Alumni & Friends News

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.

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.

Meet the 2022 Fisher Alumni Award recipients and check out the sights from the annual celebration of alumni excellence.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As CEO of Columbus’ premier performing arts group, Chad Whittington (BSBA ’99) balances a plethora of priorities to ensure the shows can go on.

Scott Sekella (BSBA '99) has been named senior vice president, chief financial officer at JOANN, following an eight-year term at Under Armour.

American Electric Power's Board of Directors has appointed Julie A. Sloat (BSBA '93, MBA '99) president effective immediately and CEO effective January 1.

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.

What started as a minor to add to Maylene Renninger’s business repertoire turned into an unexpected career path and a community of supporters.

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. 

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

Check out the sights and experiences from Fisher’s first-ever Women’s Leadership Symposium, a daylong exploration of research, professional development and networking for women leaders and their allies.

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.

See how a partnership between Ohio State, the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and the Hagedorn Legacy Foundation is helping young leaders like Angel Stacklin discover their own growth mindsets as well as their paths to higher education and career options.

Nate DeMars (MBA '11), founder and CEO of local clothing store Pursuit, is at it again as the official outfitter of the U.S. men's Olympic curling team.

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.

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.

Fisher College of Business remains indebted to Jim Oates (BSBA ’66) for his service as a longtime member of the college’s Dean’s Advisory Council and his incredible generosity in support of the student-focused Fisher College of Business Emergency Relief Fund and a faculty chair created to honor former dean, vice president, provost and interim president Joe Alutto.