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Richard Williams
Director/Board Member at
POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.
Net worth: 8 M $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Richard E.
Williams is currently an Independent Director at Powell Industries, Inc. since 2016 and President of Cdm Partners LLC since 2018.
Former positions include Chief Executive Officer at Houston Exponential from 2017 to 2018, Chairman at Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston from 2012 to 2013, Chairman at Houston Technology Center, Director at Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston, and President at Shell WindEnergy, Inc. from 2008 to 2013.
Education includes undergraduate studies at The Pennsylvania State University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | 37,380 ( 0.1% ) | 8 M $ | 2026-07-30 |
Richard Williams active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2016-12-18 |
Cdm Partners LLC | President | 2018-09-30 |
Former positions of Richard Williams
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Houston Exponential
 Houston Exponential Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in serving, organizing the local innovation ecosystem | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-01-31 |
Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston
 Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory and consulting services to entrepreneurs | Chairman | 2013-12-10 |
Shell WindEnergy, Inc.
 Shell WindEnergy, Inc. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Operates utility-scale wind farms | President | 2013-09-30 |
Houston Technology Center
 Houston Technology Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Houston Technology Center features Augment Enterprise Solution (Augmentes), a technology company specializing in comprehensive digital transformation and IT services. The company is based in Houston, TX. The company's solutions enhance customer experience through tools like virtual try-on, product configurators, AI-powered search, and social commerce integration. Sales and marketing are optimized with dynamic pricing, finance integration, and marketplace connectivity (Amazon, eBay, Etsy). Operational efficiency is addressed via workflow automation, tax and fraud management, returns and transport systems, and ERP/POS integration. Augmentes serves industries including retail, manufacturing, banking and financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, utilities, media, government, and nonprofit organizations. Founded in 2013, Augmentes offers a portfolio including e-commerce platforms (B2C, B2B, B2B2C), augmented reality and artificial intelligence applications, software development, IT consulting, cloud computing, ERP solutions (notably Microsoft Dynamics 365), business intelligence, blockchain development, and digital marketing. | Chairman | - |
Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston
Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory and consulting services to entrepreneurs | Director/Board Member | - |
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| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
Powell Industries, Inc.
 Powell Industries, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures equipment and systems for the management and control of electrical energy | Producer Manufacturing |
Shell WindEnergy, Inc.
Shell WindEnergy, Inc. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Operates utility-scale wind farms | Utilities |
The Pennsylvania State University
 The Pennsylvania State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston
Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory and consulting services to entrepreneurs | Finance |
Houston Exponential
Houston Exponential Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in serving, organizing the local innovation ecosystem | Commercial Services |
Houston Technology Center
Houston Technology Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Houston Technology Center features Augment Enterprise Solution (Augmentes), a technology company specializing in comprehensive digital transformation and IT services. The company is based in Houston, TX. The company's solutions enhance customer experience through tools like virtual try-on, product configurators, AI-powered search, and social commerce integration. Sales and marketing are optimized with dynamic pricing, finance integration, and marketplace connectivity (Amazon, eBay, Etsy). Operational efficiency is addressed via workflow automation, tax and fraud management, returns and transport systems, and ERP/POS integration. Augmentes serves industries including retail, manufacturing, banking and financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, utilities, media, government, and nonprofit organizations. Founded in 2013, Augmentes offers a portfolio including e-commerce platforms (B2C, B2B, B2B2C), augmented reality and artificial intelligence applications, software development, IT consulting, cloud computing, ERP solutions (notably Microsoft Dynamics 365), business intelligence, blockchain development, and digital marketing. | Commercial Services |
Cdm Partners LLC |
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