Board of Directors

ART CO-CHAIRMAN

John L. Nau, III

John L. Nau, III is a businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist

He is the former chairman and CEO of Silver Eagle Distributors, which was previously the largest Anheuser-Busch distributor in the nation. His lifelong interest in American history has evolved into more than four decades of volunteer service with organizations that positively impact and advocate for historic preservation.

A snapshot of Nau’s current appointments include chairman of the Texas Historical Commission, and member of the University of Virginia Board of Visitors and National Park Foundation Board of Directors. He also serves on the American Battlefield Trust Board of Trustees, Baylor College of Medicine Board of Trustees, and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors. He holds leadership positions within several political organizations and currently serves as co-chairman of the Associated Republicans of Texas Board of Directors. Nau’s knowledge and interest in American history and historic preservation led to his former appointment as chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation by President George W. Bush.

Nau graduated from the University of Virginia and lives in Houston, Texas.

ART CO-CHAIRMAN

Sam Vinson

Mr. Vinson has over 15 years of experience structuring and managing more than $1.0B in specialty finance and private credit transactions. Prior to co-founding Pine Valley, he served as President of Pine Street Capital since its founding in 2017, and originated, grew, and exited multiple specialty finance platforms. Prior to founding Pine Street Capital, Mr. Vinson served as CEO of Digital Impact Outdoor, a digital advertising business with multiple locations across Texas.

Mr. Vinson lives in Abilene with his wife and three children. He and his family are active in the Abilene community. Mr. Vinson serves as Chair of the Development Corporation of Abilene and Vice-Chair of the Community Foundation of Abilene. In addition, he serves on the Comptroller’s Investment Advisory Board for the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company.