Ambit Energy's Ambitious 50

As an educator, Thien Bui made a career of enlightening others. But it wasn’t until he tapped into the limitless potential of Ambit Energy that he discovered how much he could shine. For almost a decade, Thien Bui has used his skills as a teacher to enrich the lives of his students. It was during his career in education that he adopted the motto, “Let your light shine!” “Words of encouragement can make such a difference, especially when you’re facing tough challenges growing up,” Thien says. “In the ‘80s, my parents made the decision to emigrateimmigrate to the States from Vietnam with me and my five siblings. They knew the ‘land of the free’ would offer real opportunity for us all. And it has!” Hard Lessons and Mounting Concerns Following his heart, Thien chose to help others reach their potential by pursuing a career in education. But after accepting a job in Texas to support his family, he began feeling overwhelmed by increasing financial stress. “I’ve been a teacher for nine years, spending six seven