Get to Know Our Team

Introducing Syreeta Mitchell and Chef j.Black, the Founders of The Roux Dallas. Together, they are creating an unforgettable experience that will redefine how business and culture come together in Dallas.

Sy Mitchell
Founder, The Roux Dallas

Syreeta “Sy” Mitchell is a dealmaker, ecosystem architect, and hospitality-bred powerhouse on a mission to expand what’s possible for underrepresented entrepreneurs and the cities they call home.

A proud Dallas native and alumna of the University of Houston Conrad Hilton College, Sy blends the precision of commercial banking with the heart of hospitality and the hustle of a serial entrepreneur. Her career bridges capital advisory, commercial lending, business insurance, real estate development, and small business acceleration, giving founders and partners a rare guide who knows how to move projects from concept to capital to completion.

Sy has structured multi-million-dollar lending deals, launched high-impact startups, built community-centered innovation spaces, and led philanthropic initiatives that fuel upward mobility. Her work sits at the intersection of money, impact, and opportunity where she designs pathways for entrepreneurs to scale, for corporations to innovate, and for cities to grow inclusive economic ecosystems.

At her core, Sy is committed to transforming Dallas and beyond into hubs where overlooked founders are bankable, investable, and unstoppable. She leverages her lender network, hospitality roots, strategic mind, and lived community perspective to turn small businesses into economic engines and bold ideas into real assets.

Big vision. Real traction. Strong execution.
That’s Sy Mitchell.

Chef j.Black
Executive Chef & Co-Founder,

The Roux Dallas

Chef j.Black is a proud son of Oak Cliff, raised in the heart of Dallas and shaped by the community that continues to inspire his culinary journey. A graduate of South Oak Cliff High School and the University of North Texas, Chef j.Black went on to sharpen his craft through formal culinary training at Dallas College—an experience that laid the foundation for his future as both a chef and educator.

His talent, creativity, and bold Southern-Cajun style gained national attention when he won Chopped on Food Network. He also showcased his skills on Cutthroat Kitchen, earning recognition for his resilience, technique, and flavor-driven approach to cooking.

Beyond the spotlight, Chef j.Black is deeply committed to the next generation of culinarians. As a Culinary Lead Teacher and active member of the Dallas College Culinary Alumni community, he dedicates his time to mentoring young chefs and opening doors to real-world opportunities.

At home, he is proudly “Dad” to three incredible children Langston, Harper, and Greyson who remain his biggest motivation and inspiration.

At The Roux Dallas, Chef j.Black brings together his roots, his training, and his passion to create a dining experience that celebrates culture, community, and the soulful flavors of the South.