Deaf Interpreter Services Inc.

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Marilyn Weber - President / CEO

Marilyn L. Weber is President/CEO of Deaf Interpreter Services, Inc. (DIS) headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. As a Certified Sign Language Interpreter and the mother of an adult deaf daughter, Marilyn has been working for more than 20 years promoting accessible communication and advocating for the rights of the Deaf Community. She has interpreted in hundreds of professional situations and conducts Deaf Awareness Workshops, Cultural Diversity Training, and does ADA Compliance Consulting. She prides herself on her reputation not only in the Deaf Community, but also with the Business Community. She has over 1000 hours of related professional training, and has worked with autistic children, individuals with Downs Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy.

She has received several awards from various organizations recognizing her work and dedication to the Deaf Community. Most recently she went to New York City to accept the ‘National Innovation Award’ given by the Women President’s Organization (WPO), and was a finalist for the ‘2008 Business Ethics Award’ given by the UTSA School of Business along with the Ecumenical Center and the San Antonio Business Journal.

Marilyn attended UC Riverside where she was accepted into the Bio Medical program. After the birth of her daughter, she left UCR to focus on her daughter’s needs. Upon returning to college, Marilyn studied pharmacy and graduated from California Paramedical and Technical College as Salutatorian where her thesis paper was on “Testing and Treating Hearing Loss in Children”.

She served on the North East ISD Special Ed. Advisory Committee for four years and currently serves on the Advisory Board for the San Antonio College Interpreter Training Program. She is a member of Texas Society of Interpreters for the Deaf (TSID), Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and Texas Association of the Deaf (TAD).

John Fisher Weber M.A., CFE, CPP - Vice President
	John is Vice President of Operations for Deaf Interpreter Services, Inc., responsible for risk management, technology, business operations and consulting. John is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and was elected to the Board of Regents for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and received their “Outstanding Achievement in Government Award” for 2003. He is featured in their “Effective Communications Video”. As a member of ASIS he earned the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation-Board Certified in Security Management and was co-winner of their “Excellence in Performance Management” award for 2002. John is a graduate of St. John Fisher College with a Bachelors degree in communications / sociology, California State University with a Masters degree in social science / criminal justice, and San Antonio College Law Enforcement Training Center where he received his license as a Texas Peace Officer.

H. Sumner Bowen Sr.
	H. Sumner Bowen Sr. is a prominent resident of the New Braunfels Area. He is the principal of Communication Professionals Ltd. amongst others, does telecommunications consulting, and is the owner of numerous business and rental properties. He is a member of the Main Street Partners and Main Street Advisory and former Chief of the Comal County Sheriff's Criminal Investigation Division and Central Regional Commander for the Texas Narcotics Control Program. He is currently a licensed Peace Officer in Texas. Sumner is also the past president of the United Way of Comal County and the Comal County Republican Men's Club. Mr. Bowen is a graduate of Rice University.

Brian Barwise
	Brian Barwise is a Faculty member of San Antonio College, in the Department of American Sign Language/Interpreter Training Program. He was the Valedictorian at Texas School for the Deaf, and received his Bachelors degree from Gallaudet University in Television, Film, and Photography. In 1988, he was an active participant in the "Deaf President Now" movement at Gallaudet. Brian, a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI), also has extensive experience as a Deaf Support Specialist, and working with specialized telecommunications.

Donna Lea Cantu
	Donna Lea Cantu is an educational standout with a Bachelor's degree in Acounting from Gallaudet University, and an All-Level Teaching Certificate for the Hearing Impaired from Trinity University. Donna is skilled at developing and implementing educational and practical living programs for the Deaf, and highly experienced in Technology and Communication Techniques.

Richard Cannon
	Richard Cannon is the Director of International Forensic Investigations for Experian World Wide. Richard is a Certified Forensic Computer Examiner, Certified Fraud Examiner and a nationally known computer forensic expert. Richard's prior employment includes the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, State Auditors Office, Texas Dept. of Insurance and Waco Police Dept. Richard is a graduate of the Texas State University

Jan Longfellow
	Jan Longfellow brings extensive educational experience to the Board, having previously served as a Program Coordinator for the North East Independent School Disctrict - Dept. of Special Education Program for the Deeaf/Hard of Hearing, and Regional Day School Program for the Deaf. Jan's educational background includes a Bachelors degree from Trinity University in Education of the Deaf and a Masters Degree from the University of Texas, San Antonio. She currently is an educational consultant for numerous school districts, and holds many teaching certifications and endorsements.

Brenda J. Walker
	Brenda J. Walker (B.J.), a BEI Level III interpreter and a graduate of San Antonio College's Interpreter Training Program, is a past President of Beta Nu Chapter, Phi Theta Kappa. B.J., a highly skilled interpreter and mentor, was also a Mensa Scholarship recipient.

Ronald K. Carson II
	Ronald K. Carson II, a marketing "guru" and a former Vice President and Partner of the Nellson Agency in New York, is currently the Channel Sales Manager for Pharos Systems International. Ron is on the Board of Directors for the Association of Directory Marketing, on their Executive Committee, and serves as their Treasurer. Ron is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology.

Honorable Marion T. Carson
	Judge Carson has been a Municipal Court Judge since 1984 and runs his own private practice. Judge Carson is a graduate of St. Mary's University and obtained his law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law. Judge Carson, who lost his hearing in an accident, uses captioning (CART) services, interpreters and uses computer based software to facilitate communication while on the bench. An accomplished individual, Judge Carson has served as a litigator, counselor and civic speaker. In 2009, he was the recipient of Deaf Interpreter Services' "Outstanding Achievement Award". He has been a gubernatorial appointee, served on multiple planning councils, written various charters, and is a Director Emeritus of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition (rodeo). Judge Carson is also licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas and three Federal Courts.

Dr. Felix Aguilar
	Dr. Aguilar is currently a Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer of the South Central Family Health Center in Los Angeles, California, and provides medical services to indigent patients. He has earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Masters of Public Health, and a Medical Doctorate. Dr. Aguilar currently holds memberships at the Fellowship of American Academy of Family Practice, and Fellowship of American College of Preventive Medicine. Dr. Aguilar is with the Advisory Board, providing consultation on strategic direction for the future of DIS.