Transworld Business Advisors of Houston sponsored the annual Cougar 100 awards luncheon on February 13, 2023. The Cougar 100 recognizes University of Houston Cougar owned and operated businesses. These prestigious companies are recognized at the annual luncheon awards, included in the Cougar 100 Business Directory, promoted in alumni magazine, highlighted in monthly newsletters, and featured in social post throughout the year.
This event paid tribute and supported local businesses and talent within the alumni community. This year's keynote speaker was Natara Branch (’98), CEO of Houston Exponential. She shared her story and inspired the guests to rise above the challenges they face to achieve greatness.
Wayne Blease, one of our own Senior Business Advisors, is a University of Houston Alumni and past recipient of the Cougar 100. Wayne earned his BBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship at the University of Houston’s Bauer School of Business. Wayne is an accomplished entrepreneur and business professional with over 30 years experience in the restaurant and real estate industries. He has a proven track record as a restaurant owner having owned and managed a multiunit tex-mex franchise. Wayne successfully sold his locations and now focuses on helping other business owners in the sale of their business as a Senior Business Advisor with Transworld Houston.
We appreciate the chance to sponsor this event, and look forward to more partnership opportunities with the Cougar 100 in the future.
Top 10 Cougar 100 Businesses
#1 Beyond Blue Pools
Ryan Baird ('01)
#2 Northstar Construction
Paul Herndon ('08)
#3 Sprinkle Pop
Elizabeth Butts ('09)
#4 ExecuTeam | Team 1 Medical Staffing
Laura Bowen ('94)
#5 CCS Cooper Consulting Service, LLC
Tommy Cooper, M.E.E. ('74; M.E.E. '81)
#6 Olympus Stylings, LLC
Osagie Ohonba ('15)
#7 ICON Information Consultants, LP
Pamela O'Rourke ('95)
#8 Houston Auto Sales Inc
Marc Khoury ('07)
#9 Goree Architects Inc.
Steven Crankey ('06)
#10 Element Architects, LLC
Michael Graham (B.Arch. ’99)
