Marc Watts

Effective January 1, 2011 Mr. Watts joined The Friedkin Group as President.  The Friedkin Group serves as an umbrella company overseeing business interests that are principally automotive related, including Gulf States Toyota, Inc., a wholesale distributor of Toyota vehicles and products, and various private investments, including companies specializing in real estate and hospitality.

Prior to joining The Friedkin Group, Mr. Watts was Vice Chairman and Managing Partner-Houston of the 700-attorney law firm of Locke Lord LLP, with over 26 years of experience in corporate and securities law, governance and related matters. 

Education

• J.D., Harvard Law School, 1984
• B.S., Texas A&M University, 1980

Professional Affiliations

• Board Chairman, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (Houston Branch), 2017-2019
• Board of Director, Service Corporation International
• Board of Director, Highland Resources, Inc.
• Board of Director, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation

Community Leadership

• Past Chairman, United Way of Greater Houston, 2015-2018; Campaign Chair, 2014
• Board Chairman, 2018-2019, Board Vice Chair and Executive Committee Member, Greater Houston Partnership, 2017-2018
• Board Member, Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation
• Member, Board of Advisors, Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business
• Past Chairman, Houston Area Advisory Board, Salvation Army
• Past Chairman, Board Member, Society for the Performing Arts
• Board and Executive Committee Member, Houston Ballet

Memberships

• River Oaks Country Club, Houston, TX
• Diamond Creek Golf Club, Banner Elk, NC
• Castle Pines Golf Club, Castle Rock, CO
• The Los Angeles Country Club, Los Angeles, CA
• Congaree, Ridgeland, SC  (Ambassador)