Former student-led businesses included in annual Aggie 100 list
Leaders of the fastest-growing Aggie-owned or led businesses that are in the 2022 Aggie 100
list include four former students from the Texas A&M School of Architecture.
The Aggie 100, created by Mays Business School’s McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship, is
compiled each year by an independent accounting firm from data provided by the companies.
“Now in its 18th year, the Aggie 100 continues to reset the standard for recognizing and
celebrating the best Aggie entrepreneurs across the globe,” said Blake Petty ’98,
executive director of the McFerrin Center. “These 100 companies and their Aggie
founders and leaders have proven their determination for success, and we’re excited to
welcome them to the Aggie 100 family.”
Honorees were celebrated at a Nov. 4, 2022 event hosted by the McFerrin Center at Kyle
Field’s Hall of Champions.
The list includes four former School of Architecture students.
Camden Hendricks, who earned a Bachelor of Construction Science degree in 2007, is the co-
founding CEO of Blue Star Press, which ranked 47 th in the list.
Blue Star Press collaborates with authors and artists to publish nonfiction books about the arts,
creative processes, wellness and more.
John Kevin Bernhard, who earned a Bachelor of Construction Science degree in 2001, is the principal of Steel Frame Solutions & Drywall, LLC, which ranked 33 rd in the list.
Steel Frame Solutions provides metal building components and manufacturing services to the
Texas Hill Country and surrounding area.
Scott Depauw, who earned a Bachelor of Construction Science degree in 1998, is the vice
president of operations at Steele & Freeman, Inc., which ranked 61 st on the list.
Steele & Freeman provides professional construction management services in the public and
private sectors.
Morgan Mangan, who earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree in 2012, is the co-
owner of Walsh & Mangan, which ranked 79 th in the list.
Walsh & Mangan provides full-service representation when buying, selling or leasing real estate.
