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Houston Chapter In-Person Event | What Value Does a Board Bring My Business
BoyarMiller 2925 Richmond Ave, 14th Floor Houston, TX
Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Category: Houston
What Value Does a Board Bring My Business
OverviewWe will cover both the governance and advisory components and the value each brings to businesses. From providing direction and guidance to business to evaluating management's ability to meet stakeholders needs, the value change is different for each business. Registration$35 Member Registration ParkingValidated Parking / Parking Garage RegisterThank you to our National Sponsors!
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Panelists
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Brandon Henry |
Brandon’s career began at some of the nation’s largest financial service firms, where he had the opportunity to advise hundreds of business owners on tax, succession, and governance planning. Today, Brandon spends his time assisting entrepreneurial families navigate the inevitable complexities that accompany substantial success.
A sought-after speaker, Brandon frequently presents on tax, succession, and philanthropic planning to entrepreneurs and their professional advisors. He has taught courses at Southern Methodist University and the University of Houston, and mentors aspiring entrepreneurs through the SURE Program - a non-profit initiative of the University of Houston.
Brandon also serves as Board Advisor to several Texas based, family-owned companies.
Originally from Southern California, Brandon relocated to Houston after wrapping up his studies at California State University, San Bernardino.
When not in the office or at the gym, Brandon is likely looking for his next action-packed adventure in a remote part of the world.
A sought-after speaker, Brandon frequently presents on tax, succession, and philanthropic planning to entrepreneurs and their professional advisors. He has taught courses at Southern Methodist University and the University of Houston, and mentors aspiring entrepreneurs through the SURE Program - a non-profit initiative of the University of Houston.
Brandon also serves as Board Advisor to several Texas based, family-owned companies.
Originally from Southern California, Brandon relocated to Houston after wrapping up his studies at California State University, San Bernardino.
When not in the office or at the gym, Brandon is likely looking for his next action-packed adventure in a remote part of the world.
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Summer Craig
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Summer Craig, Managing Partner of Craig Group, is a seasoned digital marketer with a background driving ROI-focused strategies for multi-million dollar companies.
From starting her career in the agency world working on Mastercard to navigating the corporate communications complexities of mergers and buyouts in the telecom industry at SBC Global-Cingular-AT&T, Summer rapidly rose through the ranks and her analytical prowess became a hallmark of her career. This skillset, combined with her expertise in media buying and selling, positioned her as a standout in the early advertising landscape.
Charging into the digital realm, Summer played a pivotal role at AOL, contributing to the adoption of innovative Martech and pioneering programmatic advertising. That experience was a stepping stone to Summer’s tenure at HomeAway.com, where the company completed a successful IPO and she delved into the world of venture capital, where her entrepreneurial flame was lit.
In 2019, Summer founded Craig Group, a company rooted in data-first sales and marketing, leveraging her extensive wisdom and expertise built over the course of 20 years to create impactful results for clients.
Beyond building a large team across three states, Summer's most impressive personal accomplishments include summiting Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Rainier. Her out-of-the-office passions — ranging from mountain climbing and camping to competitive sports and volunteering — reveal an authentic commitment to pushing boundaries and pursuing hard goals.
For decision-makers at private equity-backed businesses and independent family-owned companies, Summer Craig is a valuable and dynamic partner, combining a wealth of experience with a relentless focus on delivering tangible marketing and advertising results.
From starting her career in the agency world working on Mastercard to navigating the corporate communications complexities of mergers and buyouts in the telecom industry at SBC Global-Cingular-AT&T, Summer rapidly rose through the ranks and her analytical prowess became a hallmark of her career. This skillset, combined with her expertise in media buying and selling, positioned her as a standout in the early advertising landscape.
Charging into the digital realm, Summer played a pivotal role at AOL, contributing to the adoption of innovative Martech and pioneering programmatic advertising. That experience was a stepping stone to Summer’s tenure at HomeAway.com, where the company completed a successful IPO and she delved into the world of venture capital, where her entrepreneurial flame was lit.
In 2019, Summer founded Craig Group, a company rooted in data-first sales and marketing, leveraging her extensive wisdom and expertise built over the course of 20 years to create impactful results for clients.
Beyond building a large team across three states, Summer's most impressive personal accomplishments include summiting Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Rainier. Her out-of-the-office passions — ranging from mountain climbing and camping to competitive sports and volunteering — reveal an authentic commitment to pushing boundaries and pursuing hard goals.
For decision-makers at private equity-backed businesses and independent family-owned companies, Summer Craig is a valuable and dynamic partner, combining a wealth of experience with a relentless focus on delivering tangible marketing and advertising results.
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Chris Havern
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Chris Havern is an executive with >30 years’ experience leading complex, global businesses. He is an owner and board member of Shaw Pipeline Services, and has previously worked for Mattr, Baker Hughes, Ernst & Young, and as an advisor to a tech startup. His passion is leading, growing and transforming small to medium-sized companies, repositioning them as the technology and service leaders in their space. Chris is also a Visiting Senior Lecturer with Texas A&M University, teaching Financial Decision Making in their Master of Engineering Technology Management program. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Oklahoma State University.
Chris, a husband, father of 3 great young men, grandfather, health food junkie and wannabe rock climber, believes that every day is an opportunity to love, learn and grow.
Chris, a husband, father of 3 great young men, grandfather, health food junkie and wannabe rock climber, believes that every day is an opportunity to love, learn and grow.
Moderator
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Michael K. Landers
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Michael Landers has over 25 years of accounting and advisory experience, with a focus on audit and transaction services with extensive experience in strategic financial planning, M&A, deal structuring, SEC reporting, and GAAP compliance. He manages and provides financial expertise in a variety of audit and financial reporting engagements to publicly and privately owned companies with a concentration in the oilfield service and investment industries.
Michael also provides due diligence reviews in corporate transactions including review of accounting policies, quality of earnings, quality of working capital, cash flow analysis, asset valuation, review of accounting systems and controls, and review of key operational processes. He assists clients with accounting matters in support of merger/acquisition initiatives including IPO transactions, mergers, debt refinancing, secondary offerings, divestitures, recapitalizations, corporate reorganizations, and other strategic corporate financial initiatives.
Please Note: Prospects (Non PDA Members) may only attend two events per calendar year.
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