"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

Bob Giles

Bob is Vice Chairman and an investor in TriStar Investors, Inc., a company specializing in the acquisition of cell tower ground leases. From 1999 to 2003, Bob was an executive with Crown Castle, Inc., functioning as President and Chief Operating Officer of Crown Castle UK from 1999 - 2002. Following his tenure in the UK, Bob served as Corporate Executive Vice President for Strategic Business Units at Crown Castle. Prior to his time at Crown Castle, Bob was Principal and President of Title Network, Ltd., a national commercial title insurance agency, and a joint venture with Goldman Sachs. Earlier in his career, Bob was in the commercial real estate business in Houston, Texas and Nashville, Tennessee. Bob holds Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Texas.