Business Plan Competition - Teams
2022 Business Plan Competition Contestants
Illumi Lights produces outdoor lighting fixtures that provide convenience and longevity for consumers through retractable technology and the use of durable materials.
Team Members:
- Kenya Balser ('23), Marketing
- Devyn Kennedy ('23), Computer Information Systems
- Michael Nguyen ('23), Computer Information Systems
- Joshua Wacker ('23), Management
Sharksafe Swimwear, Inc. is a company that offers unique, shark-repellent swimwear to the public.
Team Members:
- Garret Abdalla ('23), Management
- Logan Arritt ('23), Marketing
- Sammi Castro ('23), Management
- Josh Cohen ('23), Finance
- Bryce Conti ('23), Management
- Sasha (Alexandra) Morris ('23), International Business
- Joseph Nagy ('23), Computer Information Systems
Perfect Portion is a corporation that produces a replacement for classic measuring spoons that will become outdated in the coming years as technology continues to advance.
Team Members:
- Kyle Comer ('22), Management
- Will Edwards ('22), Marketing
- Munkhe Bat Erdene ('22), Management
- Devam Patel ('22), Computer Information Systems
- Daniel Ricapito ('22), Marketing
- Zach Schuneman ('22), Management
- Anni Waldenmaier ('23), Marketing
Cuts on Wheels is a mobile barbershop that provides hair services from three luxury vans in The Villages, Florida.
Team Members:
- Nathan Bagley ('22), Accounting
- Michael Chiccehitto ('23), Finance
- Jasmin Jones ('22), Accounting
- Colin Nininger ('23), Finance
- Katy Sharon ('22), Marketing
- Nithin Yellanti ('22), Finance
Zest is a C-Corp that manufactures and distributes high-quality automated spice blenders.
Team Members:
- Peyton Attkisson ('23), Management
- Michael Carey ('23), Marketing
- Jillian Franz ('23), Marketing
- Seid Lejlic ('23), Computer Information Systems
- Jonathan Louro ('23), Computer Information Systems
- Joshua Mergler ('23), Finance
- William (Jacob) Vernon ('23), Marketing
Additional Awards
Accenture Innovation Award: Illumi Lights
Braun Jones MVPs:
- Jasmin Jones - Cuts on Wheels
- Joshua Mergler - Zest
- Kenya Balser - Illumi Lights
- Michael Carey - Zest
- Munkhe Bat Erdene - Perfect Portion
Ferguson Top Female Leader Award: Kenya Balser
Joyce Guthrie Team Award: Perfect Portion
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