This year, the event will take place virtually on March 23 & 24 with two keynote speakers, sixteen breakout session and 3 behind the scenes facility video tours. MOST College of Business classes will be canceled these days to allow students to participate. As each class policy may be different, please check your course syllabus and confirm with your professors.
Devon Still is an author, renowned speaker, top podcast host, coach, former NFL Professional Athlete with the Cincinnati Bengals, Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, and a Penn State University All-American. Perhaps most importantly, Still is Leah's dad, helping her publicly "beat up cancer" and embarking on a pediatric cancer-fighting journey that inspired the world.
A snapshot of Devon's accolades speaks volumes about his purpose, his heart, his life's mission – the 2015 Jimmy V Espy Award for Perseverance recipient, 2016 People Magazine's Dad of the Year, 2017 Penn State Alumni Achievement Award for most successful alumni under 30, and 2019 American Icon Award recipient. He's thrived amidst adversity and stayed in the game.
Sylvia Buxton is a strategic global executive with more than three decades of experience in fast moving consumer goods, shepherding high profile businesses and brands such as Mentos, Hershey’s, Reese’s, and Airwick. Sylvia’s career spans the US and Canada, as well as global and regional roles. She currently leads the North American business unit of more than 900 employees across US, Canada and Mexico for Perfetti Van Melle, the second largest global candy and chewing gum manufacturer. Prior to Perfetti van Melle, she was Senior Director of Marketing at the Hershey Company, where she led Hershey’s chocolate brands in Canada, Latin America and World Travel Retail. She started her career in Canada at Reckitt Benckiser.
A Woman in Construction: Overcoming stereotypes to excel in your career
Stephanie Hall, President, D.A.G. Construction Co., Inc.
Careers at Fischer Homes!
Katie Miller, HR Generalist, Fischer Homes; Krista Crockett, Sales Counselor, Fischer Homes; Michaele Blackburn, Superintendent, Fischer Homes; and Steve Stockdill, Estimating Masters Team Manager, Fischer Homes
Contributing to Companies Overall Success through Strong Customer Satisfaction
Matt Merchant, Key Account Manager, PepsiCo
Hustle & Go: Rising through the ranks
Kelly Berning, editor & host, Beyond Twisted (2009), TMZ on TV (2009-14), and The Amazing Race (2015)
Devon Still is an author, renowned speaker, top podcast host, coach, former NFL Professional Athlete with the Cincinnati Bengals, Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, and a Penn State University All-American. Perhaps most importantly, Still is Leah's dad, helping her publicly "beat up cancer" and embarking on a pediatric cancer-fighting journey that inspired the world.
A snapshot of Devon's accolades speaks volumes about his purpose, his heart, his life's mission – the 2015 Jimmy V Espy Award for Perseverance recipient, 2016 People Magazine's Dad of the Year, 2017 Penn State Alumni Achievement Award for most successful alumni under 30, and 2019 American Icon Award recipient. He's thrived amidst adversity and stayed in the game.
Sustainability through Innovation - Beach Plastic & Next Generation Recycling
Max Swartz, Senior Manager | Purchases, Procter & Gamble
Managing School and Business
Elizabeth Shrout, Founder, Avasha; Ally Creech, co-Founder, Avasha; and Isaiah Kelly, Founder, Smoove Creations
Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in the Accounting Workplace
Trevor Dunaway, Audit Manager, KPMG US
Landing and Completing the Virtual Interview
Molly Sheehan, Corporate Recruiter and Talent Manager, PL Marketing
Rebel Mettle Brewery: Learn the ins and outs of the brewery business
Perfetti Van Melle: The Business of Candy
Sylvia Buxton is a strategic global executive with more than three decades of experience in fast moving consumer goods, shepherding high profile businesses and brands such as Mentos, Hershey’s, Reese’s, and Airwick. Sylvia’s career spans the US and Canada, as well as global and regional roles. She currently leads the North American business unit of more than 900 employees across US, Canada and Mexico for Perfetti Van Melle, the second largest global candy and chewing gum manufacturer. Prior to Perfetti van Melle, she was Senior Director of Marketing at the Hershey Company, where she led Hershey’s chocolate brands in Canada, Latin America and World Travel Retail. She started her career in Canada at Reckitt Benckiser.
West End Stadium – The new home of FC Cincinnati
Greg Harrell,Senior Director of Ticket Sales and Service, FC Cincinnati
Navigating Your Career in a Virtual Environment
Todd Best, Cincinnati Office Managing Tax Partner, Deloitte and Tyler Blau, Tax Manager, Deloitte
3 Ways to Marketing Success
Matt Plapp, CEO, Restaurant Marketing that Works
The Reality Check with Gamble N Fin
Tom Gamble, CEO, On-Game Sports and Michael 'Fin' Walter, Owner and CMFIC QUARANTINE, Colorverse
Careers in Wealth Management and Finance
Holly Mazzocca, CFP®, Wealth Advisor | Principal, Bartlett Wealth Management; Aliya Riddle, CFA, Associate Investment Advisor, Bartlett Wealth Management; and Brian Walker, CFA, Wealth Advisor Bartlett Wealth Management
Kroger Careers: More than a grocery retailer
Mark Dierig, Regional Human Resources Business Partner, The Kroger Company
How to be a Time Warrior: Improve your time management skills
Tarita Preston, Life and Leadership Coach, Tarita Preston Coaching
CBT - Where global marketing and family-owned business connect
Elise Ring, Vice President of Marketing, CBT Company and Jay Stahl, Senior Vice President & General Manager, CBT Company
Rebel Mettle Brewery: Learn the ins and outs of the brewery business
Perfetti Van Melle: The Business of Candy
