What’s Next for Dallas, and What It Means for America
A Conversation with Ray Washburne
The Harvard Business School Club of Dallas, in partnership with the Harvard Club of Dallas, invites you to join an engaging conversation with Ray Washburne, one of Dallas's most accomplished entrepreneurs, developers, and business leaders.
Ray will share his perspective on the forces transforming Dallas, Texas, and America, from explosive business growth, entrepreneurship to real estate, restaurants, government, global competition, and the changing political landscape. His discussion will draw on his experience in building businesses, investing in real estate, leading a U.S. government agency, as well as, serving as Chairman of Sunoco.
About Ray Washburne
Ray Washburne is the Chairman of Sunoco and Gillon Capital. He co-founded the M Crowd Restaurant Group — behind Mi Cocina, Mercury, and Razzoos — and is a co-owner of the historic Highland Park Village, Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, and other luxury shopping centers around the country. From 2017 to 2019, he served as President and CEO of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government's development finance institution, and from 2019 to 2021 served on the President's Intelligence Advisory Board and the board of Southern Command of the U.S. military. Ray also sits on the boards of the Cox School of Business at SMU, the Folsom Institute, and the McGuire Energy Institute. He endowed SMU's soccer and track stadium. In 2023, Ray was named SMU Distinguished Alumni honoree and inducted into the North Texas Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame.
Cost:
$50 for HCD Members. Members may bring one guest at the member price.
$60 for Non Members.
Light Dinner, wine and beer included.
Parking: Free parking available.