"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 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!"

"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."

Business Advisor

Eric Lokker

Eric was recently a Managing Director at Bank of New York Mellon leading analytics for their asset securitization business. Previously, he was at JP Morgan where he led finance, strategy, business development and technology teams in their high growth trust business. He retired after a 20-year reserve career in the U.S. Navy. He earned a BS in Finance, Real Estate and Law at Cal Poly Pomona in California and an MBA from Tulane University. He is married with two young children. He is a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church where he is an elder and the Treasurer.