"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."

"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."

"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."

Business Advisor

Tom Asch

Tom is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Oak Leaf Management, a real estate services company specializing in the management, leasing and brokerage of commercial real estate projects. He has over 25 years of experience in accounting and finance and previously was the CFO for Caldwell Companies until joining Oak Leaf as a partner in 2004. Tom obtained his BBA-Finance from Texas Tech University and was formerly a Certified Public Accountant until October 2010. He is a licensed Real Estate Salesperson and, in addition to his duties as CFO, he runs the Commercial Division at Oak Leaf. He is a member of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church and serves as a volunteer leader for middle school students.