The Meadows Foundation Board of Directors named Eric R. Meadows as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. He will succeed Peter M. Miller, who will retire on December 31, 2025, following six years of transformative leadership.
A great nephew of founders Algur H. and Virginia Meadows, Mr. Meadows brings a seasoned background in business, finance, and community leadership to the Foundation. In his new role, he will oversee the Foundation’s operations as it continues its 77-year mission to improve the quality of life for all Texans.
“The Board is confident that Eric’s experience and vision make him the right leader to guide the Foundation into its next chapter,” said Mr. Miller. “This role requires a unique blend of operational skill, strategic foresight, and commitment to stewardship. Eric brings exactly what we need to advance Al and Virginia’s mission of lasting impact across Texas.”
Mr. Meadows is a seasoned real estate and property professional and currently a Partner at Phelan Investments in Beaumont, Texas. He is also the founder and manager of PM Management, a property management company, and founder and president of PM7 Construction, a general contracting firm that specializes in disaster recovery, having developed a network of contractors to support communities following major hurricanes. In addition to serving on the Foundation’s Board of Directors for 11 years, he has also served on the boards of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, Texas Energy Museum, Texas Lyceum, and the Texas University Interscholastic League Foundation, among many others.
In partnership with the State of Texas and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, Mr. Meadows also helped convene a group of mental health advocates in Beaumont, which led to a $70 million investment to fully renovate an aging behavioral health hospital.
“I am deeply honored to carry forward Al and Virginia’s commitment to the people of Texas,” said Mr. Meadows. “I’m excited to bring my experience and energy to the Foundation’s mission and look forward to building on the outstanding work of the Meadows family, board, and staff, while exploring new ways to serve Texans in the years ahead.”
Under Mr. Miller’s leadership, the Foundation awarded more than $185 million to nonprofits across Texas, achieving significant milestones in mental health care, education, homelessness, water conservation, and postsecondary completion. He also led the expansion of the Wilson Historic District, a 22-acre nonprofit neighborhood that includes the city’s most extensive collection of restored Victorian structures.