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Where will your BYU Marriott degree take you? Read about the careers our alumni are in and the interesting things they are doing.
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In the News

Alum Named to Boating Industry List

June 13, 2018
Alum Brent Parker, president of the Freedom Boat Club of Virginia, was named one of the best young leaders in the marine industry.
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Alumni Experiences

Social Impact a Utah Business Focus

June 13, 2018
The Ballard Center is a member of the new Utah chapter of the Social Enterprise Alliance, encouraging entrepreneurs to network and help each other improve impact.
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Alumni Spotlight

Success by Chocolate

June 11, 2018
Partnering with his mother, BYU Marriott alum Sterling Jones co-founded JoJo's Chocolate, a healthy treat company aiming to replace sugar cravings.
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Alumni Spotlight

An Acute Journey

June 04, 2018
Almost every employee has a commute—whether it's a short drive through neighborhood streets or battling the 101 in Los Angeles. For Phil Harrop, it was a two-hour drive along the Snake River into a different time zone.
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Alumni Spotlight

The Core of Service

June 03, 2018
Jonathan DeGraff is quick to point out that his time in the Tanner Building not only gave him a great education but also left him with a strong desire to serve.
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Alumni Spotlight

Of Potential and Potential Energy

May 18, 2018
Networking with royalty is just another day on the job for Joe Onstott, whose work for an international nuclear fusion project has landed him and his family in southern France for the past nine years.
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Alumni Spotlight

All in the Family

May 16, 2018
Laura Warner Torgesen's heritage in academia, including BYU legend Karl G. Maeser, have led her to blaze a pioneering path of her own.
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In the News

Female Founders Honored

May 15, 2018
The first-ever Sego Awards recognized the top female entrepreneurs in Utah, including multiple BYU Marriott alumnae.
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Alumni Spotlight

Call to Public Service

May 14, 2018
After improving the election process in Utah and a push from friends, Kelleen Potter is seeking success as the mayor of Heber City.
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Alumni Spotlight

Valuing Life’s Unexpected Course

May 09, 2018
Throughout his career, Curtis LaClaire, a BYU Marriott MBA alum, has learned the importance of working hard, maintaining a healthy work life balance, and enjoying life's unexpected adventure.
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Alumni Spotlight

Pinning Success

May 08, 2018
Phil Andersen, BYU Marriott marketing alum and partner team manager at Pinterest, knows a thing or two about proactively achieving professional success.
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Alumni Spotlight

Alum Brings Characters to Life

May 04, 2018
Ashley Emig helps ideas and concepts come alive in a retail store near you.
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Alumni Spotlight

The Next Adventure

May 04, 2018
BYU Marriott MBA alum Andrea Cordani is grateful he took a leap of faith that landed him in Provo and directed him towards a fulfilling career.
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Alumni Spotlight

Alum’s Comedy Entertains Board

April 19, 2018
When Hani Almadhoun, a Muslim from Palestine, attended BYU, he found many Mormon friends. One of his favorite stories of his time on campus is how his Mormon friends often introduced him to others.
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Alumni Spotlight

Life of a Forensic Accountant

April 17, 2018
Doug Winters won't say accounting is always exciting. But with the title forensic accountant and the discovery of a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme on his career certainly hasn't been a snooze fest.
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Alumni Spotlight

Strategy Roots Lead to Ivy League

April 16, 2018
From BYU to Bain to Freshly Picked, alumna Angela Graves cultivates success wherever she goes. Next up? Harvard University.
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Alumni Spotlight

A Global Supply Chain Rock Star

April 13, 2018
What does a BYU Marriott degree and celebrity rock concerts have in common? For alum Jeff Burns, they have everything to do with his profession.
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Alumni Spotlight

A Hero's Journey

April 12, 2018
Everyone has a story to tell. Personal stories are shared on social media and news outlets every day. But what about those whose voices are not heard?
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