Ancora Ministries

Trey Williams, BA ’93, Life Member

Founder/Executive Director

Ancora Ministries' food security programs fill food gaps for children in the Hays and Dripping Springs ISDs of Central Texas, with nutrition, feeding, and clean water programs in 13 communities in the southern region of the country.

Aviation & Aerospace

Arch Aerial LLC

Ryan Baker, BA ’13

Founder & CEO

Arch Aerial provides enterprise drone (UAS) data collection and analytics services for energy and construction operators.

Retail & Shopping

Barefoot Campus Outfitters

Katy Copeland, BA ’01, Life Member

Owner

Barefoot Campus Outfitter is a retail company with more than 20 stores throughout the United States that feature products unique to the towns they're in, including a newly opened location on the Drag.

Insurance

BKCW Insurance

Tyler Spears, BBA ’09, Life Member

Managing Partner

BKCW Insurance is a Texas-based firm that handles employee benefits, property and casualty, and risk management needs for thousands of clients across the United States.

Marketing & Advertising

Bridge Insights & Media

Carrie Stein, BBA ’95

Co-CEO

Bridge is a media-focused advertising agency founded on research and strategy, serving everyone from large, national brands to local and regional businesses.

Civil Engineering

Civiltude

Donald Janacek, BA ’91

Fayez Kazi, BS ’98, MS ’01

Founder & CEO

Nhat Ho, BS ’10

CEO

Civilitude is a civil engineering firm centered around land development, providing creative problem-solving and exceptional customer service.

Food & Beverage Products

Bijan Mustardson

Craig Allen, BS, BA ’03, Life Member

CCO/Founder

Bijan Mustardson is a gourmet dijon mustard made by Atlanta Falcons (and former University of Texas) running back Bijan Robinson.

Real Estate

Grand Living at the Grove

Grand Living at The Grove offers independent, assisted living, and memory care in Austin, Texas.

Frontier Waste Solutions

John Gustafson, BS '91

CEO & President

Frontier Waste Solutions is a fully licensed, non-hazardous solid waste and recycling collection service company.

Printing & Publishing

Community Impact

Kelly Outlaw, BS ’10

President & CFO

Community Impact distributes hyperlocal news and information to millions of local residents and business owners each day online and monthly by mail.

Civil Engineering

Forensix Consulting

Kerry Lee, BS '90, Life Member

Founder & President

The Forensix team of experts specializes in the evaluation of damage from perils and defects in the built environment and development of architectural, civil, and structural repair or rehabilitation solutions for owners or in legal and insurance settings.

Real Estate

RPM Living

Jason Berkowitz

CEO

A highly innovative, full-service multifamily property management, investment and development company.

Information Technology

Blue People

Alfredo Arvide, MSTC '11, Life Member

Chief Innovation Officer

Blue People offers a collective team of experienced software engineers, designers, architects, and product owners who are dedicated to turning your vision into tailored, cost-effective digital products and solutions.

Insurance

Heartland Security Insurance Group

Billy Hibbs, BBA '80, Life Member

CEO & Chairman

Heartland Security Insurance Group is a diversified holding company with independent operating units involved in insurance and risk management services.

News & Media

KXAN Austin

Eric Lassberg, BS '85

Vice President & General Manager

KXAN-TV (channel 36) is a television station in Austin, Texas, affiliated with NBC.

Marketing & Advertising

Giant Noise

Elaine Garza, BJ ’94, Life Member

CEO & Principal

Giant Noise is a public relations and digital media agency with an editorial approach, social media expertise, key influencer and brand partnerships, and creative events that together keep your brand top of mind.

Construction, Home Improvement, & Structure

Gutier

Indra Gutierrez, MBA ’21

President

Gutier is a fully integrated construction services leader in design, procurement, and construction, specializing in industrial and government markets.

Medical Device

Mainstream Medical

Mainstream Medical Devices is an innovative medical device team based in Austin, Texas. Mainstream has three business units specializing in contract packaging, contract manufacturing, and single-use medical devices.

Health Care

Modern Wellness Counseling

Priscilla Rodriguez, BA, BS ’15, Life Member Owner

Owner

A boutique wellness practice with a team of clinicians working weekends, days and evenings. Founded by Priscilla Rodriguez, a Relationship Therapist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in San Antonio, Texas.

Banking & Finance

Peachtree Group

Greg Friedman, BA ’99

CEO

Peachtree Group is an investment firm driving growth with a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate assets and other ventures. They focus on real estate acquisition, development, and lending and manage billions in equity, augmented by services designed to protect, support, and grow their investments.

Marketing & Advertising

The Arterie

Noelle Cooke, BA ’96

Founder & CEO

The Arterie is a dynamic creative advertising agency with a unique perspective, proudly owned and led by women. Their team specializes in crafting eye-catching visuals, compelling brand narratives, and memorable advertising experiences that resonate with audiences globally.

Food and Beverage Product

WaterBoy

Mike Xhaxho

Co-Founder

Sugar free hydration that tastes good, is electrolyte-packed and scientifically formulated for rapid absorption.

Accounting and Tax Services

Whitley Penn

Whitley Penn is a Texas-based, full-service public accounting firm.

Marketing & Advertising

Zilker Media

Paige Budde, BSPR ’15, Life Member

Partner & CEO

Specializing in PR, brand strategy, digital marketing and platform development, Zilker Media is a boutique agency providing end-to-end brand building for the world’s leading companies and thought leaders.

Staffing & Recruiting

Sell Up

Dedicated to shaping the next generation of sales professionals who will drive the success of tomorrow's most innovative companies.