"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."
"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."

Business Advisor

David Ott

David Ott currently serves as a business analyst for Reliant Energy, an NRG Company. David is a dean’s list graduate of Houston Baptist University in business administration and marketing where he received numerous honors including the President’s Award for outstanding male scholar. While at HBU, David was the executive president of the student chapter of the American Marketing Association and was also named the Outstanding Marketing Student of the Year. Upon graduation, David worked as a business development analyst for Newspring; a non-profit focused on the economic development of the Spring Branch area of Houston. David is a member of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) as well as the Greater Houston Partnership’s young professionals group (HYPE). In his spare time, David enjoys Crossfit and Golf. He is a member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church.