Melanie Fitzpatrick
Co-Founder
BBA 2008, Life Member, McCombs School of Business

Jennifer Roane
Co-Founder
BA 2005, Life Member, College of Liberal Arts

LeMel is a jewelry company that creates and curates stylish, collectable jewelry for everyday wear. Their jewelry allows the wearer to express herself in moments big and small with special pieces layered for sentiment and style. It has evolved into an online, luxury brand dedicated to fine, timeless, quality jewelry pieces.

Kirk Edwards
CEO & President
BS 1981, Life Member, Cockrell School of Engineering

Latigo Petroleum is an oil and gas production company with primary operations in the Texas Panhandle and Western Oklahoma. They are an active driller and developer of a diverse asset base of minerals and surface lands.
2023 Returning Winner

Ron Green
CTO
BA 1992, Life Member, College of Natural Sciences

KUNGFU.AI is a management consulting and engineering firm focused exclusively on artificial intelligence. They empower CEOs and senior executives to leverage the full potential of AI so they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving world.

Kat Kennedy Stokes
Owner
BA 2005, Life Member, College of Liberal Arts

Locally, family and Longhorn owned since 1973, Korman is Austin’s premier jewelry destination. They offer the finest diamonds, timepieces, and a hand-curated selection of fine jewelry. With master jewelers and watchmakers, they heirloom-quality pieces to mark your special occasion or celebrate every day.
2023 Returning Winner

Kent Tooley
Owner & Manager
BBA 1978, Life Member, McCombs School of Business

K Tooley Enterprises is a general construction services company serving the commercial and residential community to complete their construction needs.

Jim Sheahan
Owner
BS 1990, Life Member, Moody College of Communication

Jim Sheahan, owner of Jimmy Cakes LLC, currently owns and operates ten Nothing Bundt Cakes franchised bakeries in Texas and Oklahoma. His operation continues to grow rapidly, opening five new bakeries in the last 20 months alone.
2023 Returning Winner

Worth Herrell
Founder & Managing Partner
BS 2001, Moody College of Communication

Ignite Brands is the parent company to baby and kids consumer brand, Oilogic, which manufactures, markets, and distributes solution-based products formulated using essential oils and plant-based ingredients. The products are pediatrician and dermatologist tested, cruelty free, vegan, and free of harsh ingredients.

Gregory Kovsky
CEO & President
BBA 1989, Life Member, Mccombs School of Business

IBA is a regional business and commercial real estate brokerage that specializes in the sell side representation of entrepreneurs in the sale of privately held companies and family businesses, including real estate. Industries served include manufacturing, technology, industrial, construction, education, hospitality, and cannabis.

William Garrison
CEO
BA 1992, Life Member, College of Liberal Arts

Hiatus Spa + Retreat is a day spa and med spa business with eight premier locations throughout Texas.
2023 Returning Winner

Timothy Go
CEO & President
BS 1989, Life Member, Cockrell School of Engineering

HF Sinclair is an evolving energy company with an enduring family of brands, providing products that are essential to modern and future life. They refine and market traditional and renewable fuels and other essential specialty products that are components in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and more. Additionally, HF Sinclair markets TOP TIER™ gasoline at more than 1,500 independent retail stations.