Connect with an Oregon Executive MBA Ambassador

Investing in an MBA is a big decision, so it's important to choose a program that truly meets your needs. One great way to see if the Oregon Executive MBA is right for you is to talk with a recent grad whose personal or professional situation is similar to yours. 

Choose one of the Oregon Executive MBA program ambassadors below, and we will connect you with them. Not seeing someone whose journey parallels yours? Tell us more about what you're looking for and we will find another graduate to match you with. 

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Oregon Executive MBA graduate Lizzie Burke
Lizzie Burke
Class of 2023

Current Role: Management Consultant, Propeller
Undergraduate Major: Leadership/Communication; Theology
During the program: Earned a promotion and pivoted to a new industry.
Industry expertise: Nonprofit; consulting; retail 

Class of 2023 graduate Mary Cecchini
Mary Cecchini
Class of 2023

Current Role: Independent marketing and communication strategist
Undergraduate Major: Political Science and Business Administration
First-generation grad student: Yes
During the program: Worked as an entrepreneur.
Kids at home: Her first was child born shortly before she started the program. Her second was born shortly after she graduated.
Industry expertise: Footwear; travel; food and beverage

Oregon Executive MBA graduate Erin Corbett
Erin Corbett
Class of 2022

Current Role: President and CEO, Stone Horses
Undergraduate Major: Management and Organizational Leadership
Kids at home: Raising her daughter on her own.
During the program: Earned promotion; pursued entrepreneurship.  
MBA journey: Used her capstone to become owner of her dream company.
Industry expertise: Healthcare operations; trades and construction; collectibles; small-batch manufacturing

Oregon Executive MBA graduate Megan Crosby
Megan Crosby
Class of 2022

Current Role: Director, Operating Participants, The Walt Disney Company
Undergraduate Major: Photography
First-generation grad student: Yes
During the program: Held a C-suite level position.
MBA Journey: Pivoted to her dream position.
Industry expertise: Real estate; finance; construction; management

Oregon Executive MBA graduate Heidi DeWitt
Heidi DeWitt
Class of 2020

Current Role: Senior Manager Business Operations, Security, Rivian
Undergraduate Major: Finance, Psychology
First-generation grad student: Yes
International student or held visa: Yes
During the program: Lived outside Portland area; earned a promotion; started a small business.
In the News: Launched (and re-launched) a startup while still a student.
Industry expertise: Tech; automotive; small business

Oregon Executive MBA graduate Dallas Duncantell
Dallas Duncantell
Class of 2022

Current Role: Manager, Value Stream Management, Collins Aerospace
Undergraduate Major: Project management
Veteran Status: Yes
During the program: Earned a promotion.
Kids at Home: Three girls and a boy
Industry expertise: Aerospace

Oregon Executive MBA graduate Julian Dunn
Julian Dunn
Class of 2021

Current Role: Senior Director of Product Management, Chainguard
Undergraduate Major: Computer engineering
During the program: Earned two promotions
In the News: Pursuing an MBA showed management that Dunn was looking to take on a leadership role.
Industry expertise: B2B enterprise software

Oregon Executive MBA graduate Ye Feng
Ye Feng
Class of 2022

Current Roles: Founder, Spectra Scientific | Senior Technical Director, Intel
Undergraduate Major: Optics; Physics
Advanced Degree: PhD, Physics
During the program: Switched to a new company; pursued entrepreneurship
Kids at Home: Yes
In the News: Used his MBA capstone project to develop an AI-powered tool that helps wine growers detect smoke taint in grapes.
Industry expertise: High tech; semiconductor; artificial intelligence 

Oregon Executive MBA graduate David Fleming-Jones
David Fleming-Jones
Class of 2023

Current Role: National Sales Program Manager, Aero Precision, LLC
Undergraduate Major: Business, Corporate communications, renewable energy (non-traditional student)
During the program: Lived outside of the Portland metro area
Veteran Status: United States Marine Corps
Industry expertise: Military; automobile industry; firearms

Oregon Executive MBA graduate Banning Hendriks
Banning Hendriks
Class of 2019

Current Role: Director of Patient Experience, Oregon Health & Science University
Undergraduate Major: Business administration
First-generation grad student: Yes
LGBTQIA+: Yes
MBA Journey: Pursued his degree with plenty of support from his husband; earned a promotion
Honors: Received Portland Business Journal's 40 under 40 recognition in 2022
Industry expertise: Health care

Oregon Executive MBA graduate Bob Hestand
Bob Hestand
Class of 2021

Current Role: Chief Information Officer, Relay Resources
First-generation grad student: Yes
Kids at Home: Three grown children no longer at home.
During the program: Earned a promotion; held C-suite roles.
Post-graduation: Pivoted to an organization more aligned with his values.
Industry expertise: Construction; technology; nonprofit; consulting

Oregon Executive MBA student James Lund
James Lund
Class of 2024

Current Role: President, ProFocus Technology
Undergraduate Major: Business administration
First-generation grad student: Yes
During the program: Became Profocus's president during his second year in the program.
Undergraduate Major: Business administration
Kids at Home: Five
Industry expertise: Technology; professional services; staffing; nonprofit

Oregon Executive MBA graduate Treniere Moser
Treniere Moser
Class of 2023

Current Role: Director, Kobe Apparel, Nike, Inc. 
Undergraduate Major: English and sociology
Kids at Home: Yes. Had her second child right after her first three months in the program.
Industry expertise: Product development and creation 

Oregon Executive MBA graduate Jordan Pfeifer
Jordan Pfeifer
Class of 2023

Current Role: Program Manager, Project Manager
Undergraduate Major: Psychology
First-generation grad student: Yes
During the program: Switched companies; lived outside the Portland metro area.
Industry expertise: IT; construction; sustainability

Oregon Executive MBA graduate Cameron Stypula
Cameron Stypula
Class of 2023

Current Role: New Product Introduction Portfolio Lead, Collins Aerospace
Undergraduate Major: Business management
First-generation grad student: Yes
Kids at home: Became a first-time dad while in the program.
Industry expertise: Aerospace; manufacturing 

Oregon Executive MBA graduate Courtney Thompson
Courtney Thompson
Class of 2023

Current Role: Sports marketing business affairs manager, Nike, Inc.
Undergraduate Major: Communication
During the program: Earned a promotion.
Industry expertise: Marketing; sports marketing; sportswear products 

Oregon Executive MBA graduate Maribel Garibay
Maribel Vasquez-Garibay
Class of 2023

Current Role: Marketplace Manager, Nike
Undergraduate Major: Business administration and management
First-generation grad student: Yes
During the program: Earned a promotion.
Kids at home: Yes
Industry expertise: Sporting goods

Choose one of the Oregon Executive MBA program ambassadors above and we will connect you. Didn't see someone whose story resonates with you? Tell us more about what you're looking for and we will find another graduate to match you with. 

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