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 →
AGEC 425 Student Features
Building a Successful Entrepreneur: Ellis Trevino
Ellis has spent the last few months building her AGEC 425 project, Olympus Elite, a cheer, tumbling, and gymnastics gym. She chose this business due to her experience cheering in the past, taking tumbling lessons, and working at a gymnastics gym. “I have a passion for this business idea so I thought it would be… Read More →
Building a Business in College: Walker Lenamon ’25
From Dirt Bikes to Construction Sites Walker grew up loving cars and dirt bikes. As a teenager, he picked up photography and turned it into more than a hobby. He learned to create advertisements, which sparked an interest in marketing. He thought about making that passion a career when he started college, but everything shifted… 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 →
Bridging Nature and Community: William Garner’s Lonestar Bonsai enterprise
William Garner’s mission is to bridge the gap between people who want to learn more about horticulture and provide an escape for the people residing in the Bryan/College Station area. William’s plan to do this is through his AGEC 425 project, Lonestar Bonsai. Lonestar Bonsai comprises of two enterprises, retail plant selling and materials, and… Read More →
Chappell Hollingshead ’21 engraves company’s plans for prosperity
About Chappell Chappell Hollingshead ’21 is an agricultural economics major from San Antonio, Texas. She graduated in May 2021. About Chappell’s Business Enterprise Chap’s Choppin’ Tops is a handcrafted cutting board and charcuterie board company in the Texas Hill Country. Every board is designed specifically for the client, with hand chiseled engravings, custom handles, and any… Read More →
Andrew Ehrlich ’22 pioneers forestry business in East Texas
About Andrew Andrew Ehrlich ’22 is an agricultural economics-rural entrepreneurship major from Lufkin, Texas. He plans to graduate in December 2022. About Andrew’s Business Enterprise Ehrlich Vegetation Services, LLC is a large-scale forestry, mulching, and right-of-way maintenance business based in Lufkin, Texas. What’s next for Andrew and Ehrlich Vegetation Services, LLC? After graduation in December 2021,… Read More →