Alumni & Friends News

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. 

Paula Bennett (BSBA ’71) has been named to the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business’ (AACSB) 2019 Class of Influential Leaders.

More than 25 Ohio State alumni have answered the call to help current graduate students grapple with professional and personal challenges as part of a coaching program delivered by the Fisher Leadership Initiative.  

After a successful career in real estate, Harley Rouda Jr. (EMBA ’02) made a successful run for public office in California and now serves in the U.S. House of Representatives. Recently, Rouda took some time to answer questions about his experiences as a student at Fisher and how his studies have benefitted him throughout his career. 

As a student at Fisher, CJ Stover (BSBA ’18) received a well-rounded education while majoring in logistics management.

As part of the "There's a Better Way" podcast, Aravind Chandrasekaran, associate director of the Center for Operational Excellence, talks with Charles Goodwin (MBOE '12), director of airport operations at Columbus Regional Airport Authority, about how lean thinking and standard work allow for smooth operations even during a time of uncertainty.

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.

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.

Edwin Jones (BSBA ’08, MBA ’15) is a husband, new father and client representative for IBM who lives and works in Columbus. He’s also active in the Alumni Undergraduate Mentor Program at Fisher College of Business, which is how he met Rose Pansick (BSBA ’15). 

Student Austin Ward shares how scholarships have enabled his journey from a rural, blue-collar community to Fisher's campus. The video is part of Ohio State’s Scarlet and Grateful: Scholarship Stories series.

For Jodi Abbate (BSBA ’02), serving in a financial reporting leadership role at Nationwide Insurance seems natural, given that she earned a degree from Fisher in finance. But her path to where she is today required a lot of hard work, advice from trusted mentors and one other very important thing: additional coursework in accounting from Fisher. 

Alex Jackson (MBLE ’10) is one of many MBLE alumni working at more than 150 companies in 15 countries. At DHL, Alex helps global companies design supply chains to meet their ongoing challenges. Alex shares his perspectives on his MBLE experience.

See how Gavin Meyers (MBA '11) and Tim Ward (MBA '12), founders of North High Brewing, used their Fisher College of Business experience to tap into Columbus’ entrepreneurial support system to successfully launch and expand their business.

Alumni and friends of the Max M. Fisher College of Business gathered to celebrate the 2018 recipients of the college’s Alumni Awards.

Nate DeMars (MBA ’11) is founder and CEO of PurSuit — a business that bloomed out of an entrepreneurship class he took at Fisher during his final year as an MBA student.

As a student at Fisher, Krizzia Yanga (BSBA ’13) discovered her passion for entrepreneurship and realized she’d one day own her own business. Today, she’s a successful restauranteur dedicated to sharing more than delicious food; she also shares her Filipino cultural heritage on Columbus’ vibrant restaurant scene.

As Kate Garrett (BSBA '18, MAcc '18) prepares to embark on a career in accounting, she reflects on her Fisher experience and how donor support made it possible. 

As the 2018 recipient of Fisher’s Alumni Award for Professional Achievement, Eric L. Lenard, CMA, CFM (BSBA '97, MBA '97) has demonstrated outstanding achievement in business, civic involvement and service to the college. He shares a little bit about his time at Fisher and why it is so special.

Ida Abdalkhani (BSBA '03, MBA '05) shares how she turned her personal passion for understanding and connecting with people into a successful company, Ability to Engage.

Dadrien Barnes (MBA ’17) began his career working in financial accounting. Although he was good at his job and could have easily continued working at a U.S. Department of Energy nuclear power facility near his native city of Knoxville, Tennessee, he realized he was ready for a change.

For as long as he can remember, Brendan St. John (BSBA ’90) has had a deep connection with The Ohio State University. Growing up in the Columbus suburb of Westerville, his earliest memories include his Buckeyes football jerseys and selling soft drinks at Ohio State football games during his elementary school years. In fact, his connection to the university is so strong, it’s part of his identity — starting with his surname: St. John. 

Roy Hall, a former Ohio State wide receiver, who earned a Fisher College of Business degree in marketing and even had a few years of NFL experience to his credit, could have availed himself of the many opportunities that await a former Buckeye, but that kind of success didn’t interest him.

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.

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.