About Us – 1911GP

About Us

About

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.

Industry-Focused Programming

Real Estate & Development

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

Private Equity & Investment Management

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

Energy & Sustainability

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

Consumer Goods, Retail & E-Commerce

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

Entrepreneurship & Emerging Businesses

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

Legal & Professional Services

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

Women in Business & Leadership

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

Aviation & Transportation

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

Board of Advisors

Natasha August

Class of ’08

Entrepreneur & Startup Founder

Charles Landen

Class of ’16

Vice President Finance at Silver Hill Energy Partners

Haley Huffines Gigliotti

MBA Class of ’17

Director of Multifamily

Heather Gilker

Class of ’84

Managing Director at Pickwick Capital Partners

Austin Federer

BBA Class of ’16 Cox

Founder of Hilltop Property Tax

Buddy Ozane

Class of ’70

President and Founder, Probity Advisors, Inc.

Dom Haskett

Class of ’21

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

Bora Laci

Class of ’13 & Cox MBA ’19

Senior Strategy Consulting, The Bridge a North Highland Company

Ryan Ball

Class of ’08

Founder & CEO of Rockwall Services & Multiple Startup Founder

Bill Rowe

Class of ’91

Chairman and CEO at Rowe Global LLC

Mitchell Brown

Dedman College ’10 & Cox MBA ’20

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

Lindsey Marsh Brown

Dedman Law ’13

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