Month: October 2018

Class Note: Tamara Fields, BBA ’96

Accenture has appointed Tamara Fields as office managing director for Austin effective immediately. In this role, Fields will be responsible for expanding Accenture’s business in Austin, focusing on bringing innovation to clients, attracting top talent and strengthening the company’s impact in the Austin community.
Fields has more than 20 years of experience in the health and public service sector, serving federal and state government clients. She will continue to work with the State of Texas clients to deliver public services and support agency operations and modernization efforts. A native of Austin, she is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business.

“Tamara is a strong business leader with a passion for our people and an unwavering commitment to providing an inclusive work environment for people of all backgrounds,” said Peggy Kostial, Southwest regional managing director, Accenture. “Austin is an important market for our region and company, and we’re looking forward to Tamara’s leadership as we continue to grow our presence and leadership in the Austin.”

“I’m passionate about working with our clients to improve Texans’ lives and creating a workplace where our Austin team can be their best both professionally and personally,” said Fields. “It’s an honor to take on this role in my hometown of Austin, and I’m eager to continue to strengthen a sense of community.”

Accenture has more than 2,500 people in Austin. Its main office is located at 1501 South MoPac Expressway.

Class Note: Mark Chassay, BBA ’88

Faculty, medical students, friends, and family members gathered together Oct. 19 to celebrate the career and accomplishments of Mark Chassay, M.D., ’92, who accepted his Distinguished Alumnus Award during a special event at Third Coast.

Chassay, an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery and family and community medicine, also serves as associate dean for Alumni Relations and Continuing Medical Education and assistant dean for Admissions and Student Affairs. He thanked the selection committee for the award and also congratulated Frank J. Domino, M.D., ’88, who accepted his Distinguished Alumnus Award the following evening during the Alumni Reunion.

“I’m humbled to be recognized as a distinguished alumnus,” Chassay said. “It means a lot to me to be honored by my school, which has given me such a solid foundation and enabled me to accomplish so many things in life. For that I am eternally grateful.” Read more

Alumni Reconnect Before Texas Longhorns Take Win Over USC

McCombs alumni from all programs came together for a pregame BBQ tailgate celebration before the Texas vs. USC rivalry football game. Graduates enjoyed tastings from McCombs alumni-owned liquors, Dolce Vida and Nine Banded Whiskey, and delicious Texas BBQ from PoK-e-Jos, which is also owned by a UT alumnus. Alumni had a wonderful time reconnecting with their classmates and bonding over their shared Longhorn pride.

The good times kept rolling at the football game where the Texas Longhorns took down their longtime rival, USC! See the full photo album here.

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Call for Longhorn Love Stories

Are you a McCombs graduate? Is your significant other a McCombs or UT alum?  We want to hear your story!

Please send the following information to alumni@mccombs.utexas.edu:

  • Your full name, UT degree, and grad year
  • Your significant other’s full name, UT degree, and grad year
  • A short write up about the two of you and how you met
  • A photo of both of you
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