On the August 15th edition of PlayMakers Talk Show, our guests were:

Adam Romo – CEO, Eatzi’s Market & Bakery

Craig Scheef – CEO, Texas Security Bank

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Adam Romo, CEO, Eatzi’s Market & Bakery

Adam Romo joined Eatzi’s as its CEO in May 2011 to lead the company’s strategic expansion efforts. He previously served as the Company’s CFO from 1996 to 1999.

A University of Texas at Austin alumnus, he began his career with KPMG, ultimately specializing in their Retail Practice Group.  Adam then spent nine years with Brinker International (Chili’s Grill and Bar, Maggiano’s) in a series of financial positions, ultimately as the CFO of Eatzi’s Market & Bakery.

In addition to his extensive experience with restaurant and retail companies, his broad based background includes technology, e-commerce, and the international logistics industries.

Eatzis.com

Craig Scheef, CEO, Texas Security Bank

Craig Scheef is currently Chairman, CEO and President of Texas Security Bank. In June of 1988, he accepted a commercial credit training position with First Interstate Bank (predecessor to Wells Fargo Bank). During his last five years at Wells Fargo, Craig managed a team of Middle Market lenders.

In March of 2003, Craig accepted the position of Community Bank President (Swiss Ave. location) for Bank of Texas – a subsidiary of BOK Financial. In 2004, he was promoted to President of Business Banking for the Dallas Market with responsibility for seven community banks in Dallas and Houston.

In April 2007, Craig left Bank of Texas to begin the process of obtaining regulatory approval and raising capital for an independent bank focused on the needs of people who exercise their right to free-enterprise – the independent business owner. In May of 2008, Texas Security began operations with $26.5 million in new capital. Today, Texas Security Bank is a growing, profitable independent bank with three locations and total assets of $230 million.

TexasSecurityBank.com

Craig Scheef, Host Steve A Klein, Adam Romo

On the August 8th edition of PlayMakers Talk Show, our guests were:

 Paul Whitman – President, JLL (DFW/KC)

Chris Brown – Managing Partner, RJ Byrd Search Group

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Paul Whitman, President, JLL (DFW/KC)

Paul Whitman is the President of the Dallas, Fort Worth and Kansas City offices of Jones Lang LaSalle. Paul is responsible for the oversight of 400+ employees who handle tenant representation, industrial, project development services, property management, agency leasing, data center, markets corporate solutions and business economics incentives.

JLL is a professional services and investment management firm offering specialized real estate services to companies seeking increased value by owning, occupying and investing in real estate. With annual revenue of $4 billion, JLL has more than 200 corporate offices and operates in 75 countries worldwide.

Paul has over 40 years of experience in the Dallas / Fort Worth market acquiring extensive experience with over 10,000,000 square feet of completed lease, purchase/sale and build-to-suit transactions.

JLL.com/Dallas

Phone: (214) 438-6100

Chris Brown, Managing Partner, RJ Byrd Search Group

Chris Brown is the Managing Partner of RJ Byrd. In 1996 a large international staffing firm hired him. From there, Chris partnered with his former Regional Manager to start a new endeavor, where he managed the branches in Dallas and Fort Worth.

In 2003, Chris joined a local firm as a non-equity partner, started and built a multi-million dollar Technology Practice prior to the company’s acquisition. In 2007, Chris co-founded The RJ Byrd Search Group.

RJ Byrd specializes in the areas of career placement and contract services. Their Search Consultants have consistently exceeded clients’ expectations. Their Best Business Practices ensure peak performance by matching needs with highly qualified talent.

RJByrd.com

Dallas Phone: (214) 343-1700

Fort Worth Phone (817) 753-6450

Chris Brown, Host Steve A Klein, Paul Whitman