"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 Hartman

John is a retired former business owner. His career consisted of 20 years with Exxon Chemical in various management positions followed by 21 years as the owner of businesses that manufactured and serviced proprietary products, primarily for the refining and petrochemical industries, and provided laboratory testing services. He has been retired for 4 years having sold those businesses in 2007. He has BS and MS degrees in Chemical Engineering and an MBA. He is married to Judye Hartman and has two grown sons and two terrific grandchildren.