Deborah Cannon

Deborah Cannon is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as the Director of Houston Parks Board since January 2021, Deborah also holds board memberships with the Memorial Hermann Accountable Care Organization and the National Association of Corporate Directors Tri Cities Chapter. As a Director at Cadence Bank since April 2015, Deborah's prior executive experience includes serving as Director at Deltic Timber Co. and as President and CEO of the Houston Zoo, where significant growth in attendance and revenues was achieved. Deborah's career began at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where a 30-year tenure culminated in the role of Executive Vice President and Houston Area President, managing a substantial banking portfolio. Deborah holds a BBA in Finance from Southern Methodist University and has furthered education at Georgetown University.