Business Executives for National Security (BENS) is a nonpartisan and non-profit organization which supports the U.S. government by applying pro bono, best business practice solutions to its most difficult national security problems. For thirty years, BENS has served as the primary channel through which senior American business leaders contribute special experience and talent to help build a more secure nation. With regional offices across the country and from our headquarters in Washington, D.C., our membership has earned the trust and respect of leaders in government.

The Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations (DCFR) seeks to advance dialogue and understanding concerning global issues and to serve as a valuable resource on international policy matters affecting our community, our country, our planet, and the challenges we face globally. Founded in 1987 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization, DCFR endeavors to fulfill this purpose with powerful effect by sustaining a spirited, intellectually alert, and internationally engaged membership. Strategically, DCFR devotes all its available resources to the following mission-driven endeavors for promoting understanding of global affairs: Promoting dialogue and understanding of global issues, international relations, business, and foreign policy among leaders in the Dallas metroplex area and at the same time promoting Dallas to the world of international experts and global thinkers; Connecting business and community leaders who are important to the future of North Texas as a thriving international center; Initiating programs that serve members by expanding knowledge and facilitating frank discussion of relevant geopolitical issues; Generating communications that emphasize independent, forward-looking solutions to pressing global policy problems;

To provide San Diego State University with the community expertise, oversight, and advocacy to increase private giving and to manage the philanthropic assets of the University.