Our Founder

Josh Fernández

  • BA Texas A&M University

  • MBA Rice University

  • United States Marine Corps Veteran

  • Experienced small business owner

  • Former Sales Execution Lead at Fortune 500 company

  • Passionate about helping small businesses grow and prosper

Background

I grew up in a small business family in Houston where I learned the joys and challenges of entrepreneurship from my parents. My heroes have always been people that create new enterprises through creativity, determination, and innovation.

Education

I earned a BA in Spanish at Texas A&M University with a minor in Business Administration and an MBA from Rice University with a concentration in Entrepreneurship.

Career

My professional career has taken me from the Department of Commerce and the Marine Corps, to AT&T and Edward Jones. My wife and I have proudly been small business owners for the last ten years.

My Mission

My mission is to help small business owners build better business organizations with superior strategic planning, marketing, and strong relationships.

I hope I get the opportunity to learn more about you, your business, and how Next Trail can help you achieve your goals!

We’re here to help you achieve your vision.