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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