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UNT Dallas School of Business × Maiden Foundation

The Gold Chair

An executive series built for honest conversations about leadership, discipline, and future success.

Discover the series

01 / The experience

Where leadership takes a seat.

The University of North Texas at Dallas School of Business and Maiden Foundation present The Gold Chair, a unique executive series for business students and industry leaders.

Each gathering creates space for meaningful discussion about developing leadership skills and learning practical disciplines for future success. The series was inspired by local business influencers Terrence and Tim Maiden.

The complete Fall 2026 Gold Chair event flyer featuring Roland Parrish and Lady Jade

Fall 2026 Edition

Business Executive Leadership Series

Join us for an impactful evening. The Maiden Twins host one-on-one conversations with Dallas' leading business executives about success strategies, leading with confidence, and achieving business triumphs.

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 6–8 PM UNT Dallas · Campus Hall
RSVP — Free Registration

Featured guest

Roland Parrish

Dallas entrepreneur and philanthropist whose Parrish Restaurants owns and operates more than 20 McDonald's across North Texas — honored with Dallas's 2024 Linz Award for community service.

Guest host

Lady
Jade

Jade Burrows, known to Dallas audiences as Lady Jade, is a longtime media personality and community advocate who champions education and opportunity for the next generation.

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02 / The founders

Meet the
Maiden Twins.

Terrence and Tim Maiden are widely admired for their business leadership, commitment to urban revitalization, and practical advice.

As businessmen, entrepreneurs, public speakers, and philanthropists, they have devoted years to uplifting communities and the next generation of leaders.

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03 / In the room

Moments that matter.

Audience at The Gold Chair executive series
Attendees listening at round tables during The Gold Chair
Students exploring School of Business materials at The Gold Chair
Panel guests gathered around the gold chair on stage
A UNT Dallas student speaking with a guest at The Gold Chair
Guests laughing together at The Gold Chair luncheon
A speaker sharing leadership insights at The Gold Chair
Guest speakers sharing a laugh on stage at The Gold Chair
Guests and faculty in conversation at The Gold Chair luncheon
Guests seated at tables listening during The Gold Chair
Guests trading stories over lunch at The Gold Chair luncheon
A guest sharing a laugh before the program at The Gold Chair
Guests connecting during The Gold Chair
Guests checking in at The Gold Chair welcome desk
A student listening closely during The Gold Chair program
A hosted conversation on stage at The Gold Chair
A smiling guest on stage with the hosts at The Gold Chair
An attendee smiling during The Gold Chair program
The Gold Chair speaker addressing UNT Dallas students
Stage seating and podium at The Gold Chair
An attendee taking in the conversation at The Gold Chair
An attendee smiling during The Gold Chair program
A fireside conversation on stage at The Gold Chair
Two hosts sharing a laugh on stage at The Gold Chair
The Gold Chair welcome screen hosted by the Maiden Twins
An audience member asking a question at The Gold Chair
Speakers sharing a light moment on the gold chair stage
A guest speaking from the gold chair during the program
The featured conversation on stage under The Gold Chair screen
UNT Dallas School of Business details at The Gold Chair
A guest speaker answering questions from the gold chair
Panelists seated beside the podium at The Gold Chair
A wide view of the panel conversation and audience at The Gold Chair
A speaker sharing words of encouragement at The Gold Chair
An attendee asking a question at The Gold Chair
An attendee listening closely during The Gold Chair luncheon
Guests following along during The Gold Chair conversation