Statewide Leadership

The Technology Entrepreneurs' Exchange* (TeXchange) is a non-profit organization governed by a statewide Board of Directors.   Each chapter is also governed by its own Executive Board, Board of Directors and Board of Advisors who are focused on making the chapter relevant and effective for their business community.

Statewide Executive Team

Philip N. Budd, DFW
Chairman
"Texchange helps me build close bonds with people I respect and admire.  It's been a major catalyst in developing my network of peers and advisors, for which I'm truly grateful." 

Suaad Sait, Austin
President

Corey Blahuta, Austin
Treasurer and Member of the Austin Chapter Board
"TeXchange provides a great forum for technology entrepreneurs to learn from others experience, network with peers and share ideas.  It is also a great way to introduce new entrepreneurs to the local technology community." 

Statewide Board of Directors

Anthony Davis, DFW
Member of the DFW Chapter Board

Charley Dean, Austin
Past President and Board Member of the Austin Chapter
“As a venture capital investor, my livelihood depends upon a thriving entrepreneurial environment in Austin.  Texchange is at the center of this ecosystem -  a place where the best and brightest can share ideas and spark the next generation of innovation in Austin.”

 

Greg Heider, DFW
Member of the DFW Chapter Board

Camille Irvin, DFW
Member of the DFW Chapter Board

Bill Leake, Austin
Member of the Austin Chapter Board
"TeXchange has always been one of the business social highlights of my calendar.  It is such a rare pleasure to be able to converse with peers on a regular basis.  The caliber of participants and the meeting format make the monthly dinners a 'don't miss' for Austin technology entrepreneurs."

Mickey Millsap, Austin
Member of the Austin Chapter Board

Suaad Sait, Austin
President and Board Member of the Austin Chapter
"TeXchange provides a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to network with peers and lend a hand to new and upcoming entrepreneurs in Austin."

David Skoog, DFW
Member of the DFW Chapter Board

 

PAST LEADERS

Charles F. May, DFW
Former Chairman and President of Texchange Statewide, Former President and Long-Time Board Member of DFW Chapter
"TeXchange has been, by far, the most significant networking organization with which I have ever been involved. I have created literally hundreds of new, valuable relationships, from clients to best-of-class service providers, to capital sources. And it seems to become more valuable every year."

 

* The Technology Entrepreneurs' Exchange is incorporated under the laws of the State of Texas and is a non-profit corporation that has received 501(c)3 status from the IRS.