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NCPA Economic Policy Forum & Author Series with Bob BufordCable-TV Pioneer, Social Entrepreneur, Author, and Venture Philanthropist WHEN: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 WHERE: Belo Mansion DRESS: Business Casual Click here to register. |
Until the sale of his company in July 1999, Bob Buford served as Chairman of the Board and CEO of Buford Television, Inc., a family owned business that started with a single ABC affiliate in Tyler, Texas, and grew to a network of cable systems across the country.
Buford has authored a number of books including the 1995 book Halftime, a book on how to find meaning fulfillment in the second half of our lives. Buford recently released Drucker & Me about his relationship with his mentor, Peter Drucker.
Buford is also the cofounder of the Leadership Network, a resource broker that connects innovative church leaders. Started in 1984, Leadership Network serves the leadership teams of large churches as well as leaders in lay mobilization and the next generation of leaders.
In 1998, Bob launched Halftime. An initiative of the Leadership Network, Halftime’s goal is to help successful people transform their faith into action and real results. Halftime develops strategy and resources so that business and professional leaders can maximize their leverage and be truly effective in changing lives building healthier communities.
For more info contact Robbie Ellis at 972-308-6461 or email robbie.ellis@ncpathinktank.org