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UNDAUNTED
Guided by our custom process, we craft bespoke brands that connect, engage and inspire your audience. The impression your brand makes matters, and we create messaging that fits your mission.
Nate Essin '18
www.undaunted.agency
901 E Houston, Sherman, Texas 75090
nate@undaunted.agency
903.328.6232
We use a value-based pricing model and prefer to work with Austin College alumni and staff.
Designs by Gazaille
Designs by Gazaille helps individuals and businesses enhance their company with a modern graphic touch in print and web. Ranging from logos, branding guidelines, business cards, brochures, book covers, etc.
Rachel Gazaille '18
www.designsbygazaille.com
designsbygazaille@gmail.com
972.207.6558
10% off any service for Austin College alumni.
Lightscape Design Group
Lightscape design group has been transforming yards into amazing living spaces for many years. We service the local DFW metroplex and have worked on many different size projects. Lightscape is a full turn key contractor. If your looking for a small low voltage lighting package or a full backyard renovation we have the experience and man power to complete your dream on time. We also offer some of the most aggressive warranties in the industry.
Natalie Baerwaldt '01
www.lightscapedesigngroup.com
lightscapedesigngroup@gmail.com
214.778.7466
10% discount for Austin College Alumni, Students, Faculty or Staff.
AR6 Construction & Engineering, LLC
AR6 Construction & Engineering is a Small Business General Contractor and Engineering firm providing a comprehensive array of design and construction services for federal, state, municipal, and private clients with an emphasis on design-build project delivery. Our primary client is the U.S. federal government where we serve as General Contractor on multi discipline construction management to include ground-up construction, renovations, and civil projects. Our engineering emphasis is structural.
John Anness '05
www.ar6ce.com
26726 Rockwall Pkwy
New Braunfels, TX 78132
jcanness@ar6ce.com
512.940.1025
Chatham Worth
We distribute, sell and install Division 10 commercial construction products in the Dallas Fort Worth area and beyond! Our product line includes commercial restroom/washroom accessories, toilet compartments, operable walls, fire extinguishers and cabinets, projection screens, marker walls, marker boards, lockers, corner guards and wall protection, postal specialties, flagpoles, and more.
Ben Baume ‘98
chathamworth.com
1000 Garden Ridge Blvd Suite 100
Flower Mound, TX 75028
ben@chathamworth.com
972.241.2331
Interested in working with other Austin College alumni, students, faculty, and staff.
Makusudi Consulting
Makusudi Consulting specializes in communications and project management for nonprofits, but provides an array of services based on our clients' needs. A sampling of our services include: organizational analysis & development, strategic planning, capacity building,
donor relationships (e.g. stewardship, donor communications, proposal & report writing, fundraising, research, events), content (e.g. creation, editing, proofing), ,marketing & brand management, and systems migrations.
Micah Branaman-Sharma ‘01
https://www.makusudiconsulting.com/
makusudiconsulting@gmail.com
A 10% discount will be offered to anyone affiliated with Austin College on their first project contract.
Just-Us Consultants
My business offerings cover two main knowledge domains: Project Planning and Personal Productivity. I offer consultative services like Project Planing, Project Whispering, and training course development. I provide one-on-one or executive coaching on productivity and business skills. I facilitate corporate classroom training on time management, project management, effective meetings, and business software like Outlook, OneNote, and Excel. I am also available for Public Speaking Engagements.
Kirk Justus '86
www.justusconsultants.com
9833 Lanshire Dr.
Dallas, TX 75238-3430
214.649.0143
kjustus@justusconsultants.com
For the Austin College Community: An open ear to discuss your or your company's desired outcomes, help you clarify the deliverable that will result in those outcomes, and then see if I am a good fit or if there is someone better to help you.
3weeks.courses
Discover how different live online learning can be. 3weeks offers bite-sized courses that help you learn, create, or achieve something new with tangible results. Our team of passionate instructors are trained to make your experience positive, productive, and fun. Come find a community of students who share your interests while trying something new at 3weeks.courses.
Gregory Hernandez ‘09
www.3weeks.courses
contact@3weeks.courses
Use code AUSTINCOLLEGE to save 10% on any course.
Jayne Products, Inc.
Jayne Products manufactures a variety of cost effective cleaners and degreasers.
The company has had a focus on providing decontamination products and procedures to oil refineries. A subsidiary, Struvite Removal, provides effective cleaning solutions for Wastewater Treatment Plants, CAFO Operations, Food Processing, and industries that have hardwater and mineral scale buildup issues. We also offer gloves, masks and gowns for industrial and medical fields. Gloves offered in bulk and wholesale.
Eric Andersen ‘80
www.jayneproducts.com
www.struvite.info
17904 S Star of India Lane
Carson, CA 90746
eric@jayneproducts.com
310.715.3070
We offer straight talk on products and services. In addition, I'd be glad to speak with any student or graduate about our business field regarding history, experience or potential entry.
Bloomstream Flowers
Bloomstream is an artisan florist specializing in the creation of unique, thoughtfully designed custom florals. Planning a wedding? Yours, your children's or grandchildren's? I am a trilingual, destination wedding florist, and will travel for flowers! I deliver designs locally in Santa Fe, NM, to individuals, corporations, art galleries, real estate locations, and cultural institutions such as The Santa Fe Opera and The Lensic. I l also create for photo shoots & am eager to work in film.
Rebecca Withers ‘88
www.bloomstreambridal.com
852 Hillcrest Dr.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
bkbybloomstream@gmail.com
505.577.6098
'Roo rates do apply. Ask about our wedding and event discount. $19.88 (my class year) off local deliveries of $100 or more.
Hilltop Securities Independent Network
Investment Advisers - My primary objective as an investment advisor is to help my clients transition from the accumulation phase of their investing lifecycle to the income phase by creating multiple streams of income from a blend of various sources. I endeavor to assist my clients in obtaining a lifestyle they seek while providing a financial future for their loved ones. It is my goal to build lifelong relationships on a foundation of trust and confidence with my clients.
Gilbert Herrick ‘88
https://www.hilltopsecurities.com/
7001 Preston Rd., Ste. 300
Dallas, TX 75205
gherrick@hilltopnetwork.com
214.210.0102
Denton Bicycle Center
Family owned and operated since its opening in 1971, Denton Bicycle Center has been providing Denton residents and other north Texans with new and used bikes, repairs, and custom builds. Let us help you find the bike of your dreams - your next ride is here!
Katie Holland '06
dentonbicycle.com
1700 N Elm St
Denton, Texas 76201
Info@denton.bike
940.387.9314
Contact us for specials!
Your Health Advisors
I specialize in Customized Healthcare Coverage for Individuals, Families, or Small Business Owners. Finding affordable coverage to best fit your needs.
T.J. Roberts '99
https://www.facebook.com/tjyourhealthadvisors
tjrobertsiii@gmail.com
817.676.4657
Hardesty Law Office, PLLC
Hardesty Law Office, PLLC is a family law firm practicing in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate, Corporate Law, Family Law, Criminal Law and Guardianship. We also mediate disputes in any of our practice areas. Our estate planning and corporate practice is state wide, while our other practice areas are generally limited to Dallas, Ellis, Tarrant and Johnson counties, exception may be made depending on circumstances. Hardesty Law Office, PLLC is your family's law firm and we are here to help.
Timothy Hardesty '00
https://hardestylawoffice.com/
107 S. 4th, Midlothian, TX 76065
thardesty@hardestylawoffice.com
469.336.5227
Drake Law PLLC
Law office providing estate planning services to clients of all wealth levels, assistance with probate matters, and special needs' trusts.
Lindsey Drake ‘04
www.ldrakelaw.com
1213 W. Slaughter Ln Suite 100
Austin, Texas 78748
lindsey@ldrakelaw.com
512.524.3697
MW Law
MW Law is a law firm specializing in business and real estate transactions. Specially, we provide private placement & deal structuring for private investment deals (both venture deals and real estate investments), general business law as well as M&A counsel, real estate law, and title insurance/closing services.
Adnan Merchant ‘11
https://www.mwfirm.com/
1601 Elm Street, Floor 33
Dallas, Texas 75201
adnan@mwfirm.com
972.460.8353
J. Michael Price II Attorney at Law
Dallas and Plano criminal lawyer J. Michael Price II has successfully defended a vast assortment of criminal matters including DWI's, possession of drugs and other controlled substances, narcotics sales, theft, white-collar fraud, conspiracy, computer crimes, and sex offenses. He is the only Criminal Defense Attorney in Collin County to be Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization as well as the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Criminal Trial Law. Austin College '92, SMU Law '95
J Michael Price II '92
www.jmichaelprice.com
5600 Tennyson Pkwy STE 210
Plano, TX 75024-3604
mike@jmichaelprice.com
214.765.8000
Titans Legal - Rafie Douglas Abney Law, PLLC
We handle personal injury cases including car accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, burns, wrongful death, etc. We also handle social security disability as well as LLC formation.
Chanel Rafie '12
www.titanslegal.com
11300 North Central Expressway, unit 103
Dallas, Texas 75243
214.488.8888
Chanel@titanslegal.com
We will reduce attorneys fees to 30% for the Austin College community as opposed to the standard 33 1/3% as well as waive the case handling fees.
Law Office of M. Todd Estes PC
Todd Estes is the founding attorney of the Law Office of M. Todd Estes, P. C. in Sherman, Texas, where he practices in the areas of estate planning (wills, trusts and powers of attorney), probate, guardianships, and corporate law and business organizations. Todd enjoys being able to use his legal expertise to help his clients plan for their peace of mind. Todd is licensed to practice in Texas and Oklahoma.
Todd Estes ‘90
todd@estesfirm.com
600 E Taylor Street - Suite 4007
Sherman, TX 75090
www.estesfirm.com
903.893.7878
David Perkins, Psychotherapist
Provides treatment for anxiety disorders, depression, Bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder and other mental health concerns. LGBTQ friendly.
David Perkins ‘76
www.davidperkins.com
New York, NY 10010
Psychotherapistny@gmail.com
718.909.0592
Pain Boss Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy and wellness services specializing in the treatment of chronic pain and orthopedic conditions. Services are offered 100% online via telehealth "virtual visits" serving all residents of Texas.
Elizabeth Plowman ‘05
www.PainBossPT.com
Tomball, Texas
liz@painbosspt.com
832.458.1480
Millennium Dental
I provide general and cosmetic dentistry to those 3 yrs of age and up.
Jana Harrison ‘89
www.millenniumdds.com
7705 San Jacinto Pl. Ste. 400
Plano, Texas 75024
Millennium@millenniumdds.com
972.491.2677
Sonlight Psychological Services, P.C.
Psychological Services: psychotherapy with multiple issues and concerns, psychological testing, stress reduction, and telehealth.
Alan Stephenson '77
dralanstephenson.com
326 S Ravinia
Dallas, Texas 75211
sonlightoffice@yahoo.com
972.803.5294
Free phone consultation
Center for Psychological Growth
Psychological practice in Tampa, Florida with specialty in sexual and gender minority health.
Gary Howell ‘00
www.centerforpsychologicalgrowth.com
2109 E Palm Ave, Suite 201
Tampa, FL 33605
Info@centerforpsychologicalgrowth.com
813.419.7793
Abram Dashner RPLS, LLC
Land Surveying firm specializing in commercial development and land title transactions.
Abram Dashner ‘95
3701 Vineland Drive
Austin, TX 78722
rpls5901@gmail.com
512.905.4369
Riley Real Estate, LLC
Serving your residential Real Estate needs in the Collin County, Denton County and North Dallas areas. I am personally an investor in Real Estate, so naturally I work with investors as well.
Michael Riley ‘87
Rileysrealestate.com
Michaelriley@remax.net
817.874.6749
I will offer a discounted commission if I am involved in the listing of current home and helping to find your new home.
Rent Historic Fort Worth, LLC
Since 2011, I’ve been purchasing, restoring and renting out quirky and beautiful historic duplexes, four-plexes, six- plexes, single family houses, shotgun houses and garage apartments in historic Fort Worth neighborhoods, all within two miles of Forth Worth’s downtown Sundance Square. Every property I own is at least 100 years old, and most are historically designated nationally.
Alyssa Banta '90
www.RentHistoricFortWorth.com
1400 Washington Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
Alyssa@AlyssaBanta.com
817.822.9009
Great Galettes Crepes & Catering
Great Galettes Crepes & Catering is a full-service food experience, specializing in crepes. We offer a Parisian street-food event, individually tailored to our clients desires. With a menu of both savory and sweet options, all made fresh with local ingredients, the menu possibilities are endless. We supply all food and equipment in your home, business, or any meeting place. We travel the entire D/FW metroplex and will consider day trips to many areas of Texas.
Karl Shewry '89
greatgalettes.com
5331 E Mockingbird Ln #606
Dallas, TX 75206
karl@greatgalettes.com
931.993.3826
Lockhart Smokehouse
AC Alum's Jeff and Jill Bergus are thrilled to bring the BBQ traditions of Lockhart, Texas, to the DFW area. Lockhart Smokehouse is the only place you can get the legendary Kreuz Market Sausage. The brisket, sausage, ribs and other meats are smoked low and slow over Texas post oak. And just like in Lockhart, everything is served on butcher paper. Featuring, daily specials such as Prime Rib, Beef Ribs, and Burnt Ends.
Jeff and Jill Bergus ‘95
lockhartsmokehouse.com
1026 E. 15th Street
Plano, Texas 75074
jill@lockhartsmokehouse.com
972.516.8900
Bucket O'Blood Books and Records
Founded in 2010, Bucket O'Blood set itself apart from other bookstores by focusing on often overlooked genre fiction. We specialize in classic and contemporary science fiction, fantasy and horror literature. We also carry a vast selection of vinyl records, with an emphasis on new and used punk, hardcore and heavy metal. We have created an incredible community space, hosting 4 book clubs per month in addition to special literary and music events.
Jennifer Kilgore ‘02
www.bucketoblood.com
3182 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
Bucketobloodbooks@gmail.com
312.890.3860
Brunmillers
We make and sell handcrafted bath & body products made with fair-trade, organic, and/or local ingredients. Our storefront is located in downtown Brenham, Texas, where we also host Make & Take workshops for you to craft your own handmade bath products.
LeAnna (Miller) Brun ‘91
https://www.brunmillers.com/
212 E Alamo Street
Brenham, Texas 77833
brunmillers@gmail.com
281.830.9478
Canyon Lake Cabins and Cottages
Nestled in the Texas Hill Country between Austin and San Antonio, Canyon Lake Cabins and Cottages features an event venue and onsite lodging. We specialize in weddings, family reunions, conferences, retreats, and quinceaneras, along with lodging for 150 guests. Plenty of onsite amenities coupled with easy access to Canyon Lake and tubing on the Guadalupe River, we are a gem in the heart of the Hill Country. Come visit us!
Melissa Swedoski ‘93
http://www.canyonlakecabinscottagestexas.com/home.htm
21400 FM 306
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
clcabins@gmail.com
830.935.3430
Elizabeth Didlake, MA, CLC
I am a mental health coach and conflict coach for children, teens, parents and adults. I help clients develop coping skills for nearly any life stressor. I coach clients as they launch into adulthood, navigate parent/child/teen issues, separation/divorce issues as well as substance use issues. I also facilitate a risk-reduction program (for teens and adults) designed to change drinking and drug use patterns.
Elizabeth Didlake ’93
www.elizabethdidlake.com
12900 Preston Road, Suite 1030
Dallas, TX 75230
edidlake@gmail.com
972.345.2316
Batrice & Associates
We are partners in making your progressive vision a reality ... Together we elevate people, voices and issues of social justice and humanity – so we can bring about the change that is desperately needed both domestically and around the world. Batrice & Associates works at the intersection of politics, policy and advocacy in order to bring about changes desperately needed in order to even the playing field and bring about real justice and equality for all.
Rania Batrice ‘03
www.batrice.associates
rania@batrice.associates
Austin College students and recent graduates receive priority consideration for Batrice & Associates internships.
For more information, contact:
Alexander Haj ’18
903.813.2196