Alumni & Friends News
January 12, 2023
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Buckeyes guiding Buckeyes
Learn about the people, mentoring and connections that Fisher alumni and students are leaning on and learning from on campus and in the professional world.
December 29, 2022
WOSU
WOSU
DeWine taps policy director to head the Ohio EPA
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine didn't look far to find the his new head of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Anne Vogel (BSBA '10) is set to take the helm of the organization after serving as DeWine's policy director.
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 13, 2022
Legacy
Legacy
Remembering Sander Flaum (BA '58)
While not a Business Buckeye by education — he graduated in 1958 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology — Sander Flaum found great success as a pharmaceutical marketing expert, entrepreneur, consultant to Fortune 500 companies, and motivational speaker and author. He shared those experiences and perspectives at Fisher as valued member of the college's Dean's Advisory Council, as a commencement speaker and as a philanthropic supporter.
December 9, 2022
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Fisher breaks ground on the Daley Family Pavilion and Daley Family Terrace
Fisher has broken ground on the newest addition to its campus. See what the new space entails, how it will take events at Fisher to the next level and learn more about the family that’s helping make it happen.
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 15, 2022
The Columbus Dispatch
The Columbus Dispatch
Dublin veteran is youngest of this year's Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inductees
Adam Carr (BA ’06, MBA ’19) is among a class of 20 veterans to be inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2022.
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
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. 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
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. 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
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. 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 24, 2022
The Cincinnati Herald
The Cincinnati Herald
Mae Smitherman-Smith named one of top women of finance
Mae Smitherman-Smith (BSBA ’90, MBA ’95) has been recognized by the Women of Color STEM Awards as one of the Top Women in Finance.
September 20, 2022
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
First impressions and lasting impact
Meet Jasmine Mathis, a fourth-year business student whose dreams of an education at Fisher and a life dedicated to making a difference beyond campus were made possible by the generosity of others.
September 19, 2022
Spectrum News 1
Spectrum News 1
Columbus Regional Airport announces chief business development officer
Charles Goodwin (MBOE '12) has been named the organization's chief business development officer, a role in which he will oversee air service development, concessions, real estate, parking and ground transportation.
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.
September 1, 2022
JOANN
JOANN
JOANN announces retail finance veteran Scott Sekella as CFO
Scott Sekella (BSBA '99) has been named senior vice president, chief financial officer at JOANN, following an eight-year term at Under Armour.
August 10, 2022
American Electric Power
American Electric Power
AEP announces executive succession
American Electric Power's Board of Directors has appointed Julie A. Sloat (BSBA '93, MBA '99) president effective immediately and CEO effective January 1.
August 9, 2022
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. 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.
June 15, 2022
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
An unexpected path to success: Maylene Renninger
What started as a minor to add to Maylene Renninger’s business repertoire turned into an unexpected career path and a community of supporters.
June 3, 2022
Academy of Management
Academy of Management
Patent lawsuits can reveal even more to competitors
New research from Mona Makhija, professor of management and human resources, and Kiran S. Awate (PhD '18), assistant professor at Virginia Tech, details the "double-edged sword" that patent lawsuits can present: defending a patent can often reveal valuable proprietary information.
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 21, 2022
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Josh Badzik: A passion for public service made possible by philanthropy
What’s at the intersection public and private policy? For Josh Badzik, it’s opportunity. Learn how the 2022 Fisher graduate found his calling — and how the generosity of others was so instrumental in his development as a leader.
April 18, 2022
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. 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 11, 2022
The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
Activision Blizzard hires chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer
Kristen Hines (MBA '04), who most recently headed up DEI efforts at Accenture, will be tasked with spearheading policies that promote inclusivity and boosting representation in game design in the new role.
April 8, 2022
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. 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.