"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 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."

"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

Mike Eyre

Mike is the founder and current co-owner of Apollo Sales & Marketing Group. He has spent over 17 years in sales and sales management for established companies, fast growth and start-ups firms. He enjoyed a successful stint with i2 Technologies from 1997-2001 as the company rose from $75Million to $1.2Billion in revenue. Mike is currently serving on the executive committee working to bring the 2020 World’s Fair and Exposition to Houston. Mike attended both the University of Texas and the University of Houston, graduating from U of H with a degree in Economics. He is a member of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, serving as an elder through 2011.