”The Past is Not a Hitching Post”, Part 1

There’s a saying in Texas: use the past as a guiding post, but not a hitching post. So how did an upbringing in 1960’s coastal Mississippi inform the becoming of a transformative San Antonio philanthropist?

 

In this enlightening episode, Ben McBride interviews David Rogers, President and CEO of the H.E. Butt Foundation. Discover how David’s journey from Mississippi to Texas shaped his commitment to fostering community wholeness. David shares the Foundation’s innovative programs, including their transformative Know Your Neighbor initiative and community-building cohorts, which aim to bridge socio-economic and racial divides. Tune in to learn how this unique operating foundation uses its resources and influence to create a more connected, empathetic San Antonio.

 

Guest Bio:

David Rogers is the President and CEO of the H. E. Butt Foundation, where his leadership  spans three decades. He has led the organization through its transformation from a primarily faith-based, camping-focused culture into a culture-shaping organization known internationally for its commitment to hospitality and excellence. David has led several community engagement initiatives in San Antonio and South Texas, including efforts to support mental health awareness, build capacity for non-profits, develop rural communities, and address the challenge of socio-economic inequity. Under his leadership, the foundation has grown to one of the largest foundations in Texas and one of the largest operating foundations in the United States.