The 1911 Group

The Group

The premier professional network  for the SMU community

The 1911 Group gives SMU alumni a structured, professional setting to connect beyond purely social events — through industry-focused programming and networking across Dallas–Fort Worth.
Programs

Industry
Programming.

Nine industry groups, each led by alumni in the field — pick the one that matches your work and join its events throughout the year.

  1. 01

    Real Estate & Development

    Panels and mixers with developers, investors and real estate operators.

  2. 02

    30 & Under Association

    Early-career networking, mentorship and development for young alumni.

  3. 03

    Entrepreneurship & Emerging Businesses

    Startup showcases, pitch nights and founder–investor mentorship.

  4. 04

    Private Equity & Investment Management

    PE leaders on deal trends, strategy and the market.

  5. 05

    Women in Business & Leadership

    Events centered on female leadership, mentorship and advancement.

  6. 06

    Legal & Professional Services

    Roundtables with attorneys, counsel and advisors on regulatory trends.

  7. 07

    Insurance & Healthcare

    Insurers, health executives and policy experts on the forces shaping both fields.

  8. 08

    Aviation & Transportation

    Legal, regulatory and operating leaders on the future of moving people and goods.

  9. 09

    Energy & Sustainability

    Experts on renewables, environmental innovation and energy policy.

Leadership & Governance

Board of Advisors.

Natasha August’08

Natasha August

CEO, RM11

Charles Landen’16

Charles Landen

VP of Finance, Silver Hill Energy Partners

Haley Huffines Gigliotti’17

Haley Huffines Gigliotti

Director of Multifamily, Huffines Community

Heather Gilker’84

Heather Gilker

Managing Director, Pickwick Capital Partners

Austin Federer’16

Austin Federer

Founder, Hilltop Property Tax

Buddy Ozanne’70

Buddy Ozanne

President & Founder, Probity Advisors, Inc.

Dom Haskett’21

Dom Haskett

Head of Business Development, Farol Asset Management, LP

Bora Laci’13, ’19

Bora Laci

Senior Strategy Consulting, The Bridge

Ryan Ball’08

Ryan Ball

CEO, Rockwall Services

Bill Rowe’91

Bill Rowe

CEO, Rowe Global LLC

Phoebe Park’12, ’13

Phoebe Park

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Syntropy Capital Advisors LLC

Elise McDonald Wilding’13

Elise McDonald Wilding

Founder & Principal, M Partners TX

E. Paul Bigham’75

E. Paul Bigham

President, Bigham Agency

Scott Groeschell’10

Scott Groeschell

Director, Trimont

Ra Kazadi’22

Ra Kazadi

Co-Founder & Chief Brand Officer, Nostalgia & Noise

Join a curated network of SMU alumni dedicated to industry excellence and meaningful connection.

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