The Lundquist College of Business is proud to introduce the inaugural cohort of Alumni Ambassadors, a group of engaged alumni leaders helping strengthen connections between the college and the Duck business community across the country.
Serving as regional points of connection, Alumni Ambassadors help expand career exploration and industry connections for current students by supporting student clubs, facilitating introductions, and connecting Ducks with professionals in their regions, while also engaging alumni through events and community-building opportunities.
"Lundquist alumni are doing extraordinary work, and this program allows us to celebrate that leadership while expanding meaningful connections," said Kim Thompson, associate director of alumni engagement. "Our inaugural ambassadors reflect the spirit of Ducks helping Ducks by opening doors, sharing insights, and bringing people together in ways that have a lasting impact."
The Alumni Ambassador program is designed to make it easier for alumni to stay connected to the college close to home, extending the Lundquist community beyond campus and creating more opportunities for alumni to connect, learn from one another, and remain engaged.
Ambassadors represent a wide range of industries—including finance, marketing, technology, sustainability, sports business, legal, and entrepreneurship—and bring a shared commitment to mentorship, collaboration, and community.
Alumni Ambassadors
The inaugural cohort includes alumni deeply committed to strengthening the Lundquist network and supporting student success. Alumni are encouraged to connect with ambassadors in their region (listed below) to learn more about local engagement opportunities, make industry connections, explore mentoring, and find meaningful ways to give back that align with their interests.
Portland
- Evan Horne – Director, Process Intelligence, Nike
- Jonathan Hutnyan – Senior Product Line Manager, Performance Run Footwear, Under Armour
- Grant Smith – Finance Lead, Investor Relations, Nike
- Clark Wright – Vice President, Research Analyst, D.A. Davidson Companies
Seattle
- Cortny Bourbonnais Roberts – Director, Business Planning and Strategy, Expedia
- Anthony Piluso – Director, Technology Investment and Corporate Banking, KeyBanc Capital Markets
- Claire Verity – Senior Advisor, Emory Health
- Daniel (DJ) Wilkin – Vice President, Financial Systems and Controller, Oakview Group
San Francisco/Bay Area
- John Fillmore – Founder, Podium Education
- Nha Ha – Product Manager, PwC | Entrepreneur
- Spencer Hirsch – Senior Business Development Manager, TinMan Systems
- Madelyn Lafollette – Account Executive, DocuSign
- Nick Macilveen – Consultant and Advisor, Embarcatec Management Consulting
- John Roskos – Managing Director, JLL
- Adithya Umesh – Senior Manager, Private Markets, Mercer
Southern California
- Aaron Godfred – Head, Sightline, Creative Arts Agency
- George Kramb – Cofounder, Patient Partners
- Eric Litman – Vice President, Goldman Sachs | Private Wealth Advisor
- Zeb Stock – Premium Sales Manager, LA Clippers, Halo Sports
New York
- Rayne Gaisford – Chief Risk Officer and Chief Data Strategy Officer, RTW Investments
- Jelena Hoffart – Head, Strategy and Corporate Development, SentiLink
- Adam Snyder – Associate Finance Manager, Unilever
Several ambassadors are also members of the Lundquist College of Business Forty Under 40 Advisory Board, an alumni group supporting student success and strengthening alumni connections through professional insights and engagement with the college. The Forty Under 40 Advisory Board helps advance the college's mission by sharing student and professional experiences with the dean and supporting the student experience through meaningful alumni engagement.
Staying Connected
In addition to reaching out to Alumni Ambassadors in your area, there are lots of other ways for alumni to stay connected and give back to the Lundquist College. One of the best options is our Lundquist Connect platform, which is also now available as an app.
And, of course, our Industry and alumni engagement team is always eager to help connect you with opportunities. You can explore those opportunities and contact them via our industry and alumni engagement form.
—Jim Engelhardt, Lundquist College Communications