After Southwestern
ALUMNI
The following is a list of some of our past graduates and where they are today.
If you graduated from Southwestern University with a major in Economics, Business or Accounting and your information is not found below or if things have changed, please fill out the Department of Economics and Business Alumni Information Survey.
You can click on the highlighted names to e-mail our alumni. They have generously offered to answer questions concerning careers, graduate school, selection of a major or their time at Southwestern University. We encourage you to take advantage of their willingness to help.
| NAME | MAJOR - YEAR | POSITION |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Franco | Economics - 2009 |
Analyst Black & Veatch Houston, TX |
| Wes Rivers | Economics - 2009 |
AmeriCorps State and National Member Texas Low Income Housing Information Service Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs UT at Austin Masters of Public Affairs 2012 |
| Julianna (Mimi) Tang | Business & Communication Studies - 2008 |
Business Analyst (Fka JP Morgan FCS) Dallas, TX |
| Andrew Morrison | Economics - 2007 |
Industrial Council Representative Gerson Lehrman Group Austin, TX |
| Autumn (Ferrell) Matus | Economics & Accounting - 2006 |
Market Research Analyst National Instruments Austin, TX |
| Aaron Mutnick |
Business & Communications Studies - 2005 J.D. Bayor University School of Law 2008 |
Attorney Tekell & Atkins, L.L.P. Waco, TX |
| Marcela Berdion-Straub |
Economics & Political Science- 2005 J.D. Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law 2008 |
Associate Attorney Andrews Kurth, LLP Houston, TX |
| Eamon Briggs | Business- 2004 |
JD/MB Program University of Houston Houston, TX |
| Manuel Buitrago | Economics - 2004 |
Graduate Student - Economics Miami University Oxford, OH |
| Katherine Campbell | Economics - 2004 |
Graduate Student - Masters of Accounting University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX |
| Laura Riaboy-Tate | Business - 2004 |
Procurement Specialist Samsung Austin Semiconductor Austin, TX |
| Sheralyn Sherman | Accounting - 2004 |
Accounting Analyst Dell, Inc. Round Rock, TX |
| Meredith Simmons | Economics - 2004 |
Economics PhD Student University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA |
| Berenice Tostado | Economics & Spanish – 2004 |
Graduate Student School of Social Work University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX |
| Clint Burrus | Economics & English - 2003 |
Student - M. Arch Yale School of Architecture Yale University New Haven, CT |
| Kelly Laabs | Economics & Accounting - 2003 |
Staff Auditor KPMG Houston, TX |
| Nicholas Diaz | Business - 2003 |
Credit Analyst Southwest Bank of Texas Houston, TX |
| Pablo Gomez | Business - 2002 |
Financial Planning Analyst US Oncology, Inc. Houston, TX |
| Daria Russell |
Economics & Spanish - 2002 J.D. Harvard Law School - 2006 Cambridge, MA |
Attorney Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. Houston, TX |
| Stephen Cage |
Economics - 2001 MS in Economics Hankamer School of Business, Baylor University Waco, TX |
Math and Economics Teacher Coach Marion High School Marion, TX |
| Kelli Larsen | Economics - 2001 |
Legislative Advocacy Director Kirstmark Credit Union San Antonio, TX |
| Ryan Parks | Accounting & Latin - 2001 |
Associate Auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers Austin, TX |
| Laura Post | Accounting - 2001 |
Senior Financial Analyst Edge Petroleum Corporation Houston, TX |
| Bryan Redmond | Business - 2001 |
Director of Acquisitions Sun Resorts International Dallas, TX |
| Gailo Ashley Bodenhamer | Business - 2000 |
Academic Advisor/Program Mentor eArmyUniversity Harker Heights, TX |
| Jennifer Dunning | Accounting & Political Science - 2000 |
Law Student University of Richmond School of Law Richmond, VA |
| Colin Gebhart | Business - 2000 |
Purchasing Analyst II Southwest Airlines Dallas, TX |
| Jacquelyne Ontiveros | Business and International Studies - 2000 |
Compliance Examiner Wachovia Securities New York, NY |
| Brian Portewig | Business - 2000 |
Pan European Advertsing Coordinator National Instruments Austin, TX |
| Heather Reynolds | Accounting - 2000 |
Senior Auditor Sysco Corporation Houston, TX |
| Clint Rain |
Accounting & Mathematics - 2000 Master in Professional Accounting - 2001 McCombs School of Business Austin, TX |
Manager, Transaction Advisory Services Ernst & Young LLP Dallas, TX |
| Joey Venghaus | Accounting & Political Science - 2000 |
Law Student University of Richmond School of Law Richmond, VA |
| Coumba Zoumanigui | Business - 2000 |
Financial Analyst IBM Software Group Austin, TX |
| Jennifer Anderson | Economics - 1999 |
Financial Program Specialist U.S. Treasury Department Washington, D.C. |
| Summer Collins | Economics - 1999 |
Customer Relations Specialist American Council of Life Insurers Washington, D.C. |
| Alan Kryszewski |
Business - 1999 MBA - University of Louisiana at Lafayette |
Assistant Vice President Financial Planning & Analysis IBERIABANK, Lafayette, LA |
| Thomas Stephens |
Economics - 1999 JD - University of Houston Law Center, 2002 |
President, Attorney at Law Thomas W. Stephens, P.C. Houston, TX |
| Jema K. Turk | Economics - 1999 |
Graduate Student Ph.D. Candidate - Social Policy Brandeis University Waltham, MA LBJ School of Public Affairs - MA 2002 University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX |
| Sean Andrews | Business & Communications - 1998 |
Supply Chain Practice Manager Hyphen Solutions Addison, TX |
| Shane Fordham | Business - 1998 |
Claims Adjuster Catastrophe Operations State Farm Insurance Austin, TX |
| Patrick Johnson | Business and Political Science - 1998 |
Financial Sales Officer Chase Bank of Texas Austin, TX |
| Brad Reynolds | Economics & Business - 1998 |
MBA - Modular program Warwick Business School (UK) |
| Anthony J. Samuel |
Economics - 1998 MBA Candidate - May 2000 Rice University |
Marketing Intern PC Business Group Compaq Computer Corp. Houston, TX |
| Darrell Adams |
Business - 1997 MBA - Computer Information Systems - 1999 Tarleton State University |
MIS Trainee Lowe's Inc. Wilkesboro, NC |
| Jason Anderson | Accounting - 1997 |
AABS Auditor Ernst & Young Austin, TX |
| Sara Barnes | Economics & Mathematics - 1997 |
Project Manager Medical Manager Corporation Austin, TX |
| Larry Baumle | Economics & Mathematics - 1997 |
IT Security Consulting Manager Halliburton Company Houston, TX |
| Todd Doze | Business - 1997 |
Partner/Owner Trinity Healthcare Resources, LLC Austin, TX |
| Jereme L. Gooch | Business - 1997 |
Cash Management Analyst Texas Capital Bank Austin, TX |
| Leigh Ann Gump | Accounting - 1997 |
SAP Documentation & Training Consultant Independent Consultant Fremont, CA |
| Courtney Heritage | Business - 1997 |
Human Resources Air Liquide Houston, TX |
| Michael Johnson | Business & German - 1997 |
Dealer Services Representative AIM Funds Services Houston, TX |
| Jennifer Michaud | Business - 1997 |
Functional Analyst VIANT Houston, TX |
| Jonathan Owens | Accounting - 1997 |
Auditor Arthur Andersen San Antonio, TX |
| Jon Phelps | Economics - 1997 |
Controller CyberTrader, Inc. Austin, TX |
| Wade Ramsey | Business - 1997 |
Consultant Hewitt Associates LLC Houston, TX |
| Javier Riofrio | Economics - 1997 |
Investment Manager Peru Turism Holding S.A.A. Lima, Peru |
| Jennifer Robinson |
Business - 1997 MBA - 2000 & J.D. - 2001 Pepperdine University Malibu, CA |
Counsel FIC Insurance Group Austin, TX |
| Lisa Sanks | Business - 1997 |
Consultant Hewitt Associates Houston, TX |
| Adrienne Vlasin Ruhnow | Business - 1997 |
RF Specialist VoiceStream Wireless Austin, TX |
| Jimmie Wehmeyer | Economics & Political Science - 1997 |
Recruiter Wayport, Inc. Austin, TX |
| Allen Brisch | Accounting & Philosophy - 1996 |
Student University of Texas Law School Austin, TX |
| Rick Burkhardt | Accounting - 1996 |
Team Leader HBK Investments Dallas, TX |
| Derek Christian | Business & International Studies - 1996 |
International Markets Market Strategy & Planning Procter & Gamble Cincinnati, OH |
| John Endsley |
Economics & Political Science - 1996 MBA - 1998 University of Houston |
Director, Planning and Operations - Finance & Administration IT |
| Daniel Hailey | Business - 1996 |
Underwriting Team Leader State Farm Insurance Austin, TX |
| Dakau Jackson | Business - 1996 |
2nd Asst. Production Accountant The Polar Express Culver City, CA |
| Su-Min Lim | Economics & Chemistry - 1996 |
Vice President Growth Capital Partners, Inc. Houston, TX |
| Marcy McGrath | Business - 1996 |
Staffing Coordinator Hearthstone Assisted Living Houston, TX |
| Jo Anna Parmley | Business - 1996 |
Consultant Hewitt Associates Houston, TX |
| Ximena Querol |
Business - 1996 MA - Latin American Studies MBA University of Texas - 2001 |
Associate McKinsey & Company Lima, Peru |
| Cosmo Raines | Business & Political Science - 1996 |
President Spirit Gear, Inc. Leander, TX |
| Christine Sparenberg-Smith | Accounting - 1996 |
SWG Revenue Accounting IBM Austin, TX |
| Michael Shearn, Jr. | Business - 1996 |
Investor Analyst Time Value of Money Investments Austin, TX |
| John R. Barnes, Jr. | Accounting - 1995 |
State & Local Tax Consultant Arthur Andersen Dallas, TX |
| Charlotte Massey Boyd |
Accounting - 1995 Master of Commerce - Finance University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia - 1998 |
Litigation Consultant PricewaterhouseCoopers Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Todd Glasgow |
Accounting - 1995 Masters in Professional Accounting UT Austin - 1997 |
National Tax Accountant Whole Foods Market, Inc. Austin, TX |
| Chris Hannah |
Accounting - 1995 MBA Rice University |
Associate - Healthcare Investment Banking Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin Chicago, IL |
| Todd Kimbrough |
Business - 1995 Masters of European Economics University of Kent, UK - 1997 Masters in Economics Texas A&M - 1996 |
Attorney Troutman Sanders LLP Atlanta, GA |
| Michael Morris | Economics - 1995 |
Ph.D. Program, Department of Economics University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA |
| Laura Rea | Accounting - 1995 |
Senior Auditor, Assurance Services University Federal Credit Union Austin, TX |
| Siddharth Sinha |
Business & Computer Science - 1995 MBA Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley - 2002 |
Product Strategy Director Oracle Corporation Redwood Shores, CA |
| Kristyn Weaver | Accounting - 1995 |
Student South Texas College of Law Houston, TX |
| Noelle Argabright [Burch] | Economics and English - 1994 |
Attorney Law Offices of K. Noelle Argabright San Antonio, TX |
| Rosa Maria Escobar | Business - 1994 |
Manager Sun Metro Vanpool Program El Paso, TX |
| Jennifer A. Fangue | Business - 1994 |
Supervisor/Staff Aide Harris County District Clerk Houston, TX |
| Jennifer Yeoman Hall | Economics & Psychology - 1994 |
Labor Market Analyst Texas Workforce Commission Austin, TX |
| Jeff "Ski" Kryszewski |
Economics - 1994 J.D. South Texas College of Law - 1997 |
Technical Consultant Cyberhalk Internet Services Houston, TX |
| Roland Lopez | Business - 1994 |
Sr. Portfolio Manager - Marketing Development Sprint E\Solutions Los Angeles, CA |
| Gonzalo Salinas |
Economics & Mathematics - 1994 M.A. in Economics Boston University - 1998 Masters in International Development Kennedy School Harvard University |
Economist The World Bank Washington, D.C. |
| Jawad Sarwana |
Economics & Political Science - 1994 LL.B. University of Buckingham, England |
Attorney Abraham & Sarwana Karachi, Pakistan |
| Alys Thompson | Accounting - 1994 |
Production Designer/Set Decorator in film Hollywood, CA Art History & Archaeologist UT-Austin & Anglo-American Pompeil Project Austin, TX & University of Bradford, UK |
| Robert Wallis |
Economics - 1994 MBA - 2003 McCombs School of Business UT-Austin Austin, TX |
Financial Analyst Dell Inc. Round Rock, TX |
| Michael Hansen | Business - 1993 |
VP & Sr. Finance Manager Wells Fargo - Private Client Services San Francisco, CA |
| Jeff Kryszewski |
Economics & Business - 1993 J.D. - 1997 South Texas College of Law |
Owner - Cyberhalk Internet Services Technical Consulting Houston, TX |
| Matthew Wheelis |
Accounting - 1993 Masters of Civil Engineering - 1995 Texas A&M |
Director of Product Management Constructware Alpharetta, GA |
| Randy Bailey |
Accounting - 1992 Master of Professional Accounting UT-Austin - 1994 |
Senior Business Analyst Amerada Hess Corp. Houston, TX |
| Karen Cangas |
Economics - 1992 MBA-Marketing Purdue University - 1994 |
Experienced Consultant Accenture Dallas, TX |
| Jason Crouch | Business - 1992 |
Horizon Group, Capital Area Realty Realtor Austin, TX |
| Tad Gilbreath | Business - 1992 |
Investment Advisor Portfolio Manager Austin, TX |
| Lisa Smith Gildon |
Accounting - 1992 MBA - Information Systems Baylor University - 1994 |
Corporate Audit EDS Plano, TX |
| Brian J. Hunt | Accounting - 1992 |
Senior Accountant Busniess Jet Solutions, L.L.C. Dallas, TX |
| Liane McDonald | Economics - 1992 |
Budget Analyst Governor's Office of Budget and Planning Austin, TX |
| Penn King |
Economics - 1991 Masters of International Management - 1993 Baylor University |
Director, Executive Compensation Tenet Healthcare Dallas, TX |
| Todd A. Mantz | Business - 1991 |
Vice President - Operations CSC Group Inc. Belton, TX |
| Jason Steed | Economics - 1991 |
Vice President Business Development Beneplace, Inc. Austin, TX |
| Laura Urquidi |
Economics, Business & Spanish - 1991 M.B.A. - 1993 University of Texas at Austin |
International Cash Management Product Manager Citibank La Paz, Bolivia |
| Laura Ann Kimball | Accounting - 1990 |
Financial Accountant Wallpapers-to-go Dallas, TX |
| Dayna Nickles (Laster) | Business - 1990 |
Senior Risk Analyst Tenet Healthcare Dallas, TX |
| Brandon D. Quarles |
Business - 1990 J.D. - U. of Mississippi - 1993 M.L.S. - U. of North Texas - 1995 |
Director of the Law Library Baylor Law School Waco, TX |
| Trey White |
Business - 1990 J.D. - Texas Tech - 1997 MBA - Texas Tech - 1992 |
Attorney Rosenberg, Tuggey San Antonio, TX |
| Linda Hall |
Business - 1989 MBA - University of Montana - 1998 |
Program Officer Housing Division Montana Department of Commerce Helena, MT |
| Dianne Hobratschk Walter |
Accounting - 1989 JD - University of Houston - 1997 |
Tax Consultant Estates and Trusts PricewaterhouseCoopers Houston, TX |
| James Pennoni | Business - 1988 |
Foreign Exchange Specialist Wells Fargo Minneapolis, MN |
| Steven S. Rucinski | Economics - 1988 |
Senior Account Executive Countrywide Home Loans Plano, TX |
| Frederic K. Taggart | Business - 1986 |
Supervisor Carrier Services Division PageMart Wireless, Inc. Dallas, TX |
| Christopher J. Janning | Business - 1985 |
Investment Banker Tax Exempt Bonds First Southwest Company Dallas, TX |
| Clayton H. Traylor | Economics & Business - 1984 |
Staff Vice President for Political Operations National Association of Home Builders Washington, D.C. |
| Terry Whitley | Economics - 1984 |
President Central National Bank Temple, TX |
| Diana Nelson Meadows | Accounting - 1983 |
Plant Controller Jostens, Inc. Denton, TX |
| Kelley Clark |
Business - 1982 Emphasis in Finance |
Pilot Southwest Airlines Dallas, TX |
| Wade Creson |
Business - 1982 MBA - Finance University of North Texas - 1989 |
Sr. Examiner - International Securities Federal Reserve Bank of NY New York, NY |
| Steven L. Cobb |
Economics & Political Science - 1982 Ph. D. in Economics - 1987 UNC at Chapel Hill |
Associater Professor and Chair University of North Texas Denton, TX |
| Frank (Bart) Shaw | BBA Finance - 1982 |
Senior Account Executive BancLeasing, Inc. Plano, TX |
| Merrie Frost |
Business - 1981 J.D. - 1992 Cleveland-Marshall School of Law |
Attorney self employed |
| Jan Oliver Wolfe |
Business - 1981 J.D. - 1984 SMU School of Law |
Currently: Mom Previously: Attorney with Johnson & Gibbs, P.C. Austin, TX |
| Janice Richmond Valdez |
Business - 1980 J.D. - 1995 St. Louis University |
Attorney Stone, Leyton & Gershman St. Louis, MO |
| Brenda Morris Triplett | Business - 1980 |
General Manager E. W. Morris Laboratory, Inc. Pasadena, TX |
| Katie Sherrod Bulkley | Economics - 1978 |
Outsourcing Account Manager Inland Revenue of the New Zealand Govt Wellington, New Zealand |
| Meredith (Laynie) Moses | Accounting - 1978 |
Financial Systems Administration Project Leader The Weyerhaeuser Company Tacoma, WA |
| Ben D. Orgain, Jr. | Economics - 1978 |
President Big Tuna, Inc. Beaumont, TX |
| Craig D. Jones | Accounting - 1977 |
International Credit Manager El Paso Energy Corp. Houston, TX |
| Tom Park | Business - 1975 |
Owner/Partner Tom Park Productions and Tom Park and Associates Austin, TX |
| Guy Knoll | Economics - 1973 |
Maintenance Office Supervisor HVAC Facilities Support Div. Dallas Public Schools Dallas, TX |
| James Ron Cantwell | Business - 1968 |
Systems Representative Shaw Systems Associates, Inc. Houston, TX |



