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.  

Greg Friedman
CEO  
BA 1999, College of Natural Sciences  

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.  
2023 Returning Winner  

Elaine Garza
CEO & Principal
BJ 1994, Life Member, Moody College of Communication

Giant Noise is a public relations and digital media agency based in Texas. Their editorial approach combined with their social media expertise, key influencer and brand partnerships, and creative events keep your brand top of mind.
2023 Returning Winner

Dwayne Smith
Managing Partner
BA 2005, College of Liberal Arts; JD 2008, School of Law

Gardner Smith & Vaughan specializes in the practice of family law in North Texas. They help clients maintain and protect their children, assets, and relationships during and after the divorce process and other family law cases.
2023 Returning Winner

Meredith Edmonds
CEO
BS 2006, Cockrell School of Engineering

Game 7 Staffing provides contingent staffing and design solutions for software, electrical, hardware, and mechanical engineering.

Brandon Garrett
Founder & President
BS 2007, Life Member, Moody College of Communication

Galaxy Technology Hires is an engineering and technology recruitment firm with a small team of highly specialized niche recruiters and sourcers. Primarily supporting the aerospace and defense industry, the firm provides engineering and technical professionals to government and commercial clients across the U.S.

Bret Biggart
CEO 
BA 1999, College of Liberal Arts 

Freedom Solar Power offers full-service, end-to-end solar and backup power solutions for more than 20,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers. They are on a mission to empower everyone to get clean, affordable, reliable energy from the sun and have built a reputation for outstanding craftsmanship and customer service.  
2023 Returning Winner

Lizzie Bailey
Owner & Designer
BS 2001, Life Member, College of Education

Forward Interiors is a residential interior design firm. Their Lotus Flower logo was inspired by the owner’s determination to move forward with a new beginning of strength, resilience, and rebirth creating beautiful spaces for her clients.

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

Forcura, a health care workflow management company, enables providers to streamline incoming patient information and coordinate ongoing patient care resulting in improved business performance.
2023 Returning Winner

David Mincberg
CEO & Managing Principal
BA 1971, Life Member, College of Liberal Arts; JD 1975, School of Law

JC Clemens
CPO & Managing Director
BBA 2011, Life Member, McCombs School of Business

Mark Berins
CAO & Managing Director
BA 1999, College of Fine Arts

Flagship Capital Partners is an investment fund sponsor providing custom tailored debt and equity capital solutions to commercial real estate’s middle market. Flagship has sponsored a series of private equity investment funds for institutional investors, family offices, and high net worth individuals and deployed over $450 million in first lien, mezzanine debt, and equity investments.