About Us
We take pride in our reputation and approach every relationship as a true partnership. Our long-standing customer relationships and professional approach distinguish us from others in the industry. For many of the products we offer, we remain the low-cost provider—a key reason why leading retailers and wholesalers continue to choose us.
Backed by a reliable customer service system, our goal is simple: to deliver a seamless, satisfying experience every step of the way.
Management Team:
Pictured above is Nathan, Founder of Texas International making a presentation to the late Senator John McCain at an awards dinner for a Houston-based museum.
Nathan – Chairman, Founder, and Chief Financial Officer
Nathan is Texas International's founder. He started the company in 1979. Nathan’s unusually strong people skills were responsible for the company’s success. About 30 years ago he turned over management of the company to his son, Larry. Nathan now focuses on the financial management of Texas International.
Larry – President
Larry, as president and chief executive officer, leads the overall management of Texas International. He maintains company relationships with key suppliers throughout the world and also manages the relationships with several key customers. Before joining Texas International in 1992, Larry worked for several years in corporate finance (including helping PetsMart raise over $20 million of expansion financing when it was only 2 stores and 6 months old). He also has been a guest lecturer at Columbia University Graduate School of Business in New York. Larry is happy to report that he received 2 U.S. patents for freight security systems that he developed. Larry holds a MBA from the University of Texas at Austin, attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Law and is a Phi Beta Kappa economics graduate of Brandeis.
Vinod – Senior Vice President
Vinod is in charge of operations and sales and customer management. In that role he maintains direct and personal relationships with many of Texas International's key customers. His ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships has helped the company add many customers. He has been an integral part of the senior management team since joining the company in 1994. He holds a bachelors of commerce degree from Osmania University of Hyderabad (A.P.), one of the oldest and largest institutions of quality higher education in India.
Karen – Executive Vice President
Karen works with and supervises the members of the company's creative team, including those responsible for branding, marketing, design, media outreach, and message development. She works at bridging the gap between the business and creative sides of the company and is a social media expert. Karen is an Emmy-nominated Producer/Director and graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where she studied film.
Alan – Chief Marketing Officer
Alan is in charge of marketing and special projects. He joined the company in 2010 after working for a decade for Assante Asset Management in Winnipeg and 5 years with Zip-Trek, a leading Zip eco-tourism company in Whistler. Alan also maintains many of the company’s customer relationships. He is an honors graduate of the University of Winnipeg (Canada).
Clayton – Vice President
Mary – Customer Service Manager
Mary coordinates national sales and customer service for wholesale accounts throughout the United States. Her attention to the details that ensure customer satisfaction and her professional follow-up are highly appreciated by all of the company’s customers. She has been with the company since 2003. She holds an associate degree in Psychology from Prairie View A&M University and is currently working on completing her Bachelor's Degree.
Frank – Fragrance Buyer
Frank is the company's fragrance buyer. Frank plays a key role in selecting and procuring fragrance products, analyzing market trends, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring our product assortment aligns with customer needs and brand image. He also maintains profitability by optimizing inventory levels and making informed buying decisions based on sales data and market research. Frank has been a valuable member of our team since August 2014. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and International Relations (Cum Laude) from St. John's University, New York.
Jessica – Vice President of Marketing
Jessica is responsible for the strategy and execution of the company’s marketing efforts. Her work spans email marketing, digital advertising, graphic design, copywriting, and more. She graduated summa cum laude from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and a minor in Writing. She was a member of the Texas State Honors College, Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, and the College of Fine Arts and Communication’s Council of Scholars. When she's not working, she is spending time with her husband and kids.
Gabriel – Information Technology Advisor (part-time advisory)
Gabe advises on the company's information technology including data analysis. He is well-versed in computer programming and complex data manipulation and related analysis, having set-up much of the company's software. He earned a computer science masters degree from the University of Texas at Austin and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) in their Engineering Honors Program. Gabe has cutting edge data science skills learned which he learned at leading IT companies.