"We Caught Up" | Bob Paulison - Coastal Bend Industry Asc.

In this episode, we sit down with Bob Paulison, Executive Director of the Coastal Bend Industry Association and longtime leader in the Coastal Bend’s economic and maritime community.

We dive into:
 • Corpus Christi’s rising median income and wage growth
 • The $65B+ wave of industrial investment that reshaped the region
 • Bob’s Coast Guard journey — from Hawaii to the Coastal Bend
 • The history of the Coast Guard’s presence in South Texas
 • Maritime commerce, safety, and how our port drives the economy
 • The future of water, desalination, and why supply reliability matters
 • How community awareness and advocacy shape our region’s success

Whether you’re a business owner, a community leader, or someone who cares about the Coastal Bend’s future, this conversation breaks down where we’ve been, and what’s ahead.