Born and raised in Lufkin, Texas, Evan Ehrlich ‘26 has always been passionate about the outdoors. Growing up, he would mow yards. This eventually led to him getting into landscaping and working on projects such as installing flowerbeds. While working on these projects, Evan noticed that there were significant mark-ups on the products he was… Read More →
Garner Mickle ’26: Music, Agriculture, and Entrepreneurship
Originally from Corsicana, Texas, Garner Mickle ’26 is an Agriculture Economics(AGEC) student with a focus on Rural Entrepreneurship. He originally came to Texas A&M with the plan to major in Agribusiness. During his New Student Conference, he switched to AGEC, believing that he could concentrate more on the agricultural aspect of the degree through the… Read More →
Emma Brett’s ’25 desire to combine her passion with entrepreneurship
What first motivated Emma Brett ’25 to join the Dianne and M. Edward Rister ‘74 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program? Her desire to succeed not only as a dentist but as a business owner. Born and raised in Hardin, Texas, Emma knew from a young age that she wanted to attend dental school, but was concerned, because… Read More →
Rooted in Community: Rylee Goolsby’s plan to give back to her hometown
Coming to Texas A&M from Wortham, Texas, Rylee Goolsby ’25 originally was a Poultry Science major. In her first semester, she discovered the Dianne and Ed Rister ‘74 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program. She realized this program could help her achieve her dream of opening a general store in Wortham, a small, rural town with a population… Read More →
Enhancing Memories: How Allison Hahn ’24 plans to build her business by capturing important moments
Allison Hahn ‘24 discovered her interest in photography when she received her first camera as a young child. In high school, she would take photos for her friends and family members. Since then, she turned her passion for capturing special moments into a side business. Allison has been taking senior photos during her time at… Read More →
Ansley Blake ’24 hopes to help women look and feel their best through her AGEC 425 project
Ansley Blake ’24 is a senior Business major from Lake Jackson, Texas. She is also earning minors in AgriFood Sales and Agribusiness Entrepreneurship. She plans to graduate this May. Ansley has spent the last nine months developing her AGEC 425 project, a clothing boutique. Her boutique focuses on high-end clothing, shoes, jewelry, and handbags for… Read More →
Sammy Stavinoha ’24 plans to carry on his family’s legacy as a 4th-generation owner
Operating since 1926, Stavinoha Tireshop and Hardware Store has been offering its services to the residences of Fairchilds and surrounding communities. Sammy Stavinoha, a student in the Dianne and M. Edward Rister ’74 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program, hopes to not only continue his family’s business but create his own lasting legacy. Coming into Texas A&M, Sammy knew… Read More →
Larissa Hernandez ’23 combines her passion for animals and entrepreneurial spirit to help others
Larissa Hernandez ’23 has kept herself busy during her time at Texas A&M. She will be graduating in May with two degrees: one in Biomedical Science and one in Animal Science. She also has earned a certificate in Biomedical research and is completing her certification in Equine Science, as well as a minor in Agribusiness… Read More →