"I feel that this competition is very much needed in this community and at HCCS, because it helps students realize they can be successful, make a difference in the community and listen to people such as our advisors and make the most of what comes before them."

"I would honestly have to say that this was the very best experience I had ever had. I had the opportunity to explore creative ways to put my ideas forward as well as learning from highly talented and amazing advisors how to communicate my ideas in a professional way."

"I learned how to take not only a idea but my dream, and pull people I knew that felt the same as me in to believing what a few people working together can do for positive outcomes. I learned to ask for what I believe in, work as a dedicated team, take criticism and learn from it to develop something better and work hard."

"You have so many wonderfully experienced advisers, to see their credentials was so impressive. Thank you for involving these people of merit in this endeavor! The training sessions were great and I really loved the video on the T&C website and the poster in the halls; that was great marketing. I saw the poster while I was checking out the school – it convinced me to pursue enrolling!"

Business Advisor

John Player

John has 19 years of experience enabling small and mid-sized companies more clearly define their strategies and dramatically improve their effectiveness and efficiency in delivering to customers. He has served as both a senior managing consultant and C-level executive in six industries (Energy, Healthcare, Financial, Manufacturing and Retail). He has led or managed multiple high, risk, high-complexity, results-delivering initiatives involving 2 - 125 personnel and ranging in expenditures from $50 thousand to $25 million. John has certifications as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Project Management Professional (PMP). He is a member of the AICPA and the Houston Organization Development Network.