Brian Peters
Founder
BBA 2021, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Bucket List Events is a tour operator providing once-in-a-lifetime experiences to events such as the Masters, the Olympics, the World Cup, Oktoberfest, and many more.
2024, 2025 Returning Winner

Dolly Robertson
Owner & President
BS 1986, College of Pharmacy, Life Member

City Chix Boutique was founded by Dolly Masso-Robertson in 2018 after completing the building construction project. It is a 3200 square foot ladies boutique featuring name-brand clothing, jewelry gift items, and home goods. It was designed with upscale details yet provides a wide array of items that fit every individual s budget. It is a boutique where everyone receives first-class service. Community involvement and support are important initiatives. 

Craig Mandeville
Founder & Board Member
BS 1997, Moody College of Communication, Life Member

Forcura, a healthcare workflow management company, enables healthcare providers to streamline incoming patient information and coordinate ongoing patient care resulting in improved business performance. Our HITRUST-certified SaaS solution facilitates automation, collaboration, and analytics with seamless EHR integration to support compliance with quality-of-care standards. 
2023, 2024, 2025 Returning Winner

Erik Sharpee
Founder & CEO
BA 1992, College of Liberal Arts

Freeway International Logistics is a full-service, third-party logistics company. Originally specializing in moving produce internationally, they have since pivoted to all aspects of the supply chain.

Joshua Lawton Belous
Managing Partner
MSTC 2017, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Rodney Lee
Director
MSTC 2017, McCombs School of Business, Life Member Squared

Compass is a dynamic consultancy that empowers businesses and organizations of all sizes to win grants and government contracts. Combining seasoned industry expertise with data?driven insights, its veteran-led team streamlines the certification, registration, business development, capture and proposal processes. Trusted by partners both nationwide and overseas to navigate complex procurement landscapes, Squared Compass delivers tailored strategies that unlock new growth opportunities and drive lasting success. 

Jeffrey Givens
COO 
BS 2005, Moody College of Communication, Life Member 

Frank Karkowsky
President
BBA 1986, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Ronald Karkowsky
Vice President
BA 1992, College of Liberal Arts, Life Member

Pasadena Insurance Agency, Inc. (PIAI) was established in 1936 and operates a third-generation, family-owned, boutique independent insurance agency offering property & casualty insurance, life & health insurance and consultative risk management services to individuals and small- to medium-sized businesses.

Drew Bagot
CEO
BBA 2008, McCombs School of Business, Life Member 

Christine Bagot
President
BSPR 2008, Moody College of Communication

Byron Bradshaw
General Manager
BA 2009, College of Liberal Arts, Life Member

Texas Standard is a clothing brand created in the spirit of the state's ethos of independence, tradition, and pride. Their product lineup includes wardrobe essentials for the Texas gentleman: button-downs, guayaberas, polos, bottoms, and a lot of burnt orange gear!
Top 25 Winner
2023, 2024, 2025 Returning Winner

Jose Fujigaki
Founder & Managing Director
MBA 2005, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Nathan Klatt
Managing Director
MPA 1995, BBA 1995, McCombs School of Business

Timothy Klatt
Managing Director
BA 2006, College of Liberal Arts; BS 2006, MS 2013, Cockrell School of Engineering

Trey McWhorter
Managing Director
BA 1995, College of Liberal Arts; MBA 2004, McCombs School of Business

Yareli Esteban
Founder & CEO
BBA 1999, McCombs School of Business, Life Member 

Strategar is a performance-driven marketing and communications firm that accelerates growth through insight-led strategy, creative excellence, and disciplined execution. Partnering with public and private sector organizations, the agency delivers measurable results across strategy, creative, media, and language services.
Top 25 Winner
2024, 2025 Returning Winner