Alumni & Friends News
June 14, 2023
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Snapshot of an entrepreneur
Imran Nuri (BSBA ’20) set out on a 15,000-mile road trip to find the meaning of life and himself. In the process, he laid the foundation for his newest entrepreneurial venture, “Advice from America,” a published collection of advice and guidance from complete strangers.
May 11, 2023
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Science, technology and advocacy: Raven Tiem
A passion for diversity, advocacy and changing the world for the better have guided Raven Tiem’s (MAcc ’17) purpose-driven career. She discusses her career change from accounting to technology and what prepared her to forge new paths leading diverse teams, creating new apps and helping find treatments for cancer.
March 20, 2023
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Kathleen Sharp’s legacy of Lean
Kathleen Sharp (MBOE ’15) left her mark on the world by improving health care for patients. Learn how, through a lifetime of living Lean, she changed the lives of people in her community and left a legacy for future Lean leaders at Fisher.
March 8, 2023
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Jellison named executive director of The Risk Institute
Meet Noah Jellison (BSBA ’07) and learn how his experience will help the Risk Institute advance enterprise risk management practice and research.
February 7, 2023
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Turner recognized nationally for her dedication to DEI at Fisher
Learn more about Assistant Dean and Chief Diversity Officer Cynthia Turner (MAcc '95, PhD '96) and why she was recently recognized for her work advancing diversity, equity and inclusion at Fisher.
February 6, 2023
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Bringing purpose to problems: Tyree Pollard (MBA ’16)
Tyree Pollard (MBA ’16) shares the impact that the BRIGHT program has had on his professional journey and his goal of helping Columbus City Schools, its students, teachers and administrators reach their full potential.
December 14, 2022
Cleveland Magazine
Cleveland Magazine
HNTRESS empowers women through clothing
Through her own life experiences, skills learned at Fisher and need for strength, Lauren Tamir (BSBA '14) built her brand.
December 7, 2022
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Michael Doss inducted into College Football Hall of Fame
Michael Doss (MBOE '19) was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2022 class, becoming the 27th Ohio State player to earn College Football Hall of Fame recognition.
November 11, 2022
Bizwomen
Bizwomen
In her own words: ‘Type A’ Alison Staloch embraces uncertainty
For those who count on certainty, the pandemic was particularly unsettling. However, somewhat to her own surprise, accountant Alison Staloch (MAcc '05) found new challenges and opportunity.
November 10, 2022
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Making the right choices: Andy Goehring (MBA ’17)
Leadership. Teamwork. Character. These principles have been guiding doctrines for Andy Goehring (MBA '17), a veteran, successful business manager and an entrepreneur. Find out more about how he uses these skills to influence his decisions every day.
November 2, 2022
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Honoring excellence: 2022 Alumni Awards
Meet the 2022 Fisher Alumni Award recipients and check out the sights from the annual celebration of alumni excellence.
October 10, 2022
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Alumni of color gather for second annual networking weekend
Check out the sights of Fisher’s second annual Alumni of Color Network Weekend, a two-day gathering that celebrated the community of Black, Hispanic, Latinx and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American alumni from Fisher.
September 15, 2022
The Ohio State University Alumni Magazine
The Ohio State University Alumni Magazine
The man behind CAPA’s curtain shares a day in his life
As CEO of Columbus’ premier performing arts group, Chad Whittington (BSBA ’99) balances a plethora of priorities to ensure the shows can go on.
August 9, 2022
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Becoming a leader in education: Jeff Greenley (MBA ’16)
Meet Jeff Greenley (MBA ’16), a former assistant attorney general and National Guard judge advocate in Ohio. Jeff shares his experience as a member of the first BRIGHT New Leaders for Ohio Schools cohort and his transformation from a leader in law to becoming superintendent of Belpre (Ohio) City Schools.
May 6, 2022
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Investor Alan Patricof is just getting started
Meet alumnus Alan Patricof (BSBA ’55), a venture capital pioneer whose energy and excitement continues to drive his pursuit to help other older individuals find their “meaningful longevity.”
April 18, 2022
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Globetrotter to Pace Setter: Chris Igodan (BSBA ’06)
Chris Igodan’s journey to finance, accounting and Ohio State was a global one. Check out the story behind this year’s Pace Setters Executive Award winner.
April 8, 2022
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Recognizing the 2022 Pace Setters Award recipients
Meet the newest class of Pace Setters Award recipients and see how Fisher students, faculty and alumni differentiated themselves as leaders and difference-makers in and out of the classroom.
March 9, 2022
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
From the sticky floor through the glass ceiling
Meet Velda Otey (BSBA ’75), whose determination to succeed despite being the “only one” in so many situations shaped her professional journey to becoming the first female chief information officer and vice president in American Electric Power’s century-long history.
February 1, 2022
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Alumnus Mark Duhon honored as a 2022 AACSB Influential Leader
See how Mark Duhon’s (BSBA ’88) commitment to empowering low-income families in Chicago through education helped pave the way to his selection as one of 27 champions of diversity and inclusion.
January 27, 2022
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Redefining Success: Dwight Smith (BSBA '78, MBA '79)
Central Ohio CEO and entrepreneur, Dwight Smith understands the value of his business education. But to this day, it’s the lasting impact of the relationships he made as a student, business owner and volunteer that inspire him.
December 22, 2021
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Live from Columbus, it’s Frank Munshower!
Joanne “Frank” Munshower has always been passionate about “Saturday Night Live.” This year, the Fisher graduate put that passion into practice as an intern on the popular sketch comedy show.
December 15, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
The power of place: Rachel Friedman (EMBA ’02)
How can a workplace be more than just an office? Through the creative vision of alumna Rachel Friedman (EMBA ’02), who believes that a company’s brand, culture and workforce are all integral to creating a workplace that’s modern, appealing and authentic.
December 2, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Accounting adventures: Steve Merriett (BSBA '91)
Growing up in Columbus, Steve Merriett had global ambition — he wanted to explore the world, meet new people and learn about new cultures. Steve parla
November 16, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
By the numbers: Jack Park (BSBA '62)
Jack Park can not only solve complex accounting problems, but he can also tell you how many yards Ohio State racked up during its 1968 national champi
November 10, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
De oppresso liber: Adam Carr (BA '06 MBA '19)
Former Green Beret Adam Carr (BA ’06, MBA ’19) took his elite military career to the executive suite so he could help build a safe space for veterans and first responders to transform their lives, and now he hopes to do the same for businesses, schools and private industry.