Structure & Responsibility

Our Texas Board Members:

• Support the EACC by sharing relevant information about the EACC with their networks and initiating and/or facilitating connections with relevant companies/organizations.
• Contribute targeted business activities and networking to the EACC, in accordance with the EACC strategic priorities and its overall mission
• Actively help raise the profile and visibility of the EACC locally, nationally, and internationally
• Meet at least every 6 months as a group to identify, plan, and accomplish programs and activities for the EACC and with the support of the EACC staff
• Participate in annual meetings and on occasion at annual EACC strategic meeting.

Profile of Our Board Members

Our Texas Board Members are:

• Experienced business leaders and professionals who are committed and connected to deliver on the mission of the board and the EACC
• Responsible for leading the organization’s vision and advising the staff on strategic actions.

CHAIRWOMAN

Michelle Schulz, Attorney, Schulz Trade Law [Chairwoman, EACC Texas Board of Directors] 

Michelle Schulz is the Founder and Managing Partner of Schulz Trade Law PLLC, a Dallas-based firm specializing in international trade law. As Chairwoman of the EACC Texas Board of Directors, she has over two decades of experience in import and export compliance and enforcement matters. She is also a founding member of the EACC Texas Transatlantic Trade Alliance (ETTA) task force, launched earlier this year.

As an international trade attorney, Michelle represents Fortune 500 companies and global corporate clients in compliance with U.S. and international regulations governing exports of dual-use commodities, defense articles, software, and technology. Her clients span the globe – from North and South America to Europe, Africa, and Asia. She serves as an outside advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative on the Industry Trade Advisory Committee for Aerospace (ITAC-1), holding a secret-level security clearance.

Her practice encompasses defense exports under ITAR, dual-use exports under EAR, U.S. Customs Regulations, FCPA, CFIUS regulations, sanctions, embargoes, and trade data reporting. She regularly guides corporate counsel through international trade due diligence in mergers and acquisitions.

This year, the law firm achieved two major milestones when it was ranked by Chambers, and was certified as a woman-owned business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

Fluent in English, German, and French, Michelle is licensed to practice law in Texas and the U.S. Court of International Trade, maintaining a global network of trade experts worldwide.

To learn more about her firm, visit schulztradelaw.com.

VICE – CHAIR, DALLAS/ INTERIM TREASURER

Fabrice Mendez, Senior Director, Unit Finance Center of Expertise, Sodexo

VICE- CHAIR, HOUSTON

Manny Schoenhuber, Partner, Nelson Mullins

Manny Schoenhuber, a German-born and Texas-based attorney, specializes in assisting European investors and companies with market entry, contract negotiations, litigation, and dispute resolution in the United States. As a U.S.-educated professional with European roots, he navigates the cultural nuances and legal landscape, guiding clients from various European countries. Manny aims to foster long-term relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to help European clients grow their businesses in the U.S. Leveraging his background as a former professional soccer goalkeeper and understanding the importance of teamwork, he assembles the right legal teams and connects clients with suitable business partners for their U.S. ventures.

Passionate about transatlantic cooperation, Manny frequently travels to Europe to strengthen EU-US partnerships, attract European business to the U.S., and enjoy the beauty of his continent of origin.

VICE PRESIDENT

Mark Melnick, President and General Counsel, Safran USA, Inc. 

Mark Melnick is the President & General Counsel at Safran USA, Inc. in Irving, Texas.  Mark has served the EACC Texas for many years including as Vice-Chair from 2021-2025.

VICE PRESIDENT, DALLAS

Kerry Briard, Assistant Dean for Corporate Relations and Community Engagement, UT Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management

SECRETARY

Alice Fu

Alice Fu brings to the Chamber over a decade of experience in the global payments industry. She interacts with clients across industries such as sports, entertainment, import/export, and manufacturing. Working extensively with European and North American firms, Alice helps clients navigate cross-border transactions, streamline global payment processes, and build trusted international partnerships. 

Alongside her payments expertise, Alice has spent more than 20 years investing in real estate and private equity deals, representing a family office. She is experienced in sourcing opportunities across multiple countries.  

With a Czech Canadian husband and baby, Alice regularly travels to Europe and Canada, further strengthening her international perspective and network. Known for her ability to connect people and opportunities across borders, she combines her financial acumen with a global outlook to deliver results.  

PAST CHAIR, DALLAS

Ruth Baron, Senior Vice President, The Point Group

Ruth leads the health care services division of the Point Group. As a chair of the EACC Texas Board of Directors, she possesses over 25 years of experience delivering a wide range of marketing communications to clients on the provider, payer and technology sides of health care, including Baylor Health Care and Texas Health Resources. While her bachelor’s degree in design and journalism have earned her an honorary art director’s card, it’s her experience as a former business owner and expertise in the health care market that distinguish her leadership.

Board Members

• Airbus Helicopters: Melanie Bergier, VP Strategy & Transformation – Helicopters North America

• Dallas College:  Dr. Kay Eggleston, President | Richland Campus

• Dallas International School:

• Frisco Economic Development Corporation:  Chris Meyers, Director of Business Attraction and International

• JPMorgan:  Steven Black, Associate, Multinational Corporations

• Nelson Mullins LLP: Manny Schoenhuber, Partner

• Safran USA, Inc.: Mark Melnick, President and General Counsel

• Saville CPAs & Advisors:  Jon-Michael Ferris, Senior Tax Manager

• Schulz Trade Law:  Michelle Schulz, Attorney at Law

• Sodexo:  Fabrice Mendez, Senior Director, Unit Finance Center of Expertise

• Texas Instruments Inc.:  Stephen Bonner, Vice President, Head of Global Government Relations

• The Point Group: Ruth Baron, Senior Vice President

• Ustun Law Group, PLLC: Dobrina Ustun, Attorney

• Virbac Corporation: Giovanni Abruzzini, President & Chief Executive Officer