Alumni & Friends News

July 30, 2019
Columbus CEO
Columbus CEO
Alumna on being a woman venture capital partner: ‘It’s not going to be Sesame Street’
“When I blasted into (the venture capital) ecosystem in 2016, it was like people did not know what to do with me because it was all men, all 50 and older, all white. And I come tearing in,” said Lindsay Karas Stencel (MBA '09).
July 15, 2019
Columbus CEO
Columbus CEO
As coworking booms in Columbus, independents ready for national players
Danielle Lim is the co-founder of another Grandview space with Melissa Blackburn, whom she met while getting her MBA at Fisher College of Business. One Thursday evening after what Blackburn describes as a “girl boss” event, they were both feeling inspired and Lim mentioned an NPR piece she heard on coworking spaces. By Tuesday, they were looking at the building that now houses Haven Collective on Riverside Drive.
April 22, 2019
Columbus Business First
Columbus Business First
Meet PNC Bank's new local leader
The new leader of one of the largest banks in Central Ohio is a 24-year industry veteran who's rarely stood still during her ascent through the ranks. Mary Auch (MBA '04) has been named president of the Central Ohio market for PNC Bank.

April 5, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
MBA students, alumni connect at top tech companies
Students in Fisher’s Full-Time MBA program had the opportunity to experience firsthand the reach of the Ohio State alumni network as part of a Tech Hop to San Francisco.

February 26, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Students incorporating their passions into MBA experiences
Students and alumni of Fisher’s Full-Time MBA program recently connected at an event highlighting how MBA students are leveraging their Fisher experience to align with their passions.
February 20, 2019
The Lantern
The Lantern
Reformed ex-convict to share story at TEDx talk
Harley Blakeman (BSBA '17) will bring his message of redemption as part of the TEDxOhioStateUniversity conference, showing how he has used self-confidence — sometimes to a fault — to make his progression from drug dealer to an Ohio State graduate, published author, speaker and CEO of Honest Jobs, a company that helps ex-convicts find employment.

February 7, 2019
PHCP Pros
PHCP Pros
Idelle K. Wolf (BSBA '74) honored by Women Inc. as a 2018 Most Influential Corporate Director
The magazine has recognized Idelle K. Wolf (BSBA '74) on a list of female executives, achievers and leaders contributing their leadership and talents to the boards of respected corporations and major organizations.

February 5, 2019
PRWeb
PRWeb
Ida Abdalkhani (BSBA '05, MBA '05) to share insights on unleashing passion and purpose on TONE
TONE Networks, an expert-driven online micro-learning platform designed for working women, has added Ida Abdalkhani (BSBA '05, MBA '05) to their impressive list of experts.

January 28, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
External voices help guide Leadership Initiative
A number of influential leaders are helping shape leadership education and research at The Ohio State University as part of the Fisher Leadership Init

January 21, 2019
Columbus Monthly
Columbus Monthly
Lawrence Funderburke examines how social class informs financial decisions
Lawrence Funderburke (BSBA ’94), who is putting his finance degree to work as a successful financial planner, shares why it is important to incorporate a value system when making financial decisions.
January 7, 2019
Tire Business
Tire Business
Nokian names Stephen DeCastro (MBA '06) as finance executive in Americas
Nokian Tyres P.L.C. has hired Stephen DeCastro (MBA '06) as its head of finance and controlling for the Americas region. In his role, Mr. DeCastro will lead North American financial operations from the company's corporate office in Nashville.

November 6, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Fisher honors 2018 Alumni Award Recipients
Alumni and friends of the Max M. Fisher College of Business gathered to celebrate the 2018 recipients of the college’s Alumni Awards.
September 4, 2018
Digital Journal
Digital Journal
Transportation company Turnkey DOT welcomes Paul Barash (BSBA '08) as VP, operations & account services
Turnkey DOT, a leading nationwide event management and transportation company, is proud to announce and welcome Paul Barash (BSBA '08) as the company’s VP, operations & account services.
August 1, 2018
Cincinnati Business Courier
Cincinnati Business Courier
Craig Bahner named CEO of Sara Lee Frozen Bakery
Craig Bahner (BSBA '86), who earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing and operations management at Ohio State, has been hired as CEO of Sara Lee Frozen Bakery. Bahner is the 2017 recipient of Fisher's alumni award for global business excellence.
July 21, 2018
Education News
Education News
Cultivating opportunity: Campus donors look to the heartland to drive "entrepreneurial ecosystems"
The Keenan Family Foundation made a $17 million commitment to the Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business to strengthen the university’s expertise in the field of entrepreneurship.

July 12, 2018
PRNewswire
PRNewswire
At Home appoints Paula Bennett (BSBA '71) to board of directors
At Home Group Inc., the home décor superstore, has appointed Paula Bennett (BSBA '71), former president and CEO of J.Jill, to its board of directors.

May 21, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Fisher alum, partners launch trolley bus service in historic neighborhood
Three Ohio State graduates — including one Fisher alum and another who was a Wolstein Scholar — have launched their newest entrepreneurial endeavor: a trolley bus service.

May 9, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Commencement ceremonies celebrate Fisher’s Class of 2018
Fisher College of Business joined with The Ohio State University community in celebrating the many accomplishments of the Class of 2018 as part of spring commencement activities.

May 6, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Buckeye sets sights on life goals, beating cancer
The Ohio State University is a part of Daniel Chapman. It connects to his family, it’s what he loves and it’s one of his passions. Scarlet and gray ar

March 7, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Fisher honors 2018 Pace Setters Award recipients
Recognizing the outstanding achievement, leadership and service from its undergraduate students, faculty, staff and alumni, Fisher College of Business recently honored the recipients of the 2018 Pace Setters Awards.
March 2, 2018
The Akron Beacon Journal
The Akron Beacon Journal
Akron’s new Bounce innovation hub gets its first CEO
Douglas Weintraub, an entrepreneur and investor in startups, has been named chief executive officer of Bounce, Akron’s Innovation Hub. He is a graduate of the Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, and is a lifelong resident of the Akron area, where he lives with his wife, Janis.

February 13, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Leadership education the focus of annual Winter College gathering
Highlighting the exciting work that is being conducted around principled leadership at Fisher, the college recently met with alumni and friends in Naples, Florida, as part of its annual Winter College event.

December 8, 2017
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
MBLE Class of 2017 celebrates Pre-Commencement
Fisher College of Business recently gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the Master of Business Logistics Engineering (MBLE) Class of 2017 at a Pre-Commencement ceremony.

November 17, 2017
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Wolstein Summit highlights Ohio as an entrepreneurial leader
Hosted by The Ohio State University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the 2017 Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit explored pathways to entrepreneurship in Ohio and brought together leaders and bright minds to discuss ways the state can foster new ideas, technologies and solutions.

October 9, 2017
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Fisher honors 2017 Alumni Award recipients
Recognizing the incredible impact that alumni have had on business, their communities and at Fisher, five alumni were recently honored at the college’s 2017 Alumni Awards ceremony.