Austin is the President & CEO of Paragon Solutions, an award-winning design firm with over 38 years of specialized and targeted industry experience, consulting a multitude of customers including convenience stores, travel centers/truck stops, petroleum companies, large chain operators, independently owned retailers, quick serve restaurants, fast casual restaurants and other specialty retailers. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Paragon is recognized as one of the leading design firms in the industry.
Austin has his Master in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Tech University, where he was a team captain and four year starter for the football team. Prior to Paragon, he held notable positions at a large regional bank in Texas and has now brought a unique blend of exceptional leadership, financial expertise and strategic vision to Paragon. He is passionate about personal growth and remains committed to staying abreast of industry trends and best practices to drive innovation and excellence to the future of Paragon.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Austin enjoys spending quality time with his wife Whitney and three children. He loves to play golf and watch football and baseball in his free time.