A first-generation student, Brent Gough grew up in a small Texas town never dreaming of attending college. His life’s plan changed, however, when Tarleton State provided Brent a chance to pursue a college degree.
Over three decades later, Brent today is one of the most successful wealth management professionals in North Texas. His reputation is well known throughout the region, but particularly in the Aledo and Weatherford communities where he is recognized for unmatched character, integrity and his faith-based approach to life.
A little over one year ago, Brent decided to give back to the university that had given him so much. A multi-part commitment established Brent’s company Gough Wealth Management, family owned and operated with his son Slaten, as an official sponsor of Tarleton State Athletics and a proud member of the Texan Excellence Fund’s Team Tarleton® Corporate Sponsors Program. Brent and his wife Meredith also made a generous scholarship gift to the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business.
“One year ago,” said Gough during a recent interview with the Division of Institutional Advancement, “I was approached by Tarleton State for the first time since I graduated about investing in student success and Tarleton State’s important mission. I would not be where I am today without Tarleton State, and I feel sincerely blessed to be able to support and make a difference. It is a great time to be a Texan, and I am excited to engage and impact the university’s continued rise.”
Brent considers it a privilege to pay it forward for the university that took him from small town Graham, Texas to where he is today. He is now encouraging all other Tarleton State alumni that are willing and able to do the same.
“Meredith and I built our businesses and we’ve been very blessed. God has given us the ability to give back and to be philanthropic and we just believe Tarleton State is having a lot of success with academics, with athletics and we just wanted to be a part of that.”