Executive Education Conversations

Jeremy Ellison, Executive MBA Class of 2020, sat down with Anna Morris, Associate Director at Fisher College of Business, to discuss his transformation during and after his EMBA experience. Since graduation, Jeremy switched careers and currently serves as Executive Director of the Riverview International Center, a non-profit organization that empowers New American neighbors by supporting individuals, strengthening families and nurturing community. The organization was recently named one of the five non-profits to watch by The Columbus Foundation. Listen to hear how the tools and principles he learned during his Fisher experience, allows him to make an even greater impact on the Columbus community.

Anna Morris sat down with Tyson Snider, director of manufacturing at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and 2021 graduate of the Executive MBA program. Tyson reflects on his time at Fisher and how the program opened up his career path from accounting to so much more.

Today, Dan Oglevee, Director of the Executive MBA program sits down with Trey Addison, co founder and managing partner of Nascent Group Holdings. Hear why Trey chose to pursue his EMBA and how it’s impacted his life since graduation.

This conversation was recorded during a live event and includes a few questions from participating audience members.

Our prospective students are often concerned about managing their professional careers and their family life, in addition to going back to school. Julia Yontz, a 2020 graduate of the Executive MBA program, shares why she chose to pursue her Executive MBA while balancing work and growing her family simultaneously.

Laurie Spadaro, director of admission and operations for executive graduate programs, sat down with Aaron Friedman, a graduate from the Master of Business Operational Excellence Class of 2020. Since graduating, Aaron was hired at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams as Production Manager, where he oversees the supply and production of the ice cream bases. Aaron explains how he uses operational excellence principles in his day-to-day work, and even touches on the now famous Strawberry Pretzel Salad flavor release.

Anna Morris sat down with Blake Gleaves, Founder of Brewker and 2017 graduate of the Executive MBA program. Blake reflects on his time at Fisher and how the program helped him go from managing to leading, and being an authentic leader.

Anna Morris, Associate Director of Engagement, sat down with Ashley Donnini, EMBA Class of 2017, to hear why she chose to pursue her Executive MBA and how it's had an impact on her career. Since graduation, Ashley has started her own company, Lola Link Consulting, a boutique firm focused in the utility industry.

Today, Laurie Spadaro, Director of Operations and Admissions, sat down with Inggrie Moore, senior consultant in lean automation at Fifth Third Bank and 2019 graduate of MBOE, and Dave Margil, a coach within the MBOE program. Every student in the program is assigned an experienced coach who works with them on their individual capstone project. Listen to learn how MBOE has made a difference in Inggrie’s professional career, and how Dave helped her with her lean journey.

Laurie Spadaro, director of the Master of Business Operational Excellence program sits down with Greg Linscott, MBOE class of 2019. Greg is general manager at Domtar Johnsonburg Mill. Listen to hear how the MBOE program has had an impact on his professional career in manufacturing.

Laurie Spadaro, director of the Master of Business Operational Excellence program sits down with five alumni of the MBOE program who all work at JP Morgan Chase. Listen to how the program has had an impact in their various roles within the same company.

This conversation was recorded during a live event and includes a few questions from participating audience members.