Deanna Walker

Deanna joined Venturity in October 2003 and currently serves as the company’s CEO, working with her Management Team to provide inspiration and guidance on all aspects of the company’s strategic growth and operational initiatives.

What I’m Passionate About

There’s nothing I enjoy more than spending the day onsite at a client’s office learning about their business and strategizing on ways to overcome obstacles and increase value in the financial advisory and accounting marketplace. I have a true passion for all things “client facing.” It’s where we learn and understand better how we can make a lasting impact on our client’s success. I’m all about reimagining our client’s experience and making it memorable. 

I also get energy from collaborating with our team on new lines of business as well as implementing short and long-term strategic goals for our company. I’m an evangelist for open book management and believe transparency, vulnerability and empowerment is critical to a company’s success.

Where I’ve Been

After graduating from Texas A&M University with a BBA in Finance and later an MBA from Southern Methodist University, the early part of my career was focused on Investment Banking and Leveraged Lending with Salomon Brothers, GE Capital Corporation and Banque Paribas. These experiences taught me the importance of establishing good processes and having your financial house in order.

What I Do in My Spare Time  

I have been involved in and held board positions with several professional and community organizations, including the Association for Corporate Growth, Women’s Finance Exchange, SMU Business Associates Program, Genesis Women’s Shelter and National Charity League. Additionally, I am a mentor in the D CEO Emerging Women Leadership Network, a personal and professional development program for women leaders. I currently serve as Board President and Executive Committee Head of St. Philip & St. Augustine Catholic Academy. In 2024 I was named an honoree in the first-ever Dallas Business Journal C-Suite Awards, which recognizes professionals for their leadership and contributions to the community. Additionally, I’ve been featured in the D CEO Dallas 500 publication among the most influential executives in DFW. In my free time, I enjoy yoga, snow skiing, and spending time with my husband, grown children and family in the Texas Hill Country.