Ian Pittman
Founding Partner
BA 2005, JD 2009, School of Law, Life Member

Jorgeson Pittman LLP focuses on Family Law, Fertility Law, Probate and Estate Planning for traditional and LGBT families throughout Texas. The Firm s motto encapsulates its core belief Your family. Our priority. Whatever shape your family takes, the attorneys at Jorgeson Pittman LLP can help you plan for and protect it.

C. Mercer Black
Founder & CEO
BS 2000, Moody College of Communication, Life Member

Spirit Dress is a modern Americana folk apparel brand celebrating tradition with a fresh, contemporary twist. Blending heritage textiles with intricate embroidery that reflects seasonal trends and school spirit, each garment is designed with fit and comfort in mind. For game day or any day, Texas women love Spirit Dress.
2025 Returning Winner

Michelle Rossomando
President
MAR 1998, School of Architecture

Brian Carlson
Partner
BAR 1998 , School of Architecture [DG3]

William Wood
Partner
BAR 1996, School of Architecture; BS 1996, Cockrell School of Engineering

Navvab Taylor
Partner
BAR 2000, School of Architecture

Diana Ferguson
CEO
BA 2004, College of Liberal Arts

Blanca Lesmes
Co-Founder, Chair of the Board
MBA 2011, McCombs School of Business

BB Imaging fosters long-term partnerships to build stronger teams, deliver better care, and create lasting impact. We are a team of world-class sonographers who deliver clearer images and deeper insights.
2024, 2025 Returning Winner

Lizzie Wagner Bailey
Owner & Designer
BS 2001, College of Education, Life Member

Interior design firm.
2024 Returning Winner

James Brandon Garrett
Founder & President
BS 2007, Moody College of Communication, Life Member

Galaxy Technology Hires is an engineering and technology recruitment firm, headquartered in Houston, with a small team of highly specialized niche recruiters and sourcers. Primarily supporting the aerospace and defense industry, the firm provides engineering and technical professionals to government and commercial clients across the U.S. The founder of the firm started GalaxyTek, following his career at SpaceX, where he hired over 700 engineers and technical professionals for Elon Musk.
2024 Returning Winner

Shay Hanson
CEO
BBA 2002, McCombs School of Business

Neighborhood Veterinary Centers (NVC) is a family-owned network of veterinary clinics founded in order to bring exceptional pet care to local communities. We are dedicated not only to providing quality routine services that keep pets happy and healthy, but also advanced surgical procedures for our friends who require additional care. We re proud to continue serving our communities by being good neighbors and providing outstanding veterinary care to Southeast Texas.
2024, 2025 Returning Winner

Michael Sands
Co-Founder & CEO
BS 1998, Moody College of Communication

Stephen Sands
Co-Founder & President
BS 2001, Moody College of Communication, Life Member

SandsRx is a Specialty Pharmacy with multiple locations throughout Texas and Georgia. We offer home infusion medications, compounded medications, and specialty drugs for Fertility, Immunology, Hemophilia, Neurology and Dermatology therapies.

Tracey Huff
COO
BBA 1992, McCombs School of Business

Venturity is a leading finance and accounting services firm in Dallas, Texas. Since 2001, Venturity has provided outsourced accounting, CFO advisory, and managed offshore solutions to private equity-backed and privately held companies. Venturity maintains a client-focused experience that helps business leaders, sponsors, and board members accomplish their goals, whether it be an exit, growth, or improved processes. Venturity is employee-owned and practices open book management to support the high-performing culture among its team members.