Family Business Student Organization
The Family Business Student Organization (FBSO) at Texas Tech University is dedicated to supporting students who have a passion for family-owned businesses. Whether you are part of one, aspire to succeed one, or aim to work in one, the FBSO provides a platform to learn, connect, and grow. The mission of the FBSO is to empower the next generation of family business leaders through unique opportunities and experiences.
2025-2026 Student Organization Award Winner
Organization of Excellence Academic Organization - Student Organization Awards
Mission
The Texas Tech Family Business Student Organization (FBSO) is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of family business leaders across campus, under the aegis of the Alderson and Griffin Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurship, through networking opportunities focused on education, mentorship, and programmatic engagement pathways.
This mission is in support of five central goals:
Support students in developing the skills necessary to manage and grow family enterprises
Focusing on succession planning, sustaining a legacy, and embracing inclusive generational perspectives.
Connect alumni and community members to foster meaningful relationships
Share valuable experiences and emphasize the vital role of family in business and family success.
Promote the unique strengths, values, and traditions of family businesses
While addressing their challenges and celebrating with gratitude, the contributions of past generations are acknowledged.
Inspire
Inspire innovation, ethical practices, intercultural competency, and a commitment to long-term success in family-owned enterprises.
Provide a safe and supportive environment
For open discussions about conflicts, fostering solutions, and encouraging mutual understanding among stakeholders in family businesses.
Vision
To be a leading student-led networking platform that empowers Texas Tech students, alumni, and the community, across all colleges, to thrive in family business leadership and innovation, fostering a legacy of excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, sustainability, and continuity.
Events & Activities
The FBSO works closely with the Alderson and Griffin Center to exclusively host and execute the activities of the center, as well as independently hosted networking socials. The team is also engaged in founding NEXGENS – the National Exchange for the Generational Enterprise Network of Successors, in collaboration with Cornell University.
View NEXGENS Event PhotosIn the News
Inside the NEXGENS Hackathon: Texas Tech Students Tackle Real-World Decisions in Family Business Simulation
Eight teams of students competed in the first all-university NEXGENS Hackathon, a multi-generational interactive simulation licensed from Harvard Business Publishing, where they made real-time decisions on succession, governance, growth, and ownership.
May 5, 2026
Cornell University Family Business Director Explores Broader Perspectives at the McCoy Family Speaker Series
Daniel Van Der Vliet shared data-driven insights into the social expectations and student resources shaping the next generation of family business leaders at the Alderson & Griffin Center event.
May 4, 2026
Officers
Henry Doherty
President and NEXGENS Vice President of Programs and Treasury
Agriculture and Applied Economics, Davis College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources
Anson Adamek
Vice President of Campus Engagement
Business Management, Rawls College of Business
Cole Postar
Vice President of Programs
Business Management, Rawls College of Business
Fernando Apodaca
Vice President of Outreach
Personal Financial Planning, School of Financial Planning, College of Health & Human Sciences
Lilly Setzler
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Business Management, Rawls College of Business
Isaac Salazar
Treasurer
Personal Financial Planning, School of Financial Planning, College of Health & Human Sciences
Madisen Sanchez McDonald
Secretary
Personal Financial Planning, School of Financial Planning, College of Health & Human Sciences
Valeria Mejia Berrios
NEXGENS Vice President of Data and Research
Business Management and Marketing, Rawls College of Business
Davis Garrington
Family Business Student Ambassador
Business Management, Rawls College of Business
Advisors
Alumni Officers Advisory Board
Ana Sanchez
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management and Marketing, Rawls College of Business
Cameron Patton
Bachelors of Business Administration, Business Management
Clover Doherty
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
Itzel Velasquez
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management and Marketing, Rawls College of Business
Izzy Zevallos
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management; Accounting
Danielle DeMarco
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing; Minor in Sports Management
Abby Neaves
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
Naara Pavon
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
Verity Robinson
MBA Candidate
Support FBSO
Your donations allow us to continue our strive, and further provide students, alumni, and the community with pathways for programmatic engagement. To help enhance professional development, please help give back to the FBSO.
NEXGENS Membership
Rawls College of Business
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Address
Rawls College of Business, Box 42101, 703 Flint Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.3188 -
Email
ba_webmaster@ttu.edu