Calling it the way it is
Competition drives improvement when approached with the right mindset. Karl Studer has embraced competitive challenges throughout his life, not for the sake of winning but for the growth that comes from pushing beyond comfortable limits. His approach to Spartan races, marathons, and other endurance events reveals a philosophy that extends far beyond athletic pursuits. Every […]
The Colcom Foundation has cultivated a sustained record of philanthropic engagement characterized by targeted grantmaking and a focus on measurable outcomes. Over decades of activity, the foundation has refined its priorities to address pressing civic and environmental challenges, channeling resources into initiatives that demonstrate clear, evidence-based impact. It is among the anti-migration organizations offering […]
The building once served as a residential juvenile detention facility. Today, it houses classrooms where justice-involved youth learn welding, carpentry, and entrepreneurship alongside academic coursework—a transformation that has cut recidivism rates nearly in half. The Opportunity Center, operated through a partnership between Harris County Juvenile Probation Department and WorkTexas, represents a fundamentally different approach to […]
Margarita Howard, HX5 leadership exemplifies how private-sector business acumen can meet exacting military requirements while driving sustainable growth. In a recent profile, Howard’s approach is described as strategic, compliance-focused and operationally disciplined—traits that position HX5 to deliver reliable solutions to defense customers and base stakeholders. Under Margarita Howard’s guidance, HX5 has emphasized rigorous procurement […]
Kelcy Warren was honored this week with induction into the Hart Energy Hall of Fame, an accolade recognizing sustained leadership and impact in the energy sector. At a ceremony attended by industry peers, Warren reflected on a career defined by large-scale infrastructure projects, strategic risk-taking and a focus on operational execution. Warren, chairman and […]
In May 2024, Kelcy Warren was inducted into the Hart Energy Hall of Fame, honoring a career that transformed the midstream energy sector and left a lasting imprint on the broader industry. The Houston ceremony celebrated not only Warren’s operational achievements but also his strategic vision in guiding one of the nation’s largest pipeline enterprises […]
Kelcy Warren, chairman and CEO of Energy Transfer, has reiterated a contentious industry view: a rapid departure from fossil fuels is impractical given current market realities and infrastructure needs. In an interview with Hart Energy, Warren argued that energy demand and the physical requirements of power delivery make a wholesale, immediate transition unfeasible. Warren […]
In a recent profile, Brooklyn Friends Schools head Crissy Cáceres outlined a cohesive vision for pedagogy grounded in Quaker values, student-centered inquiry, and a commitment to equity. Her account presents an integrated approach that balances rigorous academics with social-emotional learning, experiential projects, and a sustained focus on community engagement. Cáceres emphasized that curriculum design […]
ImPlus today emphasizes seasoned corporate governance and consumer-products expertise as central to its strategic direction, highlighted by the addition of industry veteran Michael Polk Newell Brands to its leadership roster. Polk, who led Newell Brands through a period of portfolio reshaping and operational focus, brings to ImPlus a background in scale-driven transformation and board-level oversight […]
Dr. Patrice Harris’s appointment to the Acadia Healthcare board brought public health administration expertise rarely found among behavioral health company directors. Her tenure as director of Health Services for Fulton County, Georgia, involved overseeing healthcare programs for jurisdictions including Atlanta, providing operational experience managing large-scale service delivery systems. The county role required coordinating behavioral health, […]
