Formed in 1974, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) represents Texas community banks. The Austin-based group is the largest state community banking organization in the nation, with membership comprised of more than 2,000 banks and branches in 700 Texas communities. Providing safe and responsible financial services to all Texans, IBAT member bank assets range in size from $27 million to $39 billion with combined assets statewide of nearly $256 billion. IBAT member banks are committed to supporting and investing in their local communities.

Westex Federal Credit Union is a credit union serving people who live, work or worship in Lubbock or Hale County. WesTex offers all of banking services you need with friendly personal service. Specializing in automotive refinancing.

The Brazos Higher Education Service Corporation, Inc. (Brazos Higher Education) is a nonprofit corporation that has been dedicated to providing assistance for higher education for over 40 years. Brazos Higher Education is an independent organization that is self-funded and self-capitalized. We are not affiliated with any colleges or universities. Brazos Higher Education is headquartered in Waco, Texas and is governed by a Board of Directors. The members of the Board of Directors serve without compensation. We passionately believe that higher education enriches lives! Student loans have proven to be a needed resource to help students and parents finance higher education and Brazos Higher Education has been an integral part of financing more than 2 million student loans. Our Mission Our mission is to help promote college affordability by saving students and parents money on their student loans. Brazos Managed Companies Brazos Managed Companies is a term used to describe the several non-affiliated nonprofit companies that are managed by Brazos Higher Education under management contracts. These nonprofit companies are dedicated to the origination, servicing, and acquisition of student loans for higher education. The Brazos Managed Companies are: Acapita Education Finance Corporation; Angelina Higher Education Authority, Inc.; Bosque Higher Education Authority, Inc.; Brazos Education Lending Corporation; Brazos Higher Education Authority, Inc.; Brazos Student Finance Corporation; Federated Student Finance Corporation; Brazos Education Funding Corporation, Inc.; and Brazos Education Loan Authority, Inc. Brazos Education Lending Corporation (Brazos) is an independent non-affiliated nonprofit company that is managed by Brazos Higher Education under a management contract. Brazos Education Lending Corporation is dedicated to the origination of education loans. Brazos Education Lending Corporation is the lender for all Brazos loans marketed on this website

Angmar Medical Holding Co is a human resources company based out of 500 Municipal Dr, Kennedale, Texas, United States.

UNITED AMERICAN STEEL COMPANY INC is a company based out of 1932 WEDDINGTON RD, Weddington, North Carolina, United States.

The Launch Box is the engine of the fastest growing and most successful new professional services firms. The Launch Box provides investment capital, strategic advice, comprehensive services, and turnkey systems to accelerate the launch-to-scale-to-exit timeline and reduce risk for founders. With an expert team and variable cost structure, we increase the probability of success while building a valuable, sustainable, and marketable business. The Launch Box invests in and supports professional service firms in many industries including management consulting, technical consulting, software development, engineering, advertising, marketing, accounting, legal, financial, education, and other services.

Hicks Holdings Llc is a financial services company based out of 100 Crescent Court Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas, United States.

Created financial reports and presented quarterly financials and budget information to the board of directors in order to discuss variances. Analyzed monthly financial reports such as Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Income Statement. Interfaced with executives and investors.to raise additional investor capital. Reduced annual operating costs by 10% with more efficient strategy. Reconciled organizational general ledger against property management’s monthly financials: Yardi & AppFolio Real Estate investment & property management software. Researched general accounting expenses for proper coding. Set up charge account and negotiated rates with local vendors. Ran quarterly rent roll & income statement reports. Managed payroll, account receivables, account payables, intercompany journal entries, reconciled bank and credit card accounts. Prepared checks, created budgets, calculated billing statements, commissions, prepared and submitted tax forms, coding documents, compiled financial records and managed inventory records.  Collected and compiled investor information for the firm, managed and collected investor documents. Calculated sales tax prepayment on a monthly and quarterly basis.Ran credit report and background checks for potential apartment managers and new tenants. Suggested more efficient ways to raise profit margin and coordinate business practice changes across the company.

Matthews Southwest (MSW) is a full-service private real-estate development company headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, with additional offices in Dallas, Texas; Calgary, Alberta; Mississauga, Ontario and Dubai. Since 1988, MSW has acquired, built and managed the development of hotel, office, mixed use, retail, residential, and industrial developments. We have development projects in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Middle East and Africa. From conception to completion, MSW brings together financial resources and experienced management to form profitable relationships focused on creating projects of lasting excellence. With strong emphasis on time management and cost controls, Matthews Southwest provides investors the profitable return that initially attracts them. With a confident vision toward conservative and controlled expansion, a commitment to excellence and a corporate philosophy of minimizing risk and maximizing long-term profit, Matthews Southwest is well positioned to continue its momentum of developing quality real estate properties. Through the entire development cycle, MSW strategically selects investors, projects and end users that identify with our core values.

ELLARD FAMILY FOUNDATION is an investment management company based out of 4949 KELLER SPRINGS RD, Addison, Texas, United States.

An off-the-shelf OS won’t get you scalable. At The Scalable Company, we’ll help custom-build the perfect operating system for your company so you’ll finally have a business that can run and scale without you.

Fifth Partners provides the human, intellectual, and financial capital needed to build enduring, profitable enterprises. Our investments focus on real estate, energy, proprietary opportunities, and growth. Our mission is to identify, develop, and empower leaders. We strive to achieve this through partnerships that align authority and responsibility, promote personal initiative, and provide clarity regarding governance and economic rights.