25+ years · Houston, Texas
About Sam Mac
Musician, pioneer, entrepreneur, author and philanthropist — the president, founder & CEO behind Sam Mac Entertainment.
Founder & family
The Couple Behind Sam Mac Entertainment
Sam Mac Ford
President
Founder & CEO
Cherie "Mrs Mac" Ford
Vice President
Sam's story
From Fifth Ward Roots to Sam Mac Day
Fifth Ward roots
Born and raised in Houston's historic Fifth Ward, Sam Mac Ford learned early that community is everything.
University of Houston
A classically trained bassoon player at UH — the musical foundation behind everything that followed.
Video DJ pioneer
One of Houston's first video DJs, bringing sight and sound together long before it was the norm.
Mac Bar & Mac City
Venues that became destinations for Houston's grown-and-sexy crowd.
The All White
The signature affair that defined classy Houston nightlife for a generation.
Champions Home Care
A business built on care and service to Houston families.
Group 35 and Up
A community created for mature, sophisticated people to connect and celebrate.
Men Are Simple
Author of the book Men Are Simple, released July 21, 2018.
Sam Mac Day
Mayor Sylvester Turner issued a City of Houston Proclamation naming July 21 “Sam Mac Day” (Sam Mac Ford Day).
Sam Mac Cares
A philanthropic arm giving back to the city that built him.
City of Houston Proclamation
July 21 — Sam Mac Day
Sam Mac Entertainment
Leadership & Team
Janice Beal
Marketing Manager
Sabrina Mouton
Vice President
Sonya Accardo
Vice President
Lorie Ford
Head of Event Operations
Tabatha Burrell
Event Operations
Eric Gillis
Event Coordinator
Sunshine Gillis
Assistant Coordinator
Kidd Reece
Event Production
Reggie Harris
Event Production
A musical legacy
Artists Who Have Graced the Sam Mac Entertainment Stage
Kenny Lattimore Stokley Tony Terry Howard Hewett Ruff Endz Lil G of Silk Changing Faces J Paul Jr
Past events · The Sam Mac Entertainment archive