Larry Smith
Senior Advisor to the President and CEO
Tokyo Electron Limited
Former Chairman of the Board
Tokyo Electron America, Inc. and Tokyo Electron US Holdings
Larry Smith is a senior advisor to the President and CEO of Tokyo Electron Limited. He recently retired as Chairman of the Board for Tokyo Electron America, Inc. (TEA) and Tokyo Electron US Holdings (TEH), which has regional revenues over $2 billion annually and over 2500 employees.聽 He joined the company in June 2000 and has more than 35 years of management experience in the semiconductor industry. He is Vice Chair of Texas Governor Abbott鈥檚 Executive Committee for the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium responsible for allocating grants to companies focused on the semiconductor ecosystem.聽 In December 2025, Larry joined AI Infrastructure Partners advisory board. 聽Mr. Smith also served in the US. Army as an Armor Officer for five years.
Larry has a BS in Engineering from the United States Military Academy, West Point.
He also serves his community as Chairman of the Board for Mobile Loaves and Fishes 聽which has fed over 6.4 Millon meals to the Austin homeless population over the last 27 years.聽 He also lived with his wife in the Community First Village for over five and a half years.
General Paul Funk (Ret.)
Former four-star Commanding General
US Army Training and Doctrine Command
General (R) Paul E. Funk II is a distinguished, results-driven leader known for transforming large, complex, and human-centric organizations. Over a decades-long career, he has shaped performance, culture, and innovation across institutions serving more than 800,000 people. A globally recognized, combat-proven strategist, he led the largest military coalition in history鈥�72 nations鈥攚hile earning a reputation as a world-class speaker, motivator, and trusted advisor to senior leaders striving for mission-critical outcomes.
A champion of organizational change and workforce development, General Funk has consistently fostered world-class teams built on strategic planning, talent integration, and a deep commitment to veterans and those who serve. Renowned for helping leaders unlock the potential of their people and systems, he brings unmatched expertise in leadership development, operational execution, and crisis management. His proven ability to drive innovation, cultivate future leaders, and enhance institutional readiness has made him a sought-after advisor for organizations navigating complex challenges.
General Funk continues his commitment to service and leadership development through board and advisory roles across business, philanthropy, and higher education. He serves on the Board of the First Tee Foundation and RedCat, and is an Advisory Board Member for Markon and Tiberius. He also serves as Executive in Residence at Texas A&M Central Texas and as an advisor to the University of Utah, where he mentors emerging leaders and contributes to strategic growth initiatives.
Dr. Richard Rhodes,
President
Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Dr. Richard M. Rhodes currently serves as President of Texas A&M University 鈥� Central Texas.聽 Prior to joining TAMUCT, Dr. Rhodes retired from Austin Community College District where he served as Chancellor for 12 years working to improve pathways into higher education, and giving students the tools to accomplish their educational, professional, and personal goals.聽 Before joining ACC, he served as President of El Paso Community College for 10 years and Vice President for Business Services at Salt Lake Community College for seven years.
A native of Alamogordo, New Mexico, Rhodes received a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and Master of Arts in educational management and development from New Mexico State University. He earned a doctorate through the Education Leadership Program at The University of Texas at Austin, receiving its Distinguished Graduate Award in 2001.
Rhodes鈥� professional associations include past chair of American Association of Community Colleges, (AACC), Texas Association of Community Colleges (TACC), founding Chair of Trellis Foundation, Board Member of Trellis Company, Texas Workforce Investment Council, IntermediaryEd Foundation, Workforce Solutions-Central Texas and National University. Rhodes is a Certified Public Accountant. He and his wife, Kate, have four children and nine grandchildren.
James Redstone
Director, Government Affairs
91成人
Before joining 91成人, James served for more than 14 years in the White House, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, and private sector. He joined 91成人 from the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations where he was responsible for the allocation and oversight of approximately $35 billion in annual appropriations. At the White House, he led the development and execution workforce and education policy throughout the Administration. While at SHRM, a professional association with more than 316,000 members, he led a six-person team responsible for congressional relations, policy development, and grassroots engagement.
