Randi Mays-Knapp ’79 joined us in class to remind students that technical skills are not all that goes into building a business. Your professional connections, personal image, and the way others perceive you can get you to the next level and boost your career. Known to the students as “Coach Knapp,” our next Prof-for-a-Day… Read More →
AGEC 425
12 Days of Profs: Shay Iacoponelli ’91 – Empowering Entrepreneurs Through the SBDC
With a diverse background in the technology and banking industries, Shay Iacoponelli brings a wealth of business advice to the table. Currently serving at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Bryan, Texas, Shay shares her expertise in helping entrepreneurs succeed. As the first Prof-for-a-Day of the semester, she introduced the invaluable resources available to… Read More →
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Highlight: Rachel Cutrer ’01
“Give yourself a seat at the table. Believe in your abilities. Believe in what you can do . . . have that confidence to do it because you can.” Rachel Cutrer ’01 Rachel Cutrer ’01 is an inspiring leader in rural entrepreneurship whose story exemplifies resilience, passion, and the pursuit of dreams. Rachel’s journey from… Read More →
“Start With a Why,” AGEC 425 Survivor Sam Webb ’07 Builds a Purposeful Career
Attorney, business owner, and father Sam Webb ’07 not only built his own career path, but also aligned his business with his personal values. For Webb, entrepreneurship is a means to achieve his life goals of being a family man while pursuing his passions through a career in law. Watch his story on our Agribusiness… Read More →
Bierschwale Land Co.: Rural Roots, Family Values, and a Future in Appraisal
Rooted in strong family values and commitment to their rural community, Bierschwale Land Co. has evolved from a small-town appraisal business to a trusted name in rural property valuation. The family embraces entrepreneurship as a means to lead a fulfilling life within their cherished community. Watch their full interview here, and watch interview highlights here…. Read More →
12 Days of Profs: Maggie Terry – Forging Your Own Path
Maggie Terry ’22 exemplifies the roll of an entrepreneurial spirit in the non-profit space. Being “too girly for agriculture & too agriculture for the girly girls”, she discovered her niche as the Events & Social Media Coordinator for the National Cowgirl Museum. College The journey began when Maggie “rolled up to college in a Ford… 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 →