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The Texas Business Hall of Fame recognizes and honor business leaders with transformational impact in the state.

It supports entrepreneurial business students and early stage entrepreneurs around the state of Texas.

06/19/2026

Our next featured 2026 Veteran Award Recipient is Josef "Joe" Wolfel. 🏅⭐

Joe is the Founder and CEO of Terradepth, a technology company transforming how ocean data is collected, managed, and delivered to commercial and government customers worldwide. Under his leadership, Terradepth develops and deploys autonomous ocean-going systems and advanced data platforms that enhance maritime awareness and support critical decision-making. Prior to founding Terradepth, Joe held leadership positions with McChrystal Group and Synexxus and served as a U.S. Navy SEAL officer.

Thank you to JPMorganChase, the 2026 sponsor of the Induction Dinner. We look forward to celebrating our Veteran Award Recipients on the stage at the Dinner in November.

06/18/2026

Let us introduce Kyle Luong, the 2026 recipient of the T.T. & W.F. Chao Chairman’s Award.🏅

Kyle is Co-Founder and Strategy Director of Project Luong, a Houston-based architecture, development, and advisory firm dedicated to creating transformative, community-centered projects across Texas and beyond. Since co-founding the firm, he has helped grow Project Luong into a multidisciplinary organization delivering civic, recreation, hospitality, and public-private development projects that drive economic growth and strengthen communities.

Kyle's work at the firm has supported large-scale destination developments, including one of the first Mattel-branded indoor waterpark resorts in the United States. Before launching Project Luong, Kyle built a successful career in the energy industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of Houston’s C.T. Bauer College of Business.

We look forward to celebrating Kyle and the other 2026 award recipients at the Future Texas Business Legend Awards Luncheon on November 12, sponsored by Bank of Texas.

06/17/2026

On behalf of the Texas Business Hall of Fame, we would like to extend our condolences to the Capital Factory family. Josh Baer had an immeasurable impact on so many members of our network. His commitment to entrepreneurs at all levels is legendary, and the ripple effect of his mentorship will be felt throughout the state for years to come.

06/16/2026

Meet Our 2026 Veteran Award Recipients!🇺🇲🏅We will be introducing them to you one at a time.

First, congratulations to Paul J. Carroll, CFP®, Founder and CEO of Avion Wealth, an elite wealth management firm in The Woodlands serving high-net-worth clients nationwide. A five-time author on wealth management, Paul mentors the next generation of advisors and supports organizations advancing entrepreneurship, veterans, foster youth, food security, and the arts.

Paul’s career reflects a commitment to service, discipline, and leadership. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force, completing his tour in 1986. Promoted to Staff Sergeant, E-5, on the fastest timeline permitted, he was named Airman of the Year with the 605th Military Airlift Support Squadron. While serving, he graduated summa cm laude from the University of Maryland in 1985 and subsequently earned a Master of Science in Finance from Texas A&M University.

Thank you to JPMorganChase, the 2026 sponsor of the Induction Dinner. We look forward to celebrating our Veteran Award Recipients on the stage at the Dinner in November.

06/15/2026

LAST CALL FOR TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS/CTE TEACHERS! 📣📣

The Texas Business Hall of Fame Teacher of Excellence Award recognizes two outstanding business, CTE or entrepreneurship high school teachers—one in greater San Antonio and one in Dallas-Fort Worth—who are inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Our 2025 recipients were Lee Geffert of Richardson ISD and Michelle Moore from Northeast ISD. Thank you to Alan & Barbara Dreeben and Jason & Jean Signor for supporting these impactful awards!

The 2026 online application is available now, and phase one interest forms are due by Thursday, June 25. Read more about the award eligibility and timeline on the TBHF website: https://ow.ly/Mo1850ZbXyL

06/12/2026

The Texas Business Hall of Fame network was honored to celebrate Fort Worth’s 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees Cody Campbell, Luther King, and John Sellers. Thank you to our hosts Cami and John Goff (TBHF Legend 2020/2021) for enabling us to recognize Cody, Luther and John for their business and philanthropic successes.

Luther is a respected businessman, investor, and civic leader who grew a small wealth management firm into one of the nation’s most respected independent investment management companies.

Cody and John are former Texas Tech football teammates and founders of Double Eagle Energy. Together they are two of the biggest names in upstream oil and gas.

We look forward to hearing more of their stories and celebrating their Hall of Fame Induction this November in San Antonio, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase. Join us!

Click here to see more photos from the event: https://ow.ly/sXNw50ZaJYb

06/11/2026

The Texas Business Hall of Fame is sad to share that Lee R. Raymond (Legend, 2006) has passed away in Dallas. Mr. Raymond was CEO of ExxonMobil from 1993 to 2005, and oversaw the 1998 agreement to acquire Mobil.

Former President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Richard Fisher (Legend, 2019) describes his friend like this:

“Lee Raymond was a class act. Serious and driven and yet a kind friend, he brought Exxon Mobil into the modern era. When Margaret Thatcher was Britain’s Prime Minister I gave a dinner for her in my home in Dallas and included Lee. When all had left, Mrs. Thatcher pulled me aside and said, 'Mr. Raymond was the smartest man at the table.'"

06/10/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Future Texas Business Legend Scholar Award Recipients! We look forward to celebrating you on November 12, 2026, at our Awards Luncheon in San Antonio, sponsored by Bank of Texas.

Each year, TBHF recognizes outstanding individuals from colleges and universities across the state who have already demonstrated entrepreneurial excellence and successful business leadership. These collegiate Scholars share several common characteristics: early business success, enormous growth potential, and impactful vision for their future contributions to our state.

Thank you to the TBHF Legends, Directors, and other generous donors for making these awards possible and helping empower the next generation of trailblazing Texas leaders.

06/08/2026

Thank you to TBHF Veteran Alum David Holland and his team at Longtab Brewing for hosting our recent San Antonio Alumni Happy Hour! It was a great evening of real connection for Alumni members who had often seen each other at TBHF events but not really heard each others’ stories.

A special thank you as well to TBHF Veteran Alum Robert Strong, our San Antonio Alumni City Chair, whose dedication continues to create valuable opportunities for alumni to connect and support one another.

Next up: the San Antonio Missions game on July 2! ⚾ Alumni can kick off their Fourth of July weekend celebrations with us, and up to 20 Alumni can request a box seat for the game. Check your email for the Greenvelope invitation to RSVP.

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