Sabra Krock
Everything But Water was founded over 30 years ago, and my husband, Randall Blumenthal, and I purchased the company about 8 years ago. Consumed by the financial crisis, the financial firms that owned the company previously did not invest in the business. Read more>>
Patricia Dawson Bourassa
A little over 10 years ago I started a lifestyle transformation after a friend encouraged me to tackle a half-marathon; that experience redefined everything in my life. Pretty soon I was chasing down anything with a finish line and within a few years I was into endurance events including ultra-marathons and adventure races. Read more>>
Tracie Jae
I’m a native Houstonian with three, now adult, daughters ages 20, 22 & 24. I have a BA in Business Administration which I completed the year my eldest daughter graduated from high school and a MA in Strategic Communication and Leadership which was completed two years later. Read more>>
Amy Noack
I was in oil and gas for 10 years as an exploration Geologist. My passion for fitness began in 2011 when I was going through a lengthy divorce. I began to run and attend various classes at the YMCA every day to clear my mind and dropped about 20 pounds. After 6 months in Houston, I ran into my old Alpha Omicron Pi sorority sister from Western Michigan University, who invited me to a crossfit gym she coached at, and I fell in love with crossfit and weight lifting. Read more>>
Jason Hassenstab
I was born into construction. My father started his own concrete construction company in Omaha, NE when I was 4 years old. Hassenstab Concrete still exists and is thriving today. I went to work with my dad every chance I got and became a Civil Engineer for a Fortune 500 General Contractor, named Kiewit. Read more>>
Reagan Flowers
I believe we are all born with a special gift and some of us are fortunate enough to open ourselves up to receiving and knowing what that special gift is. I can affirm through my existence that everything in life happens for a reason, season, or lifetime. Read more>>
Ed Chao
I first heard about escape rooms when my friend from college emailed me a New York Times article about how escape rooms were spreading like wildfire in China. I was excited to do one myself so I searched for one in Houston. Read more>>
Michael Chabala
After my 9 year Major League Soccer career was abruptly cut short, I was desperately trying to stay in shape to keep fit for my next team or opportunity. As I spent time in NYC while visiting a girlfriend and tried several boutique fines studios, I opened my eyes to a new market and world. Read more>>
Ryan Adam Wells
I’ve been singing and telling stories my whole life. As a kid, I used to gather the whole family together at Holidays and reunions, and sit in the center singing songs and telling jokes. Now, some 2 and a half decades later, I’ve made it my career. Music, Storytelling, Comedy, Spoken Word, Poetry, and Theatre are the things I combine to create my art, and I love traveling around and sharing it with as many people as will let me. Read more>>
Bob Kula
In 2003, Joe Janiszewski (President of PMP) approached Blake McKnight Sr. with an idea to start a steel coil distribution company specifically aimed at supplying Metal Building Manufactures and Building Component Manufactures with Flat Rolled Steel coils that are used in manufacturing building panels. Read more>>
Lauren Sistek
As a graduate of Central Michigan University with a bachelor of applied arts in commercial recreation and event management I brought my passion and experience for the hospitality industry to help create lasting experiences! A Michigan native, I started my journey at Battleground as the Events Coordinating Intern in May of 2016. Read more>>
Leila Peraza, Carlos Peraza
Our dream had been to own a boutique of unique treasures (Leila,) and to engage with the community in an effort to share art and strengthen the cycle of inspiration (Carlos…) After a few years in the hospice industry together with contemplative walks where we would talk about our shared future, came the realization of a change in lifestyle and contribution to our city. Read more>>
DJ Forrest
Launched our company in 1999 doing small private parties and smaller weddings. We have organically grown the company to one of the most trusted brands by providing full service event experiences for large and small parties. Now, we have 7 DJs we use of all types, and can handle all types of shows and genres. Read more>>
Lupe Casas
Meemis is how it all started, my rescue poodle who I love to dress up. Going to places like pet boutiques the prices were outrageous and then shopping at Petsmart or even Target for clothes and collars meant everyone would have the same “bland” generic designs. Read more>>
Robin Audi
I was teaching middle school English at Pin Oak Middle School in Bellaire, TX. I was approaching thirty and was ready to pursue motherhood. After a long discussion with my husband, I decided that this was an adventure that I felt compelled to leave the classroom to pursue. I wanted to stay home and be a full time mom. Read more>>
Frank Karluk
In 2012 while serving in Afghanistan, I wanted to plan the best vacation ever for my wife and I when I returnes home. I spent nearly 8 months reserching every aspect of the cruise vacation to include excursions, food and drink, and even found a way to get VIP treatment like seen on TV. Read more>>
Jenna Barrett
I always loved taking pictures but for most of my life it never occurred to me that it was something I could do for a living. I did the college thing, tried the 9 -5 situation, but it wasn’t working for me. I felt like I was missing something integral, I just didn’t know what it was. Read more>>
Rachael Hamlin
After graduating from Louisiana State University I accepted a job as an Assistant Manager at a boutique in Baton Rouge. After a few months the Store Manager decided to pursue a different career path and I was interviewed for the position as Store Manager of their largest store location. Read more>>
DeAnna Minneman
Have you ever read the ingredients on the skin care/lotion you use? Think about what all those chemicals are doing to you! I did, which is why I used my training as a Certified Natural Health Professional (CNHP) and began making my own skin care products, starting with lotions and lip balms. I began giving them to family and friends as a gift. Read more>>
Joel Quezada
According to my family & friends I have always had a passion for massage therapy. I can recall several times my siblings or parents would want me to walk on them or at school when classmates and teachers were some of my best and closest clients. Read more>>
Tarsha Gary
Chef Tarsha Gary is an award winning Executive Chef Owner of “CRAVE” Gourmet Bakery & Catering – a full service catering company thriving in the Houston metropolitan area for more than 18 years. Chef Gary is also the enthusiastic Founder and President of ECOTONE World, LLC – an urban sustainability model advocating urban agriculture (community gardening), food education, organic commerce and global enrichment. Read more>>
Latrice Merchant
Our Matriarch, Dorothy Mae Harris (April 24, 1931 – February 15, 2012), was the cook of the family. Everyone knew her as Big Mama or Mrs. Dot. The memories of laughter and lots of fun at Sunday dinners around the dining room table, still flash in our memory like yesterday. It didn’t matter who came to dinner unexpectedly, the food she prepared always stretched to serve everyone a good home cooked meal. Read more>>
