text: George Marti believes in doing things. Good things. 
  
  Born to humble roots on his parents’ farm in 1920, Marti has accomplished much, including found- 
  ing three radio stations (and investing in 10 more) and developing a remote pickup device that 
  became standard equipment in 80 percent of all radio stations worldwide. He still has part own- 
  ership of KCLE in Cleburne, Texas (the town where he was once mayor for 12 years). 
  
  Marti’s dedication to his hometown is part of the reason why he bought Cleburne State Bank in 
  1992. His business skills (and success in the broadcasting industry) gave him the resources to 
  turn the bank into yet another winning venture. Five years later, he sold it to First Financial, which 
  merged it with their existing First Financial Bank, Cleburne. 
  
  The proceeds from the sale helped Marti complete the funding for his proudest achievement: the 
  Marti Foundation, which he created in the 1970s to help send students from Johnson County to 
  college. “We help over 100 students a year … most are the ﬁrst from their family ever to attend 
  college,” says Marti. “I know what education did for me, so it’s a great thing to help these young 
  people.” Marti says that when he dies, the Foundation will live on, $20 million strong. 