February 6: Timothy Hise, CEO, United to Learn

Our guest for the February 6th edition of PlayMakers Talk Show: Timothy Hise, CEO, United to Learn

Tim Hise is the Chief Executive Officer of United to Learn, a Dallas-based nonprofit that drives student achievement and equity in Dallas ISD by mobilizing community partnerships, fostering educational innovation, and empowering every child across the city to read and succeed.

Tim brings more than two decades of experience as an educator, school leader, and nonprofit executive. He began his career as a teacher and quickly rose to become a principal, leading his schools to significant gains in student achievement and earning recognition for building a strong campus culture.

As a district leader, Tim oversaw instructional strategy and educator development, designing programs and supporting principals to improve academic outcomes and strengthen teacher retention. Tim most recently served as Chief Consulting Officer at TNTP, a national nonprofit dedicated to transforming public education so all young people can thrive—academically, economically, and socially. In this role, Tim led the strategic vision for TNTP’s Consulting Division, overseeing more than 350 engagements that reached over 19 million students across 6,000 systems in 42 states and territories.

Tim started the role at United to Learn this past August. Known for his collaborative leadership style, data-driven decision-making, and unwavering belief in the potential of every child, Tim is guiding United to Learn into its next chapter.

UnitedToLearn.org

(469) 848-7420

Host, Steve A Klein, guest Tim Hise

W. Jeff Williams, CEO, Graham Associates

Our guest for the January 9th edition of PlayMakers Talk Show: W. Jeff Williams, CEO, Graham Associates

A CEO, engineer and former mayor who puts unity first, Jeff Williams has spent his life designing places and strategies that bring people together and create a sense of belonging, whether it’s a park, a stadium or an entire city. He is responsible for transforming Arlington into the largest entertainment hub between Orlando and Vegas and making it the “sports capital of the nation,” attracting more than 15 million visitors every year.

In his career as a civil engineer, CEO of Graham Associates and former mayor, he successfully fought for the bid to bring the National Medal of Honor Museum to Arlington, secured buy-in from Fortune 500 businesses and executives to develop the Texas Live! District, kept the Texas Rangers in town when they threatened to leave, built the largest e-sports arena in the U.S. and developed an entertainment hub that is going to host more games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup than any other city.

At the heart of it all, Jeff says there is one principle worthy of the credit: unity. Now, in his first book The Unity Blueprint, Jeff shares real-world stories and actionable strategies that prove unity isn’t just an ideal, it’s a powerful leadership tool. Whether you’re leading in business, government or a community organization, Jeff’s message is clear: unity is always worth the investment.

WJeffWilliams.com

GrahamCivil.com

(817) 640-8535

Guest W. Jeff Williams, Host Steve A Klein