed to maximize portfolio performance and sustainable growth. She has also advised asset managers, registered investment advisers, private funds, institutional investors and other investment organizations on risk management, regulatory compliance, internal controls, business process improvement and organizational effectiveness.

Throughout her career, she has focused on strategic planning, financial transformation, enterprise risk management, internal audit, operational analysis, business management consulting and technology consulting for private and publicly held companies and government entities.

Alyssa is a frequent speaker at national and regional events focused on organizational growth, governance and risk management. She also authors numerous articles for professional and business publications. As an elected American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Council member, an Allinial Global International Board of Directors member and an active member of the National Association of Corporate Directors, Alyssa remains at the forefront of industry developments, regulatory changes and emerging business trends. She serves on numerous community boards and civic committees and has been recognized with a variety of professional honors.