We're excited to welcome Brent Hovis to the Tangram family as our new Director of New Business Development in Dallas! When he's not driving business growth, you'll find Brent tackling his next home improvement project. We couldn't be more thrilled to have you on our team, Brent!
What is your name and job title?
Brent Hovis, Director of New Business Development
Where is your hometown and where do you live now?
Hometown - Rock Hill, SC - Currently living in Argyle, TX
What type of company did you work at previously and what was your role there?
I was the National Director of Business Development for Staples, Inc.
What would we most likely find you doing on the weekend?
Likely a Home Improvement or DIY project that my wife has assigned me..
When people visit your town, what are the top local spots you recommend?
Hard 8 for Barbecue, the Stockyards for a good "Texas" experience, and Lower Greenville for good food and shopping.
What's a topic you wish you knew more about or a skill you want to learn?
Engineering. I love to take things apart to see how they work. Getting it back together correctly is the challenge.
Tell us about the best or most memorable meal you've cooked or eaten!
There are so many, but we have been celebrating special occasions for years at Capital Grille, regardless of the city we live in. The food is great, but sharing it with my family is what makes it special.
What is your favorite memory from the past year?
Getting hired into Tangram - Of Course!
Show us your true colors! Which professional and/or college teams do you cheer for?
My son is a die hard Cowboys fan, so he's converted me. I've been lucky to attend several games with him this year and meet some of the players. It's been great!
What are you most looking forward to at Tangram and what do you hope to bring to the team?
I can't wait to meet all the talented members of Tangram. I've heard so much about this team and I'm eager to get to know them. I hope to bring my background in sales, leadership and finance to the team and share that experience wherever it's needed.
