"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."
"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!"

Business Advisor

Elizabeth Killinger

Elizabeth Killinger is VP, retail operations, for Reliant Energy.  She is responsible for the company's retail operations functions, which include marketing execution, the call centers, contract management, market transaction processing, billing and collections.  Ms. Killinger joined Reliant in May 2002 after spending two years in consulting roles across the wholesale and retail businesses leading several projects to prepare the business for retail market open for competitive electricity sales.  Before joining Reliant Energy, Ms. Killinger spent 10 years in management and information technology consulting with Arthur Andersen Business Consulting working across the United States, in Norway and London and she spent 2 years providing operations support in an oilfield services company.  She has also been responsible for market research, marketing analytics and long term forecasting during her tenure at Reliant.  Elizabeth and her husband Bob enjoy their three children and are members of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Jersey Village where Elizabeth also serves as a Church Council Member and Chairman of the School Board.