Charlie Amato

Chairman & Co-founder of SWBC

Charlie Amato is the Chairman of SWBC. With more than 40 years of experience in all aspects of insurance operations, underwriting, and product development. Charlie is known in the business community for his innovative, relationship-building approach.

Published Works:

Commercial Insurance 101: Understand the Insurance Needs of Your Business

Proactively Reviewing Your Commercial Insurance Can Save You Thousands

Four Hair-Raising Facts about Commercial Insurance Losses

Protecting Your Rental Property with Landlord Insurance

Flood Insurance: A Must Have for Every Business

The CUInsight Experience Podcast: Featuring Charlie Amato

Life After College: An Interview with Charlie Amato and Gary Dudley

3 Ways Management Can Help Boost Sales at Your Financial Institution

5 Ways to Advance Your Investment Program

Consider Referrals an Educational Opportunity

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Experience

40+ years

Organizations

Regent, Texas State University System (2012 Chairman; now serving his third term)

Board Member, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, San Antonio Branch (now serving his second term)

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration
Sam Houston State University, 1970

Skills andExpertise

Insurance operations

Underwriting

Product development

Leadership

Published Works

Investor, San Antonio Spurs
Chairman, Texas State University System Foundation
Board Member, Lone Star Capital Bank
National Director, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Vice Chairman, Texas Business Leadership Council
Board Member, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital Foundation
Board Member, Silver and Black Give Back
Board Member, Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Board Member, Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce; 2000 Chairman
Board Member, USLD Communications, 1992–1997
Member, InfraGard; Vice President, 2009–2011
Life Member, Alamo Bowl; 1999–2001 Chairman
Past Chairman, United Way; 2012 General Campaign Chair
Past Chair, Campaign Cabinet, Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation, 2013–2014
Past Chairman, University of the Incarnate Word Board of Trustees
Past Chairman, Advisory Council, Sam Houston State University College of Business
Past Chairman, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health Care Corp. Board of Directors, San Antonio
Past Chairman, Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation
Past Chairman, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Past Chairman, Advisory Council, The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business

Awards and Recognition

2018 Richard W. Weekley Public Policy Leadership Award from the Texas Business Leadership Council
2018 Legacy Leaders Award from the San Antonio Business Journal
2017 Impact Award from Sam Houston State University Sport Management Industry
2106 Pathfinder Award from the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
2016 Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University of Incarnate Word
2016 Icons in Healthcare Honoree—CentroMed
2015 Citation Award from Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
2014 Creation of The Gary Dudley and Charlie Amato Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neurology at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio
2013 Inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame
2012 Salute to Excellence Award from the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
2012 Health Care Advocate Award from San Antonio Business Journal
2010 Inducted into the Texas City ISD Hall of Honor
2009 Awarded the Beta Gamma Sigma Medallion for Entrepreneurship
2008 Esperanza Award from the Southwest Mental Health Center
2007 United Communities of San Antonio Brotherhood Humanitarian Award
2006 Inducted into the College of Business Hall of Honor at Sam Houston State University
2006 Inducted into the San Antonio Business Hall of Fame
2006 Graduate of FBI Citizens Academy
2005 Honorary Professor of Surgery in Cardiothoracic Surgery from the U T Health San Antonio
2004 Rosa Award from CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health Care Corp.
2004 San Antonio Business Journal’s “One of the Most Influential San Antonians”
2001 Sam Houston State University Distinguished Alumni
1998 Department of the Army Commander’s Award for Public Service Medal
1992 South Texas Entrepreneur of the Year, Financial Services Category
1990 Society of International Business Fellows

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