Texas Business Hall of Fame

Get to know 2024 Hall of Fame Inductee David B. Miller beyond the boardroom! In our rapid-fire interview, the Co-Founder of EnCap Investments L.L.C shares his favorite book, surprising hobbies, and a few stories from his basketball days at Southern Methodist University. Don’t miss this inside look at the man behind the success! Mark your calendars: the 2024 Induction Dinner will take place on November 13 at the Omni Dallas, sponsored by Texas Capital

Welcome to the TBHF family, John Graham, this year's Mitchell Family Foundation Award recipient from The University of Texas at Dallas. John Graham is the founder of White Rock Pressure Washing an exterior cleaning service in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He launched the business at 18 and has grown it from a solo operation to a team of six, serving both residential and commercial clients. More than just a pressure washing company, White Rock also offers window cleaning, gutter cleaning, holiday lighting, and commercial building maintenance. White Rock has earned a strong reputation, reflected in its top-rated Google reviews. Since 2020, John has scaled the business to multiple six-figure revenues. Beyond his business, John serves as the lead counselor at Athleader, a Dallas-based after-school program for young leaders and athletes aged 5-11. He oversees onboarding, hiring, team management, and coaches his own group. John is pursuing a B. S. in Accounting at The University of Texas at Dallas and plans to earn a Master’s in Accounting to further enhance his business acumen. Thank you to Bank of Texas, the 2024 sponsor for the Annual Future Texas Business Legend Awards Luncheon. We look forward to celebrating with our award recipients in November.

Here are this week's top news stories, brought to you by ShowIntell: 1. TBHF Director Mary Rose Brown will be posthumously recognized with a San Antonio Business Journal Lifetime Achievement Award. NuStar Energy L.P. https://lnkd.in/gieKZzxK 2. Texas Stock Exchange | TXSE Group Inc, which has raised $135 million and will be based in Dallas, names former Gov. Rick Perry and Energy Transfer co-CEO Tom Long to board; taps former Dallas Fed chief and TBHF Legend Richard Fisher as strategic advisor. https://lnkd.in/gZm7cimk 3. TBHF Legend Daniel Lubetzky took KIND Snacks From an idea to $5 Billion. Here's His Best Advice For Anyone Who Wants to Start a Business. https://lnkd.in/ecbfD8YR 4. 2024 Hall of Fame Inductee Taylor Sheridan spoke before the Texas Senate Committee on Finance calling for increased incentives to the?Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIP). https://lnkd.in/ghgChGGT

#ThrowbackThursday: Celebrating 2023 Texas Business Hall of Fame Inductee, Jack Martin! Jack is a visionary entrepreneur and rancher whose expertise in strategic communications has guided top executives through critical corporate challenges for decades. He founded Public Strategies Incorporated in 1988, one of the world’s most successful corporate advisory firms, and has advised major companies like Southwest Airlines, AT&T, and Goldman Sachs. Jack’s impact extends beyond business—he's a dedicated philanthropist and community leader. Most recently, he played a key role in developing Texas A&M’s Research and Innovation Center in Fort Worth.

Congratulations to Franklin Hailey Brown II, the 2024 Mike A. Myers Award recipient from The University of Texas at Austin. Since moving to San Antonio in 2017 after earning his mechanical engineering degree from Georgia Tech, Hailey Brown has been instrumental in developing the technology and team at Streamline Innovations. He helped grow the company from an early-stage startup to an institutionally funded GreenTech firm with over 100 employees. Before Streamline, Hailey honed his problem-solving skills at the Georgia Tech Research Institute and served as an engineering mentor for the Westminster FIRST Robotics Team. He also co-founded Wobble Tech, an award-winning health technology platform specializing in concussion recovery for young athletes. Today, Hailey is focused on tackling the technical and organizational challenges at Streamline as it advances sustainable solutions for reducing toxic emissions in the industrial and energy sectors. He is also pursuing an MBA at The University of Texas at Austin to further his business expertise. Thank you to Bank of Texas, the 2024 sponsor for the Annual Future Texas Business Legend Awards Luncheon. We look forward to celebrating with our award recipients in November.

Just five more weeks remain until the 2024 Induction Dinner and Ceremony! Each week, we’ll take you behind the scenes with our 2024 Inductees through our rapid-fire interview series, "Getting Down to Business." Meet Joe Gebbia Joe G., co-founder of Airbnb, who transformed a simple idea into a global platform with nearly 7 million listings across 220+ countries. A designer at heart, Joe blends business and creativity, leading ventures like Samara, which focuses on innovative, customizable housing solutions. Committed to giving back, he's also joined the Giving Pledge, dedicating half of his wealth to philanthropy. Mark your calendars: the 2024 Induction Dinner will take place on November 13 at the Omni Dallas, sponsored by Texas Capital.

On October 2nd, TBHF gathered Legends, Directors, Alumni, and 2024 Awardees in San Antonio for the final installment of our Entrepreneurial X-Factor speaker series. Launched earlier this year, the series, moderated by Graham Weston, aimed to foster exchanges between influential Texas business leaders and explore the "x-factor" behind entrepreneurial success. The final event in San Antonio featured Holly Thaggard (Supergoop!). Holly Thaggard is the Founder of Supergoop!, the first and only lifestyle brand 100% dedicated to UV protection that is changing the suncare industry with breakthrough, first-to-market SPF innovations. During their fireside chat, Holly and Graham talked about the evolution of the Supergoop! brand and the idea that success is a long, gradual process, often build on small, incremental victories, rather than a single turning point. Holly expressed that there is no perfect formula for starting a business; trusting your vision and being adaptable, without waiting from everything to be perfect, is key to navigating the entrepreneurial journey. We’d like to extend a special thank you to TBHF Legend Kit Goldsburry for hosting us at his restaurant Carriqui in the Historical Pearl District. ??: Sarah E Cooper Design & Photography

Here are this week's top news stories brought to you by ShowIntell: 1. TBHF Legend Daniel Lubetzky, who founded multibillion-dollar brand KIND Snacks, is joining ABC’s?Shark Tank?as the show’s first new “regular Shark” in a decade.?Check out this interview where he talks about business with purpose and what makes for a great pitch. https://lnkd.in/gx4VUyDn 2. How Private Equity Investor and 2024 Veteran Award Recipient Edward Crawford Balances Mission and Margin. Coltala Holdings https://lnkd.in/gcJm8Ti2 3. Construction has begun on the long-awaited $185 million Alamo Visitor Center and Museum, a project to add immersive galleries, a 4D theater and a rooftop restaurant to the historic site. https://lnkd.in/gCQp63x8

When creating the snack brand KIND, founder and 2023 Hall of Fame Inductee Daniel Lubetzky had a simple vision: “Do the KIND Thing for your body, your taste buds, and your world.” This #ThrowbackThursday, we honor the visionary founder who uses food as a vehicle for social change.

Congratulations to Anthony Kelley from The University of Texas at Arlington the 2024 recipient of the Kelcy Warren Graduate Fellowship for Engineering. Anthony is a dynamic student, engineer, and entrepreneur making waves in the automotive industry. Set to graduate with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington next fall, Anthony has already founded The Engineering Room, a cutting-edge company specializing in bespoke carbon fiber car parts. Since its inception in 2023, The Engineering Room has redefined customization in the automotive world, creating avant-garde designs like exhaust systems, body panels, and steering wheels. Anthony's commitment to exceptional customer service and a strong online presence has rapidly expanded the business's reach. Leading a team of three full-time employees, he also implemented a mentorship program to foster professional growth. With projected revenues of $120,000 this year, Anthony is now working on an innovative online platform to connect automotive enthusiasts with custom car parts manufacturers, further solidifying his impact on the industry. Thank you to Bank of Texas, the 2024 sponsor for the Annual Future Texas Business Legend Awards Luncheon. We look forward to celebrating with our award recipients in November.