Innovative Origins: Bette Nesmith

In this episode of TIP Talks, we are joined by none other than Bishop Jackson! This is a fantastic episode that is worth checking out! Dr. Laramie Jackson, known as Bishop Jackson, was born and raised in Henderson, Texas. He is a husband, father, and son who loves his family deeply. He is a 2001 graduate of Henderson I.S.D. in Henderson, Texas. Afterattaining numerous awards and state medals in music, he traveled to the University of Louisiana atMonroe (ULM) to begin more intensive voice training under world renowned Louis Nabors. Bishop has also attended Wiley College, Grace Int’l Bible University, University of Texas Health Science Center, Umemba Health Academy, and Emerge Christian Technical Institute - Houston. He is aBoard-Certified Christian Counselor and a Texas State Certified Community Health Worker. He is the Founder and President of The Lion of Judah Training Institute of TODAH, Presiding Prelate of the Covenant Churches of TODAH (CCOT), the International Bishop of Alpha and Omega Church Ministries Int'l, and an entrepreneur.In 2003, at the age of 20, Bishop accepted his calling and was licensed as an Evangelist in 2004,ordained Elder in 2011, consecrated as a Bishop in 2014, and affirmed as an Apostle in The Lord’s Churchin 2021. He is the Founder of Take Back Our Youth (T-BOY) Ministries founded in 2008; Founder of LJ'sMarketing and Graphics in 2010; Founder of Temple of Deliverance and Healing Int’l Worship Center,Inc. founded in 2012; Founder of Kingdom Heirs Fellowship founded in 2013; Founder of The CovenantChurches of TODAH founded in 2014; and Founder and CEO of Legendary Financial Group, LLC in 2019.Bishop’s Vision is To Build the Torn, Strengthen the Weak, Encourage the Hopeless, and Empower thePowerless.Bishop is a tireless and dedicated community leader, striving for the betterment of all people. His passionis shown through the various community organizations and civic projects that he is and has beenaffiliated with. To name a few: A member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., University of Texas System Chancellor’s Centurions, Texas State Licensed Community Health Worker, East Texas Human NeedsNetwork- Board Member and Healthcare Council Co-Chair, Jeffery Williams Scholarship Fund BoardMember, NE TX CHW Coalition Board Member, Brain Scientist Dads Guilding Coalition, Executive Board Member-Empowerment CDC, Advisory Chairman – Texas African American Museum, Young Life CommitteeMember, Longview Community Men's Board of Directors, Miss Black Ark-La-Tex Scholarship PageantBoard of Directors, Miss Juneteenth Pageant Director, City of Longview - Circles (Poverty) InitiativeGuiding Coalition, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Kingdom Builders Association of AmericaExecutive Board, Delta Omicron Professional Music Fraternity, National Network of Youth Ministries,Greater Purpose Civitan Club Member, African-American Outreach Program – Boy Scouts of America, The Sons of Abraham and Daughters of Sara National Board of Directors, and other civic and socialinvolvements.Contact:[email protected]   https://visibook.com/lifeworks If you enjoyed this episode of TIP Talks and would like to support Tyler Innovation Pipeline and all that we are doing to support our community, please consider joining us as a member or by supporting us in the link below. Thank you! Become a Member! https://www.tylerinnovators.com/new-become-a-member Support Us! https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MMESV3GSTM57E/checkout/FDCETAUBO6RZDEZKKJXFQBBV

In this week's episode, we are joined by serial entrepreneur and Tyler Innovation Pipeline board member, Glenn Lovelace! Glenn Lovelace is a semi-retired serial CEO and entrepreneur with a wealth of executive experience in telecom, energy, data-com, networking, services, clean energy, and high tech industries. With a Harvard MBA and over twenty years of CEO experience, Glenn has led start-ups, mid-size companies, and Fortune 50 firms. His expertise spans general management, product management, business development, sales, marketing, strategic planning, and IT/IS. Glenn has a strong board background, having served on for-profit, startup, mature small business, not-for-profit, and charitable boards. As CEO of a 100+ employee telco and ISP, he managed diverse services and led a successful turnaround, re-establishing the company as a market leader. Glenn was also instrumental in founding a State Fiber Network, serving as its original Chairman. Throughout his career, Glenn has demonstrated a talent for developing and motivating employees to achieve ambitious goals. He has a track record of innovation, having designed digital telephones that generated over $5 billion in sales and co-invented call waiting on caller ID. Glenn has raised $250 million in debt, grant, and equity, and has been recognized as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist. As an advisor, director, and chairman of numerous companies, Glenn has contributed his strategic acumen and business development skills. He is a skilled speaker, having presented to the National Governors Association on CSPAN, and a contributing author on economic and environmental topics. Glenn's specialties include strategic planning, business building, product development, raising capital, and business plan development. If you enjoyed this episode of TIP Talks, please consider supporting the Tyler Innovation Pipeline in the link below by giving or joining TIP as a member!

In this week's episode of TIP Talks, we are joined by none other than Alden Warr! Alden has spent his career advising, and investing in leadership at fast-growing, private companies. After graduating with accounting and finance degrees from Texas A&M, Alden led all accounting and finance functions for Essentium, Inc. During Alden’s tenure, the company’s revenue grew by over 16X, and it gained international recognition as one of the fastest growing and most important players in 3D printing before being acquired by Nexa3D. Following his time at Essentium, Alden helped found an algorithmic hedge fund that was quickly acquired by a Houston-based private equity firm. Next Alden co-founded VoCo technologies which helped pioneer the use of voice-controlled, artificial intelligence for healthcare in the senior living industry. In only a couple of years, VoCo’s technology spread across the country and was then acquired in 2022. Along the way, Alden also co-founded ALT Investments which launched an accelerator to invest in and partner with student entrepreneurs and guide them through the process of building and scaling a company. Alden has received numerous recognitions for his work, including being named a Top 100 Healthcare Leader by the International Forum for Advancements in Healthcare and a recipient of the 12 Under 12 Young Alumni Spotlight Award honoring the top 12 graduates from Texas A&M who graduated in the last 12 years. Lastly, Alden serves as a valued board member of the Tyler Innovation Pipeline! If you enjoyed this episode of TIP Talks and would like to support our mission, please consider doing so in the link below. Thank you! www.tylerinnovators.com

Join us this week as we cover the story of the visionary mind that gave us the iPod - Tony Fadell! If you believe in innovation and would like to support Tyler Innovation Pipeline, please consider giving or becoming a member in the link below. Thank you! www.tylerinnovators.com

This week, we take flight with two pioneers that dared to dream and soared to success - The Wright Brothers! If you enjoyed this episode of TIP Talks and would like to support Tyler Innovation Pipeline, please check out the link below! Thank you! www.tylerinnovators.com

In this week's episode of TIP Talks, we highlight non other than inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and futurist, Nikola Tesla. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode of TIP Talks and would like to support Tyler Innovation Pipeline, please consider joining as a member or a supporter in the link below. Thank you! www.tylerinnovators.com

In this episode of TIP Talks, we highlight Bette Nesmith, American typist, commercial artist, and the inventor of liquid paper now known as Whiteout! Enjoy! If you believe in innovation and would like to support Tyler Innovation Pipeline and our mission, please consider giving or becoming a member in the link below! Thank you! www.tylerinnovators.com

Today’s guest is Bethany Owens of Salmon Lake Park, a 115 acre hidden gem in the heart of East Texas, with a 2 acre sand bottom, spring-fed swimming lake surrounded by cabins, campgrounds, playgrounds, meeting halls and a old west town. Salmon Lake park is not only a unique camping destination, but also a prime space for events of all sorts! The park property was originally the homestead of Floyd and Fannie Salmon.  They owned a house moving business and ran cattle on the property.  In order to create a watering hole for the cattle, Floyd dammed the spring-fed creek that ran through the property and created “Salmon Lake”.  The Lake was a popular place for his daughter’s friends to come out and swim.  Eventually, he opened the lake to the public for swimming.    In the mid 70’s, as a bluegrass aficionado, and at the suggestion of his friend Earl Garner, Floyd installed a stage and RV/camping spaces throughout the property kicking off the annual Bluegrass festival.  Capitalizing on the success and popularity of the Bluegrass Festival, Floyd later added a second Gospel Bluegrass Festival. The majority of the Park’s early years were employed solely during the summer for the two festivals and local swimming hole.  Floyd and Fannie managed the Park well into their 80’s.  Floyd maintained his visionary approach toward the park, always working on the next unique feature.  After Floyd’s passing, Fannie was moved to a nursing home and the park was sold by his daughters to the Powers Family in 2018.    Upon taking the park over, the Powers family made numerous capital improvements in the park including the addition of The Slide and the beautiful new bathhouse.  Their diligence and tireless efforts in maintaining and improving the property put the Park on a positive trajectory.  After many prayers and discussions with family, they made the decision in 2020 to explore the prospect of selling the property to another family who would continue their efforts and maintain the family friendly atmosphere the park espoused since its inception.  On May 1, 2020, the Owens family came to the park to “get away” from the cabin fever they were experiencing due to the Covid lock-downs that had been imposed the previous 6 weeks.  They fell in love with the park and what started as a weekend getaway turned into full time RVing through the summer.  During the course of that time, they got to know the Powers and began to discuss buying the park.  On November of 2020, the Owens family officially carried on the torch Mr. Salmon lit many years ago.  As the current owners, the Owens have many plans to continue the infrastructure upgrades along with adding new camping features and festivals.  Trent and Bethany Owens met after graduating from Texas A&M in the early 2000’s.  As they both spent many family vacations at campgrounds growing up, they found they had a mutual love of the outdoors and have since spent many days hiking, camping and enjoying the beautiful world the Lord created.  Primitive camping is one of their favorite past-times and camping in hammocks is their primary gear choice.  Due to their upbringing, they decided they too would raise their children to love and appreciate the camping lifestyle as much as they do.  With the ability to incorporate their favorite past-time into their daily life, the move to Salmon Lake was an easy transition.  They find some of the best family memories are made exploring God’s creation.  For more Salmon Lake Park, to book a visit or if you are looking for an incredible event space, check out the links below! Salmon Lake Park Website www.salmonlakeresort.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SalmonLakePark/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@salmonlakeparkresort3596   If you enjoyed this episode of TIP Talks and believe in what the Tyler Innovation Pipeline is doing, please considering supporting us through membership of giving in the link below. Thank you!   Tyler Innovation Pipeline https://www.tylerinnovators.com/

In this episode of TIP Talks, we are joined by none other than City of Tyler Mayor Don Warren! Don Warren was first elected on Nov. 3, 2020, as Mayor of Tyler. He is now in his second term. He is a native Tylerite and has been an oil and gas professional for the last 40 years. He is the owner of Lomoco, Inc., a small oil and gas asset management firm he formed in 1994. Don has a strong record of public service, having served as the council member for District 4 for three consecutive terms. He currently serves as a Board Member for the Tyler Junior College Foundation, and Hispanic Business Alliance and is an Auxiliary Board Member for the Soules School of Business at the University of Texas at Tyler. He is also a Community Board Member of the Nurse-Family Partnership at UT Health. Don serves on the Behavioral Health Leadership Team, the Mayor’s Homelessness and Poverty Roundtable, Catalyst 100, the Housing Council for East Texas Human Needs Network, and is an advocate for parks and quality of life projects within the City. He is a member of the Tyler Economic Development Council and a member of the Rotary Club of South Tyler. If you enjoyed this episode and believe in what we are doing, please consider supporting Tyler Innovation Pipeline through membership or giving in the link below! Thank you!

Efrayim Levenson is a poet, artists, gardener and actor based in Tyler, TX. Over 100 of his poems have been published, including 3 chapbooks available on Amazon: "Dances With Tears", "Funhouse" and "Book Of Sparks: Psalms For A New World". His framed art poems are frequently displayed and for sale at local craft and art fairs and events, including here at Tyler Innovation Pipeline! If you enjoyed this episode of TIP Talks and would like to see more of Levenson's work, please check out the links below! Website: www.efrayimlevenson.com Instagram: @mynewlife75701 If you believe in the Tyler Innovation Pipeline and our growing community of entrepreneurs, creators and innovators, please consider supporting us through membership or giving in the link below. Thank you! Tyler Innovation Pipeline www.tylerinnovators.com