On July 1, 1946 Donald E. Bowles, Sr. joined Shelton and Bowles as managing partner. Shelton and Bowles grew in annual premiums from $50,000 in 1946 to over $6 million in 1976. Mr. Bowles built Shelton and Bowles into one of the most respected companies in the nation. By the time of it's merger into McQueary Henry Bowles Troy, LLP, Bowles, Troy and Associates' premium exceeded $50,000,000.

The SMU graduate has distinguished himself in his profession and as a civic leader. Among his industry honors are the G. Mabry Seay Industry Award for Outstanding Service to the Insurance Industry and a past president of the Dallas Association of Insurance Agents. Mr. Bowles has been a director of Dallas Federal Savings and Loan Association, Lakewood Bank and Trust Co., Baylor Dental College, a Trustee of the Dallas Community Chest Trust Fund, Dallas Baptist College, a past president of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Board of Deacons of the First Baptist Church, Dallas.

Ernest L. Proud, Jr.
Vice Chairman
7-2-33 to 5-17-02

Ernie Proud joined McQueary and Henry, Inc. in 1993 as Vice President of Sales and soon became Chief Operating Officer. As M & H grew, Ernie was shepherding the growth and finding great people to join the team. In 1996 Ernie took the lead in making the three-way merger of McQueary and Henry, Inc., Bowles Troy and Associates, and the R. A. Hammit Agency come together as McQueary Henry Bowles Troy, LLP. He was elected Vice Chairman in 2002.

Ernie was a man of integrity and a hard worker. Until his final illness he had never missed a day of work in his entire career. Ernie could be tough as a nail but was always fair. Under his leadership our staff grew from 70 in 1996 to 150 in 2002. Ernie will be lovingly remembered for his famous weather reports . . . he would get out about 4 AM on days of ice and snow and drive around and then leave a voice mail description of conditions for the employees. You know, I don't recall that it was ever too bad to get to work!

Ernie graduated from Adamson HS in Dallas and Southern Methodist University with a major in insurance. He also received the CPCU and ARM designations. He served Employers Insurance of Texas Companies for 35 years including Chairman, President, and CEO. "Ernie may be the best true executive I've ever known", said Bill Henry. We are grateful to Loveda, Lisa, Tisa, Cindy, Russell, and Fred for sharing him with us these many years. MHBT would not be where we are today without the leadership and commitment of our good friend, Ernest L. Proud, Jr. CPCU, ARM.

Charles Trolinger
Board of Directors

Between stints in the Army Air Corps during World War II and the US Air Force in Korea, Charles worked as an accountant in Amarillo. Following both wars, he joined Shamrock Oil, working his way up to Vice President, Administration, which included responsibilities for human resources and insurance. He was intimately involved in Shamrock's merger with Diamond Alkali in 1972 to form Diamond Shamrock, and assumed a similar position with the new company until his retirement in 1980. His consulting work following retirement included risk management and labor relations engagements with Sam Walton and Trammel Crow. Charles was a founding director of Oil Insurance, Ltd (O.I.L.). Charles Trolinger's service as the first outside director for McQueary & Henry, Inc, and as advisory director for MHBT, has played a significant role in the success of both entities.