Kevin Mukai

Degree from Eccles: Marketing BA, ’91

Current job title/position: Founder of KKM Ventures, Adjunct Professor at the David Eccles School of Business

What is your favorite memory of the David Eccles School of Business?

The lifelong friends that were made from taking classes, in study groups, and going through the college experience together.

What impact has your education from the Eccles School had on your life?

My Eccles School experience provided me with the foundation to grow my skills and succeed in executive roles in Fortune 50 companies in domestic and international assignments.

How do you make an impact through your current work or other activities?

I make an effort to give back in areas where I have a passion. I have enjoyed being involved with the U with a broad range of organizations. I have been involved with Business Scholars over the past decade, and I am now on the University Board of Governors, the David Eccles Alumni Network Board, and teach at the Eccles School as an Adjunct Professor. In the community, I serve on a couple boards including the Japanese American Citizens League Credit Union.

If you could give one piece of advice to your student self, what would it be?

A favorite quote I wish I found earlier as a student is, "Everything we touch shifts, make each shift better."

What person has had the biggest impact on you?

Easily my wife, Kristen. I couldn't ask for a better life partner and best friend to experience life with and excel with through multiple careers, eight moves, living in six cities and two countries, plus raising four children and two dogs. I am blessed.