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James B. Gardner
James B. Gardner has served his profession and his community with dedication and distinction. An investment adviser specializing in service to financial institutions, he recently co-founded and serves as chair of Commerce Street Holdings, LLC. For more than 13 years, Mr. Gardner also serves as senior managing director of Samco Capital Markets, Inc., following a 40-year career in banking. He is past president of the Dallas Bankers Association. He is a director of two NYSE listed companies, CenturyTel, Inc. and Ennis, Inc.
Gardner earned his B.B.A. in finance from SMU’s Cox School of Business in 1955. He has served the University as a member of the Executive Board of Perkins School of Theology and convener of the Dean’s Roundtable at Perkins.
Gardner’s community service has spanned areas from international affairs to the arts. His leadership positions have included chair of the International Committee of the North Texas Commission, board member of the Dallas Opera and director of United Way of Greater Dallas. He served as chair of the Board of Visitors of the School for Officer Training in Atlanta. In recognition of his service, he received the Order of Distinguished Service from the Salvation Army.