SPCA of Texas Names Justin Banta as Vice President of Development

DALLAS – The SPCA of Texas announces that Justin Banta, a seasoned fundraiser with over 15 years of experience leading and growing development programs in Dallas and Atlanta, has been named Vice President of Development, effective April 15.

Most recently, Justin led the development team for the Callier Center for Communication Disorders at the University of Texas at Dallas, completing their $15M Callier Family Care Campaign.

Justin earned his B.S. Cum Laude from Baylor University and M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary. He serves on the board of the Human Rights Initiative of Texas where he has led as board President, chair of the development committee and chair of the executive director search committee.

As Vice President of Development, Banta will work closely with President & CEO Chris Luna, JD, and lead the development team in designing and implementing a comprehensive plan for developing key external alliances by cultivating individual, corporate and philanthropic support.

“Justin is a gifted professional who has a knack for connecting people with our mission,” said Luna. “As Vice President of Development, Justin will be a key leadership team member and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting the SPCA of Texas.”

“I am thrilled to join the SPCA of Texas to build the organization’s visibility, impact and financial resources,” said Banta. “I look forward to working with the exceptional staff, volunteers and donors as well as the North Texas community to advance love for and protection of all animals in our area and across Texas.”

Justin lives in Plano with his wife, two kids, and their dog Bunny, an SPCA of Texas alum. When he can carve out a little bit of downtime Justin enjoys reading and cycling.

About SPCA of Texas

Founded in 1938, the SPCA of Texas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization that operates two shelters, one spay/neuter clinic, one mobile adoptions vehicle and an animal rescue center, all located in Dallas and Ellis Counties, and maintains a team of animal cruelty investigators who rescue hundreds of animals from cruelty each year in North Texas counties. Moreover, the SPCA of Texas serves as an active resource center for an array of services that bring people and animals together to enrich each other’s lives.

The SPCA of Texas is not affiliated with any other entity and does not receive general operating funds from the City of Dallas, State of Texas, federal government or any other national humane organization. SPCA of Texas is dedicated to providing every animal exceptional care and a loving home. To learn more about the SPCA of Texas, visit www.spca.org.

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