Professional
Mr. Houston retired from the banking business after sixteen years, as President and CEO of an Oklahoma-based institution. Mr. Houston became President of the $10 million, four-employee institution at age 25. By 1991, the savings bank had grown into a $600 million institution with over two hundred employees and sixteen offices. The institution and related assets acquired under Mr. Houston’s direction sold for $125 million.
He has served on numerous local, state, and national boards and commissions, including twenty-five years on local hospital boards. Mr. Houston is a personal and business planning advisor.
Education
- Graduate Degree in Banking from Louisiana State University
- Bachelor of Science in Business from Oklahoma State University
Awards and Recognition
- Northwestern Mutual Forum
- Most Valuable Producer 2006-2007
- Million Dollar Round Table Qualifying Member: 1993-2000
- National Quality Award: 1993-1996, 2000-2007
- Million Dollar Round Table Qualifying/Life Member: 2001-2007
- National Sales Achievement Award: 1998, 2001-2002
- Life Impact Award
Associations and Memberships
The Todd Organization
Leadership Oklahoma
Leadership Oklahoma City
Downtown Rotary Club - Paul Harris Fellow
Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence
Deaconess Hospital Board - Chairman
Economic Club
State Ethics Commission - Former Chairman
Achievement Award - State Chamber of Commerce
Gaillardia Country Club
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