The 30 is a publication from the Haworth College of Business that recognizes emerging business leaders who are providing thought leadership and innovative perspectives in the business world. Like many publications highlighting business leaders, The 30 honors impact in the business world, and connects alumni with the college and one another through networking.
Your Honorees, 2023
WMU Haworth is honored to present its 2023 edition of The 30, a publication that recognizes emerging alumni who are leading with intention and striving for more in the business world. Selected by a committee of faculty, staff and recent alumni, these honorees represent the integrity, leadership and purpose that are synonymous with being a Business Bronco.
Meet The 30
Dunn, May, Modrzynski, Ambs
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Taylor Dunn, B.B.A.’19
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Daniel May, B.B.A.’14
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Lauren Modrzynski, B.B.A.’11, M.S.A.’12
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Alexander Ambs, B.B.A.’13
Churchill
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Devin Churchill, B.B.A.’15
Churchill is a natural when it comes to connecting with people. It’s a talent that has been engrained in her since she was young and a skill she developed across many involvements at WMU. It’s also what moved her to work with youth on the South Side of Chicago at the University of Chicago Charter Schools.
DiBartolomeo, Harmon, Sanscrainte, Maurya
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Alex DiBartolomeo, B.B.A.’13, M.S.A.’14
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Alexis Flicek, B.B.A.’19
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Ashlea Sanscrainte, B.B.A.’15
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Deepak Maurya, B.B.A.’15
McVey, Gray
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Donovan McVey, B.B.A.’18
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Joshua Gray, B.B.A.’18
Room 35
McVey and Gray are co-founders of Room 35, a business consulting firm that takes entrepreneurship and social good seriously. Focusing on the growth of construction firms, particularly in underrepresented communities, Room 35 has partnered with the city of Kalamazoo, PNC Bank, Stryker and Southwest Michigan First, among others, raising over $4 million in new business for clients in 2022.
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Amanda Van Giesen, B.B.A.’17
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Megan Barr, B.B.A.’17
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Collin Cronin, B.B.A.’17
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Laura Mullen, B.B.A.’16
Preston
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Beau Preston, MBA’14
Preston loves the challenge of running his own company, Omnis Panels. His internationally patented rainscreen tool, The Joint Jig, has been able to take his passions and problem-solving skills across the globe. Citing the source of his superpower as growing up as the youngest of six children, he has found untold inspiration in those who are smart and brave.
Armbrister, King, Chen, Faris
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Robert Armbrister, B.B.A.’06, MBA’13
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Michael King, MBA’21
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Sophia Chen (Huanxin), B.B.A.’16
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Gino Faris, B.B.A.’19
Gegovic
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Julianna Gegovic, B.B.A.’18
Gegovic knows that nothing in sales comes easy, which is why she has excelled in her career at ADP. A high achiever in the sales and business marketing program at Western, she earned her way to the top—receiving President’s Club honors twice within her first three years at the company.
Tolsma, Peltier, Humphrey, Buckman
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Madison Tolsma, B.B.A.’20
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Ali Peltier, B.B.A.’15
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Wade Buckman, B.B.A.’20, MBA’21
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Brandon Humphrey, B.B.A.’16, MBA’22
Etshim
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Benjamin Ndinga Etshim, B.B.A.’18
Etshim has persevered through many challenges to get where he is today. Moving to the United States from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, his tenacity to pursue a supply chain degree at WMU strengthened his confidence and led to a successful career.
Flicek, Graham, Dudzinski, Darling
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Holly Harmon, B.B.A.’20
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Justin Dudzinski, B.B.A.’17
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Taylor Graham, B.B.A.’19
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Kelly Darling, B.B.A.’16, B.S.’16