MBA: Contact a Current Student

Would you like to speak with a current student regarding the Xavier MBA program? If so we have student ambassadors who are ready to meet and speak with.

	Laura Cassedy cassedyl@xu.edu Part time, Working Professional Evening MBA Loyola University New Orleans Marketing First Term: 2nd session spring 2007 Expected Graduation: Fall 2008 or spring 2009 Concentration: International Business Spring 2008 Courses: ECON 627, International Economics & HRES 901, Introduction to Human Resources Laura will participate in the study abroad trip to South Korea and Tokyo in spring 2008. Chiquita Financial Analyst			J. Thomas Siwo siwoj@xavier.edu Part time, Working Professional Evening MBA Wilberforce University B.S. in Computer Information Systems First Term: Summer 2006 Expected Graduation: Spring 2008 Concentration: General Business Spring 2008 Courses: BUAD 691, Global Strategic Thinking & MKTG 602, Marketing Research Reason for Choosing Xavier: “Though I have invested much time commuting to Xavier on a regular basis, the value of my MBA education has been more than worth the investment. I chose to pursue my MBA at Xavier University for its close-knit, family oriented atmosphere as well as the advantage of the networking opportunities that exist within the Cincinnati Metro area.” Department of Defense Information Technology Management

	Devon Ricks ricksd@xavier.edu Part time, Working Professional Evening MBA Miami University of Ohio Marketing and Economics First Term: Spring 2006 Expected graduation: Spring 2008 Concentration: Finance Spring 2008 Courses: BUAD 690, Corporate Governance & FINC 640, Purchase, Sale, and Valuation of Closely-Held Firms Outside of work and school, I am an avid runner and enjoy traveling, reading, and painting. Galaxy Associates Financial Analyst			Tara Fohl fohlt@xu.edu Part time, Working Professional Evening MBA Northern Kentucky University B.A. Radio/TV, 2003 First Term: Fall 2007 Spring 2008 Courses: STAT 500, Business Statistics “A unique challenge for me was enrolling in the MBA program without prior courses in business management. Business management is a new field for me, but I'm hoping to expand my capabilities as a Communications manager by possessing a better understanding of the "ins" and "outs" of the field. I know some people that don't have business experience in their undergrad studies may be intimidated by enrolling in the MBA program, and I'd be happy to talk to anyone with those concerns and share my experience. Fidelity Investments Communications Manager

	Brian Kroger krogerb@xavier.edu Part time, Working Professional Evening MBA Purdue University Industrial Engineering with a minor in Management First Term: Spring 2007 Expected Graduation: Spring 2009 Concentration: TBD, looking into the new Business Intelligence concentration. Spring 2008 Courses: FINC 600, Managerial Finance & HRES 901, Introduction to Human Resources L3 Communications Process Engineer			Kim Mann mannks@xavier.edu Part time, Working Professional Evening MBA University of Cincinnati Economics and Accounting First Term: Fall 2004 Expected Graduation: Spring 2008 Concentration: General Business Spring 2008 Courses: ACCT 901, Accounting Analysis for Management Decisions & BUAD 691, Global Strategic Thinking Duke Energy

	Craig Nolte Noltec@xavier.edu Part time, Working Professional Evening MBA University of Cincinnati Information Systems First Term: Fall 2006 Expected Graduation: Spring 2009 Concentration: General, considering Business Intelligence Fall 2007 Courses: BUAD 500, International Business & BUAD 600, Business Law and Ethics Federal Reserve Bank Senior Operations Analyst			Brian Farley farleybm@xavier.edu Part time, Working Professional Evening MBA Penn State University B.S. Business Logistics First Term: Fall 04 Expected Graduation: Summer 2008 Concentration: General Business Spring 2008 Courses: ACCT 901, Accounting Analysis for Management Decisions & BUAD 680, Doing Business in Asia Brian will participate in the study abroad trip to China in spring 2008. He is also expecting his first child in June. Toyota Purchasing and Inventory Management

	Meghan Galvin mgalvin@luxotticaretail.com Part time, Working Professional Evening MBA Miami University Bachelors degrees in Political Science and English: Journalism First Term: Summer 2005 Graduation: Fall 2007 Concentration: Marketing “I have found that pursuing my MBA has definitely differentiated me from other professionals in the non-profit field. It has helped me to lead vibrant, business-savvy charities that combine the compassion of non-profit work with sound business principles.” Give the Gift of Sight Foundation at Luxottica Retail			Harish Gopalan gopalanh@xavier.edu International Student – Attending the Working Professionals MBA Program at a fulltime pace. Bachelors in Economics and Computer Application from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India First Term: Fall 2006 Expected Graduation: Fall 2008 Concentration: Marketing and International Business Spring 2008 Courses: BUAD 680, Doing Business in Asia: Korea and Japan, ECON 627, International Economics and Business, FINC 600, Managerial Finance & MKTG 602, Marketing Research Looking forward to an International Study tour to South Korea and Japan during spring 2008.