Destiny 2026 Biographies
Pamela Wills-Ward & Mitchell Ward
Mitchell and Pamela Wills-Ward are the visionary leaders behind MW Logistics, LLC and the MW Cares Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families and strengthening communities across North Texas and beyond. Together, they combine decades of business leadership and a shared passion for service to create sustainable impact in logistics, workforce development, and philanthropy.
As Founder and CEO of MW Logistics, Mitchell Ward has led the Dallas-based company since 2001, transforming it into one of the nation’s largest minority-owned logistics solutions providers. In the last year, they have grown their electric vehicle solutions division to be the largest M/WBE provider in the U.S. A former professional football player in the Arena Football League and a Distinguished Alumni Award recipient from Texas State University, Mitchell brings the same discipline and vision from the field to his leadership in business and community initiatives.
Pamela Wills-Ward, Chief People and Strategy Officer at MW Logistics, brings more than 30 years of human resources leadership, specializing in talent development and organizational strategy. A graduate of Texas State University and Stanford University’s Executive Program, she serves on the Logistics and Supply Chain Advisory Board for the G. Brint Ryan College of Business at the University of North Texas and the Texas State University Development Foundation. As President of the MW Cares Foundation, she upholds their mission to support and uplift communities by providing resources that strengthen them. These resources include areas such as food insecurity, housing, education, health and economic development.
Together, the Wards are building a legacy. Their business and philanthropic vision reflects a deep commitment to giving back, investing in people, uplifting underserved communities, and inspiring others to lead with purpose.
Mona and David Munson
Humanitarian Award Recipient
Fredye Factor
Fredye Factor is a prolific and compassionate leader whose lifelong commitment to volunteerism, mentorship, and fundraising has strengthened countless educational, health, and social service organizations across Dallas. For more than two decades, she has demonstrated exceptional ability in planning, supervising, and executing large-scale fundraising initiatives, successfully leading more than 25 events while organizing and motivating volunteers with grace, diplomacy, and attention to detail.
A respected philanthropic leader, Fredye is a 2011 recipient of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award and a long-time member of Crystal Charity Ball, where she has served in numerous leadership roles including Chairman of Silent Auction, Contribution Tickets, Gifts and Prizes, Underwriting Co-Chair, and Charity Selection. For 18 years, she researched and evaluated nonprofit organizations, helping direct critical funding to those making the greatest community impact.
Fredye has held significant leadership positions with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (President), Dallas County Medical Alliance (Health Check Chairman), Texas Medical Foundation (Development Chairman), and has co-chaired the Baylor Celebrating Women Breast Cancer Luncheon. Her fundraising leadership has also benefited the American Heart Association, Alzheimer’s Foundation, Science Place, WRR, and numerous other causes.
A devoted advocate for St. Philip’s School and Community Center, Fredye served six years on the Board of Trustees and chaired the Destiny Award Luncheon for two years, helping to raise both essential funds and community awareness.
She currently serves as a Trustee and Development Chairman for the Texas Medical Association Foundation and holds an advisory role with Children’s Hospital. Earlier in her career, Fredye worked as Social Secretary to Greer Garson Fogelson, planning and organizing high-profile social functions across Texas, California, and New Mexico.
Fredye holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Southern Methodist University. She is the widow of Dr. Dennis Factor and the proud mother of five daughters and grandmother to two cherished grandchildren, who remain her greatest joy and inspiration.
The Parrish Family
2026 Destiny Award Luncheon Speaker Sponsor
Roland Parrish is the President, CEO, and owner of Parrish Restaurants Ltd., which owns 25 McDonald’s franchises in North Texas. His company has been among Black Enterprise magazines’ BE 100 as one of the Top 100 Black Owned Businesses in the United States for 12 consecutive years. Mr. Parrish’s philanthropy is equally notable, including sharing his treasure and leadership with many groups and organizations across the country. We are grateful and proud to have Mr. Parrish serve as one of the co-chairs of St. Philip’s We Believe Campaign cabinet and for establishing, along with his wife, Jewel, The Parrish Family Destiny Award Speaker, in perpetuity.