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Brother Paul Goelz, S.M., Ph.D., followed his passion for education and entrepreneurship by devoting his life to teaching free enterprise at St. Mary's University and helping entrepreneurs succeed. He established the Algur H. Meadows Center for Entrepreneurial Studies in 1981 with a grant he obtained from the Meadows Foundation of Dallas, which later was supplemented by a gift from the Gulf Oil Foundation.

Through the Meadows Center, Goelz built a strong relationship with South Texas business professionals who engaged in entrepreneurial activities. In 1986, he developed the Forum on Entrepreneurship Breakfast Series. Each year, the Forum hosts four breakfast meetings that feature prominent entrepreneurs who share their experiences and insights.

Goelz's successor, Brooke R. Envick, Ph.D. was appointed director of the Meadows Center in 2002. Under her leadership, the Center continues to be successful in advancing the awareness of entrepreneurship. In 2003, a second program began to emanate from the Center, the Entrepreneur Scholars Program (E-Scholars Program). The E-Scholars Program is a yearlong certificate program that includes academic and extra-curricular activities to help manage business ventures of undergraduate students from all disciplines and majors.

The academic programs in entrepreneurship here at St. Mary's University focuses on the career preparation of students who plan to initiate and operate their own businesses rather than enter the corporate world of large companies in a line or staff position. In fall of 2006, the Center began to offer the Executive Speaker Series. The Executive Speaker Series is part of a course entitled, "Exploring Entrepreneurship: Profiles of Successful Entrepreneurs and Senior Executives." Students enrolled in this class have the rare opportunity to hear autobiographical speeches from nationally known entrepreneurs and senior level executives about their "road maps" to success. Students read biographies of well known entrepreneurs, analyze prospective success patterns, and contribute to the class through verbal and written projects.
The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies is made possible by grants from the Meadows Foundation and the Chevron Foundation. The academic programs in entrepreneurship focus on the career preparation of students who plan to initiate and operate their own businesses rather than enter the corporate world of large companies in a line or staff position. The Center conducts symposia, researches the entrepreneurial history of the Southwest, and publishes the Entrepreneurial Commentary.

Two additional activities emanate from the Meadows Center. The Goelz Family Institute for Studies in Ethics and Social Responsibility has the mission to invite guest lecturers, conduct symposia, supplement salaries of professors, engage in research, and provide for related publications. The focus is ethical and social responsibility issues primarily oriented toward Business and Economics. The Vincent and Charlotte Sauget Institute for Family Business was endowed by Charlotte J. Sauget in memory of her husband Vincent, an alumnus of St. Mary's University. The mission of the Institute is to address organizational, administrative and entrepreneurial issues as they relate to family businesses.

Brooke R. Envick, Ph.D.
Research Awards

    • "Best In-Person Networking Opportunities for Students," Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization, November 2010
    • "Best Student Leader Award," Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization, November 2010
    • "NuStar Professor for Teaching Excellence," Bill Greehey School of Business, 2010
    • "Distinguished Research Award," Academy of Entrepreneurship Conference, New Orleans, LA, April 2006
    • "Distinguished Research Award," Academy of Free Enterprise Conference, Las Vegas, NV, October 2003
    • "Honorable Mention", Research Award, Academy of Entrepreneurship Conference, Reno, NV, April 2002
    • "Distinguished Research Award," Academy of Entrepreneurship Conference, Las Vegas, NV, October 2001
    • "Distinguished Research Award," Academy of Entrepreneurship Conference, Las Vegas, NV, October 1999
    • "Distinguished Research Award," Academy of Entrepreneurship Conference, Las Vegas, NV, October 1998
    • "Deirdre Harkins Richard Professor in Free Enterprise," St. Mary's University, 1997
    • "Showcase Paper Award," Academy of Entrepreneurship Conference, Maui, HI, October 1996
    • "Distinguished Research Award," Academy of Entrepreneurship Conference, Maui, HI, October 1996
    • "Distinguished Research Award," Academy of Entrepreneurship Conference, Las Vegas, NV, October 1995

    Journal Publications on Entrepreneurship:
    • "A 21st Century Model of Entrepreneurship Education: Overcoming Traditional Barriers to Learning," accepted for publication, Journal of Entrepreneurship Education
    • "Beyond Human Capital: The Importance of Positive Psychological Capital for Entrepreneurial Success," Entrepreneurial Executive. Vol. 10, 41-52, Fall 2005
    • "An Interdisciplinary Approach to Entrepreneurship Education: The Cross-Course Project," with Madison, T. and Priesmeyer, R., Journal of Entrepreneurship Education. Vol. 6, 1-10, Fall 2003
    • "The Big-Five Model of Personality: Comparing Male and Female Entrepreneurs," with Langford M., Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal. Vol. 9(1), 1-10, Fall 2003
    • "The Most Important Finance Skills for Entrepreneurs: Differing Views Among Finance Professionals," with Roth, G., and Anderson, R., Entrepreneurial Executive, Vol. 7(2), 35-44, Spring 2002
    • "Understanding the Financial Educational Needs of Entrepreneurs: A Survey of Entrepreneurs and Financial Advisors," with Roth, G., and Anderson, R., Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal, Vol. 7(2), pp. 111-118, Spring 2002
    • "Disposition of Control Among Managers and Entrepreneurs: Gender and Job Role Comparisons," Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal, Vol. 6(2) pp. 77-86, Fall 2000
    • "The Five-Factor Model of Personality: Assessing Entrepreneurs and Managers," with Langford, M., Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal, Vol. 6(1), pp, 5-16, Fall 2000
    • "Entrepreneurship Programs Versus Traditional Business Programs: Understanding Different Needs," Journal of Entrepreneurship Education, Vol. 2, pp. 2-10, Fall 1999
    • "Behaviors of Entrepreneurs: A Gender Comparison," with Langford M., Journal of Business & Entrepreneurship, Vol. 10, pp. 106-115, Spring 1998
    • "Strategic Decision-making Processes in Opportunistic Situations: Are Entrepreneurs More Comprehensive than Managers?" Entrepreneurial Executive, Vol. 2(1), pp. 45-49. Fall 1996
    • "Researching the Behaviors of Entrepreneurs: An Idiographic Approach," with Luthans, F., Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal, Vol. 1, pp. 1-17, Fall 1995
    • "The Development of Entrepreneurial Competencies," with Anderson, R., The Art & Science of Entrepreneurship Education, Vol. 3, pp. 53-61, Spring 1995


2012-2013 Forum Breakfast Series


The purpose of the Forum on Entrepreneurship Breakfast Series is for the promotion of student scholarships and the continued support and encouragement of entrepreneurial activities in San Antonio and other regions.

The Forum Breakfast Series is held at The Pearl Stable at the Historical Pearl Brewery.

7 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8 to 9 a.m. Program

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In San Antonio, Janet Holliday's name is synonymous with the city's premier projects and being a leading event expert throughout Texas and the country. Her entrepreneurial spirit has launched the company into many areas of event based marketing, including its five core services: Event & Production Management, National Sports Marketing, Destination Management, Venue Management and Public Relations. Businesses seek Janet's creative expertise to create compelling events with her signature style and they look to her attention to details and strong organizational skills to ensure all projects deliver results.

For 20 years Janet and The CE Group have played a leading role in some of the city's most celebrated hallmarks: the grand openings of the Alamodome, The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Expansion, San Antonio Central Library and the Museum reach of the San Antonio River. Janet's talent and creative resources have been a force in notable San Antonio projects including Luminaria: Arts Night in San Antonio, Fiesta, NCAA Men's and Women's Final Four along with countless corporate campaigns.

Janet has also been integral in the support of event activation at Pearl where the CE Group offices. She is an active partner in the DMC Network, a highly sought after collaboration of destination management companies. She has insured the CE Group is committed to community service and supporting nonprofits as demonstrated by efforts with Morgan's Wonderland, Christus Santa Rosa 50th Anniversary, Lemonade Day and Special Olympics International. Janet Holliday is a savvy business woman, marketing professional and civic leader who represents a commitment to integrity, customer service and memorable excellence.



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Robert L.G. Watson founded Abraxas Petroleum Corporation in 1977 and has continuously served as its President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. Abraxas is a San Antonio based publicly traded oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in the Rocky Mountain, Mid-Continent, Permian Basin and onshore Gulf Coast regions of the United States and in the province of Alberta, Canada. From May 1996 to July 2009, Mr. Watson also served as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Grey Wolf Exploration Inc., an Alberta based publicly traded oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. Prior to forming Abraxas, Mr. Watson held petroleum engineering positions with Tesoro Petroleum Corporation and DeGolyer and MacNaughton. Mr. Watson received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Methodist University in 1972 and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1974.




Spring Events

  • Thursday, February 7, 2013
    Greg Goff, President and CEO, Tesoro Corporation


  • Thursday, April 11, 2013
    William Henrich, M.D., President, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio

    • Speaker bios and photos to come



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