Donald Bolin
Owner & CEO
BBA 1985, Life Member, McCombs School of Business
VanTran is a manufacturer of liquid filled transformers for electric power distribution. The company serves the industrial, commercial, utility, and custom and specialty markets. VanTran is known as the go-to company for high quality, custom transformers for difficult applications.
2023 Returning Winner
Laurie Aroch
Co-Founder
BS 1997, College of Pharmacy
Viva Day Spa + Med Spa offers award-winning spa and med spa treatments in Austin. They provide the finest quality services and products in an environment that is inviting, relaxing, and above all unpretentious.
Alex Danza
Founder & CEO
BBA, MPA 1996, Life Member, McCombs School of Business
Vonlane elevates your travel experience with premium route-based regional bus service. They treat you like a VIP with dependable schedules, dedicated attendants, thoughtful amenities, and extra-comfortable leather seating.
Reece Norris
COO
JD 2006, Life Member, School of Law
Josh Newman
CFO
BA 2003, College of Liberal Arts
WeInfuse is the premier software provider for infusion therapy and medication delivery in the U.S.
2023 Returning Winner
Russ Reynolds
Managing Partner
BA 2007, Life Member, College of Liberal Arts
WFBC is a brewpub that is manufacturing, serving, and distributing American craft beer and is co-located with Progress Pizza, a Detroit style pizzeria.
John Kopfer
CEO
BBA 1989, Life Member, McCombs School of Business
Wildcat Fuels is a branded wholesaler of refined fuel products (Exxon, Valero, Citgo, and Phillips 66). They are delivered to Wildcat Fuels’ owned or dealer operated branded gas stations predominantly located in Texas and Florida.
Season Chavez
President
BS 2001, Life Member, Moody College of Communication
As a frozen foods and pasta sauce manufacturer, WiseChoice Foods has made a promise to encourage healthier lifestyle choices and to clean up America’s favorite foods. They showcase unique, new flavors for pizza, calzones, mega pizza bites, and shelf stable pasta sauces.
Robert Hamilton
Managing Partner
MPAff 2002, LBJ School of Public Affairs; JD 2002, School of Law
WOOF Pet Services is a concierge pet services company. They offer phenomenal pet care by trained professionals driven and clear communication with pets’ owners is at the heart of WOOF’s daily operations.
Jena Soward Dickey
Founder & Artistic Director
BM 1972, Life Member, College of Fine Arts
Young Voices of Colorado is a community choir program that provides music education to children ages 5-18. Curriculum includes music theory, ear-training, and vocal technique.
Dr. Rudolfo Zarate
President
BA 1991, Life Member, College of Natural Science
Zarate Medical Group is an internal medicine medical practice providing the full spectrum of adolescent and adult health care.