"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 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 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

Don Vincent

Don served as a Supervisor building nuclear power plants for submarines and surface ships, he served as Project Manager with General Electric launching satellites from Vandenburg Air Force base monthly.  He served as CEO of a major subsidiary of Baker-Hughes supervising subsidiaries in Argentina and Venezuela, and has drilled oil and gas wells.  Don has closed many deals in the purchase and sale of businesses.  He has owned a small chain of aviation fixed base operations (FBOs), and holds a Private Pilot License.  Currently, he is affiliated with the Gottesman Company of New York, active in mid-market mergers and acquisitions,  Don has a bachelors degree in Applied Physics from Harvard and an MBA from Harvard Business School.  As an Elder he served as Clerk of Session at MDPC and is Past President of the Memorial Spring Branch Rotary Club.  Don has served on the Giving Committee at MDPC and on the Board of AVANCE Hispanic benevolent company.  He is fluent in Spanish and French and speaks passable German.