Welcome Wilson, Sr.
HTC’s annual gala “A Celebration of Entrepreneurs” is just around the corner on May 12. This evening celebrates the incredible entrepreneurial spirit of Houston by recognizing over forty local entrepreneurs, five lifetime achievement awardees, and one esteemed honoree. This year, we have the absolute privilege of honoring Welcome Wilson, Sr. for his contributions to the community as an outstanding entrepreneur and all-around cool dude!
Mr. Wilson has been a Texas real estate developer of subdivisions, apartments, shopping centers and office buildings for over 50 years. He is Chairman of GSL Welcome Group, Chairman of River Oaks Financial Group, Inc., and is a principal in Kingham Dalton Wilson, LLC, a regional construction company. He was recently named by the president of the University of Houston as Chairman of the Drive to Tier One and is the immediate past Chairman of Board of Regents of the University of Houston Systems and a board member of the Greater Houston Partnership. He received his BBA degreen in 1949 from the University of Houston.
Beyond even all of these accomplishments however, is a man who has truly embraced a fulfilled and well-rounded life. It’s the meaningful memories, the amusing mishaps, and matchless emprises that build character in a person; and when someone has built up as much character as Mr. Wilson – it simply must be shared.
Here are some things that you may not know about our Honoree, Welcome Wilson, Sr.:
WWW Sr.’s meaning of life:
“To have children and leave their world a better place.”
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Ms. Joplin is the Director, Marketing and Communications at the Houston Technology Center (HTC). She leads all marketing, public relations, and branding activities for the organization. She has over 15 years of marketing and public relations experience. She has served in multiple marketing and development roles in the civic, non-profit, and healthcare fields. In addition, Ms. Joplin is an active member and participant in the community, having volunteered and served on the board of directors for a number of agencies including Pasadena South Rotary Board of Directors, YWCA Hamilton, Ohio Chapter Board of Directors and City Employees Federal Credit Union Board of Directors. She is also an active member of the American Marketing Association Houston Chapter. She received her Masters of Business Administration with dual concentrations in Finance and in Marketing from The University of St. Thomas in Houston and a Bachelors of Arts degree in Public Administration from The Union Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio.
