Tristan’s hobbies tend to involve fixing things and working with his hands. He plans to use his education to work for his family’s business and one day run or own it. “To me, entrepreneurship means being able to sell yourself, your ambitions, and your goals in life to make other people believe in them as… Read More →
AGEC 425 Student Features
How Owen Sanders ’27 Combines Livestock Expertise with Agribusiness Innovation
Agricultural Background Owen grew up in Vista Ridge near Cedar Park, a suburban area outside Houston. Despite the location, he stayed involved in agriculture from an early age. His father, a livestock lawyer in Houston and nearby areas, introduced him to the industry. Owen also participated in 4-H and FFA. He spent his high school… 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 →
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 →