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Check out our upcoming Spring events below.
Bold Leaders, Bold Spirits!
Celebrate Black History Month with USF’s Gellert Family Business Center at Bold Leaders, Bold Spirits, featuring three inspiring entrepreneurs:
Paula Harrell, founder of P. Harrell Wines
Melanie M. Shelby, founder and CEO of Enelalmo Tequila
Glenn Thomas, founder and CEO of John Lee Hooker Legacy Spirits, a family-owned brand co-founded with his mother, Zakiya Hooker, honoring the legacy of blues legend John Lee Hooker
Together, they will share how their lived experiences have shaped their journeys into building bold, mission-driven beverage brands rooted in culture, legacy, and leadership.
Speakers: Paula Harrell, Melanie M. Shelby & Glenn Thomas Date & Time: February 11, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Location: McLaren Complex 2150 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Join USF’s Gellert Family Business Center for A Portfolio Life in Business with serial entrepreneur Terrence Cummings. Learn how he has built a dynamic, evolving career by combining family business, leadership, and multiple ventures, and gain insights into creating a fulfilling portfolio life.
Speaker: Terrence Cummings Date & Time: February 20, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Location: 101 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94105
We’ll send you the latest family business guides and resources, upcoming events and networking opportunities, family business news, and updates from the center.