2022–2023 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Leadership Team

The College of Business Leadership Team includes 12 high-impact professionals who put students first.

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MBA student Michelle Reinhardt named David C. Olson Scholarship Recipient

The David C. Olson scholarship is awarded to an MBA student each year. In addition to $9,000 toward the cost of their education, recipients are granted an internship with a Minnesota Chamber of Commerce member organization. This year’s recipient, Michelle Reinhardt, worked with the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce on its goal of implementing a new Young Professionals Program. In her role, she conducted extensive market research on employment trends and needs for young professionals, which involved facilitating focus groups and interviews with chamber members and young professionals. The data she collected resulted in the creation of documentation on program best practices and a marketing plan for the rollout of the Chamber’s new program. Reinhardt was truly honored to be part of the passionate team and says “I have gained so much from the internship and have been amazed by all the things I’ve learned about how chambers support businesses and their communities.”

Learn more about the David C. Olson scholarship at cob.mnsu.edu/olsonscholarship

Dr. Seung Bach named Dean of the College

Dr. Seung Bach has been named dean of the College of Business, effective July 1, 2023. “Dr. Bach brings a commitment to student success and equitable outcomes for all, and a strong foundation in teaching and learning, academic leadership and community engagement,” said Provost David Hood. “His broad base of experience in administrative roles, and faculty appointments ranging from private institutions in Ohio to leadership roles at large state universities, has provided him with knowledge of the many challenges and opportunities influencing higher education today.”

Welcome to the MavBiz family and Minnesota State Mankato, Dr. Bach!