Ryan Griswold, MBA ’08 has recently been hired as Managing Director in the North American Debt Advisory team. Ryan was most recently the Managing Director of the Leveraged Finance group for J.P. Morgan Securities . Congratulations to Ryan!
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Sam Acho, BBA ’10 has been awarded the Outstanding Young Texas Exes Award for recognition of his outstanding accomplishments as an author, speaker, sports analyst and former NFL career. Sam most recently signed a multi-year deal with ESPN 2 as a lead studio commentator on college football. Congratulations to Sam!
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Nicole Conger, Alumna ’06 has recently been named Top Attorney of the Year for 2022 by the International Association of Top Professionals after more than a decade of professional experience and excellence as a Employee Rights Attorney. Congratulations to Nicole!
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Marsha Harrington, MBA ’16 has recently been appointed as the Director of Renewable Energy and Business Development for Monarch Private Capital. Before Marsha accepted her position, Marsha was a Director at Cornerstone Financial Advisors. Congratulations to Marsha!
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Cutting-edge international coursework and global experience will become more accessible for students at The University of Texas at Austin thanks to a $2.5 million gift to the McCombs School Center for Global Business.
Austin resident Raymond Brimble, founder and CEO of the Lynxs Holdings LP, and his wife, Karen, made the gift in support of the center, where he is emeritus chair of the advisory board. A UT graduate who has founded and managed 30 companies across North and Central America and Europe, Brimble hopes to enhance global resources for students entering an increasingly multicultural and interconnected workforce.
“Texas is a global player, and its future professionals need to be ready,” Brimble said. “It’s our dream that we can support new and enriched programs that will make an international business education available to more students. Rapid global change calls for the leadership that a UT education provides.”
The Brimble Global Impact Initiative will elevate student access to the professionals, curriculum and skills that an international perspective requires. Programs will help McCombs to provide global business education to students within the school and throughout campus, to engage with international alumni, and to remove financial barriers to experiential learning.
Raj Mahale, chair of the advisory board and a graduate of the International Business program, sees an opportunity to cultivate valuable global business acumen for students from diverse backgrounds and nonbusiness fields of study. He is eager to grow enrollment and strengthen global alumni connections to expand mentoring and career opportunities.
“I am deeply grateful to Ray for this contribution. When I was a student, the International Business program opened my eyes to resources and opportunities beyond any I envisioned when I first stepped on campus,” said Mahale. “I felt the pull to develop as a global citizen, and these programs showed me the way. Now, more students will have access to relevant coursework to become competitive on the world stage.”
Currently a partner at KPPB Law, Mahale has spent nearly two decades as a corporate attorney advising businesses in South and Southeast Asia, China and the Middle East. He mentors international business students and encourages them to build international professional networks. The Brimble Initiative will help enhance networks such as these.
The initiative is well timed as the rising pressures of world events affect all markets and nations, said Deirdre Mendez, director of the Center for Global Business.
“Understanding global repercussions has never been more important. This gift positions us to prepare UT students as global leaders,” she said. “It’s been a pleasure working with Ray to find ways to expose more students to a global experience while strengthening connections to international alumni.”
Immediate goals for the initiative include new and updated international business course offerings; scholarships to make study abroad and other experiences more accessible; enhanced advising services; and broader outreach to alumni who can serve as speakers, mentors and potential employers.
The new opportunities are expected to appeal to traditional business majors and students adding a valuable minor.
“We like to point out that business has no borders, and that applies on campus, too. Whether you are studying communications or engineering, natural sciences or computer science, understanding international business has never been more relevant,” said Deborah Salzberg, global readiness adviser for the center. “This gift will open doors to global readiness across the university.”
For more information:
The Brimble Global Impact Endowment:
https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/centers-and-initiatives/center-for-global-business/donate/
Tina Modi, BBA ’01 has recently accepted the position of Managing Director and CEO of BDC Advisors. Before accepting this position, Tina garnished her 20 years of consulting experience in managing and facilitating growth at providers such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, and Texas Children’s. Congratulations to Tina!
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We are deeply saddened to hear the news that John T. Stuart, III, BBA ’58, has passed away. John was a lifelong resident of Dallas, a proud UT alumnus and distinguished member of the Texas Exes, and has served the university and the McCombs School of Business for over four decades with his philanthropy and leadership.
John received his BBA from McCombs in 1958 and following graduation joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. He subsequently graduated from SMU’s Southwestern Graduate School of Banking and the Harvard Advanced Management Program.
John went on to lead a rewarding, 50-year career in commercial banking. Following his time in university, he joined Republic Bank in Dallas, rising to be president of the company, and held the same title in its successor, First Republic Bank of Dallas. He then moved on to become the president and CEO of Alpert Investment Company. He then joined Guaranty Bank, the Temple Inland subsidiary, retiring as vice chairman. He served on the Board and returned as chairman and CEO for a brief time. Later, he became vice chairman of Belmont Interests, a private wealth management company, until he retired.
As an alumnus of The University of Texas at Austin, John served as president of the Dallas Chapter of the Texas Exes and president of the Texas Exes at Austin. He also served as chair and a lifetime member of the McCombs School of Business Advisory Council, chairman of the Longhorn Foundation, and chairman for the UT System Chancellor’s Council. Committed to the Longhorn nation, he served for six years as a member of The University of Texas Athletic Council and was named an honorary letterman. He was also appointed by the UT Athletic director to the Board of the Cotton Bowl Athletics Association.
John always felt a deep obligation to make the world a better place. He contributed philanthropic work throughout his entire life and served on many civic boards, and found great enjoyment from his volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America. His estate plans include generous gifts to both UT and the McCombs School of Business, contributing toward the John T. Stuart Centennial Chair in Business Administration.
Both UT and McCombs recognize John’s contributions of his time and resources. He was inducted into the McCombs Hall of Fame in 1983, and received the UT Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2000.
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Sid Stolz, MBA ’83 has recently been appointed as Chief design and Experience Officer for Blue Zones LLC. Before accepting his position at Blue Zones, Sid gained 35 years of healthcare experience in leadership positions at Maxicare, CVS Health/Caremark, Towers Watson, and United Health Group. Congratulations to Sid!
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Mandy Price, BBA ’03 and BBA Board Member has recently been selected for Local Profile’s Women in Business Interview. Mandy has created a successful career for herself and pivoted her experience from Harvard Law and McCombs to help her co-found tech the company Kanarys. Congratulations to Mandy!
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Brett Johnston, MBA grad has recently been appointed as the Senior Vice President and CFO of Quest resource Holdings Corporation. Prior to accepting his new position, Brett served as the Senior Vice President and Vice President of Finance and Business Development for Arcosa Inc. Congratulations to Brett!
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