Serving the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center through Time, Talent and Treasure
The John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center (LEC) thrives on a framework of Time, Talent and Treasure, inviting supporters to empower the next generation of founders through three strategic volunteer boards. The Advisory Board provides high-level strategic guidance and industry expertise to maximize the Center's growth. The Sustainer Board focuses on long-term impact through a combination of significant financial investment and mentorship. The Young Entrepreneurs Board engages emerging leaders ages 22–45 who invest their resources and hands-on talent to coach student ventures.
To learn more about how you can serve, contact Branden Weber at bweber@ut.edu.
The Lowth Advisory Board
The Advisory Board at the John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center is a distinguished group of regional and national business leaders who provide the strategic guidance necessary to maintain the Center’s position as a world-class hub for innovation. By committing their Time, Talent, and Treasure, these members serve as active stakeholders who bridge the gap between academic theory and market reality. Whether through judging competitions like the New Venture Expo, mentoring student founders with their industry expertise, or providing critical philanthropic support, board members directly accelerate the ventures and careers of U۴ý students. This collaborative partnership ensures the Center remains a high-impact resource, fostering a well-rounded ecosystem where the next generation of entrepreneurs can thrive.
President
Ganick Corp
Chief Executive Officer
Industack
Chief Financial Officer
Flexwork Sports Management
Owner and President
Metro Jets Hockey Club
Managing Director
TW Cardy & Company
Managing Partner
LCG Advisors
, Board Chair
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Bank of Central Florida
Shareholder
Hill Ward Henderson
Senior Vice President
First Horizons Bank
Manager
S & L Management Company
Founder and Board Member
TSC Miami
, Immediate Past Chair
Managing Partner
K & Co Talent Partners
Executive Vice President
Smith and Associates Real Estate
SVP FInancial Advisor
Wealth Enhancement
COO and Director, Client Advisory Services
O’Connor & Rodriguez, P.A.
Founding Attorney
Venerable Business Law
Co-Founder and CEO
Aqua Vault Inc & Venetian Capital Partners LLC
CEO and President
Instrumental Wealth
Lowth Sustainer Board
The Sustainer Board at the John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center is a distinguished network of supporters who share their talent and treasure to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. Members play a vital role in advancing innovation, mentorship and growth by supporting the ventures and programs that define the Center’s mission. By committing to a three-year investment of $5,000 per year, you provide the foundation for long-term impact and ensure the continued success of the LEC.
Chief Executive Officer
Industrack
Associate Vice President
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Senior Partner
Barbas Nunez et al.
Owner and President
Metro Jets Hockey Club
Managing Director
TW Cardy & Company
Chairman
Voyant Beauty
Executive Partner
Gartner
Giles Hertz
Associate Professor
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Chief Executive Officer
Benchmark International
President and CEO
BENSEA Enterprises LLC
President and CEO
Instrumental Wealth
Walter Chair of Entrepreneurship and Center Director
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Lowth Young Entrepreneurs Board
The Young Entrepreneurs Board unites emerging leaders between the ages of 22 and 45 who are driven to shape the future of entrepreneurship at U۴ý. By investing their talent and treasure, members play an active role in strengthening the John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center community through hands-on mentorship and program support. Whether judging signature events like the New Venture Expo or sharing professional expertise, members directly fuel innovation while building connections within a dynamic network. This collaboration ensures that the next generation of Spartan founders has the guidance and resources to turn bold ideas into successful ventures.
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Give Back Snacks
Akshay Bhuva, M.S. '21
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Kitchenery
Project Manager
Alliant Partners Development
Founder and Managing Director
L.S. Ernst Financial Group
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Action Holdings
Former Director of Platform and Member Experience
Embarc Collective
Vice President
Star Mountain Capital
Real Estate Agent
Koutroumanis Krewe
Data Analyst
Bulkitrade, Inc.
Account Manager
All Florida Mechanical Services
Vice President
Colonnade Advisors LLC
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
Little Saint Nick Foundation
Founder and Principal
Titan Equity
Sales Manager and Estimator
Reynolds Painting Group
Co-Founder
CoolCat Cooler
Founder
Salt Pines
Sales and Leasing Associate
Fortress Commercial Real Estate
Vice President
Distinction Agency
Manager of Operations
Lowth Entrepreneurship Center
Lowth Advisory Board Faculty and Staff
Faculty Representation
John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center
Faculty Representation
John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center
Giles Hertz, J.D.
Faculty Representation
John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center
Faculty Representation
John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center
Advisory Board Liason
John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center
Development Office Liason
Office of Development and University Relations
Dean
Sykes College of Business
Associate Director
John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center
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Faculty Representation
John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center
Director
John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center