Committees
Governance
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Chair
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I design creative tools for leaders and organizations…enabling growth in sales, awareness and collaboration. As a guide for emerging leaders worldwide, I collaborate with people, brands, and organizations seeking authenticity. My intuition has led me to help individuals tap into their full potential. Together, we venture beyond traditional branding methods, taking unique paths that require a willingness to challenge the status quo.
I’ve partnered with Calvin Gin on the 2021 purchase of Luby’s. As Chief Brand Officer my goal is to re-build the most hospitable name in Texan culture. My efforts in Texas have been featured by The New York Times and The Bitter Southerner. In 2022 I invested in T2D2, an AI inspection company in NYC advancing antiquated methods of industrial inspection. I am the co-founder of WorkPlate, a private incubator to explore new ideas, allow them to develop and hopefully grow into their own identity. Through Charming Studios we produce photo and video content that speaks authentically. I co-founded Digital Handshake in 2020, personal websites designed to introduce WHO you are - not just WHAT you do.
I simply began as a portrait photographer, launching Everyday Charming in 2006. My perspective began to open doors. Creating My Charming Child in 2013, we capture your kids being their crazy cool selves. In 2015 Charming In Love would marry EC style with wedding photography.
My goal is to always cultivate curiosity. Furthering the mission of the Pearl, in 2022 I was assigned to co-develop the Youth Arts Council. In 2024 I created the Technology Committee at the Pearl in hopes to expand our reach beyond the museum walls. In 2024 I created the opportunity for a Business Board Seat, inviting leaders to participate in a meaningful way. In 2025 I recruited top talent to the newly formed Production Committee which rebuilt the Pearls’ brand and launched a merch site with a custom designed line of PF clothing, drink-ware and accessories.
Connect with me here.
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
PR/Marketing
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I design creative tools for leaders and organizations…enabling growth in sales, awareness and collaboration. As a guide for emerging leaders worldwide, I collaborate with people, brands, and organizations seeking authenticity. My intuition has led me to help individuals tap into their full potential. Together, we venture beyond traditional branding methods, taking unique paths that require a willingness to challenge the status quo.
I’ve partnered with Calvin Gin on the 2021 purchase of Luby’s. As Chief Brand Officer my goal is to re-build the most hospitable name in Texan culture. My efforts in Texas have been featured by The New York Times and The Bitter Southerner. In 2022 I invested in T2D2, an AI inspection company in NYC advancing antiquated methods of industrial inspection. I am the co-founder of WorkPlate, a private incubator to explore new ideas, allow them to develop and hopefully grow into their own identity. Through Charming Studios we produce photo and video content that speaks authentically. I co-founded Digital Handshake in 2020, personal websites designed to introduce WHO you are - not just WHAT you do.
I simply began as a portrait photographer, launching Everyday Charming in 2006. My perspective began to open doors. Creating My Charming Child in 2013, we capture your kids being their crazy cool selves. In 2015 Charming In Love would marry EC style with wedding photography.
My goal is to always cultivate curiosity. Furthering the mission of the Pearl, in 2022 I was assigned to co-develop the Youth Arts Council. In 2024 I created the Technology Committee at the Pearl in hopes to expand our reach beyond the museum walls. In 2024 I created the opportunity for a Business Board Seat, inviting leaders to participate in a meaningful way. In 2025 I recruited top talent to the newly formed Production Committee which rebuilt the Pearls’ brand and launched a merch site with a custom designed line of PF clothing, drink-ware and accessories.
Connect with me here.
Chair
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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I’m the creative visionary for one of the top four accounting firms in the world. I built our brand’s identity and designed the firm’s first and largest center in Chicago and then nationwide. I shape the national narrative, collaborating with architects, designers, and stakeholders to support impactful client experiences. Our growth is expected to triple in 2025. I developed visual design strategy, pioneering a new way of story telling with Charming Studios through implementing the DUO Method. I Oversee $5.5M and 25 creatives who support over 200+ Fortune 1000 clients annually. My career has been defined by a commitment to crafting immersive experiences that bring brands and spaces to life through design and real human connection.
Production
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I design creative tools for leaders and organizations…enabling growth in sales, awareness and collaboration. As a guide for emerging leaders worldwide, I collaborate with people, brands, and organizations seeking authenticity. My intuition has led me to help individuals tap into their full potential. Together, we venture beyond traditional branding methods, taking unique paths that require a willingness to challenge the status quo.
I’ve partnered with Calvin Gin on the 2021 purchase of Luby’s. As Chief Brand Officer my goal is to re-build the most hospitable name in Texan culture. My efforts in Texas have been featured by The New York Times and The Bitter Southerner. In 2022 I invested in T2D2, an AI inspection company in NYC advancing antiquated methods of industrial inspection. I am the co-founder of WorkPlate, a private incubator to explore new ideas, allow them to develop and hopefully grow into their own identity. Through Charming Studios we produce photo and video content that speaks authentically. I co-founded Digital Handshake in 2020, personal websites designed to introduce WHO you are - not just WHAT you do.
I simply began as a portrait photographer, launching Everyday Charming in 2006. My perspective began to open doors. Creating My Charming Child in 2013, we capture your kids being their crazy cool selves. In 2015 Charming In Love would marry EC style with wedding photography.
My goal is to always cultivate curiosity. Furthering the mission of the Pearl, in 2022 I was assigned to co-develop the Youth Arts Council. In 2024 I created the Technology Committee at the Pearl in hopes to expand our reach beyond the museum walls. In 2024 I created the opportunity for a Business Board Seat, inviting leaders to participate in a meaningful way. In 2025 I recruited top talent to the newly formed Production Committee which rebuilt the Pearls’ brand and launched a merch site with a custom designed line of PF clothing, drink-ware and accessories.
Connect with me here.
Chair
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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I’m the creative visionary for one of the top four accounting firms in the world. I built our brand’s identity and designed the firm’s first and largest center in Chicago and then nationwide. I shape the national narrative, collaborating with architects, designers, and stakeholders to support impactful client experiences. Our growth is expected to triple in 2025. I developed visual design strategy, pioneering a new way of story telling with Charming Studios through implementing the DUO Method. I Oversee $5.5M and 25 creatives who support over 200+ Fortune 1000 clients annually. My career has been defined by a commitment to crafting immersive experiences that bring brands and spaces to life through design and real human connection.
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Finance
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Chair
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Strategic
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Chair
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Nomination
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Chair
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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I design creative tools for leaders and organizations…enabling growth in sales, awareness and collaboration. As a guide for emerging leaders worldwide, I collaborate with people, brands, and organizations seeking authenticity. My intuition has led me to help individuals tap into their full potential. Together, we venture beyond traditional branding methods, taking unique paths that require a willingness to challenge the status quo.
I’ve partnered with Calvin Gin on the 2021 purchase of Luby’s. As Chief Brand Officer my goal is to re-build the most hospitable name in Texan culture. My efforts in Texas have been featured by The New York Times and The Bitter Southerner. In 2022 I invested in T2D2, an AI inspection company in NYC advancing antiquated methods of industrial inspection. I am the co-founder of WorkPlate, a private incubator to explore new ideas, allow them to develop and hopefully grow into their own identity. Through Charming Studios we produce photo and video content that speaks authentically. I co-founded Digital Handshake in 2020, personal websites designed to introduce WHO you are - not just WHAT you do.
I simply began as a portrait photographer, launching Everyday Charming in 2006. My perspective began to open doors. Creating My Charming Child in 2013, we capture your kids being their crazy cool selves. In 2015 Charming In Love would marry EC style with wedding photography.
My goal is to always cultivate curiosity. Furthering the mission of the Pearl, in 2022 I was assigned to co-develop the Youth Arts Council. In 2024 I created the Technology Committee at the Pearl in hopes to expand our reach beyond the museum walls. In 2024 I created the opportunity for a Business Board Seat, inviting leaders to participate in a meaningful way. In 2025 I recruited top talent to the newly formed Production Committee which rebuilt the Pearls’ brand and launched a merch site with a custom designed line of PF clothing, drink-ware and accessories.
Connect with me here.
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Donor Development
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Chair
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Membership
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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I design creative tools for leaders and organizations…enabling growth in sales, awareness and collaboration. As a guide for emerging leaders worldwide, I collaborate with people, brands, and organizations seeking authenticity. My intuition has led me to help individuals tap into their full potential. Together, we venture beyond traditional branding methods, taking unique paths that require a willingness to challenge the status quo.
I’ve partnered with Calvin Gin on the 2021 purchase of Luby’s. As Chief Brand Officer my goal is to re-build the most hospitable name in Texan culture. My efforts in Texas have been featured by The New York Times and The Bitter Southerner. In 2022 I invested in T2D2, an AI inspection company in NYC advancing antiquated methods of industrial inspection. I am the co-founder of WorkPlate, a private incubator to explore new ideas, allow them to develop and hopefully grow into their own identity. Through Charming Studios we produce photo and video content that speaks authentically. I co-founded Digital Handshake in 2020, personal websites designed to introduce WHO you are - not just WHAT you do.
I simply began as a portrait photographer, launching Everyday Charming in 2006. My perspective began to open doors. Creating My Charming Child in 2013, we capture your kids being their crazy cool selves. In 2015 Charming In Love would marry EC style with wedding photography.
My goal is to always cultivate curiosity. Furthering the mission of the Pearl, in 2022 I was assigned to co-develop the Youth Arts Council. In 2024 I created the Technology Committee at the Pearl in hopes to expand our reach beyond the museum walls. In 2024 I created the opportunity for a Business Board Seat, inviting leaders to participate in a meaningful way. In 2025 I recruited top talent to the newly formed Production Committee which rebuilt the Pearls’ brand and launched a merch site with a custom designed line of PF clothing, drink-ware and accessories.
Connect with me here.
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Foundation
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Chair
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Bill Devlin is an expert IT strategist, innovator, and collaborative planner with a strong track record of leading technology transformation in complex operational environments. A finalist for the 2019 Houston CIO of the Year, he is recognized for his ability to align technology initiatives with organizational goals while keeping solutions simple, effective, and user-friendly.
With deep experience as an internal operations and IT change agent, Bill is a thoughtful leader known for delivering both transformative and incremental improvements that strengthen business performance. His expertise spans sales, finance, human resources, and back-office technologies, and he excels at engaging executive decision makers and frontline stakeholders to identify and solve real business challenges. By blending hands-on operational understanding with strategic technology vision, Bill consistently drives high-value outcomes for the organizations he serves.
Bill’s specialties include enterprise management, disaster recovery, security, infrastructure, customer service, and technical support. He is proficient in Microsoft 365, SQL as a Service, telecommunications, point of sale (POS) systems, mobile and kiosk technologies, loyalty platforms, and digital commerce solutions. His experience also includes vendor negotiation and management, project planning and execution, RFP and SLA development, and technology leadership across the restaurant and retail industries. His work with platforms such as Meraki and Fortinet further underscores his comprehensive command of modern IT environments.
As a board member of the Pearl Fincher Museum, Bill brings his background in innovation, process improvement, and strategic planning to support the museum’s mission and long-term growth.
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Technology
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I design creative tools for leaders and organizations…enabling growth in sales, awareness and collaboration. As a guide for emerging leaders worldwide, I collaborate with people, brands, and organizations seeking authenticity. My intuition has led me to help individuals tap into their full potential. Together, we venture beyond traditional branding methods, taking unique paths that require a willingness to challenge the status quo.
I’ve partnered with Calvin Gin on the 2021 purchase of Luby’s. As Chief Brand Officer my goal is to re-build the most hospitable name in Texan culture. My efforts in Texas have been featured by The New York Times and The Bitter Southerner. In 2022 I invested in T2D2, an AI inspection company in NYC advancing antiquated methods of industrial inspection. I am the co-founder of WorkPlate, a private incubator to explore new ideas, allow them to develop and hopefully grow into their own identity. Through Charming Studios we produce photo and video content that speaks authentically. I co-founded Digital Handshake in 2020, personal websites designed to introduce WHO you are - not just WHAT you do.
I simply began as a portrait photographer, launching Everyday Charming in 2006. My perspective began to open doors. Creating My Charming Child in 2013, we capture your kids being their crazy cool selves. In 2015 Charming In Love would marry EC style with wedding photography.
My goal is to always cultivate curiosity. Furthering the mission of the Pearl, in 2022 I was assigned to co-develop the Youth Arts Council. In 2024 I created the Technology Committee at the Pearl in hopes to expand our reach beyond the museum walls. In 2024 I created the opportunity for a Business Board Seat, inviting leaders to participate in a meaningful way. In 2025 I recruited top talent to the newly formed Production Committee which rebuilt the Pearls’ brand and launched a merch site with a custom designed line of PF clothing, drink-ware and accessories.
Connect with me here.
Co-Chair
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Bill Devlin is an expert IT strategist, innovator, and collaborative planner with a strong track record of leading technology transformation in complex operational environments. A finalist for the 2019 Houston CIO of the Year, he is recognized for his ability to align technology initiatives with organizational goals while keeping solutions simple, effective, and user-friendly.
With deep experience as an internal operations and IT change agent, Bill is a thoughtful leader known for delivering both transformative and incremental improvements that strengthen business performance. His expertise spans sales, finance, human resources, and back-office technologies, and he excels at engaging executive decision makers and frontline stakeholders to identify and solve real business challenges. By blending hands-on operational understanding with strategic technology vision, Bill consistently drives high-value outcomes for the organizations he serves.
Bill’s specialties include enterprise management, disaster recovery, security, infrastructure, customer service, and technical support. He is proficient in Microsoft 365, SQL as a Service, telecommunications, point of sale (POS) systems, mobile and kiosk technologies, loyalty platforms, and digital commerce solutions. His experience also includes vendor negotiation and management, project planning and execution, RFP and SLA development, and technology leadership across the restaurant and retail industries. His work with platforms such as Meraki and Fortinet further underscores his comprehensive command of modern IT environments.
As a board member of the Pearl Fincher Museum, Bill brings his background in innovation, process improvement, and strategic planning to support the museum’s mission and long-term growth.
Chair
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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Tyler Aguilar earned a B.S. in Computer Science and worked as a full-stack web developer before entering Rice University’s Master of Data Science program. During the program, he served as a Research Archivist Intern at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. After graduating, he joined Leidos as a Data Scientist supporting NASA’s Life Sciences Data Archive.