Global Alumni Network

Andrew Colaruotolo

Part-Time MBA, Class of 2015

Program Manager, L-3 Communications, GCS Division

“Simon is one of the most distinguished business programs in the region with a world-renowned reputation. I chose the Part-time Flexible MBA program because of a busy, travel-infused work schedule, and it allowed me to tailor my class schedule around my work schedule."

Mark Ain

Full-Time MBA, Class of 1967

Executive Chairman,
Kronos Inc.

Mark Ain has communicated his passion for entrepreneurship to Simon Business School students—as well as to audiences in many other educational and industry settings. Ain has encouraged potential MBA candidates to attend the School and mentored many Simon students.

Lou Applebaum

Part-Time MBA, Class of 1995

Finance and Marketing

SVP Strategy & Business Development,
Constellation Wines

“The faculty is what really makes Simon special. The extraordinary passion, commitment and personal approach given by the professors really made the difference between a simply gaining a good education and becoming a very well prepared professional graduate."

Jay Benet

Full-Time MBA, Class of 1976

Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer,
The Travelers Companies

“The property casualty industry is very much part of today’s economy,” he says. “It is a global industry that uses its very large capital base to help businesses of all sizes and individuals manage risk.”

Jamie Buck

Full-Time MBA, Cass of 2003

Competitive and Organizational Strategy and Electronic Commerce

Strategic Account Director,
IHS

"Having the amount of exposure I had at Simon working in a team-based environment made the transition to working with my summer team a very smooth one. Since I had also acquired a solid quantitative and economics-based means to approach problem solving, I was able to adapt quickly in the fast-paced environment of Wall Street.”

Evans Y. Lam

Full-Time MBA, Class of 1984

SVP of Investments and Senior Portfolio Manager,
UBS Financial Services

“I am forever grateful to the University of Rochester and the Simon Business School for providing me with the foundation for my career in corporate finance and investment management."

Peter Nguyen

Full-Time MBA, Class of 2003

Corporate Accounting, Finance, and Public Accounting

Finance Planning and Reporting Manager,
Cardinal Health Inc.

“I credit my Simon education with helping me develop a strong set of financial analysis and critical-thinking skills, which have been indispensible in my work.”

Doug Petno

Full-Time MBA, Class of 1989

Finance, Business Environment and Public Policy

Chief Operating Officer of the Commercial Banking Division,
JPMorgan Chase

Chief Operating Officer of JPMorgan Chase Commercial-Banking Division. Petno has an MBA from the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester, and a BA in Biology from Wabash College.

Deborah Soffin-Brundage

Full-Time MBA, Class of 2001

Finance and Marketing

Senior Brand Manager,
Procter & Gamble

Deborah is now the Senior Brand Manager for the P&G Brand. Appointed Iams Dog Brand Manager in 2007, Deborah reinvigorated the base business with a global restage to deliver breakthrough marketing and media innovation focused solely on putting the consumer at the center of every decision.

Sheffali Welch

Full-Time MBA, Class of 2002

Finance and Competitive and Organizational Strategy

Director - Client Strategy and Analytics,
ICG Americas at Deutsche Bank

“Participation is key. I was involved in everything from student government, to the Simon Consulting Club, to the Coach Program. With Simon’s size, you have an opportunity to give and get more personal attention.”