Out of 26 million Texans, you may have an idea to change the world. You may have had several ideas to change the world. But only a tiny minority of you pushed through the U.S. Patent office from application to successful patent. We've seen Texans change the world many times over. Jack Kilby did it with Texas Instruments in 1958 with the integrated circuit, causing the start of the digital revolution, which, in part, is why you can read these words over your electronic device.
Over the last few years, Texas Business has brought its feature: Texas Business Patent of the Day. This list is of the ones that were either extremely clever, odd or strange. One thing becomes apparent from these patents and the patent that runs daily in Texas Business—Texans have a unique mind set.
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Dead Texas musicians live on every time you hear their songs. Their songs play everywhere, so the dead Texas musicians appear to be immortal. Here's the short list.
Don't get caught up with John Wayne religion. For one thing, he's not Texan. He's in some fine movies involving Texas, most notably The Searchers, but none of his movies can make the best cut of Texas movies. Here's the short list.
Unsung Texas Business Journalists Mention that one is a reporter, and there's a spark of interest. Mention that one is a business news reporter, and watch the eyes glaze over. Except to the players, business and economic journalists are unappreciated. While many wish to become sports reporters when they grow up, most do not realize that business journalists cover the Real Game. Mention that reporter covers business, and watch the eyes glaze over. A toast to these below on the short list and the numerous unnamed ones slogging away. Full Story » TexasBusiness.com
Best Texas Mexican Food: The Short List No, we're not going to debate the difference between Tex-Mex, Mex-Tex, Mexican and Texican food. Just know these establishments are the pinnacle of Texas Mexican fare. No brag, just fact. Full Story » TexasBusiness.com
Best Texas Burgers Texas Burgers. . While a hamburger is merely sustenance and gratification for a meal, the memory a good Texas burger can give rise to Homeric odes. The short list. Full Story » TexasBusiness.com
Texas Business reports: DALLAS—Republic Companies Inc. named Joseph E. Mattingly to serve as the company's president and chief executive officer.
Mattingly, 52, has served since 2006 as senior vice president – insurance operations, and president of insurance companies of the Meadowbrook Insurance Group, a property and casualty insurer utilizing different distribution sources for its products, including independent agents and managing general underwriters.
During his tenure with Meadowbrook, Mattingly was instrumental in overseeing premium growth while maintaining underwriting profitability.
Mattingly began his 31-year career as an underwriter and subsequently assumed a range of management and operational responsibilities covering underwriting, claims, business development, marketing, IT and reinsurance.
He received a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Missouri.
“Joe's successful performance in the industry and his recognition of the value of Republic's employees and independent agents makes him an excellent choice by the Board to continue building on Republic's strengths,” said Danny Guttman, the representative of Delek Finance US Inc., the parent company of Republic in a prepared statement.
“I am excited to lead Republic, with its long-distinguished history, strong management team, committed employees and loyal independent agents,” said Mattingly in a statement. “I plan to build on Republic's strategy of improving products and strengthening pricing, underwriting and technology to enable our agents to provide our customers the best possible solution while achieving sustained profitability.”
Mattingly will assume his new duties March 12.
Republic Companies, Inc. provides personal and commercial property and casualty insurance products through a group of insurance companies and related entities designated in the industry as “The Republic Group.”
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