We’re pleased to announce that Scott McLain, Chief Investment Officer, and Derek Green, Managing Director of HL Investments, will be our featured speakers. As part of the Hobby Lobby family they are boldly committed to putting their faith first, while pursuing excellence in business.
Drawing on their deep experience stewarding the Green family’s global investment ventures, they'll share their professional journeys, insights into Hobby Lobby, and how they manage a multi-billion‑dollar private equity portfolio in a way that Honors God and builds His kingdom. Alongside these topics, they’ll also speak candidly about how they faithfully live out their faith at work and at home.
Join us for breakfast on Friday, September 19th at 7am! The cost of the breakfast is $10. We'd love for you all to invite your coworkers and friends.
About Our Speakers
Scott McLain
Chief Investment Officer
"Scott McLain has served as Chief Investment Officer for HL Investments, the outside investment arm for the Green Family and Hobby Lobby since May of 2014. In that capacity, he oversees a global investment portfolio across multiple assets classes.
He previously served as President and Chief Strategy Officer of Sonic Corp, parent company of the nation’s largest chain of drive-in restaurants. During his 17-year career at Sonic, he held various positions including Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, and President of Sonic Industries, the company’s franchising subsidiary.
Mr. McLain earned a BBA in Accounting and Marketing from Baylor, and has an MBA in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin."
-This information is pulled directly from the HL Investment Website
Derek Green
Managing Director
"Derek Green is Managing Director at HL Investments, the outside investment arm for the Green Family and Hobby Lobby. His responsibilities include oversight and ongoing deployment of a global private investment portfolio including real estate, oil and gas, private equity, and venture investments. He is a member or observer on multiple boards ranging from investment committees to philanthropic committees.
Previously, Derek worked for Hobby Lobby as a Real Estate Analyst, where he developed site selection and sales forecasting tools. Prior to Hobby Lobby he started and sold a services company and was an Industrial Engineer Supervisor at UPS."
-This information is pulled directly from HL Investment Website
