Heights of Victory

Scott McDowell grew up in Western Pennsylvania's steel and coal country and preached his first sermon at 14. Today he's the seventh president of Lubbock Christian University. Host Jeff Horn, CEO of Masked Rider Capital, sits down with Scott to hear his story and LCU's mission.

They cover his father's move from the steel mill into ministry, growing up the only boy with four sisters, and the mentor who changed his life. Scott also talks about his 25 years at Lipscomb and starting as president on an empty campus in the middle of COVID. He explains how LCU's "We Walk With You" promise leads to strong graduate-school results, and where he sees higher education going next, from healthcare careers to the trades.

From the PR world to private equity: Blue Marlin Partners Founder & CEO Peter Kirsch joins MRC Founder & CEO Jeff Horn for a candid conversation about his unconventional path to leadership. Kirsch reveals what he believes unites successful entrepreneurs across industries—and how his early career in public relations shaped his perspective on private equity and building exceptional companies. 

On this episode of the Heights of Victory, Jeff Horn interviews a familiar face to Masked Rider Capital, Brooke Hobgood. Brooke is a Principal at MRC and also serves as the firm's President and Chief Operating Officer. An anesthesiologist by trade, she brings incredible insight from her time in the operating room and translates her insatiable drive for excellence and sharp mind to the investment world. 

Her experience also includes serving as the medical director for Lubbock Plastic Surgery Center and owning a specialty compounding pharmacy, Ivy. 

Brooke serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees of Lubbock Christian School. She is a member of the board of directors for Covenant Children's and was named a director in the Texas Lyceum, a nonpartisan organization building the next generation of Texas leaders. 

Walt Cathey, Covenant Health Market CEO for Texas and New Mexico, shared how he drives initiatives through a transparent, collaborative leadership style. His story is one of tenacity and dedication that you do not want to miss.

Mark Griffin is President and CEO of The Griffin Companies. A Lubbock native and well-known community leader, Mark operates a successful family business and shares his insight into how founders and successors can best understand one another. His impact on Texas Tech University and West Texas, as a whole, cannot be overstated. 

Coach Grant McCasland is a Red Raider to his core. As husband, father, and Head Coach for the Texas Tech Men's Basketball team, Coach McCasland talks about how important it is to get your priorities right and view your role as a steward of what's been entrusted to you. 

This episode shares his journey to Lubbock from working a summer camp out of college to his return to the 806 as the head coach. He talks about how he became the man he is today and the conviction he feels that he is exactly where he should be - at Texas Tech University. 

Larry Allen, one of the founders of Peoples Bank, joined Jeff Horn on the Heights of Victory podcast! He shared how he and his business partner, Todd McKee, grew the bank from $25 million in assets to over $1 billion, resulting in a successful merger with Cornerstone Capital Bank.

From his humble beginnings in West Texas, Larry's built a life centered around faith, family, and resolve to do the right thing. 

7Crew Enterprises CEO Kendra Burris joined MRC CEO Jeff Horn for the second episode of Heights of Victory. Kendra spoke about growing up in a small West Texas community, what drives her relentless passion, and now, what it's like serving as CEO for one of the fastest-growing drive-thru coffee franchises, 7 Brew. 

MRC CEO and Principal Jeff Horn kicked off the first episode of Heights of Victory with Victory Bank Co-Founder and Chairman Dan Pope. Dan has an extensive background in building successful teams, from running his own company to serving as Mayor of Lubbock.