JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTH TEXAS
A Message from Junior Achievement Welcome to the Junior Achievement San Antonio Business Hall of Fame. We thank you for joining us as we celebrate 33 years of honoring business leaders in our community. A special thanks to PNC, the Presenting Sponsor for this prestigious event. As the largest business and economics education organization in the world, JA Worldwide educated over 12 million young people last year in financial literacy, workforce readiness and entrepreneurism. Junior Achievement of South Texas educated 51,341 students across South Texas. None of this would be possible without the support of our donors and over 1,300 volunteers. Thank you for your belief in and support of our mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. The distinguished laureates to be inducted into the San Antonio Business Hall of Fame exemplify the American dream. As business leaders, their work has strengthened our community. In honoring them, we hope to inspire young people to pursue excellence and their dreams for a better tomorrow. Tonight we congratulate and honor the 2023 laureates: Dr. William Henrich, Shaun D. Kennedy - posthumously, and John T. Montford. Craig Boyan President - H-E-B Chairman - JA of South Texas Janie Cook President JA of South Texas
2023 Laureate Induction Ceremony March 23, 2023 Marriott Rivercenter Hotel Presentation of Colors Jefferson High School Color Guard National Anthem Wade Helkey, 10th Grade - O’Connor High School 1991 - 2022 Laureate Presentation Welcoming Remarks Chris Sherman, Regional President - PNC Master of Ceremonies Randy Beamer A Word from Junior Achievement Craig Boyan, President - H-E-B / Chairman - JA of South Texas Janie Cook, President - Junior Achievement of South Texas Invocation Anthony Lopez, 5th Grade - Martin Elementary School Dinner A Word from a JA Board Member Mary Stork, VP, General Manager - USAA Life Insurance Company Presentation of Laureates Randy Beamer Jimena Galaviz, 5th Grade - Maverick Elementary | Dr. William Henrich Ava Hensley, 5th Grade - Schlather Intermediate | Shaun D. Kennedy Jayden Rodriguez, 5th Grade - Jackson Keller Elementary | John T. Montford Closing Musical Performance Wade Helkey, 10th Grade - O’Connor High School
Soup RIBOLITTA Braised Kale, White Bean and Fennel Sausage with Parmesan Crostini Main Course PEPPERCORN BRAISED SHORT RIB served with Texas Cheddar Risotto, Mushroom Conserva, Braising Jus topped with a Braised Cippolini Onion Dessert CARAMELITO Praline and Milk Chocolate Tort, with Burnt Orange Sauce, Malted Milk Chocolate Crunch, and garnished with White and Dark Chocolate Pirouette Menu
Dr. William Henrich UT Health San Antonio Dr. Henrich received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University and his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, and later completed a residency in Internal Medicine at The University of Oregon Medical School and a fellowship in Nephrology at The University of Colorado School of Medicine. During his career, Henrich has served as Professor of Medicine at The University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine, as Professor and Chair of Medicine at the Medical College of Ohio, and as the Theodore Woodward Professor and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at The University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore. He became the Dean of the School of Medicine and Vice President for Medical Affairs at UT Health San Antonio in 2006 prior to being selected as its President in 2009. He is the inaugural holder of the John P. Howe, III, M.D., Distinguished Chair in Health Policy. He is the author of over 350 original articles and chapters, and the founding editor of the popular dialysis textbook, “Henrich’s Principles and Practice of Dialysis”. An elected member of several prominent research societies, Henrich also served as President of the American Society of Nephrology. He is passionate about mentoring students, residents and young physicians and has received teaching accolades in every institution in which he has served. 2023 San Antonio Business Hall of Fame Laureate
Shawn D. Kennedy -posthumously Shaun D. Kennedy had more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He started his career at Security Savings and Loan in Peoria, IL, then went to Commercial National Bank (now PNC), transitioned to BankOne in Oklahoma City, moved to Broadway National Bank in San Antonio, and he ended his banking career as president at Texas Capital Bank. He then pursued a career outside of banking as the president of Juris Medicus, a national leading medical expert sourcing firm. Beyond his career, Shaun was heavily involved in civic and charitable organizations in San Antonio. He served as chair of the Children's Shelter Foundation and member of the UT Health Development Board. He served as 2018 chair-elect/2019 chairman of the board of the Texas Business Hall of Fame, 2018 chair of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, and co-chair of the 2017/2018 United Way Development Committee. Shaun served as a member of the St. Mary's University Greehey School of Business Advisory Council of Executives, a member of the board of directors of the Texas Banker’s Association, a member of the Children’s Shelter Board and as vice-chair of their Government Relations Committee. Shaun was passionately involved with and promoted the special needs community of San Antonio on behalf of his daughter, Katie, which included The Arc of San Antonio, Down Syndrome Association of South Texas, and Special Olympics. 2023 San Antonio Business Hall of Fame Laureate
Prior to establishing his own consulting firm, JTM Consulting, LLC John Montford served as Senior Advisor for Global Public Policy for General Motors. At GM, he was responsible for federal, state, and international public policy, as well as the GM Foundation. Prior to joining GM, Montford served as the President of State Legislative Affairs for AT&T. Following the 2005 merger of SBC and AT&T, he served as president of the Western Region for AT&T, responsible for 23 states. Montford was the 2005 Chairman of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. He served as Chairman of the Board of the National Western Art Foundation, for which he personally secured the lead gift to create the Dolph and Janey Briscoe National Western Art Museum in San Antonio. He was also Chair of the Advisory Committee for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. He served as Chairman of the Development Board of UT Health San Antonio. He has also served as an independent director of Southwest Airlines since 2002, and as a member of the Board of Directors of Atlantic Aviation. Montford was Texas Tech University's first chancellor. He served as a member of the Texas Senate for 14 years. Texas Monthly named Senator Montford among the Top 10 Best Legislators for five legislative sessions. He is also a best selling author. Montford was an active-duty officer in the United States Marine Corps from 1968 to 1971. After his military service, he served as an elected district attorney. He received his bachelor's degree in political science and a Juris Doctorate degree from The University of Texas at Austin. 2023 San Antonio Business Hall of Fame Laureate John T. Montford JTM Consulting, LLC
San Antonio Business Hall of Fame (1996 - San Antonio hosted the National Business Hall of Fame | 2021 - cancelled due to the pandemic) Carlos Alvarez (2008) Charlie Amato (2006) Curt Anastasio (2014) Ernesto Ancira, Jr. (2005) Hon. Hope Andrade (2017) Janie Barrera (2015) Brad Barron (2020) Sam Barshop (2003) J. Dan Bates (2014) Michael & Louise Beldon (2006) J. Michael Belz (2018) Frank Bennack, Jr. (1997) Tom Benson (2011) Dolph Briscoe (1998) Mary Rose Brown (2022) Phyllis Browning (2005) Jelynne LeBlanc Jamison (2019) Charles Butt (1999) Dr. Ronald K. Calgaard (1999) The Cavender Family (2008) Col. Charles Cheever, Sr. (1993) Charles Cheever, Jr. (2004) Fully Clingman (2002) Bartlett Cocke, Jr. (2016) Lila Cockrell (2004) Bob W. Coleman (1999) Pete Cortez (2003) The Dawson Family (2009) Tom Dobson (2015) Gary Dudley (2006) Ray Ellison (1991) Walter Embrey, Jr. (2022) Ruben M. Escobedo (2014) Dick Evans (2012) Rev. Buckner Fanning (2002) John W. Feik (2010) Bruce M. Flohr (2005) Tom Frost (1992) Gregory J. Goff (2018) Christopher Goldsbury (1995) Joe Gorder (2019) Bill Greehey (1998) Carl Hilmar Guenther (2001) Henry A. Guerra, Jr. (2000) Gordon Hartman (2012) The Hasslocher Family (2013) Roger R. Hemminghaus (2000) Peter J. Hennessey (1995) Gen. Robert T. Herres (2001) Peter Holt (2003) Dr. John P. Howe, III (2001) Clarence J. Kahlig, III (2016) Gary L. Joeris (2019) Herb Kelleher (1994) Ed Kelley (2013) Tres Kleberg (2004) Bill Klesse (2012) Rosemary Kowalski (1998) Joseph R. Krier (2010) The Kuper Family (2018) James R. Leininger, M.D. (1995) Jack Lewis, III (2020) Rod R. Lewis (2016) Steve C. Lewis (2020) Robert Luby (1992) Bob Marbut (2009) Lowry Mays (1997) Mayor Walter McAllister (1993) Red McCombs (1992) Gen. Robert McDermott (1991) The Miller Family (2007) Harvey E. Najim (2009) John L. Nau, III (2015) John Peveto, Jr. (2017) Christy Prescott (2020) Jack & Laura Richmond (2006) Joe Robles, Jr. (2013) W. Marvin Rush (2005) Sheryl Sculley (2022) Tom Slick (1991) Bruce A. Smith (2010) Dr. John Smith (1997) Lionel Sosa (1994) Jocelyn Levi Straus (2002) Edward Steves (2011) Sam Steves (2011) Lou Nell & G. J. Sutton (1995) The Turner Family (2007) Marty Wender (2008) Mary Nan West (1994) Graham Weston (2011) Edward E. Whitacre, Jr. (2000) Irene Wischer (1993) Judge Nelson & Tracy Wolff (2007) H.B. Zachry (1991)
TITLE SPONSOR V.I.P. RECEPTION SPONSOR Sponsors
Sponsors GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS Ed & Nancy Kelley PLATINUM SPONSORS MURIEL F. SIEBERT FOUNDATION
INDIVIDUAL SEATS Amegy Bank of Texas AT&T, Inc. Bank of America C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. CAPTRUST Hasslocher Enterprises, Inc. LEADERSHIP SPONSORS KPMG LLP Norton Rose Fulbright Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. RSM US LLP San Antonio Area Foundation UTSA Alamo Consultants LLC Michael & Louise Beldon Jeanne Douglas Bruce & Janet Flohr Carey Hobbs Jackson Keller Elementary School Tres & Olive Anne Kleberg DONORS William R. Furgeson Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Nancy May The Bank of San Antonio The Tobin Center Meredith M. Walker James & Lora Watts Tracy Wernli Ruth Wilkerson Sponsors BRONZE SPONSORS
Chosen for its determination and ability to rise above, the eagle signifies a lofty, boundless spirit of freedom. As the eagle soars above the valley with its wings of protection, it demonstrates farsightedness, strength, and courage. Laureate Selection Committee Hall of Fame Laureate Award Special Thanks Award Sponsor Jefferson High School Color Guard Brian L. Ridley Royal Tuxedo Michael Beldon Beldon Roofing Company Gary Dudley SWBC Jimmy Hasslocher Hasslocher Enterprises, Inc. Gary Joeris Joeris Construction Tres Kleberg SFD Enterprises, LLC Rosemary Kowalski The RK Group Harvey Najim The Najim Charitable Foundation Sheryl Sculley San Antonio City Manager 2005-2019
Junior Achievement of South Texas Board of Directors Mr. Craig Boyan President, H-E-B Chairman, Junior Achievement of South Texas Ms. Cynthia Barrera Senior Managing Director Accenture Ms. Christy Baumann Partner Ernst & Young LLP Mr. Mark Bearfield Senior Vice President Bank of America Mr. Stephen Calhoun Partner, San Antonio Jackson Walker L.L.P. Mr. Raul Cantu San Antonio Market Executive, SVP MidFirst Bank Ms. Sarah Cernosek Sr. Vice President | Concurrence Frost Bank Mr. Joe Christian Senior Vice President Marsh McLennan Agency Mr. Taylor Dawson Senior Vice President Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. Mr. Jorge Elizondo GVP Communications and Insights H-E-B Grocery Company Mr. Pete Fera EVP & CFO Vericast Mr. Justin Grubbs Vice President - Chief Financial Officer C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. Ms. Stacy Gutierrez Vice President Operations The Hartford Mr. Mario Guzman, Jr. Owner /Agent Mario Guzman Jr. Insurance Mr. Parker Hensley SVP Commercial & Corporate Banking Amegy Bank of Texas Mr. Paul Hensley SVP - Finance, CFO and Treasurer HOLT CAT Ms. Dana Holden VP of Value Chain Integration Marathon Petroleum Corporation Mr. Nathan Kokemor Executive Vice President - Chief Marketing Officer Broadway Bank Ms. Shawna Krepps Executive Director Cash Management Valero Energy Corporation Mr. Erv Lessel Managing Director Deloitte Consulting Mr. JP Limbaugh II SVP and Chief Commercial Officer Silver Eagle Beverages Mr. Ricky Maldonado San Antonio Market President Texas Capital Bank Mr. Richard Mann Sr. Maintenance/Turnaround Manager Buckeye Texas Processing Mr. Tim Marcus Director of Strategic Accounts DOCUmation Mr. Jay McAnelly GVP Ameriprise Financial Services Mr. Joseph McLauchlan Managing Partner KPMG LLP Mr. Nick Scott Group Director of Sales, H-E-B Coca-Cola North America Mr. Chris Sherman Regional President PNC Ms. MyEsha Soukup Director of Training and Development Capital Group Companies Mr. Scott Stockdale Senior Vice President Citi Ms. Mary Stork VP, General Manager USAA Life Insurance Company Ms. Katherine Tapley Partner Norton Rose Fulbright Mr. Mario Vazquez President Alamo Consultants LLC Dr. Lloyd Verstuyft Superintendent Southwest ISD Ms. Tracy Werni Executive Director of Student Services Northside ISD Mr. Mark West Partner PwC Mr. Robert Williamson SVP - Real Estate & Corporate Services Security Service Federal Credit Union Ms. Carla Wright VP Administration & Production Control Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas Mr. John Wright Managing Partner RSM US LLP