Daniel Berkal
Partner
MA 2003, Moody College of Communication

The Palmerston Group is a leading qualitative research firm, translating human behavior into confident brand decisions.

Mike Hanna
CEO
BA 1997, College of Liberal Arts

Established in 2017, our foundation is built on insiders expertise in Telecom, IoT, Wireless & RF, location services, and consumer electronics. We have further enriched this foundation with extensive experience in the health and retail auto industries. TrueSpot is not only a pioneer in building RTLS and Location Intelligence solutions but also deeply committed to operationalizing those capabilities for Retail Automotive and Healthcare companies.
2024, 2025 Returning Winner

Amy Kysela-Jones
CEO & President
BJ 1988, Moody College of Communication, Life Member

O Connell Robertson is an integrated architecture, engineering and interior design firm with a mission-driven approach, bringing value to our clients through creative problem solving and design that positively impacts our communities. Founded in Austin in 1950, the Firm focuses on creating inspiring environments that balance innovation, functionality, and long-term value for education, healthcare, and commercial projects across Texas. The Firm has provided design services for 100+ projects at UT Austin.

Donald Ochsenreiter
Board Member, Former CEO & President
MBA 1981, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Established in 1996, Dollamur is the leading global manufacturer and distributor of high-performance competitive sports flooring for wrestling, martial arts, MMA, gymnastics, cheerleading, fitness, climbing, equestrian and other sport activities. Innovative, proprietary products and a commitment to technological advancements have enabled Dollamur to set new industry standards for the sports mat and equine industries. Dollamur mats are the preferred choice in hundreds of top-level sports competitions, including many national championships and Olympic-qualifying tournaments and events each year throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, South America, China, India, Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania countries.
2025 Returning Winner 

Mark Rangel
Executive Vice President
BS 2002, Cockrell School of Engineering

Spear Solar Solutions specializes in delivering high-performance photovoltaic systems for commercial and industrial clients. From initial concept through design, engineering, procurement, and construction, Spear handles every phase of the project lifecycle to ensure a seamless, turnkey experience.

Keith Housholder
President
BA 1993, College of Liberal Arts, Life Member

OMNI Manufacturing Services, aka "Omnicase," sells industrial cases and accessories made by Pelican, SKB, Flambeau, PFC, and Hafer as well as other cases made by smaller companies. Omnicase is an industry leader in custom fit foam inserts, modifications of cases for industrial purposes and laser engraving. Omnicase is your one-stop shop for all of your protective case needs. 
2025 Returning Winner 

Samuel Moya
Owner, Doctor
BA 2004, College of Natural Sciences, Life Member

Krystal Reyes Moya
Co-Owner
BA 2004, College of Natural Sciences, Life Member

Axis Chiropractic & Rehab encompasses a team of health care providers whose core principles of care rely on combining chiropractic, nutritional strategies, physical rehabilitation and complementary allopathic methods to achieve maximum body, mind and spirit wellness. This approach is utilized to accelerate neuromusculoskeletal rehabilitation and augments pain management to optimize our patient s functional capacities, psychology and overall wellbeing.

Chad Hanak
Founder & President
BS 2003, MS 2005, PhD 2009, Cockrell School of Engineering, Life Member

Superior QC provides precise and automatic placement of horizontal wellbores in oil, gas, and geothermal reservoirs using scientific algorithms derived from aerospace guidance, navigation, and control applications. They are the market share leader in North America, and additionally provide services in Northern Europe, the Middle East, and South America.
2024, 2025 Returning Winner

Clay Scheitzach
General Counsel
BA 1997, College of Liberal Arts

DriveTime Automotive Group Inc. is one of the country's largest used car retailers and finance companies. It is based in Tempe, Arizona, and has sold and financed well over one million customers nationwide.

Whitley Wolman
COO & President
MBA 2011, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Crestwood Foods, LP is a franchised QSR restaurant company with eight Dairy Queen branded locations in Texas and Oklahoma.