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ABOUT US

The 1911 Group is the premier networking organization for SMU alumni, offering exclusive access to high-impact networking events. Our sold-out events include speaker panels, industry luncheons, and dinners, all carefully curated for SMU graduates and featuring distinguished SMU alumni as guest speakers and industry experts. Membership provides unparalleled opportunities to connect with top SMU alumni across various fields, while attending world-class events designed to foster meaningful connections.

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INDUSTRY-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING

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REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT

Panels and networking events featuring top developers, investors, and real estate professionals.

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ENERGY &
SUSTAINABILITY

Industry roundtables and deal-focused discussions for investors, fund managers, and financial professionals.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP & EMERGING BUSINESSES

Events covering oil & gas, renewables, and emerging energy technologies, leveraging Texas’ strong energy presence.

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS
& LEADERSHIP

Dedicated events highlighting female
leadership, mentorship, and career advancement.

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PRIVATE EQUITY & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Sessions with founders, brand leaders, and retail executives on scaling businesses in a competitive market.

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CONSUMER GOODS,
RETAIL & E-COMMERCE

Startup showcases, pitch
nights, and mentorship opportunities for founders and investors.

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LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Roundtables with attorneys, corporate counsel, and business advisors on industry-specific legal and regulatory trends.

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AVIATION & TRANSPORTATION

Panels and networking
events featuring leaders
from aviation, logistics, and mobility sectors.

BOARD OF ADVISORS

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NATASHA AUGUST

Entrepreneur & Startup Founder 

 

Class of  ’08

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HEATHER GILKER

Managing Director at Pickwick Capital Partners
 

Class of  ’84

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DOM HASKETT

Head of Business Development & Origination, Farol Asset Management, LP
 

Class of ’21

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BILL ROWE

Chairman and CEO at Rowe Global LLC

 

Class of ’91

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LINDSEY MARSH BROWN

Partner at Jackson Walker LLP & Co-Founder of The 1911 Group
 

Dedman Law ’13

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CHARLES LANDEN

Vice President Finance at Silver Hill Energy Partners
 

Class of  ’16

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AUSTIN FEDERER

Founder of Hilltop Property Tax

 

BBA Class of  ’16 Cox

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BORA LACI

Senior Strategy Consulting, The Bridge a North Highland Company
 

Class of  ’13 & Cox MBA ’19

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E. PAUL BIGHAM

President of Bigham Agency, Inc

 

Class of ’70, ‘75

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MITCHELL BROWN

Director of Client Relationship Management at WTW & Co-Founder of The 1911 Group

Dedman College ’10 & Cox MBA ’20

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HALEY HUFFINES GIGLIOTTI

Director of Multifamily

 

MBA Class of  ’17

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BUDDY OZANE

President and Founder, Probity Advisors, Inc.
 

Class of  ’70

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RYAN BALL

Founder & CEO of Rockwall Services & Multiple Startup Founder
 

Class of  ’08

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PHOEBE PARK

Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Sabi Partners LLC
 

SMU Cox BBA ’12 & MSA ‘13

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