Cameron Deike
CEO 
MPA 2019, McCombs School of Business 

Prosper provides financial leadership to companies between $10-$50 million in revenue.
Top 10 Winner

Chris Crosby
Founder & CEO 
BS 1993, College of Natural Sciences, Life Member

Compass Datacenters designs and constructs data centers for some of the world's largest hyperscalers and cloud providers on campuses across the globe. 
Top 10 Winner 
2023, 2024, 2025 Returning Winner

Elizabeth Retamozo
Founder & CEO
BBA 1990, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

NOSOTROS Education Center (NEC) is a nationally recognized educational management consulting firm that partners with colleges, universities, and nonprofit agencies to secure, implement, and sustain federally and state-funded educational opportunity programs through expert proposal development, regulatory compliance guidance, implementation support, and external evaluation services.
2023 Returning Winner

Logan Robinson
Co-Founder & President 
JD 2014, School of Law 

Aligned Incentives is a marketplace serving the credit card miles and points community. It alerts users to local discounted gift card deals, which they can purchase and resell to Aligned Incentives. The company then resells these gift cards through online marketplaces and in B2B transactions, enabling other businesses to acquire inventory at a discount. Aligned Incentives fosters a mutually beneficial ecosystem for savvy consumers and businesses alike. 
Top 10 Winner

Jay Kalra
Owner & President 
BBA 1993, McCombs School of Business 

Tour-Rific of Texas continues to be the experts in student group travel with over 35 years of service in the industry. Tour-Rific specializes in performance group travel for bands, choirs, orchestras, theatre groups and dance teams. Tour-Rific also provides educational travel experiences for both middle school and high school students across the US. Tour-Rific takes immense pride in providing experiences that students will never forget! We firmly believe that team travel is an investment in memories. 
Top 10 Winner

Michael Lyons
Founding Partner 
BA 1995, College of Liberal Arts, Life Member 

Lyons & Simmons, LLP, is an award-winning trial firm representing clients in wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury matters across the country. 
Top 10 Winner
2024, 2025 Returning Winner

Keith Wolf 
Managing Partner
BBA 1996, McCombs School of Business

Marsha Murray
Founder

Murray Resources is a leading recruiting and staffing firm based in Houston. The firm provides executive, professional, technical, and light industrial recruiting -- staffing solution to many of the region's most dynamic companies.

Christine Jarrell
Owner & CEO 
BS 2001, Moody College of Communication 

Zellie's makes oral health effortless and effective with delicious gum and mints sweetened with 100% xylitol. Dentist-formulated and family-owned, Zellie's offers better-for-you alternatives that help protect teeth, freshen breath, and support long-term oral health—all without artificial sweeteners or colors. With bold flavors and convenient on-the-go care, Zellie's empowers people to enjoy healthier, more confident smiles, naturally.
Top 10 Winner