Alumni News – December 2024

December 6, 2024

The Hankamer School of Business is proud of alumni accomplishments and wants to share their successes far and wide. Here are the latest alumni announcements.

Roland Garcia, BBA ’81, was selected by the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston as a 2024 Global Leader of Influence honoree. The award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions and shown exceptional leadership in Houston’s international community. Garcia was also recognized by Best Lawyers and as a Texas Super Lawyer.

Ana Maria Garza, BBA ’97, will celebrate 26 years at Flexjet, LLC next month. Flexjet, LLC is a global leader in private aviation.

Michael Ganann, BBA ’99, joined the Business Advisory practice at Huron Consulting Group. Ganann primarily supports middle market and larger retail and consumer products companies in need of financial advisory, turnaround and restructuring services.

Kevin Goodnight, BBA ’04, recently published his second book, “Dadvotional: A Devotional for Devoted Dads – Power.” This is the first of three books in a series based on 2 Timothy 1:7. It is available on Amazon.

Sarah Farris Warren, BBA ’05, founded Serif+Sway, a firm specializing in copywriting, branding and design for STEM and other technical fields. After 15 years of communicating on behalf of engineering, energy, science researchers and business leaders, she now helps companies convey complex information to lay stakeholders, including clients, investors and boards.

Brian VanHall, MBA/MHA ’07, transitioned from executive vice president of Ambassador Enterprises, a legacy-minded private equity investment firm in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to CEO of Continental Diamond Tool, a global leader in designing and manufacturing precision superabrasive products for advanced applications across the world.

Emily (Gilcrease) Butler, BBA ’16, now serves as the assistant dean of the Archie W. Dunham College of Business at Houston Christian University.

Leslie Cates, BBA ’18, is celebrating seven years as the VP/SBA department manager at TFNB Your Bank for Life.