VISION / lEADERSHIP / STRATEGy / EXECUTION

Dave Jobe

Dave’s three-decade career centers on great people, data-driven strategy, AI, diversity, and helping large corporate clients achieve their business goals and solve their toughest challenges.

His firm, Austin Partners, brings together experienced management consultants and practitioners to serve great Texas companies in areas such as sales and marketing content and strategy, HR & compensation, financial strategy, and technology & AI–driven transformation.

Dave has built and led diverse teams delivering meaningful outcomes:
•    Led an Atlanta based engineering team that helped Home Depot become the world’s #2 retailer and supported Coca‑Cola’s lead over Pepsi in the 1990s.
•    Co-Founded Yakabod, a tech company serving the U.S. intelligence agency community to counter terrorism prior to 9-11 and into the 2000s.
•    Scaled an Austin based internet video company to the #1 fastest‑growing business in Austin in the 2010s.
•    Built the top gender/diversity-focused fund in the U.S., investing in Fortune 500 companies led by women and minorities and/or with diverse leadership at every level, outperforming the S&P over the last decade.

Dave Jobe is an investor in women-and minority-led Fortune 500 companies, a longtime Austin tech executive, a dedicated people connector, and a rancher in Fredericksburg, Texas. At his core, Dave is an all-in advocate for elevating women and minorities in business. For the past 11 years, he has researched and invested in Fortune 500 companies led by women and minorities or those with significant representation at all leadership levels. Rooted in a 175-plus-year lineage of hardworking immigrants and trailblazing women, Dave credits his worldview to his family heritage. His Basse family ancestors were among the founding families of Fredericksburg, Texas, in 1846. On the family ranch, they have farmed peaches for more than 70 years and even grown the jalapeños used in Tacodeli’s popular creamy green Doña sauce. Dave loves welcoming visitors and sharing tours of the ranch.

Throughout his career, Dave has built and worked with diverse teams delivering meaningful, high-impact results. In the 1990s, his engineering teams in Atlanta helped propel Home Depot to become the world’s second-largest retailer and supported Coca-Cola in maintaining its lead over Pepsi as the largest global beverage company. In the 2000s, he and his teams contributed to U.S. intelligence agency efforts to counter terrorism. In the 2010s, he helped Dave has served as an executive at publicly traded technology companies, built divisions within established firms, carried a quota, and co-founded multiple ventures—including MentorTex, a mentor-matching platform focused on developing strong female leaders, and Yakabod (acquired by Everfox), a knowledge management technology company serving the U.S. intelligence community. He is an enthusiastic champion of diversity, AI, and data-driven strategies.

His specialties include gender-lens investing, eCommerce, strategy, mentoring, gender equality evangelism, SaaS, CRM, early-stage sales development and execution, internet video for business, and connecting people—whether for business or fun—at his family ranch in Fredericksburg, Texas.

FINANCIAL STRATEGY / ANALYSIS / EXECUTION

Julie Malouf

Julie Malouf is a strategic finance and governance leader with more than 25 years of experience guiding organizations through complex challenges and periods of growth. She brings deep expertise in audit, advisory, and board governance, built on a strong career foundation as a Big Four accounting partner. Julie has a proven track record of providing thoughtful financial and risk oversight to help organizations grow and thrive.

Julie has served multinational organizations across the financial services, automotive, and technology sectors, delivering high-quality audit and consulting solutions that enhance transparency, compliance, and overall business performance. Julie has established credentials serving on audit and finance committees and has extensive experience advising boards and audit committees on complex financial transactions, enterprise risk, SEC compliance, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and U.S. GAAP and IFRS reporting. Her focused industry experience includes captive finance, consumer and commercial lending, leasing, insurance, and treasury operations. helping large corporate clients achieve their business goals and solve their toughest challenges.

Julie’s consulting background spans advising captive finance companies and lenders on organizational and governance structuring, international expansion, financial product development, system implementations, credit decisioning and risk management, securitization financing, regulatory impacts, Regulation AB servicing compliance, accounting, and financial reporting.

TECHNOLOGY / ANALYSIS / LEADERSHIP

Greg Harrington

Gregory Harrington is a dynamic technology leader, consultant, and professional speaker who helps organizations translate vision into measurable results. As founder of Harrington Professional Services, Gregory works with companies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government entities to strengthen leadership, sharpen strategy, and accelerate execution.

With more than two decades of experience in the technology and corporate sectors, Gregory is known for his ability to identify an organization’s true current state and guide teams toward their desired future with clarity and focus. His speaking and consulting engagements often center on personal branding, leadership development, and goal and vision setting, drawing on the proven 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) framework to help organizations move from ideas to action.

He’s received a host of awards with one being Ascendant Awardee guy Leadership Austin and founded Back To School Parade, was
Founding President of Black professional alliance and President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

Prior to launching his consulting practice, Gregory built an accomplished career in enterprise technology at Dell, where he held several leadership roles. As Manager of Global Configuration Services, he led multidisciplinary teams responsible for system integration, inventory control, procurement, and product validation while managing an annual budget of approximately $2 million. Under his leadership, team morale and engagement rose dramatically, with management satisfaction scores increasing from 17% to 90%.

Earlier, as Global Enterprise Lead for New Product Introduction Engineering, Gregory played a key role in integrating Dell and Compellent operations following the acquisition, aligning global repair processes for enterprise servers, storage, and networking systems. His work improved turnaround time by 25% and delivered more than $1 million in cost savings through operational improvements.

Beyond the corporate environment, Gregory is also committed to community leadership and professional development. He previously served as President of the Austin Alumni Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers, where he helped shape the organization’s vision and strengthen engagement among professionals in the region.

Through his consulting and speaking work today, Gregory continues to help organizations clarify their goals, build stronger teams, and execute strategies that create lasting impact.

EVENTS & SALES / STRATEGY / EXECUTION

Chris Janes

Chris Janes is a driven sales professional and communications specialist currently serving as a Sales Associate at YETI in Austin, Texas. Based at the brand’s flagship location on South Congress, Chris brings energy, product expertise, and a customer-first mindset to one of the most recognized outdoor lifestyle companies in the country.

A graduate of TCU, Chris built a strong academic foundation in Communication, Public Speaking, and Research — skills that now power his success on the sales floor. His ability to connect authentically, communicate clearly, and understand customer needs allows him to deliver an elevated retail experience aligned with YETI’s premium brand standards.

Before joining YETI, Chris worked as a Sales Professional at Covert Chevrolet Buick GMC Bastrop, where he honed his consultative sales approach and developed a reputation for integrity and performance.

EVENTS & SALES / STRATEGY / EXECUTION

Catherine Tabor

Catherine Tabor has been a steady force in Austin’s legal and creative landscape for decades, building a career that actively connects law and business. Her work spans entertainment, music, film, corporate transactions, intellectual property, litigation, immigration, and strategic communications, giving her a uniquely multi-dimensional perspective that few advisors can match.

Tabor has represented a remarkably diverse clientele, from artists, filmmakers, and screenwriters to wineries, healthcare organizations, and complex business enterprises. This breadth reflects a core strength: the ability to translate across industries.

She appeared as a legal expert on the FOX show, ‘Power of Attorney.’ Tabor brings a rare combination of credibility, communication skill, and public-facing confidence. She knows how to distill complex issues into language that resonates, whether in a courtroom or  boardroom.

At Austin Partners, Catherine Tabor adds immediate and tangible value by bridging the gap between strategy and execution. In a consulting environment where ideas are abundant but execution often falters, she provides the structural integrity behind innovation.

Tabor thrives alongside clients who are curious, ambitious, and unafraid to think differently. Her work is grounded in integrity but driven by possibility—making her not just a legal advisor, but a catalyst for progress. energy, product expertise, and a customer-first mindset to one of the most recognized outdoor lifestyle companies in the country.

MEDIA & FILM / CREATION / EXECUTION

Jeff Varga

Jeff Varga is an Emmy Award–winning content producer, creative director, and cinematographer/editor with 15+ years of experience building high-impact video from concept to final cut. He’s worked across broadcast, political media, entertainment, and direct-response marketing—producing campaign content for Governor Greg Abbott, creating for Louder With Crowder and Nexstar Media, and delivering commercial work for more than 120 clients worldwide.

Jeff has produced for direct-response legends including Peter Bieler (Thighmaster) and Richard Allen, who acquired the Ronco empire, giving him a deep understanding of how storytelling, pacing, and psychology drive real-world results.

He’s also trusted behind the camera by high-profile talent, coaching and directing on-screen performances for Bryan Callen, Jim Breuer, Michael Chiklis, Steven Crowder, and Gary Graham.

Known for his ability to shape a raw idea into a well-crafted script, then execute it through thoughtful lighting, cinematic shooting, and precise editing, Jeff builds content that feels polished, intentional, and effective—not just visually strong, but strategically designed to connect with audiences and drive impact.