b'The passion that Ben showed during the Georgia InVenture Prize Competition for his invention and helping those with his type of disability was simply magnetic, says Wallace. As the competition continued, we could feel that everyone was rooting for Ben, even his fellow inventors. With his wealth of product knowledge and overall passion for his invention, Wallace says, Huntzinger impressed the judges. Ben made Southern Regional Technical Supporting Student Success: Leigh Wallace,College very proud during the competition, and he has continued to make us proud of executive vice president at Southern Regionalhis commitment to his college career even as he builds Spartan Wheel Chariots.Technical CollegeThe prize money allows Huntzinger to move forward in building wheelchairs that are Spartan Wheel Chariots placed second indurable, easily attainable, and affordable. the overall competition, which was hosted by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, andI am still using the same welding equipment, but I was able to buy a bulk supply of he also received the Peoples Choice Award.wheels, springs, metal, and upholstery, he says. Each chair is custom ordered, and I His total prize winnings included $25,000want to keep the cost to $500 each, which the next closest model is $2,500. We are and consultations with high-level businessthe only one that you buy directly over the internet.advisors.Thankful for the support he has received throughout his journey, Huntzinger says, Every day it reminds me of who I am, and I want to be that guy that makes a Leigh Wallace, executive vice president atdifference.SRTC, says the college is extremely proud of Huntzingers accomplishments. partanwheelchariots.com26 SG MAGAZINE| FALL 2019 BUSINESS + CULTURE27'