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Directory of Administration Offices

The Full-Time MBA Team

The MBA Team consists of our Assistant Dean, Admissions, Program Services, Leadership Development Experience and Field Consultancy all of whom collaborate to assure that W&M MBA students have every opportunity to succeed while in the program, are exposed to unique and meaningful programs, and are given the tools necessary to succeed outside of the classroom. We offer academic support as well as individual support to help make this transition.

Full-Time MBA Admissions

Communicating the unique opportunities available in the full-time MBA Program with a commitment to marketing to and selecting from the top MBA candidates in the US and around the world.

Amanda Barth, Director, Full-time MBA Admissions
Amanda.Barth@mason.wm.edu
757-221-5944

Laura Soerensson, Assistant Director, Full-time MBA Admissions
Laura.Soerensson@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2900

Lois Fraley, Full-time MBA Admissions Enrollment Coordinator
Lois.Fraley@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2899

Emory Gunn, Coordinator, Full-time MBA Admissions and W&M MBA CareerPREP
Emory.Gunn@mason.wm.edu
757-221-7887

http://mason.wm.edu/programs/ftmba/admissions/ | 757-221-2900

Full-Time MBA Program

Carlane Pittman, Director of MBA Programs, Rm. 2019 A
Carlane.Pittman@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2296

Michele Mitchell-Moffit, Associate Director of MBA Programs, Rm.2019 B
Michele.Mitchell-Moffit@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2895

Julie Y. Hummel, MBA Program Coordinator, Rm. 2019 D
Julie.Hummel@mason.wm.edu
757-221-7603

Leadership Development Experience

Patty Lalumiere, Associate Director of Leadership Development Experience, Rm. 2013
Patty.Lalumiere@mason.wm.edu
757-221- 2928

Field Consultancy/Batten Fund

James Hewitt, Director of Field Consultancy, Rm. 2013 B
James.Hewitt@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2035

Field Consultancy

Teams of second-year MBA students work as consultants charged with identifying, researching and proposing a solution for a real business problem faced by their client organization. Each project focuses on different issues, based on the needs of our clients. All Field Consultancy teams are assigned a Faculty Supervisor and two Executive Partner Advisors. The role of the Supervisor and Advisors is to provide counsel on the conduct and direction of the study, to advise how to interact effectively with the Client and to assist the team in meeting its Work Plan objectives. Each team is to select its own team Leader, Assistant Leader and Scribe from among the team members. The Team Leader is the primary contact between the team, the Client, the Faculty Supervisor and Executive Partner Advisors. At the conclusion of the project, the Client and all members of the team will be asked to provide performance evaluations of team members.

Project assignments are distributed in October. Teams are assigned with the goal of balancing skills and career interests based on the results of the student’s Field Consultancy Interest Survey and client project needs. Assignment requests are taken into account, but are not guaranteed. Projects are chosen based on their ability to provide, as much as possible, cross-functional integration so that each project will provide a similar learning experience for all students.

During the course of the six months following the initial Client Meeting, teams meet with the Client, prepare a Work Plan, work through the Plan, make an interim presentation midway through the project, and make a Final Report and Presentation of findings to the Client. During the course of the activity, teams stay in regular contact with the Client, the Faculty Supervisor and Executive Partner Advisors. In early December, teams are required to present their Work Plans to their Clients and receive the Client’s “sign-off” on the Work Plan. All Final Reports and Presentations are to be completed by mid April.

It is intended that the projects provide students with an opportunity to apply skills acquired during the first year and a half of study and introduce them to the complexities of working in a Team to solve a current business problem. For many, this is the type of assignment they are given shortly after starting employment. The networks and contacts created during the conduct of a Field Consultancy have led to many employment opportunities. Most Clients pay a fee plus expenses per project to support the program.

Batten Fund Field Consultancy

The Batten Fund project – named for a very generous supporter of William & Mary, Frank Batten, tasks fourteen to seventeen selected participants each year to research stocks in depth, develop an investment thesis, complete valuation analysis, sell the idea to fellow Batten analysts, then subsequently track the performance of stocks within the Fund if their stock is selected by the group.

Mason Corporate Relations and CareerPREP

Mason Corporate Relations

Alan B. Miller Hall, Suite 1049
T: 757-221-7887
F: 757-221-2958
supportcareers@mason.wm.edu
http://mason.wm.edu/careers/

Laura Kottkamp, Director of Corporate Relations
Laura.Kottkamp@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2955

Betsy Shonka, Associate Director of Corporate Relations
Betsy.Shonka@mason.wm.edu
757-221-7833

Carlie Johnston, Recruitment and Technology Manager
Carlie.Johnston@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2956

Mason CareerPrep

Alan B. Miller Hall, Suite 1049
T: 757-221-7887
F: 757-221-2958
careers@mason.wm.edu
http://mason.wm.edu/careers/

Peggy Gesing, Director of CareerPREP
Peggy.Gesing@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2295

Barbara Sadler, Associate Director
Barbara.Sadler@mason.wm.eduu
757-221-2957

Jennifer Barton, Associate Director
Jenifer.Barton@mason.wm.edu
757-221-7829

Emory Gunn, Coordinator, Full-time MBA Admissions and W&M MBA CareerPREP
Emory.Gunn@mason.wm.edu
757-221-7887

CareerPREP is a partnership where students and MBA CareerPREP & Corporate Relations take equal responsibility, utilizing a system of resources and tools specifically designed to facilitate the career development process. The core classes and workshops, along with the Personal Branding Toolkit will help students integrate the experiences of personal and professional development, resulting in a highly in-demand graduate.

The mixture of core class sessions, career fairs, networking opportunities, workshops and webinars are designed to provide students with opportunities to develop and practice their career management skills. The Personal Branding Toolkit provides 24/7 self-directed learning tools to use for lifelong career management. It can be found at http://mason.wm.edu/careers/mba/toolkit.

CareerPREP works closely with Corporate Relations to strengthen relationships with corporations and entities across Mason. These relationships include on campus visits, whether for recruiting or classroom presentations, networking events, and information sessions, to name a few. Corporate Relations coordinates with CareerPREP at the beginning of each semester to ensure that the requirements for the students align with the appropriate level of interaction and exposure to desired companies/organizations.

View MBA CareerPREP’s Schedule of Programs online through Mason Events page http://events.wm.edu/masonevents2/upcoming/.

View the complete Job Search Timeline online at: http://mason.wm.edu/careers/documents/RIS_timelineUG.pdf

Executive Partners

Rick Spatz, Executive Director, rickspatz@yahoo.com
Mike Picardi, Faculty Curriculum Lead, mdpicardi@earthlink.net
Charlie Raphael, Leadership development Experience Lead, cgraphael@cox.net
Peter Rapuzzi, Field Consultancy Lead, prapuzzi@cox.net
Brian Smith, Membership Lead smithbrianr@msn.com
John VanAken, Career Prep Lead, j.vanaken@cox.net
Sue Coffman, Admissions Lead, suecoffman@cox.net

Executive Partners is a service organization dedicated to enriching and expanding the educational experience of students enrolled in the Mason School of Business at The College of William & Mary. Executive Partners add to the effectiveness of the programs designed by faculty and administration and support their efforts to prepare the next generation of business leaders. This network of experienced senior business executives, volunteer their time, expertise and contacts to the Mason School of Business and to all its constituencies. The School views the Executive Partners as a powerful resource that will enable its graduates to become the most skilled candidates possible for the challenges afforded by the business community.

Executive Partners is made up of about 120 volunteers with backgrounds in 36 diverse industries, management in both large and small companies, and multiple functional skills. Over 40% have international expertise. Executive Partners provide career guidance, coaching, placement and networking support. The Executive Partners also mentor students in their career selection and advise them on the skills required by their chosen industry and functional areas.

Faculty members utilize Executive Partners in the classroom to share relevant experiences that augment and enhance the classroom-learning environment. In cases where special expertise is required, Executive Partners may be asked to teach a course. Executive Partners frequently judge competitions and critique students’ presentation skills.

Executive Partners are always seeking opportunities to respond to the interests and needs of students beyond their normal classroom experiences. The members offer Panel Sessions on topics that are of special interest to students and that complement curriculum offerings. The members also provide speaker support and program guidance to MBA Student Committees.

The Executive Partners Knowledge Management System (KMS) is an intranet site available for the exclusive use of Mason School of Business students, faculty, administrators and Executive Partners. KMS is a database that includes photos and profiles of Executive Partners. It provides both a Directory and Query system to help users find the Partner who can best help them. All students have access to this system using their Mason ID and password.

Instructions for students:

Go to: mason.wm.edu and select “intranet” at the bottom of the screen. Sign in using your Mason ID. Click on Executive Partners Intranet. You can click on “Directory” for an alphabetical listing of Executive Partners, or “Query System” if you want to search for an EP by industry, functional area or area of interest. If you are looking for contact information for a specific EP, go to “Directory.” Click on the name of the person you want to contact. This will bring up contact information for that EP. If you wish to contact the entire group, that must be done by emailing your request to the MBA Program Coordinator. Once approved, it will be forwarded to the entire database.

Flex MBA Program

Rosanna Koppelmann, Director of Flex MBA Program
Rosanna.Koppelmann@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2897

Amy Blackburn, Associate Director of Flex MBA Program
Amy.Blackburn@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2047

Ellen Sutton, Flex Program Coordinator
Ellen.Sutton@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2015

Martha Orr, Program Coordinator
Martha.Orr@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2054

Executive MBA Program

Susan Hughes, Director of Executive MBA Program
Susan.Hughes@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2912

Terry Hinders, EMBA Program Coordinator
Terry.Hinders@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2913

Master of Accounting Program

Linda Espahbodi, Director of MAcc Program
Linda.Espahbodi@mason.wm.edu
Miller 2019; 757-221-2953

Martha Howard, Associate Director MAcc Program
Martha.Howard@mason.wm.edu
Miller 2019; 757-221-2875

Juarez, Midori, Assistant Director MAcc Program
Midori.Juarez@mason.wm.edu
Miller 2019; 757-221-2934

Barbara Brown, MAcc Enrollment Coordinator
Barbara.Brown@mason.wm.edu
Miller 2019; 757-221-2879