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Holly Sharp, MBA '09, wrote a non-fiction children's book to help children learn about 100 different career options - including business! Her book includes 100 different role models, each with a story to tell about a different career path. Winner of Mom's Choice Gold Star Award, first Place for short story category by Royal Dragonfly and 5 star reviews from Readers Choice and Midwest Book Review. Learn more at dreamitandoit.com. Est. 2.2021
Sena Kwawu, MBA' 93. was recently selected as Board Member and Treasurer for the Executive Leadership Council, the preeminent membership organization committed to increasing the number of global Black executives in C-Suites, on corporate boards and in global enterprises. Congratulations! Est. 2.2021
Brian Resutek, BBA '02, set a Guinness World Record by becoming the fastest individual to carry a household appliance in a 1/2 marathon. Brian set the record in September in Georgia by carrying a full size dishwasher for the 13.1 mile race in 2 hours and 45 minutes, beating the previous mark by nearly 15 minutes and raising money for various non-profit organizations. Congratulations! [Est. 11.2022]
Theresa Sigillito Hollema, BBA '85/ MBA '96, recently wrote a book titled 'Virtual Teams Across Cultures: Create Successful Teams Around the World.' The book combines academic research, inspiring stories and practical advice to support global virtual leaders and teams. Congratulations! Est. 9.2020
Ron Heller, MBA'79, received the 2020 Po’okela Award from the Hawaii State Theatre Council, as Director of a Play, for The Mountaintop at TAG (The Actor’s Group). The show was presented in February/March of 2020, and is an imagined version of the last night in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., dealing with some of the themes that are now part of the Black Lives Matter movement. After 40 years practicing law, Ron is currently a grad student at the University of Hawaii, working on an MFA in Theatre (directing). He is keeping his day job at the Torkildson Katz law firm in Honolulu, handling contested tax cases and business/commercial litigation. Congratulations! Est. 9.2020
Sergio Belisario Andrade, MBA ‘92, joined Amyris Biotechnology as President, Amyris Brazil. Amyris is a science and technology leader in the research, development and production of sustainable ingredients for the Clean Health & Beauty and Flavors & Fragrances markets. Prior to Amyris, Sergio served as Director of Operations and Supply Chain for Arysta LifeSciences and UPL. Congratulations! Est. 9.2020
Ron Kim, LSA'90/MBA '05, joined Merck as its Chief Technology Officer. Merck is a global healthcare leader with a 125-year history. Prior to joining Merck, Ron was the Information Technology expert for TPG, a leading global investment firm with $100 Billion+ in assets under management. Before TPG, Ron was CIO of Exelon Utilities and a Partner at Accenture. Congratulations! Est. 9.2020
Pilar Cruz, MBA'02, was recently recognized as a “Most Influential Latina 2020” by Latino Leaders. Congratulations! Est. 9.2020
Joe Haehner, EMBA '14, recently joined growth-focused advisory firm, Cherry Bekaert LLP, to the firm’s Industrial industry practice. Joe will be heading the firm’s FDI practice streamlining service offerings for clients with international activities. With an extensive background in international operations, he brings to the firm expertise in developing and executing multi-national operational strategies, implementing complex reporting structures and assessing opportunities for FDIs. Prior to joining Cherry Bekaert, Joe served in a corporate leadership role as the CFO. In addition, he spent 16 years working for a national accounting and advisory firm and a Big Four firm. Congratulations! Est. 8.2020
Eric Flamholtz, PhD '69, co-authored a book (with Yvonne Randle, PHD), titled "The Crisis Leadership Playbook," published in July, 2020 by Vandeplas Publishing. The book examines cases of successful and unsuccessful leadership of crises, including at American Express, Chrysler, Disney, Kodak, Navistar, Sears, and Westfields. It provides leadership lessons and tools to manage crises. Congratulations! Est. 8.2020
Stephen D. Field, MBA '77, wrote "How to Succeed as a Solo Consultant" (Business Expert Press, 2020), a comprehensive guide for anyone considering going out on their own as a consultant and the resulting impact on their family. He is enjoying semi-retirement by continuing to work with select clients. Congratulations! Est. 8.2020
Akasha Absher, MBA '03, was promoted to president and became an equity owner at Syntrinsic, a Denver-based company she joined in 2013. Akasha oversees the firm’s efforts to provide investment advice and strategic consulting to private foundations, public charities, and philanthropic private clients. Akasha earned her bachelor’s degree in finance from Clark Atlanta University and her MBA from the Ross Business School at the University of Michigan. Congratulations! Est. 8.2020