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Jason W. Smith

Jason Smith (BSBA ’97, MBA ’02) | July 2023

Smith (BSBA ’97, MBA ’02) is the head of Dealer Commercial Services for Truist. In his role, Smith provides thought leadership, and client-focused and value-adding solutions to new franchised automotive dealership groups. He is responsible for the strategy and oversight

Jeff Wilensky

Jeff Wilensky (BSAc, MAcc ’97) | February 2023

Wilensky (BSAc, MAcc ’97) was recently announced as SVP of Strategy & Growth at Prolocity, a leading Salesforce consultancy. He brings 22 yrs of experience in building & scaling professional service organizations to Prolocity. Wilensky was a partner at RelationEdge

Todd Smith

Todd Smith (BSBA ’97) | June 2022

Smith (BSBA 1997) has been named the Chief Financial Officer for Wheels Up Experience, the leading provider of “on demand” private aviation in the United States and one of the largest private aviation companies in the world. At Wheels Up, Smith will

Robert Norris

Robert Norris (Ph.D. ’97) | September 2021

Norris (Ph.D. 1997) is Chief Strategy Officer at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, a combat support agency within the United States Department of Defense. He received three medals for his service in Afghanistan in 2016. 

Bill Powell

Bill Powell (BABA ’97) | September 2021

Powell (BABA 1997) and his wife launched AllAbility Recruiting in June 2021. Powell serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the disability recruitment firm specializing in connecting the disability community with meaningful employers through a world-class customer experience. Advocating for

Jonathan Benett

Jonathan Benett (BABA ’97) | August 2021

Benett (BABA 1997) serves as the technical director for digital government solutions at Adobe’s federal division. In his role, Benett helps public sector organizations at all levels to more effectively deliver solutions for improving digital experiences for government constituents and employees. He

Robert Klein

Robert Klein (BSBA ’97) | January 2021

Klein (BSBA 1997) was recently appointed Chief Financial Officer at Postal Realty Trust.  Klein joins Postal Realty Trust with extensive experience in corporate finance, capital markets and real estate operations stemming from his over 20-year career. Prior to joining Postal

Ryan Rothstein

Ryan Rothstein (BSBA ’97) | July 2020

Rothstein (BSBA 1997) was promoted to president and general manager of WPTZ-TV/WNNE-TV, the Hearst Television duopoly of NBC and CW affiliates serving the Burlington, Vermont/Plattsburgh, New York, television market. Previously, Rothstein served as general sales manager of WPBF-TV in West

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Alex King (BSBA ’97) | September 2019

King (BSBA 1997) is an advisor and investor in Chicago. Most recently, he’s been lending his expertise to A.M. Money, a student loan company that provides low-interest, no-cosigner loans to low and middle-income Chicago college students based on academic performance

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Megan Hendricks (BSAc ’97) | July 2019

Hendricks (BSAc 1997) is Executive Director at MBA Career Services and Employer Alliance. She recently received the Visionary Leadership Award from her organization, which recognizes outstanding and significant contributions to the organization and the MBA career services/recruitment industry. Connect with

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