Entrepreneur
BBA, Finance, 1985

Hank Dorris began his career selling industrial hose for his father at Stuart Hose and Pipe, but soon transitioned to the family’s other business, Specialty Packaging. Starting in 1986, Hank learned the ropes by working on bag machines and in freight, eventually developing a program to analyze production efficiencies.

President of Global Gas, Power & Emerging Markets, ConocoPhillips
BBA, Marketing, 1989

With more than 33 years of experience in natural gas marketing and trading, Tom found his passion in the industry early in his career. He played a key role in growing ConocoPhillips into one of North America's top five gas marketers, a position it has held for over 20 years. Since 2008, Tom has led various divisions, including U.S. power, midstream, and the company’s London office.

President & CEO, Goosehead
BBA, Accounting, 1987

Mark Miller joined Goosehead, a $3 billion publicly traded personal lines insurance brokerage company, two years ago as president and COO and took on the role of CEO July 1, 2024. He has played a crucial role in the company’s growth and strategic direction since joining the board of directors at Goosehead’s IPO in April 2018. Goosehead has achieved in excess of 30 percent year-over-year increase in premium growth since the IPO.

Chairman of the Board, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
BBA, Finance, 1983

Pat Mann Phillips, a native Texas executive with a rich background rooted in agriculture, energy, and land development, brings more than three decades of extensive experience to her role as chairman of the board of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (HLSR). She leads the world’s largest livestock show and rodeo and one of the nation’s major scholarship providers with more than $600 million in educational commitment to Texas youth and education.