Farrahn Wood '16 is a human resources generalist for Gilbarco Veeder Root, the global leader of integrated technology solutions in the retail petroleum and commercial fueling industries. She is currently supporting the service function within Gilbarco, which includes 220 people, and is heavily involved in university recruiting efforts.
A native of Kernersville, NC, Farrahn attended Appalachian State University, where she received her BSBA in Marketing and MBA in Supply Chain Management. She also played on the varsity women's basketball team while completing both degrees within four years.
Farrahn's competitive nature pushes her to continuously improve and drive for positive change within the dynamic environment at Gilbarco Veeder Root. She attributes her success to Appalachian's strong business curriculum as well as the business faculty and staff team.
Outside of work, Farrahn continues her passion for basketball, serving as assistant coach at Page High School in Greensboro, NC.
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About Appalachian's MBA Program
Appalachian State University's MBA Program provides educational experiences to prepare our students for life-long learning and professional leadership responsibilities in a dynamic global environment. The program provides individualized attention through extensive student-faculty collaboration and offers frequent networking and team building opportunities. Flexible programming allows each student to receive the best educational experience possible through full-time or part-time tracks in two locations with the opportunity to complete the degree in as little as a year. Students can earn concentrations in: Sustainable Business, International Business, Economics, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, and Interdisciplinary Business. In addition to giving students the technical skills and knowledge to be successful in the business world, the Walker College also provides students the soft skills necessary to be complete professionals. Through executive skills courses, students develop resumes, improve interview skills, and expand networking skills, and a career advisor offers support with job search and interviews. For more information, visit mba.appstate.edu.
