Meet your Alumni Chapter, comprised of the Executive Committee, Directors at Large, Friends of the Board, Council of Presidents, and industry and affinity groups. Scroll through each section of the roster to view the entire chapter.
Executive Committee
President
Director of Graduate Enrollment, George Mason University Costello College of Business
Kevin Connor graduated from the MBA program, Boston cohort, in 2022. He joined the Costello College of Business Graduate Programs Recruiting and Admission Team in Fall 2018.
President Elect
Immediate Past President
Senior Vice President, Business Development and Head of Sales, Empower Energies
Pam Maple is the senior vice president, business development and head of sales at Empower Energies. Maple has over 25 years in the energy industry ranging in areas from utility power plant design, to retail and wholesale energy market trading and analytics, to renewable and cutting-edge energy technologies deployment.
Treasurer
Controller, PACEM Solutions International, PACEM Defense, and ALS, INC
Michael De La Rouge received his BS in Finance from George Mason in 2019 and is currently studying for the CMA.
Historian
Analyst, Department of Justice
Sandra Flores graduated from Costello College of Business with a bachelor's degree in business analytics where she is now pursuing her MSBA. She currently works as an analyst for the Department of Justice, where she advocates for data-driven decision-making.
Committee Chair
Former Vice President of Commercial and Asset Management, ENGIE Renewables North America
Alumni Chapter Philanthropy CommitteeLisbeth is a business leader with an extensive and dynamic career in renewables, liquefied natural gas, and wholesale & retail energy.Vice President, C&I Relationship Manager at EagleBank
Alumni Chapter Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CommitteeTien Huynh is a Vice President, Commercial Lender at EagleBank, specializing in Corporate Lending and Financing to different commercial sectors including government contracting, management consulting, healthcare, non-profit, construction, and professional service firm.Corporate Counsel, Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
Alumni Chapter Outreach CommitteeAndrew Sanchez graduated with an MBA from George Mason University, with a focus in Financial Management in 2018. With both his business and legal experience it has helped him become a corporate attorney with over seven (7) years of experience.
Directors-at-Large
Principal, SG Holding
Ricardo Bolanos is a highly accomplished figure in the Northern Virginia real estate market, recognized for his finance expertise, multiple prestigious national sales awards, and strong dedication to community engagement.Senior Advisor, NovaTerra (Mongolia), and Global (Singapore)
Itgel is a finance executive, currently serving in various senior roles in companies operating in financial services, technology, mining, real estate and management consulting sectors in Mongolia.Senior VP, MasterPeace Services
Jeanine Callahan is an executive leader who leverages deep managerial, technical, and business development experience supporting Government customers to mature and enhance small businesses to achieve strategic outcomes.Director, Compliance and Internal Audit, Fincantieri Marine Group
Joseph Cox is the Director of Compliance and Internal Audit at Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG), the U.S. arm of the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, S.p.A. Joseph has 29 years of assurance, compliance, and consulting experience working primarily with the Federal Government and contractors working within that space.Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Lender/Assistant Vice President, John Marshall Bank
Hannah Davis is a commercial portfolio lender at John Marshall Bank. She primarily focuses on commercial real estate lending for investors, developers and builders in the DMV area across all asset types.Associate Administrator of Acquisition Workforce Programs, Office of Management and Budget
Joanie F. Newhart, CPCM, has over 40 years’ experience in Federal government contracting. For 13 years, she has been the Associate Administrator for Acquisition Workforce Programs at the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) within the Office of Management and Budget and Executive Office of the President.Prevention Training and Compliance Section Chief, National Guard Bureau
Chassidy Reese serves as the Prevention Training and Compliance Chief at the National Guard Bureau. Chassidy has over 16 years of experience as a human resource professional and has served in various capacities ranging in areas of finance, budget, and insurance prior to joining the National Guard Bureau in April 2018.Consultant
Brad Stein has more than 30 years of experience successfully managing and delivering some of the largest and most complex transformational programs in the federal government, with a focus on systems modernization.- Manya Vij, '21
Friends of the Board
Business Analyst, CGI Federal
Duaa Al-Harazi graduated from the Costello College of Business in August 2022, earning a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Operations Management.Sales Development Representative, Accenture Founder and CEO, Muzium
Rahul Bajaj is an ambitious and dedicated entrepreneur who is making waves in the music industry as the founder and CEO of Muzium. His groundbreaking company aims to transform how people book, connect, and stream music, bringing convenience and innovation to the forefront.Software Consultant
Leslie Bayarri earned a Bachelors of Science in Information Systems & Operations Management and Marketing in 2020. She has over 7 years of experience in solutions consulting across the public and private sector.Assistant Director, National Business Investment, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
Originally from the Washington, DC area, John has been at the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) since 2017, where he serves as the Assistant Director for National Business Investment and handles the relationship with emerging tech companies in sectors ranging from artificial intelligence and blockchain to drones and autonomous vehicles.Senior Financial Advisor, KBC Advisory
Keith Callahan, elected for a third term on the Business Alumni Chapter, is a successful George Mason University graduate with significant leadership, business strategy, corporate finance and treasury experience. He is currently working with Not-For-Profits and INGOs to improve their treasury, risk and finance functions.Graduate Enrollment & Outreach Specialist, Costello College of Business at George Mason University
Nicky Chhabra received his BS in Finance from George Mason in 2013 and is currently working for the Costello College of Business Graduate Programs Recruiting and Admission Team.- MIS graduate From George Mason University.
Finance Consultant, Accenture LLP
Chair, Women in Business InitiativeChaimaa Fekkak is a finance consultant at Accenture LLP, specializing in providing financial analysis, deal shaping and pricing, and deliverables for proposals throughout a variety of portfolios within the commercial sector in North America.Managing Director, Northwestern Mutual
Board Member, Women in Business InitiativeMiranda Fulk serves as the Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual Fairfax where she manages a comprehensive financial planning firm of 12 advisors and their teams with total assets under management of $2 billion.Managing Director, Shift7 Digital
Chitwan Gahun is managing director at Shift7 Digital, where he works with clients to strategize, innovate and tactically deliver results for their businesses.
Council of Presidents
The Business Alumni Chapter Council of Presidents is composed of past presidents and representatives from the Business Alumni Chapter. The Council of Presidents supports the efforts of the chapter by serving in an advisory role and responding to duties as necessary that promote the mission of the Business Alumni Chapter. The Business Alumni Chapter is ready to help all business alumni and students in a variety of ways and is a resource to help Costello College of Business students achieve their professional and personal goals.
Senior Business Subject Matter Specialist, Halvik
Alumni Chapter Council of PresidentsDaniel Aldis is a member of the Costello College of Business Alumni Chapter Council of Presidents.Finance Operational Risk - Risk Management Advisor, Fannie Mae
Becky Anderson is a 2010 School of Business Accounting alumni and a Certified Internal Auditor.Assistant Director, National Business Investment, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
Originally from the Washington, DC area, John has been at the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) since 2017, where he serves as the Assistant Director for National Business Investment and handles the relationship with emerging tech companies in sectors ranging from artificial intelligence and blockchain to drones and autonomous vehicles.Principal, Founder, and CEO, MEC Realty Associates
Alumni Chapter Council of PresidentsMark Cummings is a member of the Costello College of Business Alumni Chapter Council of Presidents.Alumni Chapter Council of Presidents
Todd Donohue is a member of the Costello College of Business Alumni Chapter Council of Presidents.Retired, IST Faculty & Capstone Coordinator, George Mason University
Alumni Chapter Council of PresidentsPeter Farrell is a retired faculty member and course coordinator for senior design capstone courses in the Information Sciences & Technology Department at George Mason University.Team Leader/Associate Broker, TVRG Homes at Keller William Capital Properties
Alumni Chapter Council of PresidentsBryan Felder is a member of the Costello College of Business Alumni Chapter Council of Presidents.Executive Chairman, The Stevie® Awards
To honor the millions of business executives and workers worldwide who quietly accomplish innovative and extraordinary things in the workplace every day, Michael Gallagher founded the Stevie® Awards in 2002.Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Bridgewater Health, LLC
Alumni Chapter Council of PresidentsMichael Hamrick is a member of the Costello College of Business Alumni Chapter Council of Presidents.Deputy Director, Corporate Business Systems
Scott Hine is a member of the executive leadership team within the Department of Energy, Office of the Chief Financial Officer where he is the Deputy Director of Corporate Business Systems. Scott has over 30 years of portfolio, program and project management experience.
Real Estate Industry Group
The Costello Alumni Chapter, master's in real estate development Industry Group exists to create a strong network of master's in real estate development alumni. This effort serves as an opportunity to enhance personal and professional connections among alumni members through networking and other social events, to foster life-long learning through education and instruction-based programs, and to aid in the expansion and promotion of the master's in real estate development program at George Mason University.
Asset Manager, U.S. General Service Administration
Member, Business Alumni Chapter Real Estate Industry GroupTyler Kasak is a decorated Air Force veteran currently serving as an asset manager with the U.S. General Service Administration (GSA), where he is responsible for strategic investment planning for a 7.5M square foot portfolio consisting of office and warehouse space in the federal government’s Washington, D.C., region.Commercial Lender and Assistant Vice President, John Marshall Bank
Fundraising Chair, Business Alumni Chapter Real Estate Industry GroupKevin Keegan is a commercial lender and assistant vice president at John Marshall Bank.Commercial Lender and Assistant Vice President, John Marshall Bank
Member, Business Alumni Chapter Real Estate Industry GroupKristin Norris is a commercial lender and senior vice president at John Marshall Bank, focusing on commercial real estate financing to local builders, developers, and investors. She specializes in residential acquisition, development, and construction lending.Land Acquisition Manager, PulteGroup
Director, Business Alumni Chapter Real Estate Industry GroupJoe Whitebread is a licensed civil engineer with five years experience in real estate investment, and more than 10 years of experience in real estate and land development.
Women in Business Affinity Group
Finance Consultant, Accenture LLP
Chair, Women in Business InitiativeChaimaa Fekkak is a finance consultant at Accenture LLP, specializing in providing financial analysis, deal shaping and pricing, and deliverables for proposals throughout a variety of portfolios within the commercial sector in North America.