Student/Alumni Profiles

Bryan
Bryan Hochstein, MBA '10 Senior Account Executive Time Warner Media Sales Watch Bryan's Outstanding Graduate Interview. Bryan discusses the importance of education and his experience at UW Oshkosh.

Lori
Lori Borchardt, MBA '09 Sr. Sales Planning Manager Kimberly-Clark Corp Watch Lori's Outstanding Graduate interview. Lori discusses the family and company support she received while pursuing her MBA at UW Oshkosh College of Business.

Andrea
Andrea Koch, Global MBA '09 Preferred Banking Officer M&I Bank, Oshkosh Watch Andrea's Outstanding Graduate Interview . Andrea discusses her decision to begin the MBA and her journey to completion.

Troy

Troy Sommerfeld, MBA '09
Vice President of Engineering, Marketing & Sales
C.R.E.W., Inc.

"The MBA program at UW Oshkosh further elevated my analytical and decision making abilities regarding the dichotomy of comparing and contrasting differing business viewpoints, situations and the resulting impace of business decisions on organization and withing a community. Additionally, this program helped me to develop a stronger sense of internal balance between leading and following, talking and listening, and analysis and reflection.

Networking with the UW Oshkosh faculty, staff and fellow students has provided me invaluable contacts within the Fox Valley community and has helped me both professionally and personally. These personal connections will only strengthen and continue to keep me coupled to this outstanding MBA program."

Michele
Michele Forgette, MBA '06 IT Leader Senior Business Analyst Integrys Energy Group "When I first started the MBA at UW Oshkosh, I was apprehensive taking on such a large commitment. However, as I started taking classes, I realized how much I was enjoying learning about real-world business issues from professors who were both knowledgeable about the subject and excited to share their expertise. I had a great time in the program and learned more than I ever expected."
Cory
Cory Boettcher, MBA '06 Marketing Manager NewPage "The knowledge I acquired in the UW Oshkosh MBA Program has been critical in building my professional skills and business acumen. The marketing emphasis really strengthened my analytical skills and has given me a broader, more strategic perspective for navigating through difficult business challenges and identifying hidden market opportunities."
Nicole
Nicole Doebert, MBA ’06 Web Site and Marketing Collateral Specialist Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity Alliance Strategy Office "The UW Oshkosh MBA Program is designed for working professionals. I completed both evening and online classes in just two years while working full-time. I was also able to apply what I had learned in my volunteer activities at Habitat for Humanity and Fox River Opera Company."
Keith
Keith Summers, MBA '07 Director of Operations Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC "The UW Oshkosh MBA Program provides an opportunity to hone your critical thinking skills outside of the work environment. Talented, committed faculty and support staff focus on delivering a quality program that exceeded my expectations by a wide margin. Working with fellow students with diverse backgrounds and experiences brings a richness to this program that was invaluable."
Beng
Beng Yeap, MBA ’96 Asia Specialist Wisconsin Department of Commerce Making multiple transitions in any career can be difficult. For Beng Yeap, career transition is an accomplishment, for which she is most proud. Yeap has moved from being a teacher in Malaysia, to a college lecturer at the Malayan Teacher’s College, to the business world as a commercial credit analyst for US Bank, to her current position in international business. “It’s challenging and rewarding at the same time,” Yeap said. “With the job, I meet different people, assist companies in exporting, build working relationships with partner organizations and organize trade missions and seminars.” Yeap has had the opportunity to travel to Asia twice with the governor and serves as his interpreter, when needed, in the states. When giving advice about making it in today’s international business world, Yeap says you need solid business skills before venturing out. “A diverse cultural background is helpful, but strong business skills are what give you an advantage,” she said.

Todd
Todd Kelsey, MBA ’04 Senior Vice President Global Customer Services Plexus Under the direction of B.S. Sridhar, Kelsey conducted an independent study project about "creating a global product development organization within Plexus." In this project, Kelsey's objective was to investigate the establishment of an integrated global product development process and expand Plexus' product development organization into Asia, while addressing the benefits and challenges of global product development.
Holly
Holly Brenner, MBA Midwest Account Executive Dynamic Print Group "A key strength of the UW Oshkosh MBA Program is flexibility. Students have the option of determining the pace at which they complete the program, which is very important for working professionals with career and personal commitments. Since there are classes online and at several sites, moving quickly to achieve the MBA is possible"
Linda
Linda Bartelt, MBA '95 Director of Marketing Communications Oshkosh Corporation Fire and Emergency Group 2000 Outstanding Alumna “I believe in the quality of this institution so much that I sent my children to obtain their bachelor's in business at UW Oshkosh. As an MBA alumna, I have a responsibility to help this institution achieve the recognition and respect it deserves."
William
William Raaths, MBA '74 CEO of Great Northern Corporation 2004 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year "I could earn my MBA while working full time, allowing me to apply what I learned daily and continue to pursue my career goals. I am proud to be a graduate of this fine program and continue to support the college in any way I can."

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