MBA Class Notes
Excited to announce that my company, Atlantico Rum, has expanded into Texas. The brand is now in 13 states (and 10 countries) and should have national distribution by May. Our range of hand crafted high end rums have been called “Rum Masterpieces” by Forbes and were named Best Rums in the...
I have launched III Financial, a comprehensive financial planning firm in Austin, Texas, The firm focuses on helping families make sure they won't run out of money when they need it most. I'm a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professional who has been in practice since 2004.
Dr. Joyce Carter has been appointed chief financial officer of Grinbath, a technology startup that builds research and assistive solutions. Formerly, she founded an online PhD program at Texas Tech University. She also served as founder and chief executive officer of Daedalus, a groundbreaking...
Saunté Furnace co-launched an apparel line, Flipside Fresh Tees, that integrates the music, style, and imagery of popular and hip-hop culture with extreme sports. The company has been selected to feature its project on the crowdfunding site Kickstarter. Check out their site at...
I recently started the Finance & Business Intelligence consulting practice with 9Gauge Partners. Business is great, and we're always looking for more. Feel free to reach out to me for any of you financial planning, business analysis, or even CFO, Controller needs! We've got a great group...
Karen Sedatole was honored with the 2012 Greatest Potential Impact on Management Accounting Practice Award for her paper, “Drivers and Consequences of Short-Term Production Decisions: Evidence from the Auto Industry,” published in Contemporary Accounting Research (co-authored with Alexander...
Mannatech named B. Keith Clark Chief Operating Officer, a new position for the company, in addition to his role as Chief Legal Officer. Clark joined Mannatech in 2006 as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, and most recently held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Legal...
The Whitmore Manufacturing Company named Jeff Kilpatrick president and chief executive officer of the company on January 3. Prior to joining Whitmore, Kilpatrick was a member of the management team of Media Recovery, Inc. of Dallas for seven years, most recently serving as general manager of its...
Ben Ryan is engaged to marry Macy Catherine McBeth. The couple plans to wed in May 2012 at The Driskill in Austin.
Read the full announcement from the New Braunfels Herald Zeitung: http://bit.ly/xODFb1
Sara Lee Corp. has appointed Sean Connolly CEO of its North American Retail and Foodservice business effective January 17. Connolly will serve as CEO of MeatCo (Sara Lee’s North American Meats business) following the spin off of its International Coffee and Tea business.
Connolly will...



