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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
757-221-2944

Randy Tripp, Associate Director
Randy.Tripp@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2898

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

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

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 MBA Special Programs, Rm. 2013
Patty.Lalumiere@mason.wm.edu
757-221- 2928

Field Consultancy/Batten Fund

L.D. Metcalfe, Director of Field Consultancy, Rm. 3034
ld.metcalfe@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2963

Students may meet their field consultancey requirement in one of the following ways: Corporate Field Cultancy, Batten Fund or Entreprenuership.

Corporate Field Consultancy Program

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 Career Management Center and Corporate Relations

The Career Management Center offers a wealth of resources to help you refine your career goals and hone your job search, networking and interviewing skills.

• Pre-Program Activities include webinars and Skype-mediated advising sessions that will let you jump-start your career planning process before you even start classes.
• The Career Development Contract is a promise to yourself that commits you to actively and enthusiastically participating in setting and pursuing your own career goals.
• The Personal Branding Toolkit is a set of invaluable online tools that will help you translate your unique talents and skills into a compelling “hiring proposition” for potential employers.
• MASONlink is your portal to job and internship listings. It also allows you to post a personal profile that recruiters can view.
• Career Development Advising includes half-hour one-on-one advising sessions with a Career advisor.
• Classes and Workshops focusing on interview, social media and other career skills are planned throughout the school year.

Alan B. Miller Hall, Suite 1056
T: 757-221-7887
F: 757-221-2958
supportcareers@mason.wm.edu
http://mason.wm.edu/careers/

Chequeta Allen, Executive Director of Career Management Center
Chequeta.Allen@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2955

Stephanie Joynes, Student Communities, Recruiting & Marketing Manager
Stephanie.Joynes@mason.wm.edu
757-221-7833

Josie Thompson, Student Support and Technology Manager
Josie.Thompson@mason.wm.edu
757-221-1100

Peggy Gesing, Director of Career Advising and Education

Peggy.Gesing@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2295

Barbara Sadler, Associate Director, Career Advising & Education
Barbara.Sadler@mason.wm.eduu
757-221-2957

Executive Partners

Rick Spatz, Executive Director, Rick.Spatz@mason.wm.edu
Paul Langenus, MBA/EMBA Faculty Coordination, Paul.Langenus@mason.wm.edu
Ed Odachowski, Leadership Development Coaching Director, Ed.Odachowski@mason.wm.edu
Maloy Jones, Field Consultancy Coordination, Maloy.Jones@mason.wm.edu
Louise Pritchard, Membership Director, Louise.Pritchard@mason.wm.edu
Nancy Konta, Career Prep Coordination, Nancy.Konta@mason.wm.edu
Sherry Houghton, Admissions Coordination, Sherry.Houghton@mason.wm.edu
Bill Grant, BBA/FLEX MBA Coordination, Bill.Grant@mason.wm.edu
 

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 over 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

Flex Recruitment and Corporate Outreach

Kimberly Mallory, Director of Flex MBA Recruitment and Corporate Outreach
Kim.Mallory@mason.wm.edu
(757) 221-2242
 
Jana Allen, Associate Director of EMBA and Flex MBA Recruitment and Corporate Outreach
Jana.Allen@mason.wm.edu
(757) 221-2356

Flex MBA Program

Carlane Pittman PhD, Director of MBA Programs
Carlane.Pittman@mason.wm.edu
(757) 221-2296

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

Executive MBA Program

Kimberly Mallory, Admissions, Executive MBA Program
kim.mallory@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2242

Jana Allen, EMBA Associate Director
jana.allen@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2356

Julie Hummel, EMBA Assistant Director
julie.hummel@mason.wm.edu
757-221-2902

Master of Accounting Program

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

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

Beth McGraw, MAcc Enrollment Coordinator
beth.mcgraw@mason.wm.edu
Miller 2019; 757-221-2879