Randy Best recognizes the prevalent problem of illiteracy among the country’s children. He previously developed a reading program that appreciably elevated the literacy level of school age kids in Texas. This program has since expanded to become one of the leading reading programs in the United States.
Randy Best had trouble as a child with severe dyslexia. Despite this handicap, he focused and advanced through school by working harder. His mother (a high school teacher) tutored him, reading material to him, and he concentrated on understanding and memorizing this material.
Randy Best founded Best Associates, a privately owned merchant banking institution headquartered in Dallas, TX. The Company has related activities throughout the U.S. and globally. Best Associates provides capital to growth-oriented businesses, makes acquisitions in targeted industry segments, and initiates start-ups.
Randy Best and Nancy Best’s focus is on philanthropic giving to local ministries, education, and community arts in the Dallas area. One example of philanthropic efforts by Randy and Nancy Best is the Woodall Rogers Park Foundation. This is an initiative financed by private and public donations to create a 5.2-acre park over the Woodall Rogers Freeway in Dallas.
Rand Best believes that expanding access to affordable education will be one of the most important needs over the next ten years. His dedication is to education for the long run. His emphasis is on education and in the welfare of children.
Randy Best heads a company fully committed to helping universities via the application of technology. He applies technology to make education more effective. His determination is to providing comprehensive student support services and technology to state universities.
Growing up in southeast Texas, Randy Best early on started business endeavors. He went on to a career as one of the most prolific and successful entrepreneurs in the state of Texas. He’s a graduate of Lamar University, which is a member of The Texas State University System.
Randy Best consistently searches for business opportunities that he can develop and grow. Mr. Best has held companies in a wide spectrum of industries. These include healthcare, defense, aerospace, publishing, agriculture, food, oil and gas real estate, and education.
Randy Best worked on developing the talent of persuasion that has served him considerably in his undertakings. He recognizes business opportunities and he in turn develops them into prosperous enterprises. In his mid-twenties, he established a class-ring company, which he sold for a profit when he was 27 years of age.
Randy Best launched his career in business while still a student in college. He began a fast-growing career, which developed in a range of diverse businesses and industries. His career covers 4 decades and he’s founded or acquired in excess of 100 publicly or privately held organizations.