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Stanley V. Graff

Stan Graff was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He earned his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University (1970 to 1973) before attending the University of Texas Graduate School of Business in Austin.

Throughout his career, Stan has remained deeply committed to supporting education and the communities he serves. Following his father's example of community involvement in Grand Prairie, Stan has continued that family legacy through decades of civic leadership, philanthropy, and service. He has been a longtime supporter of Immaculate Conception Elementary School in Grand Prairie, the first school in Texas to be recognized as a School of Excellence. In recognition of his dedication to education, he was honored by the Grand Prairie Board of Education for his contributions.

Stan has also supported numerous charitable and civic organizations, including the YMCA and many causes championed by Mildred Walker. His commitment to public service and conservation has earned him several distinguished honors, including Grand Prairie's Citizen of the Year Award and the Texas Lone Star Steward Award for his conservation efforts.

His leadership extends to numerous nonprofit and civic organizations. Stan has served on the boards of Methodist Health System, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, and the Texas Department of Agriculture's Prescribed Burn Board. He currently serves on the Executive Board of the Circle Ten Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

In addition to his longstanding career in commercial real estate, Stan has successfully led his automotive dealerships throughout the Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex.