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Your Honorees, 2025

WMU Haworth is honored to present its 2025 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.

Spencer D. Robertson, B.B.A.’21

Spencer D. Robertson, B.B.A.’21

A strong foundation in accounting and a commitment to community service—these are elements that Robertson brings to his career as a tax senior at Plante Moran. Most recently, he has also taken on the title of founder of Affordable Knowledge, a community for aspiring CPAs and business owners.
Perceptive Professional
Avery Green, B.B.A.’18, B.S.’19

Avery Green, B.B.A.’18, B.S.’19

Green’s typical day is anything but typical and may involve creating a digital marketing campaign, planning account-based marketing, running events, designing a sales enablement strategy or donning a project manager hat. He is also one of the global leads for Slalom’s LGBTQ+ employee resource group.
Multifaceted Marketer
Ann Ditlow, B.S.’14, MBA’23

Ann Ditlow, B.S.’14, MBA’23

Fueled by a passion for transforming data into strategies that drive success, Ditlow’s career spans industries including biotechnology, HR and financial services. A lifelong learner, she recently earned a WMU MBA and a Commercial Banking and Credit Analyst certification to help her thrive professionally.
Fierce Financier
Marissa Bruno, B.B.A.’18

Marissa Bruno, B.B.A.’18

An award-winning recruiter, Bruno is consistently recognized as a standout, expanding her expertise and hitting career milestones. Now a senior recruiter at RSM US LLP, she has risen rapidly in the workplace and shares her know-how and networking skills with WMU sales and business marketing students.
Marvelous Mentor
Danny Rogers, B.B.A.’19

Danny Rogers, B.B.A.’19

With contributions to new product launches and company-wide records for proprietary product sales, Rogers’ success at Becton Dickinson speaks for itself. Now, he is simultaneously taking his talents to a new venture, Rogers Capital, a real estate investing business that has raised $2 million in investor funds.
Sales Sage
Nate Pingel, B.B.A.’16

Nate Pingel, B.B.A.’16

Pingel’s deep passion for retail is homegrown. Starting with his first job in a family business, he learned that he had a knack with both products and consumers. Beginning his career at Meijer, he has worked in key departments, garnered awards and enhanced the customer experience.
Passionate Purchaser

The 30 is a publication from the Haworth College of Business that recognizes emerging leaders who are providing thought leadership and innovative perspectives in the business world. Like many publications showcasing impact, The 30 honors alumni while fostering connections with the college and one another through networking.

In order to qualify, nominees must:

  • Have graduated from WMU Haworth in the past 10 years.
  • Have significant achievements through application of their business and leadership skills.
  • Have demonstrated a strong sense of vision for the future.
  • Have a minimum of two years of professional experience.

A committee composed of faculty, staff and recent alumni evaluates the nominations (with names redacted) using a holistic scoring method. They look for evidence of the following:

  • Significant accomplishments in the business world since graduation (maximum of 20 points)
  • Meeting or surpassing milestones, including corporate or external recognition of efforts (maximum of 10 points)
  • Community involvement and vision regarding service (maximum of 10 points)

Up to 10 additional points will be awarded based on the panel's overall impression of the materials, including completeness and a strong narrative explaining why the person is worthy of being honored.

While each nominee may not excel in every category, evidence of achievement in several of the areas above will strengthen a nomination.

If you have any questions about The 30 or the application process, please contact Stacey Anderson. 

If you know of an alum who should be included, or if you meet the criteria for The 30, then fill out our nomination form for the college's digital publication. 

Now in its seventh cycle, The 30 has recognized many accomplished individuals from the Haworth College of Business. View the last two publications.
2023
2024