Joe McKinney Honored On The San Antonio Movers and Shakers Show,

Joe C. McKinneyVice Chairman, Broadway Bank, was the honored guest on the San Antonio Movers and Shakers show by John Thurman of Heart of Texas Realty http://www.heartoftexasrealty.com/ and Bjorn, Just Bjorn, of Bjorn's Home Entertainment, http://www.bjorns.com/ Joe has been Vice Chairman of the Board since October of 2002. Jod McKinney oversees usiness development for Commercial Lending and Private Bank Divisions. Mr. McKinney retired in as Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase (formerly Chase Manhattan Bank and Texas Commerce Bank) – San Antonio Region after twenty-eight years of banking experience.

Mr. McKinney has an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. degree and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Harvard University. His civic service included being Chairman of the San Antonio Economic and Development Foundation. He serves on the boards of the Cancer Therapy and Research Center, the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research, the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, and Texas Lutheran University.

John and Debbie Montford Honored on the San Antonio Movers and Shakers Show, June 6, 2008

The San Antonio Movers and Shakers Show honors John and Debbie Montford for their livelong commitment to giving back to the community through both entrepreneurship and philantrophy. Below is an article that appeared in Philantropyh Magazine about this dymanic pair.

Perhaps it's no coincidence that San Antonio has taken off like a rocket since John T. Montford and his wife Debbie landed in the Alamo City in 2001. Montford, AT&T's senior vice president, Western States, points to the significant growth of San Antonio-based corporations, including Valero Energy, Clear Channel Communications, Toyota, and most recently, SBC's acquisition of AT&T, making San Antonio headquarters for the global communications corporation. As the outgoing chairman of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the incoming chairman of the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation, Montford told civic leaders and the business community, "Great cities earn their place in history by what they accomplish through strong leadership, a shared vision, and united execution of that vision. Dynamic cities nurture their symphonies, their museums, and their visual and performing arts. Exceptional cities have great research universities, which excel in the humanities, sciences, and engineering. Most important, outstanding cities have strong visionary leaders and a large cadre of committed volunteers."Nothing could more aptly describe the philanthropic causes to which the Montfords have dedicated themselves and continue to actively support. John T. and Debbie Montford truly personify the term "dynamic duo." As a Texas senator for 14 years, Montford enjoyed a distinguished designation from Texas Monthly magazine when he was voted one of the Top Ten best legislators in Texas five times. During his term as senator, Montford was appointed chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and chairman of the Senate Affairs Committee, and he was also elected president pro tem for the 73rd Legislative Session.Following his Senate career, Montford served five years as the first chancellor of the Texas Tech university system. Montford, who was hired to "raise money and put the school on the map," more than delivered. He was successful in raising significant funds for Texas Tech University and was named Chancellor Emeritus in honor of his outstanding leadership. As chancellor, he surpassed an initial $300 million capital campaign goal, raising the total to $511 million, thereby significantly enhancing education for tens of thousands of future graduates. Also during his tenure as chancellor, Montford initiated the first new pharmacy school in Amarillo and sought to expand the medical school in El Paso. In addition, the Carnegie Foundation listed Texas Tech in the top category as a research university."I actually hired some good shoe salesmen to work on the project," says Montford, who clearly understands what it takes to work in the trenches. "I made 367 development calls in less than four years," explains Montford, in describing his successful capital campaign for Tech.After leaving his indelible mark at Texas Tech, Montford relocated to San Antonio to help lead one of the largest telecommunication companies in the country, SBC, now known as AT&T. Montford is the Senior Vice President of Western States State Regulatory and Legislative Affairs. His area recently expanded to 23 states.Debbie Montford quips, "This is how we have made our marriage strong. We've been married for 30 years, but with all the traveling, we have probably lived together for 10 years." The strength of their partnership has made them successful. "That's what you really have to have," says Debbie, who found her passion in campus beautification projects while at Texas Tech."The appearance of the campus is a deciding factor when students are choosing a college. Our beautification program was a nice complement to the capital campaign, and it also offered a menu of items to potential donors." She lends her leadership to the boards of the San Antonio Symphony and the Library Foundation Board. She's committed to helping out the Honors College at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) by co-chairing Great Conversations, the signature event to raise support for scholarships.One of Debbie's most passionate causes is the Texas Cultural Trust Council, which presents the Texas Medal of Arts award to distinguished Texas artists. Recent honorees include singer Willie Nelson, poet and writer Naomi Shihab Nye, writer Sandra Cisneros, and actor Fess Parker. Arts and education initiatives are always close to home for the Montfords. "I am very committed to this project," says Debbie. Philanthropy is practically 24/7 for the couple, who have three grown children and one grandson. "I get a lot of pillow talk about the Symphony," says John, who shares Debbie's interest in education and support for the arts."My passion is scholarships," he says “I feel strongly about supporting students and providing education for young people."Montford will serve as chairman of College for all Texans in 2006 and is planning to build on the $8 million already raised. He envisions raising $40 million to support the effort. John and Debbie have been recognized for their public service and for helping to raise nearly $2 million for UTSA scholarships.The two have cleverly turned several traditional university events into successful fundraisers for UTSA. "It's a responsibility to give back to the community. The whole idea of philanthropy is not just donating money, but volunteering to help mankind." says Debbie, indicating that her future philanthropic efforts will target arts and education causes on a state level.With their drive and dedication, the Montfords are on target to achieve an amazing goal – raising $1 billion in their lifetimes for the many charities they support in so many ways.

Richard Perez Honored On The San Antonio Movers and Shakers Show, May 31, 2008

The San Antonio Movers and Shakers Show honors Richard Perez, President and CEO of The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. Richard is the 18th President to lead the 2,000 member organization in its 114-year history.
Perez, a native of San Antonio, has been with the Chamber since November, 2007. He brings experience as an owner/manager of a family-owned business to his position. Prior to serving at The Chamber, Richard served as the two-time San Antonio City Councilman for District 4, from 2004 - 2007. Richard’s reputation for integrity and his skill at bringing consensus to solving issues at the City Council helped him become recognized as one of San Antonio’s bright leaders for the future.
While on the Council, Richard
chaired the San Antonio Military Transformation Task Force – which continues to help facilitate and implement post-BRAC plans, the largest single development project in the history of the City, worth up to $2 Billion in construction, and adding thousands of jobs for San Antonians,
served as the point-person in recruitment efforts to attract, and negotiate the contract bringing City Manager Sheryl Sculley to San Antonio,
Chaired the Transportation Policy Board of the San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), which was charged with setting policy that identified, prioritized, and allocated over $100 Million annually in state and federal funding for the construction of roadway improvements, planning studies, and the implementation of various multi-modal initiatives such as bus rapid transit (BRT) and commuter rail/rail relocation efforts for the Bexar County region.
Served as senior City representative, with the County Judge and Greater Chamber President in negotiating the relocation of a new National Security Agency (NSA) office in San Antonio with 500 employees.
Served on the City’s International Economic Development strategic efforts by acting as a City Ambassador via travels to India, Mexico, and Japan, and led two trade missions to India, resulting in a sister city agreement with Chennai, India in 2008.
While these impressive accomplishments describe his success in crossing political lines to ensure the best results for the City of San Antonio, he is most respected for his open door policy and his willingness to listen and respond to the needs of all citizens of the community.
Perez brings regional and national service to his position at The Chamber. He was appointed the Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by the Clinton Administration from March 1998 –January 2001. Prior to that Perez served as Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Laredo.
Perez received a bachelor’s degree with a major in urban and regional planning from Texas State University and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Kansas. Perez is married to Judy Lynn (Patterson) and they are the parents of three children: Clarissa, Elissa and Ricardo Antonio. He has deep roots in San Antonio and has lived on the south side of town for 39 years.

Submitted by John Thurman, Co-Host, San Antonio Movers and Shakers Show

Broker, Heart of Texas Realty http://www.heartoftexasrealty.com/

Bjorn Dybdahl, http://www.bjorns.com/

Pat Frost Honored On The San Antonio Movers and Shakers Show, May 24, 2008

The San Antonio Movers and Shakers Show
Pat Frost is president of San Antonio-based Frost Bank, which was founded by his great-great-grandfather 138 years ago. He also serves as a director of Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc., the bank's financial holding company. A graduate of Vanderbilt University with a BA in economics, Frost also earned an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. He began his career at Frost Bank in 1984 and has been president of the bank since 1993.

Following in the footsteps of his father, Tom Frost, Pat Frost serves on a broad array of civic, non-profit and professional organization boards. He is chairman of the 2008 Men’s Final Four, past-president of the Rotary Club of San Antonio and past-chairman of the Free Trade Alliance, the Alamo Bowl Association, the Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health and the San Antonio Sports Foundation. He is a member of the Financial Services Roundtable and a former board member of the Consumer Bankers Association.

He was named "Outstanding Young Texas Ex" by the University of Texas Ex-Students Association, "Outstanding Young Man of the Year" by the San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce, and was honored for his "Outstanding Contributions to Literacy" by San Antonio Youth Literacy.

Submitted by John Thurman, Co-Host, San Antonio Movers and Shakers Show Broker, Heart of Texas Realty , http://www.heartoftexasrealty.com/ Bjorn Dybdahl, www.Bjorns.com

Dr. Kenneth Kalkwarf, DDS Honored On The San Antonio Movers And Shakers Show, May 17, 2008

The San Antonio Movers and Shakers Show honors Dr. Ken Kalkwarf, Professor in the Department of Periodontics, and Dean of the Dental School, University of Texas Health Science Cener at San Antonio. Dr. Kalfwarf graduated from the University of Nebraska with a DDS and then completed at General Practice Residency Program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He returned to the University of Nebraska to receive his Certificate in Periodontics and an MS in Oral Biology. He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology in 1979. Dr. Kalkwarf held faculty positions at the University of Oklahoma and the University of Nebraska, including the Directorship of the postdoctoral Periodontics Program. He has continuously maintained a private practice limited to Periodontics. He has served on various capacities with the Texas Society of Periodontists, the Southwest Society of Periodontists, and the American Academy of Periodontology. He has been a reviewer for the Journal of Periodontology since 1984.


Submitted by John Thurman, Co-Host, San Antonio Movers and Shakers Show
Broker, Heart of Texas Realty , http://www.heartoftexasrealty.com/
Bjorn Dybdahl, www.Bjorns.com

Dr. Ricardo Romo Honored On The San Antonio Movers and Shaker Show

The San Antonio Movers and Shakers Show honors Dr. Ricardo Romo, President, University of Texas at San Antonio, May 10, 2008

As president, Dr. Romo leads one of the fastest growing institutions of higher education in Texas and the nation. UTSA, under his leadership, is now poised to become the state's next premier research universities.
President Romo has led strategic efforts to enhance both access to education and excellence in scholarship and service at the university.
During President Romo’s tenure, UTSA’s enrollment has grown nearly 50%, and the University has added numerous programs and facilities to enhance student life. He also has implemented new student support programs designed to help students succeed at earning a university degree. The number of advisers has tripled, and UTSA, with more than 28,400 students in 2008, is recognized as a leader in “Closing the Gaps,” a statewide initiative by the Legislature to enroll more Texans in higher education.
A native of San Antonio’s West Side, President Romo graduated from Fox Tech High School and attended The University of Texas at Austin on a track scholarship. He served as captain of the track and cross-country team and earned All-American honors in 1966. Romo was the first Texan to run the mile in less than four minutes, and his mile record lasted 41 years. He earned a B.S. degree in Education.
He holds a master's degree in history from Loyola Marymount University and a Ph.D. in history from UCLA. A nationally respected urban historian, Romo is the author of "East Los Angeles: History of a Barrio," which is now in its ninth printing (one in Spanish).
In 1980, President Romo returned to UT Austin to teach history before becoming a vice provost for undergraduate education. In 2002, President Bush appointed him to the President's Board of Advisers on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. In 2004, former Secretary of State Colin Powell appointed Romo as a U.S. representative to the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization, and in 2005, Romo was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, San Antonio branch, and was reappointed in 2007—Romo currently serves as the vice chair. In 2008, he received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Texas Exes Alumni Association.
In 2006, Romo was honored by the UT Austin Friar Society as Outstanding Friar Alumnus. He was elected Chairman of the Board for the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (the largest U.S. Hispanic Chamber organization) for 2006. In 2007, Gov. Rick Perry appointed Romo to serve on the Commission for College Ready Texas. He serves on nearly 20 boards, many of them in San Antonio. He is active on several museum boards and is especially proud of his work with the United Way.
President Romo is married to Dr. Harriett Romo, an Associate Professor of Sociology at UTSA. She also serves as director of UTSA's Mexico Center and works with the the Bank of America Child and Adolescent Policy Research Institute (CAPRI). They have one son, Carlos, who graduated from Stanford University and The University of Texas School of Law. Their daughter, Anadelia, attended Princeton as an undergraduate and received a doctoral degree from Harvard University and presently teaches at Texas State University.Dr. Romo has received many honors during his academic career, one of the most recent recognitions was the Isabel la Catolica award, the highest award given to non-Spanish subjects, bestowed upon him by King Juan Carlos of Spain.

Submitted by John Thurman, co-host, San Antonio Movers and Shakers Show
Broker, Heart of Texas Realty http://www.heartoftexasrealty.com/
Bjorn Dybdahl, (Just Bjorn) www.Bjorns.com

Clarence R. “Reggie” Williams honored on the San Antonio Movers and Shakers Show

The San Antonio Movers and Shakers Show is pleased to honor Clarence R. “Reggie” Williams, President/Chief Executive Officer
San Antonio Area Foundation on May 3, 2008.

Clarence R. “Reggie” Willliams leads the Area Foundation in fulfilling its mission…helping donors achieve their charitable goals for the greater benefit of the community. In his role, Reggie helps build philanthropic partnerships between the donors and non-profit organizations looking to address our community’s needs and challenges.
Prior to his current position, Reggie was Senior Vice President of Information Systems Operations at USAA. Directing a 1600 personnel department, he was responsible for the certification, operation, maintenance, and sustainment of USAA’s Information Technology Systems─including telecommunications, computer, print, and mail operations. In addition he served as Executive Chairman of the USAA Volunteer Corp, a 6000 employee based volunteer group.
Reggie holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio; a Master of Education Degree from Westfield State Teacher’s College, Westfield, Maine; and accomplished Doctoral Study at Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama. He is also a graduate of the Defense University’s Armed Forces Staff College and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. After graduating from college, Reggie was commissioned an officer into the United States Air Force. He retired from the Air Force in the grade of Colonel.
An mentor and civic leader, Reggie serves as President of the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of San Antonio─the largest Rotary Club in the world. He is an advisor to the Board for the Ella Austin Community City as well as Chairman of the San Antonio United Negro College Fund Advisory Board. His other board memberships include Los Compadres de San Antonio Missions, Christus Santa Rosa, College of Wooster, and United Way of San Antonio/Bexar County. Reggie also sits on the Regional Board of Directors for the National Conference for Communities and Justice, the city’s Cultural Collaborative Steering Committee, and the Board of the San Antonio/Bexar County Arts and Culture Fund.
Recognized for his athletic abilities, Reggie was inducted as a Charter Member of his hometown high school, Orrville High, and The College of Wooster and The Wayne County, Ohio, Sports Halls of Fame. In 2000, Reggie was inducted into the San Antonio East-side Community’s Counting Your Blessings Hall of Fame.

Submitted by John Thurman, co-Host, San Antonio Movers and Shakers Show

Broker, Heart of Texas Realty http://www.heartoftexasrealty.com/

Bjorn Dybdahl, http://www.bjorns.com/