Barbara D’Amato is a Global Strategic Advisor and Board Director specializing in growth strategies for mid-market to large corporations. A superior strategic problem solver and innovation expert with a track record of driving internal and external growth for Fortune 500 Companies and large-scale projects. A unique combination of strategist, banker, and tech-enabler that delivers powerful actionable solutions.

Barbara D’Amato was appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to Board Member of Texas Economic Board

As the founder and CEO of Trilogy Brands Group and Trilogy Capital Corp, a boutique investment banking and advisory firm, I have over 25 years of experience in economic development, finance, growth, strategy, technology, international markets, and governance. I am one of the pioneers in socio-economic development, finance and sustainable impact investment in large scale projects in the US and globally, with a focus on profitability and growth while achieving social, economic and environmental outcomes. I am passionate about leveraging the power of strategic partnerships, capital, and networks to drive innovation, transformation, and impact.

Your host Ronnie Spellman has more than two decades of leadership experience ranging from established Fortune 500 companies to private equity owned growth based businesses, Ronnie brings a unique comprehensive approach to building efficient, sustainable, and scalable operations. Additionally, he has served the community as a volunteer on many nonprofit boards and universities advisory boards. His exciting and rich history of experience coupled with his energy and positive outlook on business brings to life these conversations with other leading business executives.

Barbara D’Amato is a Global Strategic Advisor and Board Director specializing in growth strategies for mid-market to large corporations. A superior strategic problem solver and innovation expert with a track record of driving internal and external growth for Fortune 500 Companies and large-scale projects. A unique combination of strategist, banker, and tech-enabler that delivers powerful actionable solutions.

Barbara D’Amato was appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to Board Member of Texas Economic Board

As the founder and CEO of Trilogy Brands Group and Trilogy Capital Corp, a boutique investment banking and advisory firm, I have over 25 years of experience in economic development, finance, growth, strategy, technology, international markets, and governance. I am one of the pioneers in socio-economic development, finance and sustainable impact investment in large scale projects in the US and globally, with a focus on profitability and growth while achieving social, economic and environmental outcomes. I am passionate about leveraging the power of strategic partnerships, capital, and networks to drive innovation, transformation, and impact.

Your host Ronnie Spellman has more than two decades of leadership experience ranging from established Fortune 500 companies to private equity owned growth based businesses, Ronnie brings a unique comprehensive approach to building efficient, sustainable, and scalable operations. Additionally, he has served the community as a volunteer on many nonprofit boards and universities advisory boards. His exciting and rich history of experience coupled with his energy and positive outlook on business brings to life these conversations with other leading business executives.

On this episode, Bill Hampton, served as an executive with Campbell Taggart Inc, which was the largest bakery at the time. They provided baked goods to companies such as McDonalds, Chick-fil-A, Costco, and others. He was a personal friend with Ray Kroc, August Busch (Anheuser Busch Company), Drayton McLane, Cathy Truett (founder of Chick-fil-A), Zig Ziglar, and may others.

Your host Ronnie Spellman has more than two decades of leadership experience ranging from established Fortune 500 companies to private equity owned growth based businesses, Ronnie brings a unique comprehensive approach to building efficient, sustainable, and scalable operations. Additionally, he has served the community as a volunteer on many nonprofit boards and universities advisory boards. His exciting and rich history of experience coupled with his energy and positive outlook on business brings to life these conversations with other leading business executives.