Lubbock, Texas – Texas Tech Athletics received a special assignment Friday from Dallas businessman and alumnus John Billingsley and his wife, Harriet, for the ongoing south end zone and Dustin R. Wumble Football Center projects. announced a $5 million gift.
Texas Tech University announced in recent months that it had surpassed the $100 million threshold in philanthropic donations, a key fundraising goal as part of the approximately $242 million project. With Billingsley’s gift, Texas Tech has exceeded that goal in recent months, and the athletics department now has $103 million in funding as part of the largest investment in athletic facilities in school history. To honor his generous contributions, Texas Tech will name the iconic bell tower in the south end zone in Billingsley’s honor.
“This is a monumental accomplishment as we celebrate John Billingsley, his family, and all those who have invested in the future of this athletics department,” said Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt. “I couldn’t be more grateful to John for his loyalty and support in helping us cross the $100 million mark. As I watch the progress of this project every day, I’m grateful for the investment of so many people. I’m sure the best days are yet to come.” Great supporters. ”
A native of West Texas, Billingsley graduated from Texas Tech University (now Texas Tech University) in 1961. After Billingsley earned a degree in accounting, he launched his business in Midland and continued his entrepreneurial spirit throughout his life. Indeed, over his illustrious career, Mr. Billingsley has built a highly successful and diverse portfolio of businesses in accounting, banking, commercial real estate, agriculture, ranching, manufacturing, oil and gas, and more, and is one of the nation’s top entrepreneurs. I became the only person in the house. Renewable energy and other disruptive and advanced technologies.
“I played high school football 40 miles outside of Lubbock, and it was a lifelong passion as well as a way to give back to the West Texas area that I love,” Billingsley said. “I know that we will be building a stadium that every Red Raider and Red Raider alumni can be proud of. I was recently asked what happened that had the most impact on my life. My answer was included attending Texas Tech University.” I am very grateful and cherish the time I spent as a student at Tech University and the experiences I had with so many people focused on building knowledge. ”
Billingsley launched Tri Global Energy in 2009 and built it into one of the top five renewable energy developers in the U.S. before selling the business to Canada’s largest energy company for more than $500 million in 2022. did. (Try Global Energy owns 10 wind farms within 90 miles of Lubbock). Mr. Billingsley recently founded JBB Advanced Technologies, which he founded to develop pioneering businesses in areas such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy. In March 2024, JBB Advanced Technologies sold the digital technology company it acquired in late 2022 for more than $12.25 billion.
In 2023, Billingsley was named one of Texas Tech University’s Distinguished Alumni. Additionally, Billingsley has been recognized for her innovative approach to renewable energy development not only by her alma mater, but also by the White House, the U.S. Congress, and the Texas State Legislature. Billingsley’s success as an energy producer is chronicled in his books. Texas Wind Farm: John Billingsley, Tri-Global Energy and the vision that drove the industry forward, which he released through Amazon in 2020. Billingsley’s second book about his entrepreneurial experiences is scheduled to be published later this summer.
The South End Zone and Womble Football Center project will put the finishing touches on Jones AT&T Stadium as part of the final phase of the highly successful Campaign for Fearless Champions. The project is expected to be completed later this summer in advance of the 2024 football season.
