Former Students Named to 2025 Aggie 100
Fifteen former students representing 11 companies were honored during an October 2025 award ceremony.
A group of 15 graduates from the College of Architecture has been recognized in the 2025 Aggie 100, an annual roundup celebrating the 100 fastest-growing Aggie-owned or Aggie-led businesses worldwide.
Now in its 21st year, the Aggie 100 recognizes businesses based on their growth rates and remains a prestigious distinction for entrepreneurs with ties to Texas A&M. The annual list highlights the innovation and leadership of Aggie entrepreneurs across a wide range of industries.
College of Architecture alumni represent 10 companies on the recent list and come from multiple disciplines across the Department of Architecture and the Department of Construction Science:
No. 28: Mutt Tools
Dan Daubendiek ’17
Founder and President
B.S. in construction science
No. 33: Sterling Structures, Inc.
Jay Carlton ’81
Founder, Owner and CEO
B.S. in building construction
No. 48: TAH Construction LLC
Mohamad Waseem ’08
Owner and President
M.S. in construction management
Tahseen Hussain ’12
Founder and Chief Controller
M.S. in architecture
No. 50: Amstad Holdings LLC
Zac Thompson ’19
Partner
B.S. in construction science
No. 62: Opifex-Synergy
Joseph Vaughn ’18
Founder, CEO and Executive Chairman
B.S. in construction science
Stefan Gresham ’18
Founder and President
B.S. in construction science
No. 71: Schwarz Hanson Architects
Gerald Schwarz ’82
President
M.S. in architecture and B.S. in environmental design
Tod Hanson ’88
Vice President
M.S. in architecture, B.S. in environmental design and B.S. in building construction
No. 74: Lyness Construction LP
Tim Lyness ’88
Managing Partner, Founder and Co-Owner
B.S. in building construction
Mike Lyness ’95
Managing Partner and Co-Owner
B.S. in construction science
No. 85: Superior Building Systems
Kyle McFarland ’86
Founder, Owner and CEO
B.S. in building construction
Scott Burke ’86
Vice President and Owner
B.S. in building construction
No. 87: The Fertilizer Guy
Randy Clark ’16
Founder, Owner and President
B.S. in construction science
No. 96: Michael Walker Construction
Josh Kubala ’06
Founder, Owner and President
B.S. in construction science