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Fisher‘s 2026 Faculty and Staff Recognition Luncheon celebrated employees for their teaching, research, service and commitment to the college’s core values. Meet the honorees recognized for their incredible work behind the scenes and their leadership in advancing the college’s mission while inspiring others to reach their full potential.

What does the future of business education look like? Fisher's Interim Dean Aravind Chandrasekaran discusses experiential learning, responsible AI and leadership development — and how Fisher is preparing an adaptable, forward-thinking workforce for a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Ramakrishnan Krishna Moorthy is a self-described "engineer-turned-MBA servant-leader building technology, strategy and communities that create measurable societal impact.” He's also a member of Poets&Quants' Best & Brightest MBA class for 2026.

Fisher student Jack Swartley saw a need and had an idea for a mobile food pantry to provide fresh food to those who need it most. After pitching his idea and winning $50,000 as part of last year's President's Buckeye Accelerator at Ohio State, Swartley is getting to work.

Fisher students presented the Columbus Emerging Careers Expo, a free community service connecting job seekers with central Ohio employers. Created through the Honors Cohort Impact Challenge, the event offered resume reviews, professional headshots, LinkedIn support, meals, on-site childcare, and employer booths with hiring conversations opportunities.

Building trust, setting the pace of organizational change and using AI as a workforce multiplier are skills that define Geoff Gilmore’s role as president and CEO at Worthington Steel. Gilmore offered students insights into these leadership qualities and his career path, including a glimpse of the steel industry, during Fisher’s final LeadX speaker series of the academic year.

Kimberly Lee Minor, the interim director of Fisher's Office of Career Management, is a veteran retail executive and 2026 Inspiring Women honoree. She co-founded the Women of Color Retail Alliance in 2020 to elevate more voices in the industry.

Callie Leatherwood is using her 30 years of sales experience to prepare the next generation of B2B sales leaders for success. As the director of the newly created Strategic Sales Initiative at Fisher, her mission is twofold: equip students with the skills needed in a competitive job market and let the world know “sales is for everyone.”

Chris Phillips (BSBA ’97) is changing consumer behavior through technology. The vice president and general manager of Geo and Education at Google discussed with Ohio State students his career trajectory and how he’s building roads in the digital world by leading with humility, engaging people with different perspectives and embracing the teachable moments of his failures.

A media maverick and one of Philadelphia’s most influential people, journalist-turned-media executive Kelly Frank is directing her own personal growth by pursuing a Working Professional MBA degree at Fisher. Learn how the academic experience is helping her fine tune her approach to operations and business strategy while providing unique leadership perspectives.

For over 30 years, James Kavanaugh (EMBA ’92) has been at the forefront of innovation. His passion and voracity for learning propelled him to lead IBM through periods of challenge and revitalization. Discover the insights he shared with students on communication, leadership and emerging technology, including AI, during Fisher’s LeadX: Unplugged speaker series.

With fresh perspective and Fisher‑sharpened skills, Levi Duncan is turning data, vision and grit into momentum for revitalizing Springfield. An Executive MBA student, Duncan shares how the knowledge and power of AI is quickly becoming one of his most useful construction tools.

From learning to slow down and savor the journey to confronting fears, building lasting friendships and growing as leaders, this year’s Pace Setters reflected on the moments that shaped them most. Meet the honorees who are forging their own paths and leaving a lasting legacy at Fisher.

A trip to Kenya spurred student Lauren Clippard’s desire to provide someone halfway around the world the same opportunity she has at Ohio State. Discover how she harnessed the power of the Ohio State community by bringing together Buckeyes to raise money for a scholarship and highlight the need for access to education.

As organizations depend more on HR and interest in the field has grown, Fisher is meeting the need for these in-demand skills by offering new flexible Master in Human Resources Management (MHRM) options. Program features include action-based learning experiences, flexibility in class scheduling and condensed timelines that allow students to begin jobs sooner.

Student and alumni mentors play a vital role in helping undergraduates navigate campus life, academics, internships and career decisions. Meet some Fisher mentors whose shared experiences and dedicated support are making a meaningful impact on students.

Highlighting the interconnectedness of business, internationally renowned fashion icon, Stuart Weitzman brought his story to Ohio State as part of Fisher's LeadX: Unplugged speaker series. The entrepreneur spoke with more than 250 Buckeyes, offering insights on launching successful entrepreneurial ventures.

Channeling his passion for baseball, Luke Carrell is connecting kids and coaches across the country through the touch of a button. At Fisher, the MBA student is refining an innovative new app, empowering college athletes to utilize their talent in new ways ― and earning key startup funding along the way.

Over 1,000 members of the Fisher community gathered on Veterans Day for a day of service, making an impact on several greater Columbus nonprofits. From creating flowers, blankets and cards on campus to cleaning a medical specialty camp for children with serious illnesses, Fisher Impact Day reached more than 5,000 people in need.

Associate Professor of Marketing Jeff Dotson is at the forefront of an introductory AI course for small business owners. "The target audience I had in my mind was my mom," he says.

From holiday markets to art exhibits and factory closings, Olivia Tyka has explored unique business opportunities through internships, leadership and travel. Discover how sorting shoes, creating t-shirts, curating art and analyzing business processes expanded her global mindset and thoughts about a future career in operations management.

For 25 years, Honda and Ohio State have fueled innovation through a partnership that’s generated $130 million in research and philanthropy, supported thousands of students, including graduate students at Fisher, and advanced education, workforce development and sustainable mobility across Ohio and beyond.

After a nearly 60-year career in sales marketing for the transportation industry, alumnus Dick Hitchcock (BS ’57) became the Columbus Logistics Hall of Fame’s inaugural inductee. Learn more about his extraordinary career of service and innovation ― and Fisher’s continued connection to the area’s vibrant logistics community.

From navigating uncertainty to reflecting on work-life balance, authenticity and her biggest failures, Becky Griffin kicked off Fisher’s LeadX: Unplugged speaker series with candid perspectives appreciated by Business Buckeyes. Learn more about what lessons, shared by JPMorganChase’s top Columbus executive, resonated with a ballroom filled with Fisher students.

A look at the bold, wide-ranging effort to ensure all Ohio State students are AI fluent by the time they graduate, including all the ways Fisher is building on a strong foundation of AI adoption.