Robert L. Appel

After graduating from the University of North Texas, Bob spent 5 years with Ernst & Young and 25 years as an executive in the mortgage banking industry. In 2013, after helping Nationstar Mortgage rapidly become the country’s largest independent mortgage servicing companies, he retired from corporate life. He now devotes his time, talent and treasure to private investments and engaged philanthropy. For ten years Bob served as Treasurer for Educational First Steps and is currently an active member of Social Venture Partners – Dallas. He is a former member of the North Texas Angel Network and consultant for the Northern Rangelands Trust of Kenya. He frequently advises local entrepreneurs and social enterprises. He is a proud native of San Antonio, has been married for over 20+ years and has two nearly perfect children.