BPC Sponsors
Thanks to our 2026 Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsor
Wallis Bank
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Asif Dakri Chief Executive Officer
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Gary Owens President
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Nasr Khan
EVP, Chief Lending Officer
Learn more about our Platinum Sponsor: Visit the Wallis Bank website.
Gold Sponsors
Stellar Bank
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Steve Retzloff Chairman
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Stellar Bank Group Left to right: Gary Henderson, EVP & Director, GG Lending, Stellar Bank; Sandra Louvier, Director, Center for Entrepreneurship, NW; Dr. Maya Durnovo, AVC Entrepreneurial Initiatives; Dr. Zachary Hodges, President HCC, NW; and Astrid Salarda, HCC Foundation
Learn more about our Gold Sponsor: Visit the Stellar Bank website.
Frost Bank
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Trisha Bradley VP, Community Development
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Oscar Martinez Executive VP, Sales Manager
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Erika Jones
Community Development Officer
Learn more about our Gold Sponsor: Visit the Frost Bank website.
Silver Sponsors
Capital CDC
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Harry Leach Regional Manager – Houston
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Kevin Yancey
Business Development Manager
Learn more about our Silver Sponsor: Visit the Capital CDC website.
Ed & Aleida Rios
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Ed Rios
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Aleida RiosHuntington Bank
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Courtney Taylor Senior VP – Community Development Officer
Learn more about our Silver Sponsor: Visit the Huntington Bank website.
Bronze Sponsors
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Vertical Web
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Beth Guide
President/Owner
Learn more about our Bronze Sponsor: Visit the Vertical Web website.
Faith in Business
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Nannette Ray Board Chair and Co-Founder
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Terrence Ray Treasurer and Co-Founder
Learn more about our Bronze Sponsor: Visit the Faith in Business website.
In-Kind Sponsors
Houston West Chamber of Commerce
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Kari Werner President
Learn more about our In-Kind Sponsor: Visit the Houston West Chamber of Commerce website.
TrueColor Graphics
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Richard Helmey President
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Troy Gillaspia General Manager
Learn more about our In-Kind Sponsor: Visit the TrueColor Graphics website.
Vertical Web
Beth Guide President/Owner
Learn more about our In-Kind Sponsor: Visit the Vertical Web website.
Three Brothers Bakery
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Janice Jucker President and Co-Owner
Learn more about our In-Kind Sponsor: Visit the Three Brothers Bakery website.
TNR Advisors & Management Consultants, LLC
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Nannette Ray President and Founding Partner
Terrence Ray Vice President and Founding Partner
Learn more about our In-Kind Sponsor: Visit the TNR Advisors & Management Consultants, LLC website.
B2G Victory
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Julie Hartman Owner
Learn more about our In-Kind Sponsor: Visit the B2G Victory website.
The Cannon
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Brad True Chief Operating Officer
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Ximena Dominguez
Member Experience & Marketing Coordinator
Learn more about our In-Kind Sponsor: Visit The Cannon website.
Harris-Jones Staffing & Recruiting
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Constance Jones President/Owner
Learn more about our In-Kind Sponsor: Visit the Harris-Jones Staffing & Recruiting website.
Austin Business Strategies
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Jean Austin
CEO
Learn more about our In-Kind Sponsor: Visit the Austin Business Strategies website.
The Us Space
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LaGina Harris
Founder
Learn more about our In-Kind Sponsor: Visit The Us Space website.
Twice Media Productions
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Tiffany L. Williams CEO
Learn more about our In-Kind Sponsor: Visit the Twice Media Productions website.