Oregon Executive MBA Board Announces New Members for 2019-20
The Oregon Executive MBA Alumni Board is excited to announce its newest members. These impressive alumni are all highly qualified, engaged leaders in their respective businesses and communities. We know that they will bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm to the board of directors and the larger alumni community. Hear in their own words why they joined the alumni board and board of directors. Please join us in welcoming them and find out why they joined the alumni board.
We also want to take a moment to thank our current board members for their continued service. A special thanks to Erica Daley, MBA '02, and Lisa Glynn, MBA '11, who will be ending their tenures after several years of dedicated service to program alumni as members of the board.
In other news, we would like to congratulate Alex Gosline on his appointment as the board's new president. Gosline is a 2017 graduate of the Oregon Executive MBA and works as senior vice president and commercial lending team leader for Pacific West Bank. He has been a dedicated board member and supporter of the program and is passionate about advancing the mission and vision of the alumni chapter. Jessica B. Kingrey, MBA '15, will step into the role of past president. We thank Kingrey for her leadership and congratulate her on a successful tenure that brought high levels of engagement and enthusiasm among Oregon Executive MBA alumni.
Finally, we would also like to extend our thanks to all Oregon Executive MBA alumni who continue to play a critical role in extending the reach, influence, and effectiveness of our network. During the past five years, we have seen a reinvigoration in alumni engagement—due in large part to your participation in the events and activities coordinated by this board and the Oregon Executive MBA staff. If you would like to get more involved, please do not hesitate to reach out to a board member and or email us at oemba.alumni@gmail.com.
New Members
Ibrahim Ban, MBA '18
Alumni Board Role: Director at Large Current Position and Organization: Senior Staff Research Scientist, Components Research, Intel Corporation Additional Roles: Angel Investor, Oregon Sports Angels
What inspired you to join the Oregon Executive MBA Alumni Board?
The Oregon Executive MBA has been one of the best experiences of my life. I have had such a joy of being part of this wonderful program, having learned from very professional faculty and highly accomplished classmates. I would be honored to share this excitement with prospective students and alumni, advancing what the Oregon Executive MBA stands for, as well as giving back to the community.
Sandhiprakash (Sandhi) Bhide, MBA '98
Alumni Board Role: Director at Large Current Positions and Organizations: President, Anwaya Consulting LLC and Co-Founder, FleetNurse Inc.
What inspired you to join the Oregon Executive MBA Alumni Board?
I have the passion, enthusiasm, and drive to play a critical role in extending the reach, influence, and effectiveness of the Oregon Executive MBA alumni network. One of the key issues I would like to drive is how to develop a strong Oregon Executive MBA alumni community that helps, bonds, supports, and cooperates. The power of the MBA certainly comes from the in-class education, but a lot more comes from networking and connecting. It will be my priority to develop such a strong network.
Shirley Justice, MBA '06
Alumni Board Role: Director at Large Current Position and Organization: Chief Operating Officer, Virtual Supply, Inc.
What inspired you to join the Oregon Executive MBA Alumni Board?
I'm anxious to give back to the Oregon Executive MBA program. It was the experience of a lifetime and was pivotal in preparing me for the next stages of my career.
Jennifer Keenan, MBA '18
Alumni Board Role: Director at Large Current Position and Organization: Strategist, Simpatico Consulting LLC
What inspired you to join the Oregon Executive MBA Alumni Board?
It is an honor to serve past, current, and future students on the Oregon Executive MBA Alumni Association Board of Directors. I look forward to contributing to the ongoing development and success of the Oregon Executive MBA.
Mike Livermore, MBA '19
Alumni Board Role: Director at Large, New Grad Rep Current Position and Organization: Sales Leader, TLG Sales
What inspired you to join the Oregon Executive MBA Alumni Board?
The experience at the Oregon Executive MBA, both academically and socially, was so meaningful that I want to stay involved while giving back to the alumni chapter. This venue provides professionals an opportunity to challenge the status quo. Along with that, the program should continue a collaborative effort to be the gold standard to future students. I look forward to joining my colleagues on a continued journey bringing alumni, as well as the program, closer together to stay engaged.
Helen Yu, MBA '19
Alumni Board Role: Director at Large Current Position and Organization: Associate General Counsel, Goodwill Industries
What inspired you to join the Oregon Executive MBA Alumni Board?
As a student, I have championed the Oregon Executive MBA experience. As an alum, I hope to ensure that the program continues to develop and flourish. I will seek to leverage my new graduate status to ensure that my fellow alumni (particularly those from recent classes) remain engaged with the Oregon Executive MBA.
Returning Board Members
Israel Angeles, MBA '17
Alumni Board Role: Director at Large, Program and Events Committee Current Position and Organization: CEO/Founder, FleetNurse Inc.
Henriette Burns, MBA '02
Alumni Board Role: Director at Large, Program and Events Committee Current Position and Organization: Owner, STEMtoBranches; Researcher, WSU
Alex Gosline, MBA '16
Alumni Board Role: President Current Position and Organization: Senior Vice President and Commercial Lending Team Leader, Pacific West Bank
Jessica B. Kingrey, MBA '15
Alumni Board Role: Past President Current Position and Organization: Senior Digital Content Developer, Nike Inc.
Brendan McNicholas, MBA '15
Alumni Board Role: Director at Large, Program and Events Current Position and Organization: Committee Territory Sales Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products
Nick Winkleblack, MBA '13
Alumni Board Role: Chair, Communications and Outreach Committee Current Position and Organization: Cofounder, Ox Media
