The 100 fastest-growing Aggie-owned or Aggie-led businesses in the world were recognized Nov. 11 at the 12th Annual Aggie 100 program, and 37 of the 100 companies recognized are owned or led by graduates of the Texas A&M University College of Engineering.
The Aggie 100 is sponsored by the Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship in the Mays Business School at Texas A&M.
“I applaud and congratulate our former students who are among the Aggie 100 for embracing the entrepreneurial spirit and mindset,” said M. Katherine Banks, vice chancellor and dean of engineering. “It takes courage to set an idea in motion, manage the highs and lows and see it through to ultimate success.”
This year marks the 12th year for the award, and to celebrate the milestone, all honorees and past honorees were invited to attend an evening gala at the Hall of Champions at Kyle Field. Over the last 12 years, a total of 217 companies owned or led by Aggie engineers have been recognized by the Aggie 100.
2016 Aggie 100 Engineering Companies:
AAA Technology & Specialties Co., Inc.
Reid McNally – Mechanical Engineering ‘65
Accent Wire-Tie
William Sims – Mechanical Engineering ’89 (ME – Civil Engineering)
AG|CM, Inc.
Patricia Gail Anderson, P.E. – Civil Engineering ‘78
Argen Polymer LLC
Anthony Bahr – Petroleum Engineering ‘91
Attabox
Mike Meinscher – Industrial Distribution ‘89
Brazos Valley Bombers
Uri Geva – Computer Science ‘98
Broadleaf Commerce, LLC
Brian Polster – Computer Science ‘92
Capital Project Solutions, Inc.
James Pustejovsky - Engineering Technology – Civil Construction ‘85
Credichapin
Alvaro Stein – Industrial Engineering ‘82
CRU, Ltd.
Robert Martinez – Civil Engineering ‘88
Crystal Mountain Sel Sahara (TX), LLC
Richard R. Lonquist – Petroleum Engineering ‘88
Brian D. Davis – Petroleum Engineering ‘88
Ben H. Bergman – Mechanical Engineering ‘92
Stephen L. Pattee – Petroleum Engineering ‘13
Delta Structural Technology LLC.
Paul Gugenheim – Industrial Engineering ‘73
DIFFCO
Matt Diffendal – Industrial Distribution ‘01
eCatholic
Josh Simmons – Industrial Distribution ‘00
FrogSlayer, LLC
Kyle Marshall – Electrical Engineering ‘06
Grapevine Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Ben Keating – Industrial Engineering ‘94
Hayden Consultants, Inc.
Rachel Hayden – Civil Engineering ‘89
HMT Engineering & Surveying
Stephen Hanz – Civil Engineering ‘92
KFW Engineers
George Weron – Civil Engineering ‘97
Craig Fletcher – Agricultural Engineering ‘97
Blaine Lopez – Civil Engineering ‘96
LJA Engineering, Inc.
Calvin T. Ladner, PE – Civil Engineering ‘80
Jeff Collins, PE – Civil Engineering ‘80
James Moehlman – Civil Engineering ‘73
M-erg
Martha Parker – Bioengineering ‘95
Miner Corporation
Phil Miner – Ocean Engineering ‘80
MP2 Energy
Terry Dodson – Electrical Engineering ‘87
OTA Compression, LLC
Grant Swartzwelder – Petroleum Engineering ‘85
PinnacleART
Ryan Sitton – Mechanical Engineering ‘97
Jennifer Sitton – Mechanical Engineering ‘97
Premier Coil Solutions, Inc.
Brett White – Industrial Distribution ‘99
Ray Rothrock – Nuclear Engineering ‘77
Protection Engineering Consultants
Kirk Marchand – Civil Engineering ‘79
RAS A/C & Heating Services
Lance Abney – Engineering Technology ‘93
Refund Retriever, LLC
Brandon Byers – Computer Science ‘01
Sabre Commercial, Inc.
John P. Cyrier – Mechanical Engineering Technology ‘95
Shift Administrators, LLC
Blake Birkenfeld – Computer Science ‘06
Sledge Engineering
Casey Sledge – Civil Engineering ‘93
Superior Delivery Service, a J.H Walker Company
Jefferson Walker – Industrial Distribution ‘12
Texas Swim Academy
Robert Bruce McMordie – Marine Engineering ‘78
The Wood Group of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
Matt Wood – Industrial Distribution ‘99
Trilliant Surgical, Ltd.
Jon Olson – Biomedical Engineering ‘00
Chat Steitle – Biomedical Engineering ‘98
Tropacaval Media
Ben Keating – Industrial Engineering ‘94