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About The Program

The Housley Story

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The Housley Story

The idea to begin a Leadership Institute was the vision of our dear friend, Kevin Housley. 

Kevin lived his life as a principled leader. He was a successful businessman who worked proudly alongside his father as Executive Vice President of Housley Communications.  He was an avid rancher and he loved showing prize cattle with his son and daughter.  He served his community tirelessly as a long-time member of the school board in Christoval and also served on the boards of the West Texas Boys Ranch, Angelo Civic Theatre, Sonrisas Therapeutic Riding, St. Luke United Methodist Church, Concho Country Emmaus Community, and the Texas Maine-Anjou Association. 

Kevin was eager to make a difference and in 2006 offered himself as a candidate for State Representative. A few short months after this race, Kevin was diagnosed with the brain cancer which ultimately took his life in April 2008.  Kevin is remembered by many as "a shining example of involvement as a community leader, a husband, a father, a son.


Meet the team

Bill Poston

Founder & Lead Professor

Bill Poston is an entrepreneur, business advisor, investor, philanthropist, educator, and adventurer. He is the founder or principal owner of over fifteen companies and nonprofit enterprises. 

Melinda KellerVice PresidentMelinda serves as the Vice President of the Stelos Alliance and, though she's from Texas doesn't really have an accent. Her friends say she has a volume.

Melinda Keller

Vice President

Melinda serves as the Vice President and Executive Director of the Stelos Alliance. She has 30 years’ experience focusing on the WOW! She comes alive while creating unique events, original fundraising programs and more!

Rose Bythrow

Marketing Director

Rose is the Marketing Director at Stelos Alliance. She’s a young entrepreneur who loves developing brands and creating content. Outside of her role at Stelos, Rose volunteers as a CASA and runs an art business on Etsy.

Zoe rowe

Teaching assistant

Zoe is the 2023 Teaching Assistant for the HPL class. She’s a current Texas State student, and wants to go to veterinary school. In between classes she currently works at an animal hospital.


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