The 1911 Group
The 1911 Group is a curated community of accomplished SMU alumni driving business and leadership across Dallas–Fort Worth. Members gain access to exclusive luncheons featuring prominent speakers from business and sports, private dinners at top Park Cities restaurants, and a 300+ member alumni directory to expand both personal and professional networks. With monthly gatherings and over fifteen signature luncheons each year, The 1911 Group fosters genuine connections, collaboration, and idea exchange among SMU’s most driven alumni.
The 1911 Group
SMU Stories: Brendon Marks
In this episode of the SMU Stories podcast, we sit down with Brendon Marks, a proud SMU Class of 2010 alumnus. Brendon shares his journey to SMU, the experiences that shaped him on campus, and the career path that led to his search fund acquisition of Capture H2O, where he now serves as CEO. Under his leadership, Capture H2O is on a mission to save customers one billion gallons of water annually by 2030.
With a background in commercial real estate and a track record of achieving process efficiencies, cost savings, and meaningful environmental impact, Brendon offers a fresh perspective on how businesses can align profitability with sustainability. Tune in to hear his inspiring story and the innovative ways he's driving change in the water management industry.
