Joseph Kopser Receives 2025 Greg Armstrong Future Texas Legend Veteran Award

The Texas Business Hall of Fame has named Joseph Kopser, President of Grayline Group and retired U.S. Army Cavalry Officer, as the 2025 recipient of the Greg Armstrong Future Texas Legend Veteran Award. The award was presented during TBHF's annual induction ceremony on October 29, 2025, recognizing Kopser's entrepreneurial achievements, leadership in technology and energy innovation, and ongoing contributions to the Texas business community. Established in 2019, the Greg Armstrong Future Texas Legend Veteran Award honors exceptional veteran entrepreneurs who exemplify leadership, innovation, and business growth across the state.

The award was created by TBHF members Greg Armstrong, Doug Foshee, and John Nau to celebrate veteran business leaders whose impact—or potential impact—is truly transformational. Recipients are chosen for their ability to translate military discipline and strategic thinking into entrepreneurial success and receive a cash award to further their ventures. As a gesture of gratitude, Kopser donated $5,000 back to TBHF to support future veteran-focused programming. Meredith Walker, spokesperson for the Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation, emphasized that veteran entrepreneurs embody the civic and servant leadership that defines Texas business, noting that leveraging their foundation to connect these leaders with aspiring founders has become one of the most impactful parts of their mission.

Amanda Brock, 2025 TBHF Chairman, added that veteran honorees are stars—business founders who will no doubt one day stand on the main stage, with Kopser's record of achievement, mentorship, and service to others exemplifying the spirit of this award. Past recipients include Edward Crawford, Craig Cummings, Bret Boyd, Robert E. Strong, Jr., and Samantha Snabes, all recognized for their military backgrounds and entrepreneurial contributions. A 1993 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Kopser served 20 years in the U.S. Army, earning the Combat Action Badge and Bronze Star before transitioning to a career in technology, energy, and defense innovation.

Kopser stated that the military teaches focus on the mission, building strong teams, and embracing uncertainty—skills that define entrepreneurship—and that this recognition underscores the potential every veteran brings to the Texas economy. He learned of his selection through a surprise video message from TBHF and entrepreneur Mark Cuban, recognizing his contributions to Texas innovation and the veteran business community. Beyond his own ventures, Kopser is a dedicated advocate for veteran entrepreneurs, playing a key leadership role in the West Point Association of Graduates' West Point Entrepreneurs Shared Interest Group, expanding its outreach and annual West Point Entrepreneur Summit to foster collaboration and networking among military alumni.

West Point graduates note that Kopser embodies the West Point ideal of 'Duty, Honor, Country' long after his military service, with his work nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs ensuring that leadership and problem-solving skills developed at West Point continue to benefit the business world and the nation. Through his leadership at Grayline Group and mentorship across veteran networks, Kopser continues to shape the intersection of technology, national security, and economic growth in Texas. His recognition by TBHF underscores the vital role veterans play in driving innovation and strengthening communities statewide, as highlighted by the organization's focus on supporting the future of Texas's economy through initiatives like the Future Texas Legend Awards.