Nad Elias, CEO  
BA 1998, Life Member, College of Liberal Arts  

recruitAbility offers innovative recruitment solutions that are tailor-made for your organization. They bring together a unique blend of people, process, and technology that drive impactful ROIs. 
 

Tatiana Markov
Managing Director  
BBA, MPA 2002, Life Member  
McCombs School of Business  

Recruiting Edge specializes in superior financial recruiting for permanent and interim talent. They offer a personalized recruiting service to employers acting as an extension of their team and job seekers enjoy a one-on-one relationship focused on their career goals.  

Austin Renfroe
CEO  
BS 2004, Life Member, Cockrell School of Engineering; BA 2004 College of Natural Sciences 

RENFROE® is a full-service claims management and workforce solutions company providing turnkey staffing and technology solutions to the insurance industry. They have responded to major hurricanes, severe weather events, wildfires, oil spills, explosions, several product recalls, and more.  
2023 Returning Winner  

Blake Settle
CEO  
BS 2019, College of Natural Sciences  

Reed Burch
COO
BBA 2019, McCombs School of Business

Rev Energy Gum is the No. 1 caffeine gum in the U.S. bringing you the best source of on-the-go energy!  

Carlton Dixon
Founder & CEO  
BS 1998, Life Member, Moody College of Communication  

Reveal Suits specializes in high-end custom suits and blazers, personalized with officially licensed lining for both men and women. They host private fittings for groups and a host of clientele who desire to stand out among their peers.  
2023 Returning Winner   

Jeremy Johnson
President  
MBA 2012, Life Member, McCombs School of Business  

RiverCity Cabinets is the leading destination in Austin for top-tier cabinetry solutions. 
2023 Returning Winner   

Andrea Turnipseed
Co-Founder  
MS 2009, Steve Hicks School of Social Work  

Brent Turnipseed
Co-Founder & Medical Director  
BA 2000, Life Member, College of Liberal Arts  

A mental health clinic offering affordable and innovative holistic psychiatric care in Central Texas. Services include medication management, therapy, ketamine services, lifestyle optimization, and brain health assessment.  
2023 Returning Winner  

Mary Beth Kelly
Co-Founder & CFO  
BA 2007, College of Liberal Arts  

Secure Bearing provides custom IT solutions for medium to large businesses, focusing on network and security architecture and services, automation, audits, project management, and consulting. 

Aakash Kumar
Founder & CEO  
BBA 2012, McCombs School of Business  

Shiftsmart is a labor platform connecting the modern hourly worker with large-scale enterprises facing increasingly complex staffing requirements. The company pairs core workforce management software with a network of more than 3 million workers to create a labor marketplace.  

Diana Skellenger
Owner  
BS 2012, Moody College of Communication  

Skelly Build is an award-winning, woman-owned construction company in Austin. Whether it’s a home, office, or commercial space, they create your happy place through a simple construction process. They are your builder team, committed to your satisfaction, timeline, and budget.