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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS 1922–2022
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Cover Photos: Top: Today’s Vasey Hall was the first Commerce and Finance building, erected in 1930. Bottom: Victoria and Justin Gmelich ’90 VSB Lab for Financial Markets, built in 2019.
Dean’s Update Throughout the upcoming academic year, VSB is celebrating its 100th anniversary—and what a century it has been! Over the past 100 years, VSB has provided a truly exceptional education for the business leaders of our past, present and future. When I joined as dean in 2016, VSB had just been recognized as the No. 1 undergraduate business program in the nation by Bloomberg Businessweek. Since then, we’ve made physical improvements to Bartley Hall by adding the Laboratory for the Advancement of Interdisciplinary Research and the Gmelich Lab for Financial Markets; launched numerous programs to enhance diversity among faculty, staff and students in VSB; created programming for middle and high school students who aspire to education and careers in business; and embarked on an ambitious five-year strategic plan that will culminate in 2025. We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining world-class faculty, staff and students, therefore turning out the best alumni network filled with people who are creating a better world by living out the VSB mission. In this issue, we share highlights of the past 100 years in hopes that all Villanovans—regardless of their class year—can feel that same sense of pride. Each of our VSB community members is the reason for our century of success! There’s never been a more exciting time to be a Villanovan, as evidenced by the largest incoming class in history. As we have prepared for this momentous occasion, we have reflected on our rich legacy and want to thank all of you for your contributions over the years and staying connected to us. Whether you graduated from C&F or VSB, each one of you has helped to make us an outstanding business school. You have shaped our strong academic programming, which is rooted in our Augustinian Catholic foundation. You have modeled what it means to be ethical business leaders and we are so grateful to you. We are also very excited to see what the next 100 years will bring. The School of Business has much to be proud of and I have been honored to lead VSB as we continue to shape a bright future.
Joyce E. A. Russell, PhD The Helen and William O’Toole Dean Professor of Management Villanova School of Business @VSB_Dean
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Honoring a Rich Legacy: Shaping a Bright Future VSB is proudly celebrating its 100th anniversary during the 2022–2023 academic year. Villanova University dates back to 1842, when the Augustinians from Saint Augustine’s Church in Philadelphia purchased the 200-acre “Belle Air” estate in Radnor Township with the intention of starting a school. The first classes at Villanova College followed a traditional liberal arts curriculum, typical of most mid-19th-century schools. Eighty years later, in 1922, the Division of Commerce and Finance was established as part of a larger trend in higher education at the time to offer more specialized coursework in fields such as business, nursing and engineering. While much has changed over the past 100 years, VSB’s founding principles have stood the test of time: a well-rounded business education rooted in a liberal arts foundation; a focus on experiential learning and real-world application; and the pursuit of excellence in business education guided by our Augustinian Catholic values. Two key individuals led the business school through the first half of its history: the Rev. Joseph C. Bartley, OSA, who served as dean for the first 40 years, and the Rev. Philip F. Barrett, OSA, dean from 1962 to 1976. Father Bartley led the school not only through its early years but also during one of the school’s most transformative periods. In 1945, 130 students were enrolled in the Division of Commerce and Finance. Four years later, following World War II, enrollment had surged to 1,084 students, as returning servicemen sought an education through the G.I. Bill. This represented half of the entire student population. Father Bartley also oversaw the construction of the building that later came to be known as Bartley Hall. In 1962, the designation as the College of Commerce and Finance (C&F) resulted in a significant reorganization of the school’s academic departments, reducing the number of departments from six to four and allowing greater flexibility within a student’s area of study. A few years later, in 1968, women became eligible to apply to C&F for the first time. Under the leadership of the late Dean Emeritus Alvin A. Clay ’51 VSB, from 1977 to 1995, the college underwent two critical changes with profound impacts. First, it became accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, a designation given to business schools that meet the highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, curriculum and learner success. The accreditation gave VSB leverage to hire more faculty with PhDs, which led to more faculty research being done at the school; an improved standing in academia, which attracted more talent; and a growing national reputation. Dean Clay also introduced the MBA program in 1983, which was the foundation for what eventually grew to be a wide range of graduate-level offerings. To help grow and support the efforts that Dean Clay initiated, Melinda German, associate dean, Undergraduate Business Programs, joined the college in 1987 to run the MBA program and has since remained a key part of the VSB leadership team. Associate Dean German now oversees the delivery of all undergraduate business programs and manages the Clay Center at VSB—named in honor of Dean Clay—and the O’Donnell Center for Professional Development at VSB.
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The future of business education is indeed bright, filled with exciting developments in technology and new fields of study. Inspired and humbled by our history, I have been honored to lead the next generation of business leaders seeking to create a better world.” –Dean Joyce E. A. Russell, PhD
Dean Clay deserves a lot of credit for where VSB is today. With the accreditation and the MBA program, he set the school up for being successful.” –Tim Monahan, PhD, Dean Emeritus
Excerpt from the 1928 College catalog: “From an educational viewpoint, no more ideal location could be found for an institution of learning than Villanova. Situated on the ‘Main Line’ of the Pennsylvania Railroad, 12 miles west of Philadelphia, it combines the advantages of city and country. The absence of any large settlement in the immediate vicinity assures the seclusion necessary for student life.”
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During the deanship of Thomas “Tim” Monahan, PhD, dean emeritus, who served in this role from 1996 to 2003, the college broadened its focus on international programs and began to leverage technology in new ways. The college increased alumni involvement and professional development for students through internships and networking. Dr. Monahan started the Summer Business Institute and oversaw the $30 million renovation of Bartley Hall. In 2006—under the leadership of James Danko, who served as the inaugural Helen and William O’Toole Dean from 2005 to 2011—the School of Commerce and Finance was renamed the Villanova School of Business. Over the next several years, the school created Centers of Excellence to encourage more cross-disciplinary research and expanded its graduate-level programs. Provost Patrick Maggitti, PhD, was dean from 2012 to 2015 before becoming the University’s first provost. He led VSB through a period of record fundraising, including a $50 million transformative gift from James C. Davis ’81 VSB and his wife, Kim. During his tenure, he brought increased focus to professional development, with the founding of the O’Donnell Center, and to international education, with the naming of the Elenore and Robert F. Moran Sr. Center for Global Leadership. “It was one of my life’s greatest honors to serve as dean of VSB—building on the outstanding work of those deans who came before me, serving alongside world-class faculty, witnessing the exceptional work of our staff, and having a role in the development and success of our students,” says Provost Maggitti. His work as dean set the stage for VSB’s recognition as the No. 1 undergraduate business school in the nation by Bloomberg Businessweek in 2016. That same year, Joyce E. A. Russell, PhD, the Helen and William O’Toole Dean, became VSB’s first female dean. During her tenure, she continued fundraising efforts and expanded connections with alumni and employers, and added several more advisory councils in VSB. She opened both the Laboratory for the Advancement of Interdisciplinary Research and The Victoria and Justin Gmelich ’90 VSB Lab for Financial Markets, and improved offices, classrooms, and study spaces. Under her leadership, VSB embarked on an ambitious five-year strategic plan; established its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; strengthened faculty scholarship and teaching; and enhanced student programming. Over the past 100 years, VSB has provided students with an exceptional education, and will continue to develop business leaders for a better world over the next 100 years.
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VSB will celebrate its 100th anniversary with many events throughout the year. We hope you will join us!
August 24, 2022 Anniversary kick-off and the 100th first day of classes
October 21–23, 2022 Homecoming
May 4, 2023 VSB Community Celebration Visit business.villanova.edu for more details on our ongoing events this academic year.
Our students and alumni are creating a better world by living the VSB mission in their workplaces and in their communities every day. To learn more about some of these leaders, visit business.villanova.edu. If you would like to make a gift in support of VSB’s 100th anniversary, please contact Brendan Glackin at brendan.glackin@villanova.edu.
In 1922, board and tuition with a private room was $262.50 per term.
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“Dinks” were worn by Villanova freshmen after WWI through the 1960s.
This survey from January 8, 1793, is of the spot where Villanova University stands today.
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Founded in 1842, Villanova College was named for its patron saint, St. Thomas of Villanova, a 16th-century Augustinian saint, writer, educator and bishop.
In the early 1900s, there was a trend to specialize collegiate studies in specific fields. Thus, the Division of Commerce and Finance was established in 1922.
The inaugural 13 students followed a traditional liberal arts curriculum, supervised by the College’s first president, the Rev. John P. O’Dwyer, OSA.
The Rev. Joseph Bartley, OSA, served as the founding dean for 40 years until his death in 1962.1
The division grew each year until the Second World War curtailed enrollment. Following the war, the influx of students into the division was enormous; in 1945 the enrollment was 130, and four years later it was 1,084. Thus, in 1949, it included almost half the students who were attending Villanova College. “At the conclusion of the war, men were eager to complete their interrupted education, and many had the opportunity to go to college because of the ‘G.I. Bill.’ Consequently, the Villanova campus was inundated with a large number of men seeking an education.” 1
You aspire to great things? Begin with little ones.” –St. Augustine
1. “Villanova: Yesterday and Today” (1972) by the Rev. Richard D. Breslin, OSA, PhD.
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The first Commerce and Finance building (seen in the background) was erected in 1930. Today it is known as Vasey Hall.
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Matriculation cards granted the holder admission to classes and student activities.
Delta Pi Epsilon, the Commerce and Finance fraternity, was first started in 1922 when it was organized under the supervision of the Rev. Bartley.
The first real "Wildcat": Count Villan
1950–1960s “When Villanova College became a University in 1953, it undertook an extensive building program. A beautiful facility for Commerce and Finance reached completion in 1958 (now Bartley Hall).”1
1962 The Division of Commerce and Finance was renamed the College of Commerce and Finance (C&F).
1970–1980s 1964 A structural reorganization of the business school began, and the number of academic departments was reduced from six to four: Accounting, Business Administration, Business Law and Economics. The former departments of Finance, Industrial Administration and Marketing became part of Business Administration. The principal academic advantage derived from this consolidation was the greater flexibility within the student’s program of study.
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The Rev. Philip F. Barrett, OSA, served as dean from 1962 to 1976.
Women became eligible to apply to C&F for the first time. Four years later, in 1972, four women graduated from C&F.
Alvin A. Clay ’51 VSB served as dean from 1977 to 1995. In the 1980s, the College of Commerce and Finance continued to expand its course offerings in business education through the development of a graduate education program. The College first launched its part-time Professional MBA (PMBA) program in 1983 and became accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business in 1985.
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The Backpack to Briefcase program was started in the 2000s.
Bartley was renovated in 2002.
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The college broadened its focus on international programs and began to leverage technology in new ways, including providing laptops for all students.
In the early 2000s, C&F added entrepreneurial graduate programs, including the EMBA program.
John A. Pearce II, PhD, served as dean from 1995 to 1996.
Tim Monahan, PhD, dean emeritus, served as dean from 1996 to 2003.
1997 The Summer Business Institute was offered for non-business students to earn a minor in Business Administration and continues to enroll a large number of students today.
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Centers of Excellence were established to allow more crossdisciplinary research and teaching.
2002 Bartley Hall underwent a $30M renovation, adding 65,000 square feet and a state-of-the-art Applied Finance Lab, making it more technologically advanced and student-focused. It includes 33 classrooms, six lecture halls and a 130-seat auditorium.
2004 The Center for Church Management was established. MBA offerings were expanded to include a close-knit cohort experience and international immersion.
2005 The full-time Master of Science in Finance degree was launched.
James M. Danko served as the inaugural Helen and William O’Toole Dean from 2005 to 2011.
2006 The School of Commerce and Finance was renamed the Villanova School of Business.
2007 Daniel M. DiLella ’73 VSB funded the establishment of the Daniel M. DiLella Center for Real Estate.
2010 The Center for Business Analytics and the Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship Institute were established.
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Students hold up the Villanova “V.”
The Gmelich Lab for Financial Markets is a state-of-the-art facility.
In 2016, VSB was ranked the No. 1 undergraduate business school by Bloomberg Businessweek, and in 2018 VSB online graduate programs were ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report.
2012–2022 Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD, served as dean from 2012 to 2015, before becoming the first provost.
2013 Kim and James C. Davis ’81 VSB made a $50 million transformative gift, the largest in University history.
2014 Robert F. Moran ’72 VSB funded the naming of the Elenore and Robert F. Moran Sr. Center for Global Leadership (est. 2007). Charlotte and James O’Donnell ’63 VSB established the O’Donnell Center for Professional Development. The Nydick Family Commons was renovated. The online MBA and Master of Science in Analytics programs were launched.
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The Center for Marketing and Consumer Insights was established.
VSB’s online graduate programs were ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report.
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Laboratory for the Advancement of Interdisciplinary Research opened.
VSB was ranked the No. 1 undergraduate business school by Bloomberg Businessweek. The Curley Exchange and the Scully Terrace were added to Bartley Hall, made possible by Kevin Curley ’80 VSB and Michael Scully ’70 VSB.
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion was established.
2019
The PwC Auditorium opened.
The Victoria and Justin Gmelich ’90 VSB Lab for Financial Markets opened.
VSB partnered with KPMG to create the Master of Accounting with Data Analytics program.
VSB partnered with KPMG to launch the Master of Business Taxation with Data Analytics program.
Joyce E. A. Russell, PhD, was appointed the first female dean in 2016 and continues to serve in this role.
2020 The five-year strategic plan was launched.
2022 The revamped PMBA was launched. VSB celebrates its 100th anniversary.
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Faculty Achievements
VSB boasts world-class faculty members that are nationally recognized experts in their fields, with 90% holding a PhD or the highest degree in their discipline. They excel across the board—in research, instruction and innovation.
Manuela Priesemuth, PhD
Charles (Ray) Taylor, PhD
Named the VSB Faculty Director for Ethics and Social Responsibility
Designated a Fellow by the American Academy of Advertising
In this newly created role, Manuela Priesemuth, PhD, associate professor, Management & Operations, will work to advance, advocate for and track implementation of ethics, social responsibility and sustainability content across curricular and extra-curricular activities. She will collaborate with key stakeholders within VSB, across the University and among external constituencies to ensure that VSB students are exposed to the range of perspectives related to ethics, social responsibility and sustainability and are well-versed in ethical decisionmaking and responsible leadership practices.
Charles (Ray) Taylor, PhD, John A. Murphy Endowed Chair, professor of Marketing & Business Law, was recently designated a fellow by the American Academy of Advertising. It is the most prestigious honor that the Academy can award, recognizing lifetime achievement in advertising research. Dr. Taylor continues to serve as the editor of the International Journal of Advertising, all while sharing that knowledge with students in the classroom and earning the 2022 Gold Star VSB Media Award for his extensive work in media relations.
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Benjamin Scheick, PhD Recognized for Real Estate Research Productivity Benjamin Scheick, PhD, associate professor and associate chair, Finance & Real Estate, ranked in the top 25 for individual research productivity according to the 2021 Real Estate Academic Leadership (REAL) rankings. The REAL rankings highlight faculty and university contributions to the field of real estate research from 2017 to 2021 and this ranking firmly positions VSB as a leader in real estate education.
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VSB’s Finance & Real Estate Department ranked No. 16 among US colleges and universities in real estate research productivity in the top three real estate journals (Real Estate Economics, Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics, and Journal of Real Estate Research).
Beth Vallen, PhD Wins Award from Journal of Consumer Affairs Beth Vallen, PhD, professor, Marketing & Business Law, won the 2021 Best Article Award from Journal of Consumer Affairs for her co-authored article on vaccine hesitancy. This is the fourth time in the last 11 years that a faculty member in the Marketing & Business Law department has won this award, highlighting the real-world societal impact that faculty research has on marketing and society.
Jonathan Doh, PhD Earns University of Albany Excellence in Education Award Jonathan Doh, PhD, associate dean of Research and Global Engagement; Herbert G. Rammrath Endowed Chair in International Business; co-faculty director, The Elenore and Robert F. Moran Sr. Center for Global Leadership, was selected as the 2022 recipient of the University at Albany Alumni Association’s Excellence in Education Award. The Award pays tribute to alumni for extraordinary distinction in the field of education, including Pre-K through post-secondary classroom teaching, school services and administration/supervision.
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VSB’s Forbes Contributors VSB is proud of have six regular contributors for Forbes covering a variety of business topics, further demonstrating the strength of our faculty and their business expertise. Find their columns by searching their names on Forbes.com.
Stephen Andriole, PhD
Noah Barsky, PhD
Aronté Bennett, PhD
Corinne Post, PhD
Joyce E. A. Russell, PhD
Charles R. Taylor, PhD
Thomas G. Labrecque Professor of Business Technology
Associate Professor of Accounting & Information Systems
Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Fred J. Springer Endowed Chair in Business Leadership
The Helen and William O’Toole Dean of VSB and Professor of Management
John A. Murphy Professor of Marketing
Focuses on strategic technology, innovation and entrepreneurial ventures
Focuses on contemporary strategy, business risk, performance measurement and financial reporting issues
Writes about the intersection of marketing and diverse consumer identities
Addresses workplace diversity, with a focus on women on boards, in top management teams and in leadership roles
Discusses leadership skills and workplace culture
Publishes about marketing, consumer and retail trends
Bartley briefCASE Winners Congratulations to the 2022 Bartley briefCASE Challenge winners (pictured from left to right) Owen Gockley ’23 VSB, Jose Garcia-Orozco ’23 VSB, Alexandra Weitzman ’23 VSB, and Isaiah Taylor ’23 VSB. VSB juniors had three days to prepare a business proposal for Walmart’s Bodega Aurrera case regarding the enhancement of its omnichannel capabilities amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The competition spanned three rounds and started with 48 total teams. The fall 2021 winners were Jake Benford ’23 VSB, Markus Lauber ’23 VSB, Sam Parkinson ’23 VSB, Luke Sokich ’23 VSB, and Emma Watson ’23 VSB. SPRING 2022
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Maria Espinoza ’22 VSB An Accounting major and Spanish minor from Philadelphia, Espinoza was heavily involved at Villanova as a peer tutor, cantor at St. Martin of Tours Church, president and co-founder of The Society of Women of Color in Business, president of The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), and marketing chair for the Latin American Student Organization. She was awarded multiple scholarships and awards throughout her time at Villanova, including the Martin de Porres Scholarship, Maguire Foundations Scholarship, 2021 AICPA Minority Scholarship, 2021 PICPA Scholarship, 2021 ALPFA Scholarship, 2021 NABA National Scholarship and 2021 NABA Philadelphia Scholarship, while remaining consistently on the Dean’s List. She interned at numerous companies including Goldman Sachs, PwC and the Federal Credit Union. After graduation, she returned to PwC as an audit associate. She attributes her success to her parents for their sacrifices, motivation and constant support.
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2022 Best & Brightest Business Majors Poets&Quants chose 100 students from around the nation who use their skills to impact business in creative ways and are poised to be the future leaders of the business world. Two of the selected students were from VSB.
Austin Glass ’22 VSB From Lancaster, Pa., Glass was an Economics major and double minor in Finance and Business Law & Corporate Governance. Throughout his time at Villanova, he was awarded the St. Augustine Scholarship, remains a member of the Villanova Honors Program and was a 2022 US Fulbright Program semi-finalist. He also served as the president of Villanova’s Blue Key Campus Tour Guides and Ambassadors; held a seat on the Dean’s Undergraduate Student Advisory Council as the chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and was elected a class senator of the Student Government Association. During his summers, he interned at Sompo Global Risk Solutions and the Joy of Sox nonprofit. He looks forward to earning his law degree and aspires to live and work abroad. Glass attributes his success to his parents for their constant support and the encouragement from his Corporate Response and Regulation professor Cathy J. Toner, JD, MJ, assistant dean, Talent & Staff Development, Community & External Outreach at VSB.
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Rankings Roundup U.S. News & World Report Online Graduate Business Programs and Online MBA
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VSB earned high ranks among top schools in the annual U.S. News & World Report Best Online Graduate Business Programs and the Best Online MBA rankings, earning the No. 5 and No. 16 spots respectively. Since the ranking’s inception in 2014, VSB has earned top ranks consistently in the Best Graduate Online Business Programs for its Master of Science in Analytics and Master of Science in Church Management programs.
VSB’s undergraduate program has been ranked among the top 10 business programs in the nation by Poets&Quants for Undergrads, securing the No. 9 spot.
The Villanova Online MBA also made the list of top programs for several specialty areas, including No. 19 in Best Online General Management MBA Programs, No. 15 in Best Online Finance MBA Programs and No. 21 in Best Online MBA for Veterans.
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VSB performed exceptionally well in the admissions category, achieving the No. 8 spot. The sixth-annual ranking includes 95 schools and uses admissions statistics, elements of the student experience and employment outcomes to measure quality.
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H. Hovnanian Family Foundation Establishes Endowed Chair VSB’s Daniel M. DiLella Center for Real Estate is even more well-positioned to recruit and retain top faculty talent, thanks to a generous gift from the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation that will establish the Hovnanian Family Endowed Chair.
VSB Earns Accreditation Extension VSB has achieved an extension of accreditation through AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business—for both business and accounting degree programs offered by VSB. AACSB is a global association of leaders in education and business, dedicated to supporting and advancing quality business education worldwide. AACSB’s rigorous review process, conducted by peers in the business education community every five years, ensures that schools have the resources, credentials and commitment needed to provide students with a first-rate, future-focused business education. Quality business education is critical to developing the next generation of leaders. This is why AACSB holds accredited schools to the highest standards in business education, ensuring that students have a first-rate, future-focused academic experience. VSB has long maintained its AACSB accreditation status for the degree programs administered through the school in both business and accounting, a prestigious distinction awarded to less than 2% of business schools worldwide. “Our faculty and staff at VSB work hard to ensure students receive an outstanding business education,” says Joyce E. A. Russell, PhD, The Helen and William O’Toole Dean. “The AACSB self-evaluation and peer review process is an important element of holding ourselves accountable toward continuous improvement focused on building skills for the future of business and developing business leaders for a better world.”
The DiLella Center supports faculty research and teaching of real estate, ensuring relevance in the curriculum through the incorporation of site visits, experiential projects, industry-standard tools and expert perspectives. Having an endowed chair furthers the Center’s commitment to developing the next generation of real estate leaders. In addition to establishing the endowed chair for the DiLella Center, the $10 million gift will support several other significant student and faculty academic initiatives, including the continued modernization of Falvey Library, as well as a new University-wide speaker series focused on the thoughtful and civil exchange of ideas on current issues. Siran Sahakian, secretary and treasurer of the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation, lends further support and expertise along with her two children: Siran serves on Villanova University’s Board of Trustees; Gorr Sahakian ’15 VSB, the vice president of the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation, recently joined the DiLella Center Advisory Council and will be joining the student-managed fund investment committee this fall; and Teny Sahakian ’17 VSB serves on the VU Undergraduate Advisory Council.”
This endowed chair position will enhance the prestige of our program among other top university real estate programs in the nation. We are eager to welcome a new faculty member to our real estate team.” –Jessica Taylor Director, DiLella Center for Real Estate
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MIS Celebrates 25 years When VSB’s Management Information Systems major and minor were approved in 1997, WiFi was new, and the World Wide Web was seven years old. In the 25 years since, we have seen advances that transformed our lives and how we interact with the world. Throughout that time, the MIS program—and those involved with it—have kept up with an increasingly rapid pace of change and innovation. “As business has become more and more reliant on information and now artificial intelligence, it is vital that our students are comfortable with and understand technology so that they can make good business decisions,” said Janice Sipior, PhD, professor, Accounting & Information Systems. Dr. Sipior joined VSB in 1990, becoming the first member of the MIS faculty. Together with William Wagner, PhD, now the Accounting & Information Systems Department associate chair, they supported various initiatives that would eventually lead to the development of the MIS curriculum. The MIS program arrived at an opportune time. Its first five years saw the debut of Google, as well as the launch of Salesforce.com, which ushered in the era of enterprise cloud software solutions. Next came Apple’s iPods, the BlackBerry and Bluetooth wireless technology. These products and services changed our daily lives, disrupted established industries and began massive data-gathering efforts that continue today. During that time, MIS faculty and students were racking up some firsts of their own, including the first Bartley Medallion in MIS, its first Society for Information Management (SIM) Future Leader Award and its first Philadelphia Philanthropic Society for Information Management (PHISIM) student scholarship. In 2006, VSB’s SAP University Alliance program was ranked in the top 25 out of more than 400 universities worldwide. While the world learned how to use iPhones, Airbnbs and Uber—and navigate Web 2.0, which enabled social media, e-commerce and streaming on all your devices—the first blockchain transactions took place. In 2012, an MIS student team placed first in TradeKing’s national coding competition, leveraging its then-new API, which is now a commonplace data exchange tool. By 2019, the same year IBM launched its first commercial quantum computer and Verizon launched 5G, MIS was certified as a STEM program by the US Department of Homeland Security. In 2020, Women in Tech held its conference virtually, and MIS initiated a software alliance with UIPath. By 2021, the Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) minor and MBA AI/ML specialization both debuted, led by Stephen J. Andriole, PhD, the Thomas G. Labrecque Professor of Business Technology, and the MIS Steering Committee was formed. And this year, the Blockchain/Crypto Society had its founding. What’s next for MIS? “We can’t predict the future,” said Professor Wagner. “What we can do is train our students how to think, to use good judgement and to be comfortable with technology so that they will be able to adapt—and help their businesses adapt—to the changes ahead.” MIS faculty includes: William “Bill” Wagner, PhD, associate chair; Stephen J. Andriole, PhD, Thomas G. Labrecque Endowed Chair in Business; Q Chung, PhD, professor; Wenhong Luo, PhD, The John and Rachel Cashwell Scholar in Management Information Systems and professor; Janice Sipior, PhD, professor; Robert Arakelian, assistant professor of the practice; Sue Metzger, professor of the practice; Keith Wright, assistant professor of the practice; Tim Ay, adjunct instructor; and others.
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In 2013, MIS began partnering with the Computer Science Department to obtain grants, including a $1.7 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to Computer Science to create the Villanova Immersive Studies CAVE (Cave Automatic Virtual Environment), the largest CAVE on the East Coast.
We provide our students with technical know-how and strategic thinking skills. Our students are aware of tech and are able to recognize and understand tech advancements, evaluate their competitive threat or value, and determine how a business should adapt to gain that advantage or meet that threat.” –Sue Metzger Professor of the Practice, Information Systems
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Innovations in Technology World Wide Web
MIS Advancements 1990 1991 1992
Online banking (prototypes in 1983) Contactless payment DVDs PlayStation
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Data Processing Management Association student chapter, Dr. Wagner adviser MBA MIS Intro and electives offered
1994 1995 1996
MIS major and minor and MBA specialization
WiFi
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Google Search
1998
First graduating class of MIS majors
1999
SAP University Alliance joined
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Future Leader Award SIM Scholarship and Bartley Medallion
BlackBerries Bluetooth Salesforce.com iPods Electric cars / Tesla Skype MySpace
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SIM Speaker Series
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iPhone Fitbit Airbnb Kindle
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YouTube
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Spotify, Twitter
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MIS joins Accounting Department SAP Alliance program ranked in top 25 worldwide
2007
MIS Society established; Q Chung, PhD adviser
Blockchain
iPads Netflix streaming Instagram Personal 3D printers Smart speakers
Uber, Venmo
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Global Accounting Firms Case Competition
2010 2011 2012
Mobile App Entrepreneurship course offered PHISIM Scholarship
Video Doorbells
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Villanova Immersive Studies CAVE
Google Glass
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SAP Design Thinking event, Google grant
2015
VU Women in Tech founded
2016 2017
VU Women in Tech annual conference initiated by Professor Metzger
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Coding course migrates to Python
IBM unveils the commercial quantum computer
2019
MIS certified as STEM program
Zoom becomes a household word
2020
Software alliance with UIPath
Facebook becomes Meta
2021 2022
Blockchain/Crypto Society
AI/ML minor and MBA specialization MIS Steering Committee
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Family Business
Villanova is well-known for its sense of community and family. For several recent participants in the Executive MBA program, attending Villanova at the same time as their children gives added meaning to the notion.
Jonathan Parker ’22 EMBA and Jameson Parker ’22 VSB Jonathan Parker ’22 EMBA dropped out of high school at age 15 but always knew he wanted to continue his education. He later enrolled in community college and worked odd jobs for a few years. Parker eventually turned a passion for aviation into a 35-year career in business aviation, where he founded several companies in the areas of flight operations, aircraft management and safety. Upon retiring from many of his businesses a few years ago, Parker began to pursue options for completing his college degree. He explains how “despite all my work experience, not having a degree was a piece that was missing.” Parker’s son Jameson was attending Villanova, so Parker looked into the College of Professional Studies (CPS). Parker recalls asking Jameson, “‘It’s not going to be some weird TV sitcom with father and son in college at the same time, but would you mind if I applied to this program at Villanova?’ Jameson was very gracious and told me to go for it.” An adviser suggested he consider an Executive MBA, where he learned the program considers applicants with commensurate work experience. “Within weeks I was accepted, and it was a dream come true. I couldn’t believe it.” Parker and his wife Cheryl purchased an inn in Vermont in 2020, just as the pandemic hit and he was beginning the EMBA program. He was able to instantly apply learnings from the program to his new role as inn owner. “Through the EMBA program, you’re able to understand the conversation that’s happening around you in a more meaningful way,” he says. According to Jameson, “there’s just so much that my dad went through and I’m so proud of him for finishing the degree because I know it wasn’t easy. I really appreciated having him in the area more often and it was nice to bond over our schoolwork.”
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Parker says, “Having the goal of being able to graduate with my son kept me motivated. I will always be grateful to Jameson for leading me to Villanova; it was a win for both of us.”
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Emma Singh, MD, ’23 EMBA and Sydney Singh ’25 CLAS
G. Michael Lemole Jr., MD, ’22 EMBA and Mikyla Lemole ’23 CLAS
Emma Singh, MD, ’23 EMBA and her daughter Sydney Singh ’25 CLAS started their Villanova journey together in the fall of 2021. Dr. Singh is a family physician and pharmacist who created her own home infusion therapy company, Healthcare Evolution, in 2010. The company opened an ambulatory infusion center, Infusion Center of Pennsylvania, in 2016 and continues to expand. As Dr. Singh’s roles and responsibilities have increased with the growth of her business, she decided to pursue an Executive MBA to gain the skills needed to run a successful organization.
Michael Lemole Jr., MD, ’22 EMBA serves as director of the Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience at Abington-Jefferson Health and professor/vice-chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Lemole had always considered an MBA, and with his new role requiring more administrative responsibilities, he decided the timing was right to pursue an Executive MBA. He chose Villanova for its outstanding local reputation, proximity, flexible schedule and family connections. His daughter, Mikyla Lemole ’23 CLAS, is a communications major and his father, Gerald M. Lemole, MD, ’58 CLAS, and brother, Christopher Lemole ’00 CLAS, ’03 JD, are also alumni.
Dr. Singh says one of the best parts of the EMBA program has been that she can immediately apply what she is learning. She also credits the cohort experience for enhancing the learning process. “It’s been incredible to be exposed to different industries and learn how others are handling similar challenges.” Sydney recently completed her freshman year and says she’s enjoyed the experience of being in school at the same time as her mom. “It’s the little things we can talk about, such as sharing the stress of knowing we both have to study for an upcoming exam or work on an assignment,” she explains. Dr. Singh feels the same way. “It’s been really exciting to go through this program at the same time as Sydney starting at Villanova. Watching her grow and mature over the past year has made it that much better.”
“One of the most significant skillsets I gained from the EMBA program is how to lead my team using a systemsthinking process, which is such a unique and important part of the Villanova MBA experience,” Dr. Lemole explains. Due to the pandemic, the EMBA program relocated from the Inn at Villanova to Normandy Farm in Blue Bell, Pa. While closer to his home, it meant Dr. Lemole was not on campus. “I thought I would be running into Mikyla on campus and grabbing coffee, but unfortunately that didn’t happen. However, it’s great that we can share the Villanova educational experience and be part of this fantastic community.”
Earning the degree is validating a life’s career that I had some question marks around. The EMBA program is designed to disrupt and challenge you and the whole experience has been very horizon broadening.”
–Jonathan Parker
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MISSION SPOTLIGHT
Applying Business to Education Joe McColgan ’84 CLAS, ’08 EMBA has always been committed to serving others, whether it be his country, his city or his community. McColgan attended Villanova on an ROTC Scholarship as an undergraduate and then served in the Navy for four years. Following his passion for politics that began as a child, he ran for U.S. Congress twice and Philadelphia City Council. “People would ask me, why would you run for Congress at such a young age? And the answer is that I believed I could do some good, and I still feel that way today,” McColgan explains. After working in financial services for several years, McColgan returned to Villanova in 2008 to obtain his Executive MBA. In 2017, he became president of Saints Neumann Goretti High School in South Philadelphia. Although many fellow Catholic high school presidents come from an academic background, McColgan feels his business background and the skills he gained in the EMBA program have served him well. “Education is a business, after all” he says. Education had been a cornerstone of his political campaigns and McColgan strongly feels that “you can’t solve the problems in Philadelphia until you solve the problems of education in Philadelphia.” When McColgan arrived at Neumann Goretti, the school had declining enrollment and a $1.1 million deficit. Enrollment has since rebounded, academic outcomes have improved significantly and the budget is projected to surplus next year. McColgan credits this success to his strong team at the school and the systems-thinking mindset he learned at Villanova. “Almost every day I am using the skills I learned from Villanova. The EMBA program really opened my eyes to effective problem-solving, asking the right questions and finding solutions.” Neumann Goretti has a long tradition in its neighborhood. McColgan recognizes the importance of maintaining the school’s strong ties in the community, and he works to cultivate relationships with local businesses and community organizations. At an open house event earlier this year, McColgan overheard a parent telling prospective families how her daughter comes home happy every day, sharing how great the people are and how the teachers are always willing to help. McColgan later introduced himself to the parent and thanked her. “I told her she just validated everything we are trying to do here. And it made me feel good that we are on the right path, knowing that we are doing good things not only for the community, but for Catholic education in the city.”
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Family Ties After McColgan had been at the school for over a year, someone sent him a photograph of a dedication ceremony for a statue of St. Maria Goretti that is located at the school entrance. In the photo were his great grandmother, grandmother and uncles. McColgan had walked by the statue countless times, never knowing that his great-grandmother had dedicated it to the school in 1958.
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Sade Meeks ’22 MAC
Success in the Classroom and on the Field Meeks has racked up an impressive list of accomplishments, including several athletic records and numerous awards, scholarships and titles. But the most striking thing about her is a formidable confidence, which she combines with down-to-earth common sense and a willingness to try new things. She’s a planner and goal-setter, but when things don’t work out as she expects, she simply looks around for another opportunity. As she put it, “If you want to build a resume, you have to do something! I’m young. If there ever was a time to experiment and risk making some mistakes, this is it.” She put this philosophy into practice all through high school on Long Island, NY; during college at Jacksonville University in Florida; and now in graduate school at Villanova, where she not only completed the one-year, 30-credit Master of Accounting with Data Analytics program this past spring but also broke a 20-year athletic record—more than once! It all started when her Suffolk County, Long Island high school musical theater program shut down her sophomore year and she thought, “I needed something to do after school that would combine social activities with travel.” She discovered she had a gift for throwing heavy objects, which culminated in a shot put state championship less than three years later. Her natural ability got her on the team, but hard work and a lot of early morning practice at a local park helped make her a state champ. It was a terrific achievement, but the timing meant she’d missed out on most college sports scholarship money. Fortunately, this proved to be only a minor setback and not a deal breaker. Her great grades translated into academic aid, plus “I had my family’s support and they made sure I got to college,” she said. When she graduated with an accounting degree in December 2020, she’d earned a cumulative 4.0 GPA while also finding time to participate in campus life; serving in student government as treasurer, vice president and president; founding the Jacksonville chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) and serving as its president; and being part of the field team and breaking some Jacksonville throwing records along the way. Her family was there at commencement to cheer her on—mother, father, younger brother and grandmother. Her mother was so inspired by Meeks’ accomplishments that, at the age of 50, she’s earning a degree in human resource management, being sponsored by her employer. When it was time to think about graduate school, Meeks visited several, but knew Villanova was the one after a campus visit. “Everyone here wants you to succeed, and the professors are very supportive. Most importantly, the program emphasizes analytics and judgement—not just entering debits and credits. It’s important that we understand why we do what we do before we put our signature on the work.” As Meeks waits to start her new job with KPMG on Long Island in August, she’s keeping busy completing the final part of the CPA exam. She’s also considering what sports or other activities she will take up once she’s back on Long Island. “I love throwing, but it’s tough on the body. I’m thinking of trying mixed martial arts next.” Meeks will learn all she can and do her best—which is very good indeed.
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Achieving so much while in school took focus, discipline and hard work. Nevertheless, Meeks always found time to listen when future opportunities presented themselves. “My best friend’s dad is an auditor and got me interested in accounting.” While she was still in high school, “he took me into work with him and I thought, this is something I could do.” Choosing a college major so early allowed Meeks to hit the ground running. “I knew the only way to find out if I really enjoyed accounting was to try it. If I didn’t like it, there would be time to change majors.”
You can learn anything from anybody! You just have to be open to it.” –Sade Meeks ’22 MAC
Meeks is three-time school record holder in the shot put, the weight throw and the hammer.
15.50 20.88 55.60 SHOT PUT
WEIGHT THROW
HAMMER
At her first Villanova meet, Meeks recorded a 17.98-meter weight throw, breaking the record set by Melinda Boykin in 2002. A week later, she turned in another record-breaking performance, this time with a throw of 20.88 meters.
INSTEAD OF TRYING SOMETHING NEW, EVERYONE DOES THE SAME THINGS THEY DID BEFORE.
MY WORK HELPS UNDERSTAND THOSE PATTERNS.” Corinne Post, PhD
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Corinne Post’s Passion for Learning and Research Is Catching “Absolutely wonderful!” That’s how Corinne Post, PhD, described her first year as the Fred J. Springer Endowed Chair in Business Leadership and professor of Management. Dr. Post was appointed to the role in March 2021, which meant that her experience this first year was marked by a slow return to on-campus life and face-to-face interactions. “It gave me a chance to get to know the campus and to meet students and faculty gradually, which I’m grateful for,” she says. Dr. Post is no stranger to academia, having served as the C. Scott Hartz ’68 Term Professor and Chair of the Department of Management, College of Business at Lehigh University, and having previously taught at the Lubin School of Business at Pace University. But her professional life actually started in the corporate world. “When I was an undergraduate, my teachers encouraged me to get my PhD and consider an academic career,” she says. “To help me make up my mind, I thought I should sample both.” Dr. Post attended school in Switzerland, earning her BS in Organization Management from HEC, University of Geneva and a master’s in International Management from HEC, University of Lausanne. She received her PhD in Organization Management from Rutgers University. Her father worked for an international organization—her father is French and her mother Swiss. Growing up, Dr. Post had the opportunity to live among diverse cultures, first in Tunisia, North Africa, and later Switzerland. Some of her early experiences inform her research today. “I spent one college summer break backpacking across the United States. I was impressed with how shops and businesses were open late into the night and on weekends, in stark contrast to my experience in Europe. While I was traveling, someone asked me what I liked most about the U.S. and I explained how being able to do anything anytime felt exhilarating. Their response was sobering. They said that this freedom came at a cost: when employees need to work at all hours, they can’t also be with their families.”
After completing her master’s, Dr. Post returned to the U.S., joining Accenture initially as a business solution delivery analyst and later as an information management lead in human resources. “I enjoyed my work and the people were great, but I noticed I was becoming more and more interested in why people were doing what they did in the organization and not as much in what they were doing.” Dr. Post’s research focuses on workplace diversity, particularly women on boards, in top management teams and in leadership roles; diversity as enabler or impediment to group and organizational performance; and career trajectories. “People come to organizations with a wealth of diverse experience. Yet, time and again, we see the same patterns emerging and instead of trying something new, everyone does the same things they did before. My work helps uncover and understand those patterns,” she says. At VSB, her responsibilities include enhancing the quality of scholarship, leadership and service within and beyond Villanova, and she’s off to a rousing start. She’s designing an MBA course on leading inclusively and is a regular contributor at Forbes.com. She continues to present her research at academic conferences and professional organizations, is a past grant recipient from the National Science Foundation, and recently won the Academy of Management Gender & Diversity in Organizations Division 2022 Sage Award for Scholarly Contributions. As Dr. Post describes her work, her interest is obvious— and contagious. She clearly loves what she does and is able to communicate that passion to her listeners. She does confess to enjoying what she calls “work-cations,” spending a certain amount of her leisure time reading and researching, though when the weather is nice, you’ll find her out bike riding. She also enjoys spending time with her family—husband Steve and adult children Samantha, Valentin and Natalie. And, if she really needs an escape from her favorite research subject, a good murder mystery does the trick. “I find once I start one, I can’t put it down.”
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DONOR SPOTLIGHT
The Donahue Family Endowed Analytics Fund Supporting the Next Generation of Business Leaders Michael and Lynda Donahue ’91 MS, P ’20 have been generous benefactors to Villanova for many years, choosing to support the University for its commitment to mission, Augustinian heritage, and sense of family and community. Over the past few years, the Donahues made a seven-figure gift to create the Donahue Family Endowed Analytics Fund. The Donahues have different, but equally strong, connections to Villanova. Lynda earned a master’s in Human Organization Science from the University in 1991. Mike’s family has deep ties to the Augustinians. In his youth, Mike attended an Augustinian grammar school in Lawrence, Mass. His father and grandfather, John Donahue Jr. and Sr., had been involved with the founding of Augustinian-run Merrimack College. Mike and Lynda met at KPMG, where Lynda worked in human resources consulting and Mike was a managing partner and global chief operating officer of KPMG Consulting. While at KPMG, Mike was asked by Dean Emeritus Tim Monahan, PhD, to be a member of VSB’s Dean’s Advisory Council, a position Donahue served in from 2002 to 2008. Both Mike and Lynda have also been members of the Provost Board since 2017 and their son Danny ’20 VSB is pursuing a career in sports analytics.
As the Donahues met with VSB leadership to discuss development needs and strategic goals, they identified analytics as one of the key areas where Villanova could differentiate itself. “We really wanted to support initiatives that would promote student involvement and assist faculty with resources for new programs and research,” explains Mike. The Donahue Family Endowed Analytics Fund provides faculty and program support for research and program development through lecture series, conferences and workshops offered by the Center for Business Analytics. It also creates opportunities for students to engage in real-world practice with analytics through software as well as national case competitions with other analytics programs. In addition, the Fund offers support for student career exploration through corporate treks and roundtable events. “There are so many career opportunities for new graduates in the analytics field. Business majors who have coursework in analytics are able to jumpstart their careers and get a leg up on their peers as these skills are in high demand from employers,” says Mike. “VSB was among the first business schools to offer analytics and we are honored to help the program remain a leader in the field.”
They also had a personal connection with the Rev. George F. Riley, OSA, former special assistant to the president for Alumni and External Relations. Father Riley had grown up six houses from the Donahue family in Massachusetts. When Father Riley moved to Villanova, the Donahue family continued their patronage of various causes he championed at the University.
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DEAN’S ADVISORY COUNCIL
VSB Dean’s Advisory Council (DAC) The DAC provides advice and guidance to Joyce E. A. Russell, PhD, the Helen and William O’Toole Dean of VSB, on important strategic initiatives under consideration. Michele Etzel ’87 VSB; Past Chair CFO and Executive Vice President National Graphics, Inc. Christine Dorfler ’97 VSB; Chair CFO NBC Sports Group, NBCUniversal Greg Wilson ’95 VSB; Vice Chair Managing Director Goldman Sachs Kenneth Bodmer ’87 VSB; Vice Chair President and VP, Wellpartner 340b Services CVS Health
Madeleine Barber Esq. ’85 VSB, ’88 CWSL, ’92 CWSL Deputy CFO CBRE Jennifer Barbetta ’95 VSB Chief Operating Officer and Senior Managing Director Starwood Capital Group Eileen Barker ’93 VSB Former General Manager IT Cosmetics Art Batson ’98 VSB CFO Lucas Tree Expert Susan Ciccarone ’95 Partner Further Global Capital Management L.P. Peter Cieszko ’82 VSB, P ’20 Retired Head of Strategic Development American Century Investments
Brian Collie ’95 CLAS Partner and Managing Director Boston Consulting Group
Christopher E. Morris ’84 VSB Vice Chairman, Investment Banking Wells Fargo
Stephen Delaney ’91 VSB Partner, Audit and Assurance Services, Office Audit Leader– Philadelphia Deloitte LLP
Karin A. Risi ’94 VSB, ’99 MBA Managing Director, Head Retail Investor Group The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Dante D’Egidio ’94 VSB Partner/Assurance Leader, Chesapeake Market Segment EY Justin DiGaetano ’02 VSB Founding Partner and Principal Fidato Partners George Eberle ’87, P ’23 Partner PJT Park Hill Richard Furtek ’91 VSB, P ’18, ’20, ’23 Principal Furtek & Associates
Michael Russomano ’79 VSB Retired President and CEO, Global Business Head Nestlé Brian Scanlon ’94 VSB Founder Acuitas Advisors John Samuel Shamsey ’91 VSB President Evoke Navience Kevin M. Sherlock P ’23, ’26 Managing Director Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Michael Grossi ’91 VSB CEO and Board Member Operative
Scott M. Steel ’01 VSB Chief Operating Officer, Investment Solutions Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Alana Hoskin ’00 VSB Vice President, Global Audit and Chief Risk Officer Nike
Terence Sullivan ’95 VSB Global Head of Financial Institutions Group UBS
Debbie Kolman P ’23 Retired Investment Banker Goldman Sachs
Marc Tilker ’82 VSB, P ’24 President and CEO Marathon Group LLC/BEI Hawaii
John D. Leahy ’75 VSB Retired President KIND Healthy Snacks
Brian Vescio ’97 VSB Head of Structured Credit – Managing Director StoneX Financial Inc.
Greg Mancini ’95 VSB Co-Head Global Research and Portfolio Manager Nuveen Investments Clare McGrory ’97 VSB, ’08 EMBA CFO and Chief Compliance Officer Atairos
Valerie Wieman ’92 VSB Assurance Partner PwC Timothy Zuber ’96 VSB, P ’19, ’20 Partner, Tax KPMG
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