Cistercian Community Business Directory
Account, Finance, Insurance
Michael Abola
Michael Abola
Alumnus, Class of 2002
1999 Broadway
Denver, Colorado 80202
United States
Email: michael.abola@mossadams.com
CIBC Bank
Managing Director, Dallas Market Head
Wendy Holder
Alumnus Parent
2121 N Pearl Street, Suite 1230
Dallas, Texas 75201
United States
Business: (214) 704-8652
Email: wendy.holder@cibc.com
Website: https://us.cibc.com/en/home.html
Crow Holdings Capital
Managing Director
Tyler Bethea
Alumnus, Class of 2003
3819 Maple Ave
Dallas, Texas 75219
United States
Business: (214) 661-8145
Email: tbethea@crowholdings.com
Website: https://www.crowholdings.com
Crow Holdings Capital
Associate
Peter Thompson
Alumnus, Class of 2013
I work for the industrial platform in the real estate fund at Crow Holdings Capital, and I am more than happy to discuss the real estate industry and real estate private equity with anyone that wants to talk about it.
3819 Maple Ave.,
Dallas, Texas 75219
United States
Business: (214) 661-8247
Website: https://www.crowholdings.com
Nancy Gatens
Nancy Gatens
Alumnus Parent
Gatens Financial is an independent wealth management practice that provides fee-only financial advisory services to individuals and families nationwide. We serve as fiduciaries, meaning that we commit to always put our clients’ interests first. Clients turn to us to manage their investments and to help organize and streamline their finances, so they attain peace of mind, confidence, and the freedom to focus on what they enjoy. In-depth financial planning is an essential component of our services. We take the time to get to know our clients, speak to them on their level, and help them understand the impact of their financial choices in all areas of their lives. Our commitment to integrity, excellent communication, and client education drives deep client relationships and results.
8106 San Fernando Way
Dallas, Texas 75218
United States
Business: (855) 695-4877
Cell: (214) 695-4877
Email: nancy@gatensfinancial.com
Website: https://www.gatensfinancial.com
Ghost Capital
Partner
Chase Campbell
Alumnus, Class of 2011
Investing in American defense companies as independent sponsors.
Business: (214) 212-8860
Email: ccampbell@ghost-capital.com
Website: https://www.ghost-capital.com
GM Financial
AVP Digital Direct Ops
Tom Rose
Alumnus, Class of 1985
Consumer auto lending.
220 E Las Colinas Blvd
Irving, Texas 75039
United States
Business: (214) 210-5688
Email: thomas.rose@gmfinancial.com
Website: https://www.gmfinancial.com
Riley Goethals
Financial Advisor
Riley Goethals
Alumnus, Class of 12
8235 Douglas Ave Ste 390
Dallas, Texas 75225
United States
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Application Performance Engineering, Manager, HPC & AI Industry: Account, Finance, and Insurance
Christopher Davidson
Alumnus, Class of 2003
Email: christopher.davidson@hpe.com
KPMG
Associate
Clay Tillotson
Alumnus, Class of 2011
KPMG is a big 4 professional services firm offering Audit, Tax, and Advisory Services. I am currently in the advisory practice specializing in internal audit and risk consulting. Areas of experience are in SOX 404 Compliance, and Operational Audits.
2323 Ross Ave
Dallas, Texas 75201
United States
Business: (214) 709-4291
Email: ctillotson@kpmg.com
Lipscomb Insurance Group, Inc.
Principal
Charles Lipscomb
Alumnus, Class of 1984
Alumnus Parent
Current Parent
Commercial & Personal Insurance, Group Health Insurance and Life Insurance
5429 Lyndon B. Johnson Frwy
Dallas, Texas 75240
United States
Business: (214) 420-5200
Cell: (214) 208-0032
Email: clipscomb@lipscombinsurance.com
Website: https://www.lipscombinsurance.com
Longford Capital
Managing Director and Head of the Dallas Office
John Garda
Alumnus Parent
Current Parent
Longford Capital is a leading private investment company that focuses on commercial litigation finance. The Company provides funding to businesses, law firms, universities, and other entities relating to large scale commercial litigation claims. Longford Capital funds the attorneys' fees and out of pocket costs involved with pursuing commercial litigation claims. The Company also provides working capital and additional funding directly to the claim owner to monetize a portion of those legal claims before they are resolved in the litigation.
1700 Pacific, Suite 1035
Dallas, Texas 75201
United States
Business: (972) 761-5214
Email: jgarda@longfordcapital.com
Website: https://www.longfordcapital.com
Mirabeau Capital
Director
Chris Hand
Alumnus, Class of 1987
239 Woodcrest Dr.
Richardson, Texas 75080
United States
Business: (972) 591-1471
Email: chris.hand@mirabeaucapital.com
Website: https://mirabeaucapital.com/
Molten Layer, LLC
Principal
James Sivco
Alumnus, Class of 1991
Molten Layer is a Houston, Texas-based advisory firm helping firms in financial distress or in transitions.
We strengthen and support organizations and stakeholders during periods of financial stress. The solutions provided may vary widely: from cash and working capital management; to delivering crisis management; or managing debtor/creditor negotiations; or stabilizing operations; or guiding a firm through a bankruptcy or restructuring transaction. The stakeholder represented could include management, the board of directors, or a creditor.
677 N Post Oak Ln
Houston, Texas 77024
United States
Business: (713) 927-6255
Email: James@Molten-Layer.Com
Website: https://molten-layer.com
Mr. Cooper Group
Chief Accounting Officer
John Stoneham
Alumnus, Class of 1997
Email: jdstoneham@yahoo.com
Website: https://www.mrcooper.com/
Nova Street Partners
Managing Partner
Dominic Micheli
Alumnus, Class of 2015
Nova Street Partners is a DFW-based private credit firm, established to provide growth capital for small to medium-sized businesses in the form of debt (senior secured, first lien last out, second lien, mezzanine) or preferred equity. Nova Street has a flexible investment mandate, investing $3-25mm per deal in various industries.
Please reach out to Dominic Micheli ('15) if you're seeking financing or if you're a student looking to learn more about finance, banking, and/or investing.
117 Wrangler Drive Suite #100
Irving, Texas 75063
United States
Business: (817) 983-3254
Email: dominic.micheli@novastreetpartners.com
Website: http://www.novastreetpartners.com/
Origin Bank
Business Development & Community Relations
Ashley Comstock
Current Parent
We are a 105 year old medium size community bank. We excel in Mortgage, commercial banking and personal banking. Our core values include taking care of our community and our relationships.
16479 Dallas Parkway, Suite 500
Addison, Texas 75001
United States
Business: (214) 846-6077
Email: acomstock@origin.bank
Website: https://www.origin.bank/en/
PwC
Assurance Associate, Financial Services
Sean McGrath
Alumnus, Class of 2012
Assurance associate within PwC's Banking and Capital Markets group.
Business: (704) 460-2238
Cell: sean.mcgrath@pwc.com
Raymond James
Vice President
Bill Nowlin
Current Parent
Fixed Income Capital Markets services
Sales & trading of bonds with institutional investors
Sectors include municipal, mortgage-backed, corporate, US agency, and treasury bonds
5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 1900
Dallas, Texas 75225
United States
Business: (214) 365-5562
Email: bill.nowlin@raymondjames.com
Website: https://www.raymondjames.com/corporations-and-institutions/fixed-income-capital-markets
Kenneth Spence
Kenneth Spence
Alumnus, Class of 2006
Sell-side M&A investment banking.
460 Claremont Dr
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516
United States
Business: (919) 428-4800
Cell: (214) 557-9304
Email: kenneth@jacobscapital.net
The Big Picture Group Financial Services
Owner
Mark Hoover
Alumnus, Class of 1978
Founded in 2000 by Mark Hoover, The Big Picture Group specializes in helping people get clear, take action, and monitor their results. Mr. Hoover brings his perspective, expertise, and dedication to giving individuals and business owners strategies that enhance their financial freedom. With his patented BIG PICTURE solution, he provides clients with custom, holistic plans and the confidence that their financial path will help them achieve their most valued goals and dreams.
2425 N Central Exprwy #700
Richardson, Texas 75080
United States
Business: (972) 238-0648
Email: Hoover@thebigpicturegroup.com
Website: https://www.theBIGPICTUREgroup.com
Wells Fargo Advisors
Financial Advisor
Michael Kurilecz
Alumnus, Class of 1971
As a Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, I can offer you a wide range of services, from helping you select individual investments to develop a retirement plan. With access to a broad array of company resources — including research analysts and economic and market experts — I can help you make informed investment decisions based on your specific needs.
Contact me if you'd like me to help you develop strategies for pursuing your financial goals.
100 Crescent Court Ste 1400
Dallas, Texas 75201
United States
Business: (469) 718-7147
Email: michael.kurilecz@wellsfargoadvisors.com
Website: https://home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/michael.kurilecz
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
Country Music Association
Senior Manager of Awards & Industry Relations
Brenden Oliver
Alumnus, Class of 2008
The Country Music Association (CMA) was the first trade association formed to promote a genre of music. The organization consists of over 7,500 industry professionals around the world representing every aspect of the Country Music business. The organization is best known for the annual CMA Awards show and 4-day music festival, CMA Fest.
35 Music Square East, Ste 201
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
United States
Business: (615) 263-3644
Email: boliver@cmaworld.com
Website: https://www.cmaworld.com
Cruise Escapes
President
Don McCann
Alumnus Parent
We've assisted fans of cruising since 1985. Come make a great escape on River Cruises to Europe, or Ocean Cruises to Alaska, Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and world wide.
14330 Midway Road, Suite 103
Dallas, Texas 75244
United States
Business: (972) 404-0505
Email: info@CruiseEscapes.com
Website: https://www.CruiseEscapes.com
Dave Tanner Music
President
Dave Tanner
Alumnus Parent
Music for all occasions, with an emphasis on 50's-70's and the Great American Songbook!
PO Box 142424
Irving, Texas 75014
United States
Business: (214) 810-6879
Email: dave@davetannermusic.com
Website: https://www.davetannermusic.com
Roger Fischer
Self-Employed Woodworker
Roger Fischer
Alumnus Parent
I am a retired engineer and woodworker as well as the parent of a Cistercian graduate. I have taught several young men simple woodworking techniques. One of my past pupils is a current Cistercian student. Is your son interested in woodworking? I would like to pass my knowledge to one or two students interested in woodturning and/or scroll saw use.
The only cost to you would be for supplies. If you would like to see some of my work, send a request via e-mail.
Business: (214) 352-4537
Email: roger.fischer@sbcglobal.net
Maia Wright Jourde, Harpist
Harpist, Performer & Instructor
Maia W. Jourde
Alumnus Parent
I perform harp music for all types of occasions. I also offer instruction in pedal and lever harp at my home studio in Fort Worth or in the Arlington and Fort Worth ISD's.
2337 Mistletoe Ave
Fort Worth, Texas 76110
United States
Business: (817) 207-0802
Email: arjourde@sbcglobal.net
Website: https://www.gigmasters.com/maia
Communication and Information
OPSWAT
VP of Sales - Americas
John McGuire
Current Parent
OPSWAT protects critical infrastructure. Our goal is to eliminate malware and zero-day attacks. We believe that every file and every device pose a threat. Threats must be addressed at all locations at all times—at entry, at exit, and at rest. Our products focus on threat prevention and process creation for secure data transfer and safe device access. The result is productive systems that minimize the risk of compromise.
OPSWAT. Trust no file. Trust no device.
4230 Nashwood Ln
Dallas, Texas 75244
United States
Business: (214) 704-7400
Email: john.mcguire@opswat.com
Website: https://www.opswat.com
Slingshot
Founder
Owen Hannay
Alumnus, Class of 1981
Full-Service Advertising Firm that helps businesses grow by creating human connections. Traditional, Digital, Social Media and Web Development specialties.
208 N. Market St, Suite 500
Dallas, Texas 75202
United States
Business: (214) 634-4411
Cell: (214) 704-0807
Email: owenh@slingshot.com
Website: https://www.slingshot.com
Consulting and Business Services
Brusniak Turner Property Tax Attorneys
Property Tax Consultant
Stephen Brusniak
Alumnus, Class of 98
Providing innovative tax solutions where others have failed. Brusniak Turner is a boutique property tax firm providing end-to-end administrative, consultative and appellate services to commercial property owners across Texas.
17480 Dallas Parkway Ste. 210
Dallas, Texas 75287
United States
Business: (214) 396-1953
Email: stephen@texaspropertytaxattorneys.com
Website: http://www.texaspropertytaxattorneys.com/
Eagle Hill Consulting
Senior Manager
Peter Graham
Alumnus, Class of 2002
241 18th St S #615
Arlington, Virginia 22202
United States
Business: (610) 331-1127
Email: pgraham@eaglehillconsulting.com
Website: https://www.eaglehillconsulting.com/
EasyCheck
Sales and Marketing Executive
Eddie Diaz
Alumnus, Class of 2015
We are a SaaS startup based in Dallas. Our service is a multi-purpose task-assigning, asset-tracking, and data-collecting tool. Our platform is compatible across various different devices (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, etc.) and it is very user friendly. Depending on your specific business needs, we can help you prevent loss, ensure compliance, and gather data on your operations in real-time. Within a few clicks, EasyCheck can be your management's eyes on the field. If you are interested, reach out to me and I'll schedule up a free demo!
8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1150
Dallas, Texas 75206
United States
Business: (214) 466-9988
Email: eddie@easycheck.io
Website: https://easycheck.io
