Joe Bonavolonta: Lessons from 27 Years in the FBI on Risk, Leadership, and Decision Making

Josh Pitts: Building National LED Through Sales Leadership and Grit

Joshua Pitts is the founder and CEO of National LED, a Houston-based commercial lighting company that provides turnkey LED solutions across the United States. A graduate of the University of Houston Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship, Joshua launched National LED shortly after graduating in 2011, turning a small startup into an eight-figure business serving commercial clients […]

Sanja Tomasevic: Leadership, Resilience, and the Rise of Professional Women’s Volleyball

Sanja Tomasevic is the Head Volleyball Coach of LOVB Houston (League One Volleyball) and a former international athlete dedicated to advancing professional women’s volleyball in the United States. Originally from Serbia, Sanja’s journey began during a time of war, where volleyball became both a source of hope and a pathway to new opportunities. Her talent ultimately brought her […]

Nicole Vafadari: Balancing Leadership, Family, and Entrepreneurship Without Burnout

Nicole Vafadari is the Founder & CEO of a healthcare technology start-up, where her entrepreneurial vision meets a deep expertise in both business strategy and IT. She’s the kind of leader who can talk digital strategy with marketers one minute and dive into IT infrastructure the next. With a foot in both worlds, she’s built […]

J.J. Hollie: Leadership, Service, and Building Strong Business Communities

J.J. Hollie is a Business Performance Advisor at Insperity, Army National Guard veteran, and former President and CEO of The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce. With a career spanning military service, telecommunications, chamber leadership, and business consulting, J.J. has dedicated his life to helping organizations grow through people-first leadership, strong relationships, and strategic business performance. […]

Joe Stephens: Inside UT McCombs’ Innovative MD/MBA Program in Houston

Joe Stephens is the Senior Assistant Dean and Director of the Working Professional and Executive MBA Programs at the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business. In this role, he leads student affairs and program operations while driving innovation across the Executive MBA and Working Professional MBA programs in Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, and […]