April Chamber Luncheon - Purpose with Impact: Why Business Philanthropy Matters
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
Business philanthropy goes beyond donations—it’s about leadership, values, and community connection. At this luncheon, we’ll discuss how purposeful giving creates stronger communities, enhances business culture, and drives lasting impact. Discover how aligning your business with community causes can create meaningful change while strengthening your brand and bottom line.
Speaker: Bobby Jenkins, Owner, ABC Home & Commercial Services
BIO:
Bobby Jenkins is the owner of ABC Home & Commercial Services, a Texas-based, family-owned company founded in 1949, with offices in several Texas locations, including Austin, San Antonio, College Station, Bell County, Corpus Christi, the Rio Grande Valley, and Waco. ABC employs over 1,100 people and offers a broad range of services, such as pest and termite control, lawn care, landscaping, tree trimming, air conditioning and heating, plumbing, electrical work, pool cleaning and repair, handyman services, window cleaning, power washing, water quality and appliance repair.
Bobby graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Business Management. Throughout his career, Bobby has been deeply involved in various leadership roles throughout the community:
Current Roles:
Chair of the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority
Immediate Past Chair of the Association of Former Students Texas A&M
Chair of the Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Foundation
Chairman of the Professional Pest Management Alliance
Co-founder and board member of Recognize Good
Chair of Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse
Chair of The Foundation for Better Business
Board member of the Alzheimer’s Texas Association
Board member E3 Alliance
Board member of the Moss Pieratt Foundation
Board member of The Friends of the ABC Kite Festival Foundation
Board member of United Way
Executive Committee Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
Co-chair of Caritas of Austin’s capital campaign
Trustee for the College For All Texans Foundation
Member of the executive committee of the Texas Business Leadership Council
Past Roles:
Chair of the Austin Chamber of Commerce
Chair of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
President of both the Texas and National Pest Management Associations
Chair of the Better Business Bureau
Chair American Heart Association
Co-Chair Bond Oversight Committee AISD
Co-Chair Heart Walk American Heart Association
Co-chair of the United Way Annual Campaign
Bobby is a passionate sports enthusiast who enjoys tennis, golf, cycling, and watching Texas A&M sports. He has been happily married to his wife, Jan, for 43 years. Together, they have three children: Jessica Pieratt, Chelsea Myers, and Bo, as well as eight beloved grandchildren: Moss, Madeline, Frances, Robby, Morrison, Belle, Laurel and Porter.
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Marble Falls, TX 78654 United States
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