Texas Tribune Festival 2019

Watkins began as politics editor for the Tribune in June after serving as the Tribune’s breaking news editor. Before becoming an editor, he wrote about higher education and the business of college sports for the Tribune. Previously, Watkins covered local government as the Dallas... Read More →

Ledford is the president of MountainStar Sport Group, where he oversees the El Paso Chihuahuas, a minor league baseball team that is the Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, and the El Paso Locomotive FC professional soccer team. Previously, he spent 15 seasons with the Oakland... Read More →

Loughnane is the president of the professional soccer franchise, Austin FC, where he oversees stadium operations, community engagement and marketing. Previously, he served as Columbus Crew SC’s president of business operations. Loughnane has also served in leadership and sales roles... Read More →

Miller served as mayor of Dallas from 2002 to 2007 after nearly two terms as a member of the Dallas City Council. Previously, she served as director of projects for Texas for Summit Power Group, a Seattle-based developer of wind, solar and gas-fired power plants. Miller also worked... Read More →

Perez is in his sixth year as executive vice president general counsel and corporate relations for Spurs Sports & Entertainment, where his responsibilities include handling legal affairs, business development, personnel relations, soccer operations and government relations. Previously... Read More →