Anthony Burks
CEO & President, Vendigm Companies
Anthony Burks, ceo and president of Vendigm Companies, is the enthusiastic visionary and driving force behind Vendigm Companies. Burks’ high affinity for entrepreneurship is reflected throughout Vendigm’s philosophy, mission and culture and it is his persistence and determination that has transformed many of Vendigm’s visions into profitable successes. As president, he is often out in the business community fervently communicating messages about the Vendigm brand, while simultaneously building and nurturing key relationships. Burks’ integral role in Vendigm’s overall business development strategies has him consistently seeking new opportunities and it is under his direction and leadership that Vendigm Companies has exhibited a proven track record of success.
“Vendigm Companies is a brand that encompasses many entrepreneurial endeavors,” said Burks. “Our overall goal is to become a household name that demonstrates how innovative ideas can become profitable realities through dedication, hard work and perseverance.”
Burks also has a dire commitment to the betterment of his community, thus is a member of several industry and community organizations. He serves on the board of directors for the North Texas Commission, the Tarrant County Sickle Cell Disease Association of which he is also a spokesperson, and the TCU Athletic Attendance Board. He’s also active on several committees for various organizations to include Burnett Park and the Samaritan House’s “Hoop for Harmony” program.
Additionally, Burks is a member of Fort Worth’s Downtown Rotary Club, the Green Technology Build Task Force and was accepted into the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce’s 2008 Class of Leadership Fort Worth. He is a recipient of the 2008 Fort Worth Business Press “Forty Under Forty” Business Award and was recognized as “Business Man of the Year” at the 16th Annual Women’s Business Conference.
A Fort Worth native, Burks graduated from Dunbar High School as valedictorian of his senior class and as captain of the first Dunbar state championship team in 1993. He went on to attend Texas Christian University on a full basketball scholarship and was captain of his TCU Horn Frogs basketball team.
Burks holds a bachelor of science degree in speech communication from Texas Christian University. |