About
Richard E. Dayoub
Founder & Principal, Thunderbird Management Consulting LLC
Richard E. Dayoub is the founder and principal of Thunderbird Management Consulting, LLC. He began his career in the chamber world in 2003 as the Chief Operating Officer. In 2004, he assumed the position of president and was selected to be the Chamber’s President and CEO in 2007. Since 2004, Richard has served on the Collaborative for Academic Excellence, a nationally recognized partnership headquartered at the University of Texas at El Paso and chaired by its president, Dr. Diana Natalicio. He has also served as board chair for the Child Crisis Center, board member of Junior Achievement and Big Brothers Big Sisters. In 2010, Richard was honored by the El Paso Child Guidance Center as the guest of honor for a fundraiser roast for the community based charitable organization, and was honored as the Fort Bliss Citizen of the Year in 2009, for his work in support of Fort Bliss soldiers and their families. Mr. Dayoub was inducted into the Fort Bliss Hall of Fame in May of 2013. Richard was inducted into the League of Women Voters’ prestigious Life Time Achievement Bravo Award for his contributions in public policy promoting good government and transparency, in October of 2017.
Dayoub is a graduate of the Institute for Organizational Management completing his coursework at the University of Arizona in 2009. He served as the Chairman of the Texas Metro Chambers of Commerce, serving in that capacity for two years, in 2010 and 2011. In 2007 and 2008, Richard participated as a Ford Foundation Fellow, a project focused on regionalism and sustainable development in partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce Executives. Richard served on the ACCE Board of Directors, as Vice Chair, and was an active member of the Metro Cities Council. Richard is an ACCE Fellow for Education Attainment. He received his Certified Chamber Executive Designation in April of 2014. Richard currently serves as a board member for the Sun Bowl, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger and the Stars Education Foundation.
In his prior career, Dayoub was the president and CEO of a large regional travel company for nearly 30 years. In that capacity, he oversaw the growth and expansion of the company that transformed from a small local operation with 10 employees, to a company with 10 offices in four states and more than 100 employees. In that capacity, his company was recognized as the highest producing retailer in the southwest by every major airline, tour and cruise company in the country. He also served on American Airline’s travel advisory committee for ten years.
Richard attended the University of Texas at El Paso majoring in speech and theatre studies and recently returned to complete his work in Interdisciplinary Studies. Richard is an Air Force veteran, serving two tours in Vietnam from 1968 to 1970. He is married to Veronica Villaverde Dayoub, and has four children, Danielle, Damon, Samuel and Emily and three granddaughters, Ariah, Ava and Ryan.
Richard E. Dayoub, IOM, CCE
Thunderbird Management Consulting, LLC
Testimonials
"Richard has represented Lone Star Title for over eight years and he has proven invaluable to our professional relationships with both the public and private sector. Our company has been enriched as one of Richard’s first clients through our growing and strong relationship today. "
"Few people understand the complexities of border commerce and public policy like Richard. His counsel has been invaluable to our organization’s growth and success"
"Thunderbird Management Consulting has represented River Oaks Properties since 2018. During these past eight years, we have come to rely on Richard’s expertise, sound judgement and his diverse background in assisting our company in resolving challenges quickly and efficiently."
"Richard’s deep relationships and trusted reputation across the region make him an extraordinary asset. He delivers timely results with professionalism and grace"
"I have known and have had the privilege to work with Richard Dayoub for more than ten years. First with Buck Rogers Travel, then in his role as CEO of The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce, and more recently in his capacity with Thunderbird Management Consulting. With Richard’s leadership, advise, charisma and tenacity, we achieved the first-ever granting of a Helistop at our private residence within the El Paso city limits. A feat that most would consider impossible. Richard is honest and trustworthy as a father, husband and a talented business man. Richard will achieve high success in whatever endeavor he chooses to undertake. I am proud to call Richard my friend."
"For many years, I have worked with Richard Dayoub in my role as a Chamber leader and in various advocacy opportunities that we both are committed to move forward. Richard is extremely professional and knowledgeable. He has very strong connections with many individuals who work with federal, state and local government entities. He is well respected by both uniformed and civilian personnel that work in the Department of Defense. Richard has a passion for promoting those issues he commits to support."