Monthly Luncheon - The Road to Triumph: Building Something Bigger
Date and Time
Tuesday Jul 7, 2026
11:15 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Networking: 11:15 am
Program: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
*Lunch included
Fees/Admission
$25 Members
$50 Non-members
Registration Notice:
Cancellations must be made at least 3 days prior to the event to receive a refund. Walk-in pricing, if available, will be $10 higher than the registration rate and subject to availability. Registration information may be shared with event sponsors.
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Description
Led by the Small Business Community Committee
Every great company starts with a vision. Join Aaron Graft, Founder and CEO of Triumph Financial, as he shares the remarkable entrepreneurial journey that transformed a startup venture into a publicly traded financial services and technology company.
Aaron's story is one of grit, perseverance, and the courage to pursue opportunities others might overlook. Along the way, he navigated economic uncertainty, embraced innovation, and built a company that grew from humble beginnings into a national organization serving a $400 billion industry.
More than a success story, this is a conversation every small business owner should hear. Discover what it takes to think beyond today's challenges, scale with purpose, and lead through uncertainty. Whether you're launching a new venture, growing an established business, or looking toward your next stage of growth, you'll leave inspired to think bigger about what's possible for your business and equipped with lessons you can apply to your own journey.
Sponsor:
(Limited to 2 non-competing businesses)
$750 - includes premier reserved table, recognition from emcee, logo printed in programs, logo on event promos and signage, @mention on social media, may bring branded items to event
About the Speaker:
Aaron P. Graft is the Founder, Vice Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Triumph Financial, Inc. (NYSE: TFIN). He also serves as Vice Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Public Information Officer of TBK Bank, SSB, and Vice Chairman of Triumph Insurance Group, Inc. In addition, Graft is Chairman of The Bank of the West, based in Thomas, Oklahoma.
Before founding Triumph, Graft was the Founder and President of Triumph Land and Capital Management LLC, where he managed multi-family and commercial real estate projects in receivership and led acquisitions of distressed debt portfolios secured by multi-family assets. Earlier in his career, he practiced law at Fulbright & Jaworski LLP (now Norton Rose Fulbright LLP), specializing in distressed loan workouts.
Graft earned both his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Baylor University, where he later served on the Hankamer School of Business Advisory Board. In 2017, he was honored with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year® Award in the Business and Financial Services category for the Southwest Region.
