Gordon Hartman, the founder of Morgan’s Wonderland, recently shared his unlikely journey with KSAT’s Ernie Zuniga on ‘Pickup Lines.’ Hartman’s path from a Catholic seminary to becoming one of San Antonio’s most successful developers is a testament to his discipline and determination.
Early Life and Career
Hartman attended Blessed Sacrament School and later spent four years at St. Anthony’s Seminary, where he credits the experience with giving him the discipline that shaped his career. At 19, he completed his first house despite having little construction experience. Hartman grew his business quickly, building two homes, then seven, then 20, before expanding into real estate development.
Today, Hartman oversees a growing network of inclusive ventures anchored by Morgan’s Wonderland, which opened 16 years ago, and the 165,000-square-foot Morgan’s Multi-Assistance Center. The center has helped about 10,000 people in just three and a half years and is one of 12 Morgan’s initiatives, with three more projects in development.
A Life of Service
Hartman, who received an honorary degree in social work, now describes himself simply as a ‘social worker.’ His daughter Morgan remains the inspiration behind the mission, even if she doesn’t fully understand her impact. ‘We’re just getting started,’ Hartman said. ‘We’ve got a lot more we can do.’
Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
