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Faculty and alumni in the news

Jennifer Bainbridge
Bainbridge opens new franchise

Nov. 18, 2009: Jennifer Bainbridge EMBA '06 is the new Regional Owner of a Mom Corps franchise Northern Virginia.

Daniel Orrison BBA '09 appears on VH1 reality show

Nov. 1, 2009: The marketing major is vying to be Sean "Diddy" Combs' assistant.

Eric Overman
Eric Overman, MBA '09, joins Grizzard Communications Group

As Vice President of Digital Marketing, he will spearhead Grizzard’s efforts to deliver digital marketing solutions to nonprofits.

Brien Biondi
Biondi appointed President and CEO of League Assets Corp.

Sept. 23, 2009: Brien Biondi, EMBA '97, will lead one of North America's fastest growing private Real Estate Investment Trusts.

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Vernon Irvin joins Brand Asset Digital

Sept. 16, 2009: Vernon Irvin has joined Brand Asset Digital as President and CEO.

SMART Modular Technlogies
Alexy named to Board of Directors

Sept. 3, 2009: Kimberly E. Alexy MBA '93 has joined the board of SMART Modular Technologies.

Baker contributes data to Bloomberg.com commentary

Aug. 19, 2009: Burton Baker MBA '96 offers data on the best value in higher education.

Lissa McNaughton
McNaughton joins BST

Aug. 31, 2009: Lissa McNaughton MBA '84, joined BST as Director of Wealth Management.

Sonali Shetty
Sonali Shetty is a social media strategist

July 27, 2009: Sonali Shetty, EMBA '03, helps others use social media to their advantage.

Prof. John Boschen appears on 'HearSay' with Cathy Lewis

July 22, 2009: Prof. Boschen discussed how Federal stimulus dollars will impact the economy in Hampton Roads.

Kimberly McCoy Burns
Maryland governor appoints Burns to community college board

July 23, 2009: Kimberly McCoy Burns, MBA '87, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Anne Arundel Community College.

H. Thomas Watkins III
Watkins' company closer to a new lupus treatment

July 20, 2009: Human Genome Sciences CEO H. Thomas Watkins III, BBA '74, says his company's new lupus drug has proven effective in clinical trials.

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F. Hunter Creech on the move at Branscome, Inc.

July 17, 2009: F. Hunter Creech, BBA '91, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer.

David J. Fairchild
First Market Bank CEO's plans didn't include banking

July 13, 2009: David J. Fairchild, MBA '76, thought he'd follow his father in the family business.

World Wrestling Entertainment
Former NFL exec Jim Connelly, MBA '78, joins WWE

July 8, 2008: World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. has named Jim Connelly as Senior Vice President, Consumer Products.

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Dean Larry Pulley discusses Mason's endowment

July 7, 2009: Dean Pulley tells the Financial Times, "There has been a modest levelling of the playing field," regarding bschool endowments.

Penelope Kyle
Penelope Kyle, MBA '87, is highest paid among peers

July 7, 2009: Radford University President Penelope Kyle, MBA '87, comes out on top according to a Roanoke Times survey.

M&T Bank
Newton named regional president

July 3, 2009: Robert "Hugh" Newton, MBA '79, is the new president of the central Virginia region for M&T Bank.

Tom Hartman
Hartman joins Alight Planning as Director of Sales

June 25, 2009: Tom Hartman, MBA '79, will assume responsibility for Alight’s sales activities on the East Coast.

John Strong
John Strong's book reviewed in Aerlines Magazine

June 23, 2009: Prof. John Strong's book, "Managing the Skies - Public Policy, Organization and Financing of Air Traffic Management," is "a balanced blend of professional experience and academic research."

Michael Flood
Michael Flood, MBA '88, finds his niche in nonprofit

June 21, 2009: As an MBA student, Michael Flood was never really interested in business. But it was in school that the future CEO of the L.A. Regional Foodbank was exposed to the nonprofit world.

Gloria Jarmon a guest on Federal News Radio

June 17, 2009: Gloria Jarmon, BBA '82, discusses how sound financial management remains a priority even in an environment focused on security.

Ananda Baruah joins Brean Murray, Carret & Co.

June 15, 2009: Ananda Baruah, MBA '98, has joined Brean Murray's Equity Research team as Vice President and Senior Analyst, and will continue his focus on computer hardware.

Estes profiled in Virginia Business magazine

May 28, 2009: Robey "Rob" Estes, BBA '72, is president of Estes Express Lines and a member of Mason's Foundation Board.

Mulvaney promoted to Controller

April 23, 2009: Timothy Mulvaney, BBA '91, has been named Controller for Richmond-based Media General.

Leslie Frank
Leslie Frank, BBA '79, an 'honest accountant'

May 10, 2009: Leslie Frank, BBA '79, was named director of administrative services for Okaloosa County sheriff's office in Florida.

Roy Pearson
Roy Pearson: Investments in real estate still profitable

May 4, 2009: Professor Emeritus Roy Pearson tells the Daily Press that some real estate investments are performing better than 401(k)s.

Rajiv Kohli's work cited in BusinessWeek white paper

April 2009: Professor Rajiv Kohli's research is cited in the paper, "How IT Investments Today Will Be Rewarded Tomorrow.

McPherson to lead hotel's European division

April 13, 2009: Marriott International has named Amy McPherson MBA '85 president and managing director of its European lodging group.

Professor Howard Busbee quoted in Daily Press

April 5, 2009: Tax revenues are declining. Accounting professor Howard Busbee tells the Daily Press, "We are facing the largest decline in the history of the state."

Laura Simmons reports on plunging securities settlements

March 16, 2009: Business Insurance magazine reports on Accounting Professor Laura Simmons' research on securities class action settlements.