Recognizing the Fastest Growing Aggie-Owned or Managed Companies in the World(College Station, TX, October 25, 2013) — Texas A&M University recognized Keechi Creek Builders of Houston as a member of the 2013 Aggie 100 honoring the fastest-growing companies in the world, owned or operated by Texas A&M University former students.

Keechi Creek Builders was ranked 22 with a compound annual growth rate of over 75% from 2010 through 2012. The Aggie 100, a program created by the Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship in Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School, honors graduates from across disciplines for their entrepreneurial endeavors and success as business leaders.

Keechi Creek Builders is a design/build custom home and remodeling firm dedicated to improving people’s quality of life. It was founded in 2007 by Brandon and Sheri Lynch, Texas A&M ’01, after Brandon Lynch’s accomplishments working for production builders for six years.

Keechi Creek Builders partners with their clients to build a home and a lifestyle they deserve. The company's work has been recognized by the National Association of Home Builders, Texas Association of Builders, the Greater Houston Builders Association, and the Better Business Bureau.

“It has been a tremendous honor to be recognized as a member of the Aggie 100, not only for the professional success that it represents but also to know that we are leading future entrepreneurs and demonstrating how our core values actually translate to real world business,” states Brandon Lynch, CGP, CAPS, B.S., President/Owner.

The 100 Aggie-owned or Aggie-led businesses with the highest annual revenue growth were recognized at a formal luncheon in the Zone Club on the Texas A&M University campus, Friday, October 25, 2013. More than 700 honorees, families, employees, faculty, administrators, and well-wishers were in attendance to celebrate their success. Dr. R. Bowen Loftin, President of Texas A&M University, introduced the event’s keynote presenter, R.C. Slocum, Special Advisor to the President, who addressed the honorees on topics of dedication, leadership, and commitment.

“Our Aggie 100 honorees demonstrate that the character and traditions developed at our great university continue to play a significant role in their success across industries and generations,” said Dr. Richard Lester, Executive Director of the Mays Business School’s Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship. “Aggie leaders have proven time and time again that no matter the situation, solid business ideas, strong character, tenacity, and hard work pay off.”

The Aggie 100 list in its entirety may be viewed at www.aggie100.com.