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Employee Spotlight Human Resources MBA 2023 2020
Global supply chain assistant professor Brett Hathaway spends much of his free time summiting mountains. His career path has uniquely equipped him to provide perspective to students in their own journeys.
Taking over the bookkeeping for her family’s Idaho dairy farm taught fourteen-year-old Jenn Larson about unpredictable farming revenues, ignited her lifelong passion for finance, and inspired her to become a role model.
Students, employees, and executives typically work hard to present themselves professionally, ensuring blazers are pressed and handshakes are firm. Yet BYU Marriott professor Kristen DeTienne, who has more than three decades of professional experience, calls for something beyond professionalism. “What’s that extra edge that helps you be effective and enjoy what you’re doing?” DeTienne says, “It’s personal connection.”
Jeffrey Burningham, adjunct faculty and partner to the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, believes the creative process is pivotal to a fulfilling life.
With nearly three decades of experience at BYU Marriott, MBA academic program manager Christine Roundy helps students reach their goals by meeting individual needs.
Liz Dixon often sheds joyful tears as she watches her students present their solutions at international case competitions.

What happens when someone has not one but two career options that bring them joy? If you're BYU Marriott adjunct professor Tracy Maylett, the decision is easy: do both.

She might be dealing with cancellations or organizing presentations while stuck in a snowstorm, but Anne Sledd always finds ways to make things happen.

Every day, people make dozens of morally relevant decisions. BYU Marriott professor Isaac Smith designs his research to help people make good decisions and refine their character.

Answering questions about collaboration and effectiveness is why Cody Reeves heads to the office every morning.

While BYU Marriott faculty member Lisa Jones has a diversity of experience fighting global poverty, her greatest goal remains simple. She wants to use her spare time for other people and help other students find a way to do the same.