Alumni - MBA
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Walker College APPlause Ron Marden, accounting professor within Walker College, was named the "Best Faculty Advisor" for 2011-2012, as selected by the Appalachian Coordinating Council of Clubs. Marden is the advisior to the Beta Alpha Psi, the International Honorary Organization for Financial Information Professionals. Marden Adam Neal '00 ACC '01 MS was recently promoted to International Tax Specialist 3 from... [read more] |
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Alumna's book nominated for 2012 Small Business Book Award Restaurants are an eternal industry. Every town has at least one, whether mom and pop or corporate chain. As popular as the investment is, there aren't too many "how to" books for getting into the industry. Robin Gagnon '95 MBA saw that void, and recently wrote to fill it. She and her husband, Greg, are the authors of Appetite for Acquisition, which is described as the "definitive guide for anyone looking to enter the restaurant industry." The book... [read more] |
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Spring Commencement: ARHS President Richard Sparks '76 to address Walker College graduates Richard Sparks ’76 MGT ’78 MBA, president of Appalachian Regional Healthcare System, will be the commencement speaker for the Walker College of Business during graduation ceremonies Sunday, May 8. The Walker College ceremony will be the finale of graduation weekend. Sparks is a member of the Walker College Business Advisory Council. Last summer, Sparks was awarded the Outstanding Service Award by the Appalachian Alumni Association. He's also... [read more] |
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Videos from the spring’s Appalachian Alumni Association award ceremony Earlier this year the Appalachian Alumni Association held its annual Spring Alumni Awards Banquet. Among the individuals honored were Richard Sparks ’76 MGT ’78 MBA and James Reaves ’93 FIN. Sparks, president and CEO of Appalachian Regional Healthcare System, was awarded the Outstanding Service Award. Reaves, senior vice president and manager of BB&T’s Life and Financial Planning Department, was given the Young Alumni Award. During the ceremony the award... [read more] |
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Walker grad takes over Atlanta hospital Leslie "Les" A. Donahue '79 MGT '80 MBA was recently named president and chief executive officer of Piedmont Hospital, a major health care provider in Atlanta, Ga. The move is effective July 12, according to a press release. Donahue has served as president and CEO of St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tenn., since 2006. Previously, from 1995 to 2006 with Sentara Healthcare (Norfolk, Va.), Donahue served as CEO of two system hospitals and concurrently as a corporate vice president for... [read more] |
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'Travels with Gannon and Wyatt' released today Posted on Jun 1, 2010 in "Travels with Gannon and Wyatt: Botswana" is the first in a series of childrens' books being released today. The series is written by authors Patti Wheeler and Keith Hemstreet '98 MBA. According to the book's website - In the tradition of the historic journals kept by explorers such as Lewis and Clark, Dr. David Livingstone, and Captain James Cook, comes the adventure series Travels with Gannon and Wyatt. From Africa to the South Pacific, these twin brothers have traveled to all... [read more] |
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Walker College alumni honored by Appalachian Alumni Association Richard Sparks '76 MGT '78 MBA and James Reaves '93 FIN were both honored recently by the Appalachian Alumni Association during its Spring Alumni Awards Banquet. Sparks, president and CEO of Appalachian Regional Healthcare System, was awarded the Outstanding Service Award. The honor recognizes individuals for their exceptional service to the University. Reaves,senior vice president and manager of BB&T's Life and Financial Planning Department, was given the Young Alumni Award. That honor... [read more] |
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Walker College APPlause Paul Visentin '09 CIS and Danielle Waldrop Visentin '07 are happy to announce their marriage on October 24 in Concord. The couple was introduced using the ASU fight song to a crowd of cheering family and friends. Hunter Widener '95 MGT recently accepted a position at Bridgewater Capital, Inc. located in Charlotte, as Chief Operating Officer. Hunter recently was employed at Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. as director of investments. David W. Brooks II '79 ECON '81 MBA was recently appointed Chief... [read more] |
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Walker College APPlause Jeremy Shafer '08 MKT has joined BEM interactive, formerly Beyond Email, in Greensboro as a Web-marketing specialist. He is a graduate of Appalachian State with a degree in marketing and international business. BEM Interactive serves over 350 clients in various business sectors including retail, manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, government, service, non-profit and education. Michelle Josephson Brents '93 MGT received a MS in Nursing Health Systems Administration from Texas Woman's... [read more] |
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Walker College APPlause Antony Farmer '96 MBA is set to become Winston-Salem Fire Department chief in December. His appointment was announced in October. He is currently a district fire chief overseeing seven engine companies and two truck companies in the northwest portion of Winston-Salem. The Winston-Salem Journal has an editorial which outlines the challenges he faces in his new job. Alan McKenzie '82 MKT, CEO of Asheville Anesthesia Associates, was elected president of the North Carolina Anesthesia Practice... [read more] |
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