- Jeffrey Hildebrand
- Jeffrey Hildebrand: Hilcorp Energy Company
Jeffrey Hildebrand founded Hilcorp Energy Company in 1989, giving up a stable career at Exxon. He is also the company’s CEO and Chairman. He began the company with just three people and one telephone. By 2003, he was able to buy out partner Thomas Hook for $500 million. Hildebrand is a very private person, but is known to donate money to the Texas Childrens’ Hospital, Star of Hope Missions, Boys & Girls Clubs and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.