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68 Ventures Presents Chasing Greatness to 700 Guests in Mobile for a Powerful Day of Leadership, Authenticity, and Purpose
Speakers challenged every attendee to chase greatness beyond success — and into significance
MOBILE, Ala. — 68 Ventures presented Chasing Greatness with unstoppable momentum as 700 guests packed the room for an unforgettable day of leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. The event brought together business leaders from every industry, students, educators, entrepreneurs, and community builders — all united by one message: chase something greater than yourself.
Throughout the day, a lineup of impactful speakers delivered honest, powerful messages rooted in resilience, discipline, faith, and purpose. From personal stories of hardship to lessons earned through success, each speaker called on attendees to step up, lean in, and pursue greatness with intention.
“Chasing Greatness is about more than being inspired for a day,” said Nathan Cox, Founder & Chairman of 68 Ventures. “It’s about leaving with a new standard – and the conviction to chase what you were created for. Greatness demands something from you. And it’s worth it.”
The 2026 program featured an inspiring agenda of voices, each bringing a unique message while reinforcing a shared theme: greatness is built through courage, relationships, and relentless pursuit of what matters most. 68 Ventures was truly humbled by each speaker and their gift of time and messages that left a mark on every guest in attendance.

2026 Speakers:
Mark Fernandes – Founder & CEO, Capitalism 2.0
Will Bartholomew – Founder & CEO, D1
Brad Israel – Founder & President, Warrior 360
Erin Langley – Founder, Executive Director, Artistic Director – Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre
Billy Stimpson – Co-Founder & CEO, Bienville Capital
Sandy Stimpson – Mobile’s 108th Mayor
Brodie Croyle – CEO – Big Oak Ranch
John Wayne Walding – Founder, Gallantry Global Logistics & Live to Give
Jason Poole – President & CEO, Poolemerica Enterprises
Peter Bos – Founder & Chairman, Legendary, LLC

68 Ventures also expressed deep gratitude to the many partners who helped bring the experience to life — from media partners who amplified the mission:
Bay Business News
Business Alabama
Fox 10
WKRG
To vendors and production teams who created an environment worthy of the message being delivered:
Coastal Events and Design
Revelry Bloom
SOHO Events and Rentals
Mobile Convention Center
Gwin’s Commercial Printing
Motivation Media
Stephen Savage Photography
A special thank you is extended to the incredible volunteers from Spring Hill College, whose service, professionalism, and energy played a vital role in ensuring guests were welcomed, supported, and cared for throughout the day.

Chasing Greatness 2026 wasn’t just an event — it was a call to action. From stories of hardship to moments of breakthrough, the day challenged every person in the room to stop settling, lean into the fight, and pursue significance with everything they have. As 68 Ventures Founder & Chairman Nathan Cox shared, the goal is “to see all I can do with all that I have been given… never settling, and remaining true to who I am.”
While the message from the stage was powerful, the relationships built and strengthened in the room were just as impactful — reminding us that we don’t chase greatness alone. Attendees left with renewed purpose, meaningful connections, and a clear charge: go all in, leave nothing on the table, and Keep Punching.

Speaker Content Coming Soon
In the coming weeks, videos and key moments from the stage will be released, giving attendees and those who couldn’t be in the room the opportunity to experience the message of Chasing Greatness. To stay updated and catch every release, follow 68 Ventures on social media.

Save the Date Coming Soon: Chasing Greatness 2027
68 Ventures is proud to announce that Chasing Greatness 2027 will take place in January 2027. The exact date, additional details, speaker announcements, and registration information will be shared in the months ahead.

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About 68 Ventures
68 Ventures is the parent company for numerous operating businesses along the Gulf Coast which focus on development, investment, and construction. Headquartered in Daphne, Alabama, 68 Ventures is a purpose-driven, culturally focused organization with a strong operational track record that has resulted in it becoming the largest single-family developer in the region. 68 Ventures has deployed over a billion dollars in capital and ranks among the top 100 private home builders in the nation. For more information, visit 68ventures.com.

November 21, 2025 (Loxley, Ala.) — At the recent Baldwin County Board of Education Superintendent’s Breakfast, community leaders, educators, and elected officials gathered for a special dedication ceremony naming the Baldwin Preparatory Academy Atrium in honor of W. Allen Cox.
Members of the Cox family joined school officials and the community in celebrating Mr. Allen Cox’s humility, generosity, and lifelong commitment to putting others before self. Throughout the dedication, Mr. Cox’s unwavering belief that the blessings we receive are meant to be shared was evident—an ethic he not only champions but consistently lives.
The Cox Family Foundation donated the 70 acres of land on which Baldwin Preparatory Academy now stands—part of more than $40 million in land contributions made to Baldwin County Public Schools. Beyond these significant land gifts, the Cox family has supported a wide range of organizations across Baldwin County, from veterans’ services to food access programs, substance-abuse recovery efforts, and numerous community initiatives focused on strengthening opportunities, restoring hope, and meeting critical needs for individuals and families across the region.
Nathan Cox, son of Allen Cox, shared a heartfelt reflection on his father:
“My father’s work has not only helped shape the landscape of Baldwin County from TimberCreek to Ono Island, but his greatest legacy has been his heart. He has poured into projects, organizations, and people that lift others up and make our County such a special place to call home. Baldwin Prep is one of those places. By naming this atrium in his honor, we recognize not only a building, but the generations of students who will walk through it and benefit from opportunities made possible in part by his belief in giving back—by his example of living out ‘others before self.’”
The dedication ceremony highlighted how Mr. Cox’s generosity and philosophy of service continue to impact students and families across Baldwin County.
BCBE Superintendent Eddie Tyler shared:
“The building we are in now at Baldwin Preparatory Academy is in part because of Mr. Allen Cox. I think it is unprecedented—I don’t think you can go anywhere in the country where you can find the type of partnerships that we have formed with our stakeholders, our businesses, and our industries. This dedication is our way of saying thank you for all you have done for Baldwin Preparatory and our school system.”

About Baldwin Preparatory Academy
Baldwin Preparatory Academy represents a transformational step forward for public education in Baldwin County. The school was built to prepare students not only to graduate, but to graduate with direction—equipped with pathways in Career, College, and Choice. Through partnerships with industry, universities, and community stakeholders, Baldwin Prep gives students hands-on experiences in high-demand fields, ensuring they can compete and contribute at a high level the day they leave its halls. It stands as a model for how bold investments in public education can shape the trajectory of both individual lives and the region’s future workforce.
Learn more at: https://www.baldwinprep.com

https://1819news.com/news/item/baldwin-preparatory-academy-atrium-dedicated-in-honor-of-w-allen-cox

SEEDS granted $58,000 in teacher grants directly into the classrooms of our Daphne students for the 2024-2025 academic year.   From hands-on STEAM labs and innovative literacy programs to creative arts, every dollar helped create a dynamic learning environment where students can thrive.  “We want to say thank you Nathan Cox and his team at 68 Ventures for investing in the education of students in Daphne,” said Beth Dunn, SEEDS Executive Director. “Without their support and investment that we receive through their Crawfish for the Classroom sponsorship, these grants would not be possible. SEEDS grants are making huge impacts in our Daphne classrooms, increasing the quality of education our students are receiving and expanding the opportunities that are available for them to learn and grow.”

68 Ventures and the Cox Family are humbled to honor Graham Roten, senior walk-on offensive lineman at The University of Alabama, as the first recipient of the 68 Ventures Scholarship. Selected by Coach DeBoer and his staff, Graham was chosen for the values he lives out, his love for the program, and his excellence in the classroom.

Founder & Chairman Nathan Cox, a former Tide walk-on, shared: “I’ve had a chip on my shoulder my entire life. I credit much of my success to being a terrible football player compared to my best friends and teammates at Alabama… Graham is a much better athlete than I ever was. Hearing his coaches talk about who he is as a person, his love for the program, and his academic performance makes him the perfect selection.”

Cox added: “Our purpose is to see all we can do with all we have been given… Graham embodies these commitments as well as the rest of our values. I can’t put into words how rewarding this is for me personally. My time at Alabama shaped the trajectory of my life—I will forever be grateful to be part of it.”

The 68 Ventures Scholarship will be awarded annually to a senior walk-on who represents the heart and soul of Alabama Football.

Mobile, AL [August 23, 2025] The 68 VENTURES ANNUAL GIFT was awarded to senior walk-ons who exemplifies the core values of South Alabama Football: honesty, respect, integrity and doing things the right way. These individuals have distinguished themselves as ultimate teammates—defined by unwavering dedication, selflessness, and relentless work ethic. Their passion for the game, deep love for The University of South Alabama, and daily impact on the team’s culture embody what it truly means to be a Jag. They may not have arrived as a top recruit, and will never play a down in the NFL, but they have earned the unwavering respect of their coaches and teammates alike. They are the heart and soul of the program.

68 Ventures and the Cox Family are humbled to honor Sam Williams and Keyshawn Woodyard, both senior walk-ons at the University of South Alabama, as the recipients of the 1st Annual 68 Ventures Annual Gift. They were selected by Coach Applewhite and his staff based off the values they exemplify, their love for the program, and their contributions to the team. 68 Ventures’ Founder and Chairman, Nathan Cox, was a walk-on at the University of Alabama from 2000-2003, so it was important to him to honor players that traveled a similar path. Cox stated, “I’ve had a chip on my shoulder my entire life. I credit much of my success, both in the classroom and later in my professional life, to being a terrible football player compared to my best friends and teammates in Alabama. It crushed me to lack the ability to contribute in the same ways they could, so I made up my mind to be the best I could be in other areas to compensate for it. These young men are much more accomplished athletes than I ever was, and after hearing their stories, they are without a doubt ideal selections for what we envisioned being represented by the 68 Ventures Annual Gift.” Cox went on to say, “Our purpose is to see all we can do with all we have been given, and our ethos is to do the right things for the right reasons. Both Sam and Keyshawn embody these commitments as well as the rest of our values – I really can’t put into words how rewarding it is for me on a personal level to get to do this. While I was never a factor on the field, my time as a student-athlete shaped the trajectory of my life. We are all fortunate to have Coach Applewhite and his staff molding their players into future leaders for our community and beyond.” In addition to Sam and Keyshawn receiving this gift, University of Alabama senior walk-on offensive lineman, Graham Roten, also received a 68 Ventures Annual Gift in recognition of his unwavering love for the program and outstanding performance in the classroom.

The Foundation is Set. The Future is Now. An Update from the Cox Family Foundation and 68 Ventures:

We are honored to play a role in something truly transformative. The Cox Family Foundation is filled with gratitude to support the Nicholson Center for the Arts Revitalization Project—an inspiring effort led by Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre in partnership with the City of Daphne. With $175,000 raised and momentum building, this project is about much more than bricks and mortar. It’s about creating an extraordinary, fully equipped, and inclusive home for the performing arts. A space where voices will rise, talents will flourish, and dreams will find their stage. We believe deeply in the power of the arts to educate, inspire, and unite. This is more than a renovation—it’s a promise to the next generation of students, performers, and audiences. The Cox Family Foundation is proud to join with other incredible partners—including the Alabama State Council on the Arts, Daniel Foundation, United Bank, Swift Supply, and the City of Daphne. We’re equally proud to stand alongside 68 Ventures and Crucible Construction in bringing this shared vision to life.

To the dreamers, performers, and storytellers: This space is for you.

We can’t wait to see what you create

For over a decade, Nathan has been sharing Alignment emails – raw, real reflections on leadership, personal growth, and faith. These messages are his way of staying grounded and getting better each day, while encouraging all of us to do the same. It’s not about having all the answers – it’s about showing up and staying aligned.

68 VENTURES RAISES OVER $250,000 AT 4TH ANNUAL BALLIN’ ON BELROSE FOR BALLER DREAM FOUNDATION ON MAY 10TH IN OLDE TOWNE DAPHNE

68 Ventures, the Cox Family Foundation, Press & Co., and the City of Daphne hosted the fourth annual Ballin’ on Belrose event in Olde Towne Daphne on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The 10.5-mile “Everest Challenge” walk/run raised over $256,122 and one hundred percent of funds raised were donated to Baller Dream Foundation. Additionally, Baldwin County nonprofits competed in completing laps up and down Belrose to receive grants from the Cox Family Foundation. Rolling for Hope was in 1st place and received $10,000, 2nd place was One More Moment and they received $7,500, and Thirsty Stranger was in 3rd place and took home $5,000.

The 2025 event concluded noting the following numbers:
$256,122 Amount raised for Baller Dream Foundation
$10,000 Donated to Rolling for Hope from the Cox Family Foundation
$7,500 Donated to One More Moment from the Cox Family Foundation
$5,000 Donated to Thirsty Stranger from the Cox Family Foundation
400+ Participants, the highest number of racers to date!
Ballin’ on Belrose is a walk/run event inspired by the 29,029 Everesting Challenge but adapted for the local community. It involves a race up Belrose Avenue and culminates in a street party at the top of the hill with refreshments, music and camaraderie.

“Our purpose at 68 Ventures is to see all we can do with all we have been given,” said Adam Campbell, 68 Ventures president. “Nathan Cox, our founder and Chairman, leads by example by demonstrating the power of what we can do to help others in this community. We are proud of our fantastic partnership with Baller Dream Foundation and working to help residents throughout Baldwin County.” Save the date for the 2026 Ballin’ on Belrose which will be Saturday, April 25th, 2026. 2025 Title sponsors of the event included 68 Ventures, the City of Daphne, LOG Construction, Lauren Cowart, the Pilot Family, Press & Co., and the Cox Family Foundation.

Additional 2025 sponsors: The Barkin Family Fund, Cunningham Delaney Construction, Byrd Campbell, P.A. D.R. Horton, Harvest Capital, LLC, Lee Charities, Poolemerica Enterprises, Polysurveying of Mobile, Inc., Tower Homes, Trehern Investments, Alabama Power Company, BankPlus, Southeastern Plumbing & Lead Detection, LLC, Chevron, Community Management Associates, CSI Erosion, Durkin Family, PTAC Companies, Gene’s Floor Covering, GeoCon Engineering, Grace Construction, Hope Farm, Executive Aviation Group, LLC, Fine Geddy Government Relations, Merrill Lynch – Chad Dolan, MT Gillis Foundation, WAS Design, Inc., 68 Ventures Bowl, Certapro, Shamrock Properties, Kent’s Landscaping, Piggly Wiggly, SEPLD Plumbing, LLC, SSIU, LLC, Soho Events and Rentals, Mr. And Mrs. Angus and Donna Andrews, Baldwin County Sewer Service, Bay Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, Bayside Academy, Cost Segregation Services, LLC, Middleton Construction, JADE Consulting, LLC, Braxton’s Landscape & Lawncare, Homeland Neighborhood Management, Vigilant Gulf Coast, LLC, Tim Edmondson Farms, Meridian Global Consulting, AGR Gulf Coast, Maynard, Cooper & Gale, Mitchell College of Business at University of South Alabama, Centennial Bank, Justin Law: Strategic Wealth Advantage, Steve Windom, Stoic Equity Partners, Swift Supply, Century Bank, Mobile Bay Overhead Door, MES, Crucible Construction, Solomon Family, Southern Earth Sciences, Hancock Whitney Bank West, Alabama Bank, Mako Services, MatchPoint Development, Rep. Matt Simpson, Alabama House of Representatives, Rish Real Estate, LLC, SE Civil Engineering and Surveying, Trenchline Civil, LLC, Weather Tech Roofing, West Alabama Bank, Wright Transportation, Inc.

About the Baller Dream Foundation: Baller Dream Foundation (BDF) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that lifts the spirits of brave young cancer warriors, ages birth to 29. The young people BDF serves are not called patients but “Ballers.” Baller is a modern-day term suggesting a person is doing well, feeling well, and in control. BDF works closely with children’s hospitals across the country and provides in-hospital, volunteer-led activities to help ease the minds of young warriors and provide support for their. families. Baller Dream Foundation supports and assists young cancer warriors and their families through treatment, remission, and the path to a stronger life. For more information, visit ballerdream.org.

Photos for the event were taken by Stephen Savage Photography.

68 Ventures Raises $155k for Baller Dream Foundation and Donates an Additional $10K to the Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre.

68 Ventures and the Cox Family Foundation hosted the third annual Ballin’ on Belrose event in Olde Towne Daphne on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The 10.5-mile “Everest Challenge” walk/run raised over $155,000, and one hundred percent of funds raised were donated to Baller Dream Foundation.

68 Ventures founder, Nathan Cox, said, “The 3rd Annual Ballin’ on Belrose was certainly not what we expected given the weather challenges, but in hindsight we wouldn’t change a thing. We achieved a new fund-raising record for the Baller Dream Foundation and had more people complete the Everest Challenge than any other year!”

The event concluded noting the following numbers:

• $155,006         Amount raised for the Baller Dream Foundation
• $10,000          Donated to Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre
• 137                   Participants
• 115                   Participants who completed the Everest Challenge

The Eastern Shore Repertory Theater (ESRT) is located in Olde Towne Daphne and has a mission to educate and train local students and present professional-quality theatre experiences for the Eastern Shore community. ESRT provides performance opportunities, summer camps, workshops and so much more to children of all ages throughout Baldwin and Mobile counties and presents two major productions every year. ESRT’s next big show, Annie Jr., will be performed at the Daphne Civic Center this November.  

Ballin’ on Belrose is a walk/run event inspired by the 29029 Everesting Challenge but adapted for the local community. It involves a race up Belrose Avenue and culminates in a street party at the top of the hill with refreshments, music and camaraderie. 

“Our purpose at 68 Ventures is to see all we can do with all we have been given,” said Adam Campbell, 68 Ventures president. “Nathan Cox, our founder and Chairman, leads by example by demonstrating the power of what we can do to help others in this community. We are proud of our fantastic partnership with Baller Dream Foundation and working to help residents throughout Baldwin County.”

Title sponsors of the event included the City of Daphne, LOG Construction, Tower Homes, D.R. Horton, the Pilot Family, Press & Co., and the Cox Family Foundation.

Thank you to our additional sponsors: 

Cunningham Delaney Construction; Byrd Campbell, P.A.; Harvest Capital, LLC; Polysurveying of Mobile, Inc.; Trehern Charitable Foundation; Southeastern Plumbing & Lead Detection, LLC; PTAC Companies; Gene’s Floor Covering; Baldwin County Sewer Service; Jan Reed & Family; WAS Design, Inc.; 68 Ventures Bowl; Hieronymus CPAS, LLC; Kent’s Landscaping; Certapro; TPG Angelo Gordon; Aegis Exteriors; Middleton Construction; JADE Consulting, LLC; The Highland Group; Braxton’s Landscape & Lawncare; Vigilant Gulf Coast, LLC; Tim Edmondson Farms; Meridian Global Consulting; Cost Segregation Services, LLC; Merrill Lynch – Chad Dolan; Rish Real Estate, LLC; AGR Gulf Coast; Ralph Rish; Maynard, Cooper & Gale; Centennial Bank; Justin Law: Strategic Wealth Advantage; Stoic Equity Partners; Century Bank; Mobile Bay Overhead Door; MES; Crucible Construction; Solomon Family; Fine Geddy Government Relations; Hancock Whitney Bank; Bay Periodontics & Implant Dentistry; Kimley-Horn; West Alabama Bank; MatchPoint Development; BankPlus; Seven Seas Ventures; Weather Tech Roofing; WHLC Architecture; Spire; Bethel Engineering, Inc.; Wright Transportation, Inc.; Boeschen Heating & Cooling; Mako Services; Limitless Homes; MH Vertical; Grant Nichols Construction; Advanced Dermatology & Skin Care Center; McCollough Architecture, Inc.; Fern Medical Village; BCC Waste Solutions, LLC; Cooper Fence Company; Harris Stone Works, LLC; National Land Realty; Uniti Fiber; SmartBank; EDYO LLC; Davis, Davis & Associates, P.C.; Robb & Margaret Cunningham; 4:59 Consulting, LLC; Vallas Realty, Inc.; Warrior 360; One in a Row Ventures; McCown Design; The Thrasher Company, LLC; Storing Solutions Self Storage; Kadre Engineering; 4 Lane Development Inc.; Evergreen Siteworks, LLC; and Bob & Melanie Moore.

Photos for the event were taken by Stephen Savage Photography.

The Baller Dream Foundation (BDF) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that lifts the spirits of brave young cancer warriors, ages birth to 25. The young people BDF serves are not called patients but “Ballers.” Baller is a modern-day term suggesting a person is doing well, feeling well, and in control. BDF works closely with children’s hospitals across the country and provides in-hospital, volunteer-led activities to help ease the minds of young warriors and provide support for their families. Baller Dream Foundation supports and assists young cancer warriors and their families through treatment, remission, and the path to a stronger life. For more information, visit ballerdream.org.

68 Ventures Announces Charitable Giving Campaign for the 68 Ventures Bowl Game

68 Ventures is continuing the title sponsor tradition of charitable giving within the local community through a partnership with the annual Mobile, Alabama Bowl game (now the 68 Ventures Bowl). 68 Ventures has donated $40,000 to three local veterans’ groups and one Baldwin County arts program. Each organization received a $10,000 donation.

The 68 Ventures Bowl charitable giving donations were given to:

1. Veterans Recovery Group
2. USS ALABAMA Battleship
3. Equine Veterans Group
4. Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre (ESRT)s

“As a veteran-owned organization, it is a privilege for us to be able to sponsor such amazing veteran groups as Veterans Recovery Resources, the USS ALABAMA Battleship Foundation and Equine Therapy Group. Nathan and I served in the Marine Corps together and our organization is full of many veterans from all branches of service. Supporting veterans is of the utmost importance for 68 Ventures.” 

Adam Campbell, president, 68 Ventures

68 Ventures is continuing the tradition of previous sponsors of the Mobile, Alabama Bowl game of giving to local organizations during the bowl season. Previously, GMAC focused on reading and writing programs, Dollar General supported literacy groups and Lending Tree supported small businesses.

The 68 Ventures Bowl will showcase the city of Mobile, while advancing tourism and providing educational and athletic opportunities to the youth of Mobile. The 25th annual 68 Ventures Bowl will be played on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 6 p.m. at Hancock Whitney Stadium.