Russ Reynolds
Managing Partner
BA 2007, College of Liberal Arts

Wichita Falls Brewing Company is a brewpub located in downtown Wichita Falls, Texas, manufacturing, serving, and distributing American craft beer and co-located with Progress Pizza, a Detroit style pizzeria.
2024 Returning Winner

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Current Year's Ranking

84

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Wichita Falls Brewing Company

City

Wichita Falls

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State

Longhorn Business Network Member

Yes

Rankings

84

Anthony Sobotik
Co-Founder & CEO
BJ 2004, Moody College of Communication 

Alejandro Navarro
CFO
BA 2007, College of Liberal Arts

Lick Honest Ice Creams was founded in 2011 with the mission of crafting ice creams that celebrate the culture, flavors and ingredients of Texas. They source from family-owned farms and food artisans and still make every component of the ice creams from scratch. They currently have nine scoop shops all in Texas and can be found in grocers across the state.

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Current Year's Ranking

85

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Lick Honest Ice Creams

City

Cedar Park

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State

Longhorn Business Network Member

No

Rankings

85

Nathan Klatt
CFO, Treasurer
BBA, MPA 1995, McCombs School of Business

Since their humble beginnings in 1969, Drafft has grown to become one of the Southwest’s leading specialty and premium beverage and ingredient manufacturers. Through hard work and dedication to their craft, they have earned a reputation for delivering high-quality products and services that exceed customers' expectations.

Business URL

https://www.drafft.com
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Current Year's Ranking

91

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Drafft

City

Dallas

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State

Longhorn Business Network Member

Yes

Rankings

91

Jim Sheahan
Owner
BS 1990, Life Member, Moody College of Communication

Jim Sheahan, owner of Jimmy Cakes LLC, currently owns and operates ten Nothing Bundt Cakes franchised bakeries in Texas and Oklahoma. His operation continues to grow rapidly, opening five new bakeries in the last 20 months alone.
2023 Returning Winner

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71

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Jimmy Cakes, LLC

City

Dallas

Business Category

State

Longhorn Business Network Member

Yes

Rankings

71

Robert Mock
CEO  
BA 1994, Life Member, College of Liberal Arts  

Ocean’s Halo is an organic brand built to drive consumption of Asian-inspired snacks, noodles, nori, sauces, and broths in the U.S. and Europe. Their ingredients and recipes deliver lower sodium and delicious umami flavor using seaweeds, known by many as the planet’s most nutrient dense and sustainable crop.  
2023 Returning Winner  

Business URL

https://oceanshalo.com
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85

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Ocean’s Halo

City

Burlingame

Business Category

State

Longhorn Business Network Member

Yes

Rankings

85

Susse Budde 
CEO  
BBA 1995, Life Member, McCombs School of Business  

Pasco Foods provides branded and private label solutions for U.S. retailers, wholesale and food clubs, and food service and industrial customers. From seed to shelf, Pasco and their partner farmers create sustainability, quality, and long-term value for all.  

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Current Year's Ranking

100

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Pasco Foods

City

Spicewood

Business Category

State

Longhorn Business Network Member

No

Rankings

100

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!  

Business URL

https://chewrevgum.com
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Current Year's Ranking

5

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REV GUM

City

Austin

Business Category

State

Longhorn Business Network Member

No

Rankings

5

Christopher Seals
Co-Founder & CEO  
BA 1996, Life Member, College of Liberal Arts  

Still Austin’s award-winning whiskey can be purchased in more than 30 states or sipped at their tasting room and live entertainment venue, which attracts artists, creatives, and musicians who bestow the culture of Texas on a community of whiskey lovers. All spirits are hand-crafted using grains grown by Texas farmers.  

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Current Year's Ranking

15

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Still Austin Whiskey Co.

City

Austin

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State

Longhorn Business Network Member

Yes

Rankings

15

Justin Fenchel
Co-Founder & CEO
MBA 2013, McCombs School of Business

Aimy Steadman
Co-Founder & COO
BS 2008, Moody College of Communication; MBA 2013, McCombs School of Business

BeatBox is the “Original Party Punch,” offering fun and nostalgic flavors in a sustainable and resealable package. With a deep passion for live music, our community of super fans, and creating fun, BeatBox has become the brand that’s bringing the party to the alcohol industry.
2023 Returning Winner

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Current Year's Ranking

9

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BeatBox Beverages

City

Austin

Business Category

State

Longhorn Business Network Member

No

Rankings

9

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. 

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Current Year's Ranking

68

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Wichita Falls Brewing Company

City

Wichita Falls

Business Category

State

Longhorn Business Network Member

No

Rankings

68