Ernest Cockrell
Chairman at Cockrell Interests LLC
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Ernest H.
Cockrell is the founder of Amegy Bank NA.
He currently holds the position of Chairman at Cockrell Interests LLC since 2012.
Additionally, he is a Life Director at The Methodist Hospital.
He is also a Director at Pennzoil-Quaker State Co. and serves as the President of The Cockrell Foundation.
In his former positions, Cockrell served as the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Cockrell Oil Corp.
He was also the Chairman of Boy Scouts of America, The Houston Museum of Natural Science, and Reasoning Mind, Inc. He served as the Chairman-Emeritus of Reasoning Mind, Inc. Furthermore, he was a Director at Amegy Corp., Denali, Inc., Greater Houston Community Foundation, and Sam Houston Area Council.
Cockrell completed his undergraduate studies and earned an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin.
Ernest Cockrell active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Cockrell Interests LLC
 Cockrell Interests LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cockrell Interests LLC (Cockrell Interests) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1997. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas. | Chairman | - |
| The Cockrell Foundation | President | - |
The Methodist Hospital
 The Methodist Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The Methodist Hospital owns and operates general medical hospitals. The firm provides services for cancer, gastroenterology and GI surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and sports medicine and transplant. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Pennzoil-Quaker State Co. /73 Auto Service Centers/ | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Ernest Cockrell
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Denali, Inc.
 Denali, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Denali, Inc. produces fiberglass reinforced plastics composite products for corrosive environments. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Bangs, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Cockrell Oil Corp. | Chairman | - |
Sam Houston Area Council
 Sam Houston Area Council Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Sam Houston Area Council provides scouting programs for boys and young adults. It prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
Reasoning Mind, Inc.
 Reasoning Mind, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Reasoning Mind, Inc. develops computer-based math curriculums. | Director/Board Member | - |
Amegy Bank NA
 Amegy Bank NA Major BanksFinance Amegy Bank NA offers banking products and services. It specializes in small business banking; treasury management and investment services for companies, small businesses, private financial management and trust services for families and individuals. The firm also offers retail and mortgage banking services, payables and receivables solutions, and risk and wealth management services. The company was founded by Ernest H. Cockrell in 1990 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Founder | - |
Training of Ernest Cockrell
| The University of Texas at Austin | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 13 |
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Amegy Corp.
 Amegy Corp. Major BanksFinance Amegy Corp. provides banking services. It offers commercial and personal banking services such as deposit accounts, loans, and trust services. The company also provides brokerage, insurance, and wealth management services. Amegy was founded in 1996 and is located in Houston. TX. | Finance |
Cockrell Interests LLC
Cockrell Interests LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cockrell Interests LLC (Cockrell Interests) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1997. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas. | Finance |
| The Cockrell Foundation | |
The Methodist Hospital
The Methodist Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The Methodist Hospital owns and operates general medical hospitals. The firm provides services for cancer, gastroenterology and GI surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and sports medicine and transplant. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Health Services |
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
 The Houston Museum of Natural Science Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Houston Museum of Natural Science operates a national museum. It consists of a planetarium, environmentally-controlled butterfly center, off-site observatory, advanced IMAX theatre and temporary and permanent exhibit halls. The museum features displays on subjects such as space science, energy, paleontology, chemistry, gems and minerals, ancient Egyptians, Native Americans and Texas wildlife. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Consumer Services |
Boy Scouts of America
 Boy Scouts of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boy Scouts of America provides a program for young people that builds character, trains in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Commercial Services |
Greater Houston Community Foundation
 Greater Houston Community Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Greater Houston Community Foundation provides community improvement services. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Commercial Services |
Amegy Bank NA
Amegy Bank NA Major BanksFinance Amegy Bank NA offers banking products and services. It specializes in small business banking; treasury management and investment services for companies, small businesses, private financial management and trust services for families and individuals. The firm also offers retail and mortgage banking services, payables and receivables solutions, and risk and wealth management services. The company was founded by Ernest H. Cockrell in 1990 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Finance |
Sam Houston Area Council
Sam Houston Area Council Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Sam Houston Area Council provides scouting programs for boys and young adults. It prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Health Services |
Reasoning Mind, Inc.
Reasoning Mind, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Reasoning Mind, Inc. develops computer-based math curriculums. | Technology Services |
Denali, Inc.
Denali, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Denali, Inc. produces fiberglass reinforced plastics composite products for corrosive environments. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Bangs, TX. | Industrial Services |
| Pennzoil-Quaker State Co. /73 Auto Service Centers/ | Consumer Services |
| Cockrell Oil Corp. |
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