Betsi Bixby founded the company on the basic but solid principles of “faith and family first” and this transcends to all aspects of our offerings.
- Love – We love God, family, and work
- Simplify – We simplify the complex
- Serve – We serve with purpose, passion, and integrity
- Inspire – We inspire action that gets results
- Achieve – We consistently achieve powerful results
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Colossians 3:17
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Betsi Bixby is a former banker who is passionate about family businesses. She started in the petroleum business when she partnered with a petroleum marketer who applied for a loan at her bank. Betsi’s MBA in Finance collided with what she saw in most of the petroleum businesses she encountered. Profitable, growing businesses were borrowing money over and over because they were so cash poor.
Betsi started teaching her partner about cash flow and within six months the health of the business had improved dramatically. The business was paying down debt and there was money in the bank. They decided to share their newfound wisdom with their fellow marketers by holding a seminar on cash flow and inviting Betsi to speak.
Our main purpose is to bless family-owned companies.
At that time (early 1991), bankers were disenchanted with the petroleum industry, and reasonably-priced bank debt was tough to get and keep. Betsi presented her “Banker’s Method of Cash Flow” talk to a group of about 125 petroleum marketers who had annual sales between $2 million and $500 million and cash flow that ranged from tight to severely tight. In her closing remarks, she invited them to call her if they needed help with cash flow or financing. That was a Saturday.
Monday morning, her phone at the bank began ringing, and the seeds for Meridian Associates, Inc. started to sprout. Today, Betsi and Meridian Associates, Inc., provide invaluable advice and guidance to family-owned petroleum-based businesses, helping them grow and expand their market share.
Bringing serious firepower to our elite Valuation and Advisory department, Ken was a great addition to Meridian in early 2009 and a stockholder/
owner since 2019. Ken’s extensive banking and finance expertise was forged within the trenches of several industries including petroleum. Working environments ranged from smaller entrepreneurial companies to larger NYSE listed corporations. Clients appreciate how he manages to temper his meticulous attention to details and ‘number crunching’ abilities with his real world business savvy to make the numbers accessible, meaningful, and usable in everyday decision making.
Tom’s passion is to help people and family businesses be the best they can. In leading our Elite program, he coaches Petro leaders to get the
results they want. With more than 30 years coaching experience, he has broad bandwidth to guide teams to accelerate their success, build trust, create unity, and engage in productive conflict which boosts understanding and creates the accountability necessary for excellence.
Kayla is a senior team member with Meridian and her familiarity with the industry and genuine character will make you feel like you’ve worked with her for years. Kayla came to Meridian with a strong belief in coaching, learning, and an appreciation for cash flow from her accounting background. Incorporating her passion for legacies and ear for detail, Kayla brings valuable conversation and direction to the marketers who have the pleasure of speaking with her.
James came to us with over seven years of complex, financial analysis with a leading Mortgage Underwriting firm. His knowledge includes both
high-level credit and risk analysis coupled with a thorough background and understanding of multilayered loan structures. James graduated from Robert Morris University with a degree in Business Administration, achieving Magna Cum Laude and finished his MBA with Baylor University in August 2019. He and his wife, Nicole, welcomed their first child, Ford, in 2021.
Brett has quickly become a family favorite at Meridian. Balancing an immense business acumen with the charm of your longest-time friend, he guides marketers to discover where they want to go. Don’t let his calm, friendly voice fool you; Brett is a driver and is always on the lookout for hidden paths to success. Put on your adventure hat and get ready to explore your options with Brett.
Brent joined the team in March of 2020 with over 15 years in web development and more than 20 years of experience in the IT field. He handles the website development as well as the digital marketing campaigns at Meridian. He also builds the online learning environment and the e-learning courses. Brent has a Bachelor’s in History and a Master’s Degree in Education. He is married to his wife Shelbe and has 3 sons, also volunteering as a basketball coach at the Frisco fieldhouse.
Britt joined the Meridian team with an extensive business background, including as an entrepreneur owning his own business and leading sales and marketing teams. A native Texan, he brings 15 years of experience in the insurance and finance world, specifically telecommunication, where he served as a third-party national trainer in sales and leadership. He is a happily married father of four and avid motorcycle enthusiast. He is a valuable member of our team ready to bless you with his skills and knowledge!
Producing high-energy events and up-leveling best practices is part of the gift Sheila brings to the Meridian team. She’s looking forward to helping Meridian’s Family Business Specialists grow and serve more families than ever before. She is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and companies thrive!
As Founder of a holistic health business, HealthTipGirl.com, she brings her passion of living well to Meridian. Being Betsi’s daughter, she’s thrilled to be a part of the next generation of the Meridian team and is exploring ways she might bless Meridian clients in the future.
Madison recently joined Meridian with experience in graphic design and marketing. As a young, passionate designer and recent graduate of Washington State University, she is already providing engaging and compelling results for Meridian. With experience working with and volunteering for small businesses, she is eager to assist in the growth process of Meridian’s family businesses.
With a strong background in office management, Ashley brings her extensive experience from a family-run business primarily focused on cattle and cotton to her role at Meridian. As an office administrator with 5 years of experience, Ashley wears many hats and strives to ensure efficient operations for the Meridian team behind the scenes.
Outside of work, Ashley is an active member of her church and enjoys lending a helping hand to others with her servant’s heart. When she’s not busy at work or volunteering, Ashley can be found cooking meals for her family or enjoying relaxing evenings at home. As a proud mother of three children, consisting of one boy and two girls, Ashley’s life is full of adventure and excitement both at work and at home.
Jami is a seasoned customer relations specialist with a passion for client success! His background in strategic planning and performance management caught Meridian’s eye, and we couldn’t be more pleased! A family man hailing from The University of Texas at Arlington, Jami is a talented and experienced professional, bringing value and new perspective to the Meridian Team!
