Marcus Hiles - Pepperdine Graduate and Wine Enthusiast

Marcus Hiles graduated from Pepperdine University with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) which he used to found Western Rim Properties in the Dallas area that has helped him pursue one of his other passions: wine. Hiles has built an impressive wine collection over the years as a result of the success of his business. Hiles learned a great deal from Pepperdine University’s MBA program at its Graziadio School of Business while he was there, and he continues to use his business training in his everyday operations of Western Rim Properties.

Marcus Hiles built his wine collection on the strength of his own business. He learned how to found and build a strong business from the MBA program at Pepperdine. Pepperdine’s full-time MBA program helps students develop ethical leadership skills with relevant, experience-driven courses offered at its beautiful campus in Malibu. There are accelerated or two-year MBA formats for all MBA students at Pepperdine who want to learn how to be the next generation of business leaders. Hiles has used his training at Pepperdine to create a company that is responsible for the development and construction of hundreds of properties throughout the Dallas area and elsewhere throughout the state.

Marcus Hiles learned not only how to manage and found a successful business, he learned how to run a business ethically so that he could enjoy his wine at the end of the day. Pepperdine University continues to churn out ethical and compassionate business leaders, as well as successful ones who can make a difference in their communities around the world.