Class Notes
Stay Connected, Share Your Journey
In the vibrant tapestry of our alumni community, each thread tells a unique story of success, growth, and impact. This is where these stories come alive. This space is dedicated to celebrating your achievements, milestones, and adventures since your days at WVU.
We invite you to share your professional and personal updates with fellow alumni. Whether you've launched a successful business, received a promotion, embarked on a new venture, or achieved a personal milestone, your story is part of our Chambers College legacy.
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Laina Fusarelli | B.S in Accounting/Mathematics 2007; M.B.A 2024
NOVA Chemicals - Leader Finance Operations & Captial Governance
M.B.A completion May 2024
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Jordan Rossell | B.S. in Exercise Physiology 2020; MBA in 2024 and Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2024
Dentist at Advanced Dental Solutions in Pittsburgh, PA
Just graduated dual DDS/MBA! Third degree after being here 8 years.
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Grace Enscoe | B.S. in Marketing 2023, MSHRM Candidate 2024
GA in the Center for Career Development
Current MS Human Resource Management candidate interning with PepsiCo this summer in Aberdeen, MD. This week, I had the opportunity to speak with many Chambers students to discuss internships and inform them about my graduate experience! Let's Go!
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Seth Fitzwater | MS in Human Resources Management- 2021
WVU Medicine-United Hospital Center | Recruiter
Back in Morgantown, WV working for WVU Med (UHC) after a stint with PepsiCo in the DC area. Still enjoy volunteering for Chambers College career related events, with current graduate students.
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Rick Desrosiers | B.S. Information Technology, 2012, Northeastern University, Summa Cum Laude
Executive Director of IT - Delaware Park Casino & Racing
Working towards MBA from the John Chambers College of Business and Economics.
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Kristin Moro | BS in Management Information Systems - 2018
Intelligence Analyst at Leidos
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Robert J Green | BSBA in Management 2011
Building Manager at GSA. Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
Completed my MBA program at Champlain College
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John McKenzie | B.S in Business Administration 1992
cGMP Sales Consultant - STERIS Sterility Maintenance Products
17 Year Anniversary with STERIS Sterility maintenance Products and helping Pharmaceutical facilities in improving their aseptic processes.
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Brent Van Scoik | BSBA Accounting, 1984
ParkOhio Industries, VP Corporate Procurement & SCM
7 Years at ParkOhio Industries
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Biruk Yitayew | MBA, 2014
Global Talent Acquisition Partner with Jhpiego - a Johns Hopkins University affiliated global health non-profit organization.
Currently managing international recruitment efforts for key personnel on upcoming USAID, CDC and other donor-funded projects globally. These projects focus on maternal, newborn, and child health, family planning and reproductive health, primary health care, global health security and humanitarian efforts.
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Lydia Strain | B.S. in Economics 2017, M.S.I.R. 2020
Consultant - Sales (Personal Lines Insurance)
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Jim Mason | B.S.B.A., Accounting 1981
Vice President, Finance and Treasury - Petro-Hunt, L.L.C., Dallas, TX
Promoted to VP in 2022 and have served the Hunt family now going on 43 years.
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Angela (Farley) Cox | B.S.B.A. 2003; M.P.A. 2004; Certificate in FAFI 2004
Smithfield Foods, Inc.
Shout out to my fellow MPA’s in 2004. Some of the best times of my life were had at WVU.
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Neil Armstrong | Finance (1993) - M.B.A (1995)
VP, Finance - Fidelity Investments
Closing in on my 29th year at Fidelity Investments in Cincinnati - Thankful for my time back at WVU from 1989-1995. Giving back now to the University as I recently took over as President of the Cincinnati Chapter of the WVU Alumni Association.
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Ralph Williams | BS in Marketing 1975
President--Board of Directors of the Charleston Metropolitan Band; Retired from Merck Pharmaceuticals
President--Board of Directors of the Charleston Metropolitan Band
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Mary Thompson | B.S. in Business Management; Minor in Marketing 2020
Optimization Analyst at Circle K in Houston, TX
After graduation, I worked for Speedway as a district training manager in Columbus, OH. I went on to work for Offen Petroleum as a strategic account manager in Salt Lake City, UT, and am currently with Circle K in Houston, TX. I've enjoyed meeting WVU alumni at various chapter events. My fiance, Austin Griffith '20, also a WVU graduate, and I were engaged this past December in front of Woodburn Hall.
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Khufu Edwards | B.S. in Business Administration 2020
Capital Impact Partners - DMV Senior Program Specialist
Shifted to purpose-driven work with Capital Impact Partners as a Senior Program Specialist, supporting BIPOC real estate developers.
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Jonathan Lewis | MBA 2018
WVU Medicine, Director, Ambulatory Development and Community Operations
Shout out to the M.B.A class of 2018! This past month marked 3 years with WVU Medicine as I continue to grow in the healthcare field.
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Mason Harp | Marketing 2022, Integrated Marketing Communication 2023
Retail Execution Specialist at The Coca-Cola Company
Just graduated with my master's and accepted a new role with Coca-Cola North America. Moved to Fort Myers, Florida!
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Lydia Strain | M.S. in Industrial Relations 2020; B.S. in Economics 2017
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Tommy Nguyen | B.S. in Finance 2021; MSF 2023
Options Floor Clerk; TradeMas Inc.
Reflecting on working hours and goals of attaining Series Exams.
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Makenzee Hall | B.S. in Business Management 2023
The Center for Career Development in the Chambers College.
Currently in the MSHRM Program at WVU and landed an internship with Synchrony Financial this Summer.
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Anastasia Hinojosa | MS Forensic and Fraud Examination 2023
Senior Accountant - Physician Groups, Driscoll Children's Hospital
Starting the JDi program at Syracuse University College of Law in August 2024.
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Joseph Bernazzoli | B.S. Applied Mathematics 2022, B.A Economics 2022
BNY Mellon - Trade Settlements
Currently working at BNY Mellon in trade settlements while pursuing my M.S in Business Data Analytics!
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Diane Baird | MBA 1983
Retired
Retired. Worked for the NAVY and DISA. Nominated to be in 2022 Marquis Who's Who in America and 2022 Marquis Who's Who American Women.
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Joan Hill | BSBA 1983, MSILR 1987, JD 1987
Adjunct in HR and Labor Relations at Michigan State University; Labor Arbitrator Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
Retired from United Steelworkers International Union, Education Department.
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Dawne Lindsey | Business Administration 1987
Elected Clerk of Court for Allegany County Circuit Court
Added a picture
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Steve Robey | B.S.B.A. - Accounting - 1977
Retired
Retired in May 2023 after a 46-year career in public accounting. Lives in Charleston, WV with his wife Beth.
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Steve Penn | B.S. in Business Administration 1972
Retired
Retired after a long, successful career in B2B marketing, including running Penn Marketing Services in Southeast Michigan.
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Sydni Vega | B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Program Assistant, Student Engagement and Leadership at West Virginia University
After COVID, worked as an AmeriCorps VISTA for The Rack: WVU Student Food Pantry and will be going back to school to get my MBA starting Spring of 2024.
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Kristin Moro | Management Information Systems 2018
Intelligence Analyst at Leidos
Switched back to Leidos to work in intelligence earlier this year. Back at the same company where I had my first internship while a student at WVU.
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Robert Delaney | MBA in 1991
Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer at WEHCO Media, Inc.
Concluding my first full year as CFO/Treasurer for WEHCO Media, Inc. in Little Rock, AR.
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William Behrens | BS BA accounting 1989, MPA 2000
Baker Tilly US, LLP
Two WVU students, one in pharmacy and one in engineering.
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John Lichter | Business Administration 1981
Sunbelt Business Advisors
Working throughout the State of West Virginia to help owners of businesses to retire comfortably. Motto: "Businesses in WV should never die of old age."
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Jodi Vincent | OMBA
WVU Women's Resource Center/LGBTQ+ Center Administrative Assistant beginning 2024
Changing from Program Assistant II with the School of Social Work.