Frank Conselman
President
BBA 1993, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Supplies wholesale gifts and souvenirs and makes custom souvenirs for travel centers and museums. Suggested edit: Supplies wholesale gifts and souvenirs and makes custom souvenirs for travel centers and museums.[PS1]
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Jeffery Calzacorta
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BS 2004, Cockrell School of Engineering 

Lloyd Benkendorfer
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BA 1991, College of Liberal Arts

Captivate, Inc. curates exceptional living spaces by integrating luxury home technology throughout Austin, San Antonio, and the Texas Hill Country. They design, install, and service customized systems including networking, audio/visual, lighting control, window treatments, security, home theaters, and more to enhance comfort, convenience, and enjoyment. Their mission is to elevate everyday living, creating inspiring environments where technology and lifestyle blend seamlessly for the region s most beautiful homes.

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Waseem Ansari
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BS 2010, Cockrell School of Engineering, Life Member 

QED Global Solutions (QEDGS) is a leading forensic engineering firm specializing in structural, mechanical, and electrical investigations. Founded in 2018, we provide unbiased analysis, repair recommendations, and expert testimony to insurers, attorneys, and property owners nationwide. QEDGS delivers clarity, accuracy, and integrity on every claim. 
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Drew Hendrix
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BA 1996, College of Liberal Arts, Life Member

Red River Paper is a leading supplier of premium inkjet papers for photographers, artists, and creative professionals. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company sources fine papers from top mills in the United States, Europe, and Japan, then converts and packages them in-house. Known for exceptional quality and customer support, Red River Paper offers a wide range of photo, fine art, and specialty media to help customers achieve professional results.

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Cameron Deike
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MPA 2019, McCombs School of Business 

Prosper provides financial leadership to companies between $10-$50 million in revenue.
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Chris Crosby
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BS 1993, College of Natural Sciences, Life Member

Compass Datacenters designs and constructs data centers for some of the world's largest hyperscalers and cloud providers on campuses across the globe. 
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Elizabeth Retamozo
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BBA 1990, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

NOSOTROS Education Center (NEC) is a nationally recognized educational management consulting firm that partners with colleges, universities, and nonprofit agencies to secure, implement, and sustain federally and state-funded educational opportunity programs through expert proposal development, regulatory compliance guidance, implementation support, and external evaluation services.
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Logan Robinson
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JD 2014, School of Law 

Aligned Incentives is a marketplace serving the credit card miles and points community. It alerts users to local discounted gift card deals, which they can purchase and resell to Aligned Incentives. The company then resells these gift cards through online marketplaces and in B2B transactions, enabling other businesses to acquire inventory at a discount. Aligned Incentives fosters a mutually beneficial ecosystem for savvy consumers and businesses alike. 
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Jay Kalra
Owner & President 
BBA 1993, McCombs School of Business 

Tour-Rific of Texas continues to be the experts in student group travel with over 35 years of service in the industry. Tour-Rific specializes in performance group travel for bands, choirs, orchestras, theatre groups and dance teams. Tour-Rific also provides educational travel experiences for both middle school and high school students across the US. Tour-Rific takes immense pride in providing experiences that students will never forget! We firmly believe that team travel is an investment in memories. 
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Michael Lyons
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BA 1995, College of Liberal Arts, Life Member 

Lyons & Simmons, LLP, is an award-winning trial firm representing clients in wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury matters across the country. 
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