Contran Corporation is a private financial holdings company located in Dallas, TX. Contran owns shares of publicly traded companies including VALHI, Inc., KRONOS Worldwide, Inc. and CompX International Inc. Contran also gives back through its relationship with Harold Simmons Foundation, providing grants to non-profit organizations in the area.

Smith System is the leading provider of crash-avoidance driver training. We deliver behind-the-wheel instruction to tens of thousands of fleet drivers each year. We have presented our programs in 98 countries and in 22 languages around the world. Smith System's results-oriented driver safety training and education has reduced crashes and increased profits for fleets at more than half of today's Fortune 500 companies.

QEO Insurance Group underwrites and manages commercial auto and transportation risks. QEO’s commercial transportation insurance coverages are distinctively designed for companies whose principal risks are transportation centered, and our commercial automobile insurance products are distributed through independent agents. QEO’s turnkey operation provides commercial transportation services focused on Underwriting, Loss Control, and Claims Management. QEO integrates traditional processes with technological advances and strives to be a best in class commercial transportation managing general agency. We operate according to our company philosophy to “Quote Every Opportunity.” QEO Insurance Group is singularly focused on Insuring Customers whose “Core Commerce is Vehicle Reliant.” When an accident occurs, QEO’s Claim Division fully concentrates on safeguarding our Customer’s business by accelerating the loss resolution. This practice limits business interruption for our Customers, as well as successively preserves and protects their assets against all claimants. It is QEO’s privilege and duty to always respond to the policy conditions & obligations toward the benefit of our Customers against any and all adverse parties. David Disiere founded QEO in January 2013. As CEO, he brings more than 40 years of experience in the commercial auto insurance business. David has reassembled the Executive Team that helped him build one of the nation's largest and most reputable Managing General Agents (MGA’s) that wrote more than $1 Billion in Commercial Auto Premiums. Under David’s leadership, QEO continues to capitalize on proven industry models and experience in Underwriting, Claims Management, and Loss Prevention.

DOC is a team of board-certified orthopedic surgeons, pain management specialists, orthopedic specialty-trained physician assistants and physical therapists. We work within the Pioneer Health System to provide superior, coordinated care through initial injury, surgery and the healing process. DOC clinics are walk-in, immediate-access orthopedic treatment centers open 7 days a week with no appointment necessary. Guests with an orthopedic injury or chronic condition can receive immediate care by orthopedic specialists without the time or expense of an ER visit.

eVerge delivers world-class consulting services with the highest level of expertise and the widest range of flexibility. Our proven best practices, experienced consultants, and commitment to excellence combine to help deliver true business value and return on investment through Enterprise Information Management (EIM), Customer Experience (CX), Business Intelligence (BI), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Human Capital Management (HCM). eVerge has been delivering results for customers in commercial, public sector, and not-for-profit industry segments since 1993.

Private partnership with investments and operating interests in oil & gas, aviation, farming and other venture assets •Managed all accounting and finance operations for $20M business operating via nine unique entities. •Responsible for start-up business financial management, establishing bank relationships, securing loan agreements, creating financial statements and organizing business processes. •Controlled daily multi-million dollar cash management for all entities and owners

At Horizon Bank, we pride ourselves on creating lifelong customer relationships and business partnerships in our communities, from our headquarters in Austin, Texas, and beyond. Our charter dates back to 1905, giving us over a century of experience serving central Texas customers. In addition to our Austin headquarters and branches, we operate three additional locations in Holland, Salado, and Temple, Texas, plus our wholly-owned subsidiary, STRATA Trust Company, in Waco, Texas. In an era when the banking community is dominated by national organizations, Horizon Bank maintains a commitment to the communities we live in and do business in. Our institution is locally managed in Austin and responsible to local shareholders, so our customers are empowered to work directly with decision-makers on a personal, collegial level. Interested in banking with Horizon? We’d love to meet you.

TAG Mobile is US wireless service provider (MVNO) that employs new and innovative technology to provide competitively priced service plans to extend the Lifeline credit to qualified participants.Hired for General Manager-level role, one of four leaders reporting directly to the CEO and owner. Provided strategic vision and leadership for all end-to-end internal business operations including product development, customer service, training & development, quality assurance, finance, workforce management and IT support teams in a rapidly growing wireless telephone service organization.Achievements:• Created and launched web-based prepaid mobile phone product for TAG Mobile within 60 days of hire date.• Identified opportunities and improved revenue assurance reporting practices within 60 days of hire, resulting in $1.44 million additional revenue capture.• Initialized self-service kiosk platform and retail channel product within 90 days of hire date.• Spearheaded comprehensive Training and Quality Assurance programs to provide initial training, ongoing employee development and support within 6 months of hire date.• Implemented Executive leadership initiatives including quarterly business review updates and strategic management practices.