Conference Information
5:30-7:30 PM
Dillon 2 Conference Hall (H135)
This event offers students a unique chance to directly interact with Christian business leaders who are willing to impact students spiritually with their personal insights and examples of faith-work integration. Students who attend will receive 2 CLW-B credits. Refreshments will be served.
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Speakers
Goran Haag
Goran Haag is the founder (1988) and Executive Chairman of Champion Fiberglass, a Houston based industry leader in nonmetallic electrical conduit systems servicing the industrial, electrical, and mechanical markets. Born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, he worked in the chemical industry in Europe and Asia before coming to the U.S. in 1986. He and his wife (Orpha) is very active in the Walk to Emmaus ministry. They bought an event center east of the Woodlands in October 2025 which they are now converting to a Christian retreat center. Married for over 41 years, they now worship at the Woodlands Methodist Church and together they have a daughter and two granddaughters. Goran graduated with a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from RIT (Royal Institute of Technology) in his hometown of Stockholm, Sweden. He is also active in NFPA, NEMA, NEMRA, ASTM and many other professional organizations.
Jeremy W. Stovall
Jeremy W. Stovall, LEED AP, is President of Brookstone Construction, a Houston-based commercial general contracting firm, where he has spent 30 years building community-centered facilities for non-profits, faith-based organizations, educational institutions, and other commercial clients. Jeremy is active in the commercial construction industry, serving on the boards of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Houston Chapter — where he currently serves as Chair — and the AGC Texas Building Branch. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and a recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award. Jeremy has served for many years on the board of HCU’s Center for Christianity in Business. He and his family are active members of the Cypress Campus of Houston’s First Baptist Church, where he also serves as a deacon.
Rick Owens
Rick Owens is the president and independent agent for Owens Leasing, Inc., an authorized agency for Landstar System located in Santa Fe, Texas. The agency provides logistical management, specialized heavy haul, flatbed, and intermodal transportation services. Rick began his career in the transportation industry at just 15 years old, working part time and learning the business from the ground up. In 1994, he joined Owens Leasing full time and has spent his entire career helping grow the company and serve its customers. Over the years, Rick worked his way through the organization, starting as a dispatcher and eventually rising to the role of President. Rick is married to Tarrah, and together they have three beautiful daughters. Rick also serves as a board member for the Houston chapter of Youth for Christ.