Texas Business Hall of Fame Alumni recently gathered at the headquarters of Albers Aerospace in McKinney, Texas, for an exclusive networking event hosted by 2025 Veteran Award recipient John Albers. The event brought together TBHF alumni for an evening of conversation, connection, and insight into the innovative work being led by John and his team.

Reese Bookout is tackling some of the biggest challenges in unmanned aviation: Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations and Endurance. This month, he graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a patent-pending drone technology that could reshape how aerial surveying, mapping, and remote sensing is done.

Induction Announcement celebration for Miguel Garza and Veronica Garza, co-founders of Siete Foods

The TBHF Alumni Breakfast with Craig Boyan was a masterclass in leading by example. The former H-E-B president shared the philosophies he and Chairman Charles Butt have used to build not just a beloved grocery brand, but one of the most respected workplace cultures in Texas.

Jason’s career path is anything but linear. From his early days in Houston’s vibrant hospitality scene along the legendary Richmond Strip, to ventures in the toy industry, and ultimately to transforming the modern workplace through ergonomic design, he has consistently followed one guiding principle: build, learn, and evolve.

Matthew oversees research, execution, and origination for institutional investors, bringing extensive banking experience from leadership roles at Barclays Capital and Lehman Brothers.

Matthew oversees research, execution, and origination for institutional investors, bringing extensive banking experience from leadership roles at Barclays Capital and Lehman Brothers.