Alumni of Fisher’s Dean’s Leadership Academy were looking for a way to reconnect when the idea for an alumni network dedicated to continued learning and student support emerged. Their vision became reality this fall with their inaugural event, Charting Your Path, featuring panel discussions and special presentations about leadership.

The Ohio State University’s recent Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit brought together students, alumni and industry leaders — showcasing campus‑born startups, businesses and collaborations built with creativity, mentorship and Buckeye ambition.

From business to law, the Reese family's support of The Ohio State University is boundless. Learn more about their impact and how Fisher faculty member René Stulz is upholding this strong tradition through his work as a world-renowned finance scholar.

From working to remove unexploded bombs in war-torn countries such as her native Laos to advocating before U.S. Congress, it is Sera Koulabdara’s (BSBA ’07) business to talk about war — and peace. Learn how family, culture and an interest in international business charted the career path for the CEO of Legacies of War.

Fisher celebrated its 2025 Alumni Awards honorees during an evening of emotion-filled speeches of gratitude, hard work and success. Six alumni and one organization were recognized for outstanding leadership in their industries, service to their communities and dedication to Business Buckeyes.

Andy Noll (BSBA '04) has been named president of Bank of America Columbus. Noll has spent the past two decades in Central Ohio with the nation's second-largest bank and has been a member of its market leadership team.

From navigating uncertainty to reflecting on work-life balance, authenticity and her biggest failures, Becky Griffin kicked off Fisher’s LeadX: Unplugged speaker series with candid perspectives appreciated by Business Buckeyes. Learn more about what lessons, shared by JPMorganChase’s top Columbus executive, resonated with a ballroom filled with Fisher students.

Meet the 2025 Fisher Alumni Award recipients. Learn what inspires these exemplary leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs who are making a difference in their professions and communities and continuing the college’s legacy of alumni excellence.

JPMorganChase has invested in Fisher countless ways, from hiring interns and graduates to supporting projects and programs. Learn how this vital and longstanding partnership has benefitted both the college and the company.

Fisher alums are coming back — not as guests, but as recruiters, tapping into Buckeye connections to bring students into their firms. Discover how returning alumni are shaping futures and careers on campus.

James J. Kavanaugh (MBA ’92) has never stopped being curious — or successful. Learn how IBM’s CFO turned his passion and appetite for learning into a highly prestigious career.

Climbing the corporate ladder has never been a solitary exercise for Nicole Balkenbusch (BSBA ’07). Find out what motivates her to lift others as she’s advanced in her career at Amazon.

Neethi Johnson (MBA ’19) has long been motivated to serve — whether delivering meals, leading nonprofit boards or working with her peers on statewide initiatives. Find out who inspired her desire to give back.

Meet Marna Ricker (BSBA '91), Global Vice Chair of Tax at EY and proud Business Buckeye, who has a worldview of business and a strong desire to pay forward to the next generation of global leaders.

Nicole Mazullo (BSBA ’21) can add Survivor 49 to her resume. Meet the financial crimes consultant and former Honors Cohort student who had hoped that her wit and business savvy would take her all the way to the final Tribal Council on the hit reality show.

Dr. Henry Xiang’s medical research has made a profound impact on pediatric care and inspired a new generation of scientists. Learn what — and who — motivates this renowned scholar, devoted mentor and visionary leader.

Grit, family and Ohio State helped Chris Garner (BSBA ’99) complete his life’s ambitions, including more than 10 years in the SEC as a college football official.

When John C. Waggoner Jr. (BSBA '70) learned that his beloved fraternity was shut down, he spent 25 years rebuilding it from the ground up, transforming it into such a leadership powerhouse that they renamed the house in his honor.

Entrepreneur Daniel Chi-Hang Leung (BSBA '98, MBA '04) hosts game watches in the middle of the night and has raised funds for sick children — all while building Ohio State's presence across Asia.

Roberto Abramson (MBA '77) has spent more than 50 years building Ohio State's presence in Brazil, helping recruit the next generation of international students from 4,900 miles away. Learn more about Roberto and why he was named the recipient of Ohio State's 2025 Ralph Davenport Mershon Award.

When it comes to betting on himself and his career, Nicolas Meader (BSBA ’23) is a clear winner. At just 23, the young investor has grown a personal portfolio worth millions of dollars and joined the founding team of a venture capital firm. See why some call him an industry disruptor.

Former Ohio State golfer Neal Shipley (SMB-A '23) is headed to the PGA Tour. The 24-year-old is the third Korn Ferry Tour player to secure PGA Tour status for 2026.

A $5 million gift from Jeff Prestel is launching a dynamic sales academy at Fisher, equipping business students at Ohio State with real-world skills, credentials and confidence to lead in today’s competitive sales marketplace. Learn more about Jeff and why he chose to pay forward.

Two Executive MBA graduates ― Dr. Ricardo Carrau (EMBA '19), a otolaryngologist/head and neck surgeon, and Dr. Daniel Prevedello (EMBA '22), a neurosurgeon ― are helping provide care to patients from abroad through the Destination Medicine Global Health Care program at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Serving as chief technology officer and co-owner of Manifest Solutions, creator of the Manifest Agility Bootcamp and co-valedictorian of his EMBA class earned Christopher M. Judd the honor of one of Poets&Quants best and brightest EMBAs to watch for 2025.