J. Bryan
Owner  
LLB 1965, Life Member, School of Law; BA 1980, College of Liberal Arts  

Surrounded by the pristine beauty of Texas and Big Bend country, the Gage Hotel offers unique accommodations with laid-back luxury, gracious hospitality, a luxurious spa, superior dining, and one of the most iconic bars in Texas. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. 

Mark Scholes
Founding Partner  
BS 1995, Life Member, Moody College of Communication  

Third Rail Creative is an interactive and creative ad agency focused on big branding and interactive projects for all industries with a specialization in financial services.  
2023 Returning Winner 

Randy Cohen
Founder & CEO  
BBA 1987, McCombs School of Business  

Zach Anderson
President  
BS 1997, Life Member, Moody College of Communication  

Clark Kothlow
CFO & Executive Vice President  
BBA 1993, McCombs School of Business  

Caroline Gibbs
CPO  
Attended, College of Liberal Arts  

TicketCity helps fans get tickets to their favorite sporting events, concerts, and shows. Their customers benefit from their large inventory, favorable prices, and amazing team of ticket experts.  

Oscar Torres
CEO & President  
BS 1999, Cockrell School of Engineering  

Timothy Holland
COO  
BS 2000, Life Member, Cockrell School of Engineering  

Tower Rock Oil & Gas is a mineral and royalty acquisition firm that provides mineral owners across the lower 48 with a means to liquidate an asset in an otherwise illiquid market.  
2023 Returning Winner 

Mike Hanna
Founder & CEO  
BA 1997, College of Liberal Arts  

TrueSpot is a pioneer of Real-Time Location Systems and location intelligence with AQFind. Their modern architecture and APIs offer “Location as a Service” to various industries. TrueSpot excels beyond location, transforming operations directly for hospitals and auto dealers.  

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.