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Mack H. Hicks

Director

As Chief Executive Officer of Hicks Holdings LLC, the Dallas-based family office with operating private equity and real estate investment businesses, Mack H. Hicks is carrying on the legacy of his late father and private equity pioneer, Thomas O. Hicks, who served as Chairman of the Board of Beneficient until his passing in December of 2025.  

Mr. Hicks also serves as Managing Partner of Hicks Equity Partners LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor, which has a long history in controlled private equity investments with a focus on unique structured equity and credit investments.

Through these leadership positions, Mr. Hicks has been involved in sourcing and managing corporate acquisitions across multiple market sectors and has managed numerous portfolio investments. Mr. Hicks currently serves on the boards of Standard Industrial Manufacturing, Bucked Up, Face Haus, Vayner Sports, and Accresa Health. 

Mr. Hicks received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin and completed the prestigious Owner/President Management Program at Harvard Business School.

Board of Directors

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Bruce W. Schnitzer

Senior Partner Director

Compensation Committee

Enterprise Risk Committee Chair

Executive Committee

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Peter T. Cangany, Jr.

Director

Audit Committee

Enterprise Risk Committee

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Derek Fletcher

Director

Community Reinvestment Committee

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Patrick J. Donegan

Director

Audit Committee

Credit Committee

Enterprise Risk Committee

Products and Related Party Transactions Committee

Karen J Wendel

Karen J. Wendel

Director

Audit Committee

Enterprise Risk Committee

Products and Related Party Transactions Committee