Michael Harvey and former business management student

40th Anniversary of Business Management

This year marks the 40th anniversary of our Department of Business Management. We are celebrating this achievement by highlighting exemplars of our 1500-strong alumni and the Washington College professor who helped launch their careers in a campaign called “Purpose Discovered.”

As part of its 40th anniversary, the Business Management Department is proud to feature the stories of star alumni and the professors who inspired them. The year-long celebration will culminate in a Spring gala.

Purpose Discovered

Harvey and Warehime

When a student changes her mind, long after a deadline has passed. When a professor bends the rules, because that professor encourages curiosity above everything. 

Beth Warehime '13, Director of Branded Marketing, G&S Foods

Dr. Michael Harvey, John S. Toll Associate Professor of Business Management; Special Assistant to the President on Strategic Implementation

BETH'S PURPOSE DISCOVERED

Darius and Susan

When a community recognizes a student with promise, and the student makes a promise to give back. When a community of professors spark a student’s passion for community service and help launch his career.

Darius Johnson '15, Regional Director, ACE Mentor Program of America

Dr. Susan Vowels, Constance F. & Carl W. Ferris Associate Professor 

DARIUS' PURPOSE DISCOVERED

Iyonna Young and Dr. Caddie Putnam Rankin

When a student’s world changes, and a new world is opened to her. When a professor inspires a student to change the world. 

Iyonna Young '22, Quality Assurance Assistant, TM3 Solutions

Dr. Caddie Putnam Rankin, Chair, Associate Professor of Strategic Management and Corporate Social Responsibility

IYONNA'S PURPOSE DISCOVERED

Joe Breslin

When a student learns a practical lesson from his professor, he is prepared for life. 

Joe Breslin '07, Partner, Armstrong Dixon 

 Associate Professor of Business Management Terry Scout (retired) 

JOE'S PURPOSE DISCOVERED

Rebecca Corbin-Loree

When an English major gets an A in statistics, she gains skills to create an award-winning research consultancy. 

Rebecca Corbin-Loree '00, Founder & CEO, Corbin Advisors 

 Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Eugene Hamilton

REBECCA'S PURPOSE DISCOVERED

Trey Ritter '19

When the professor is both a teacher and a business advisor, a student reels in a dream. 

Trey Ritter ’19,  Owner and Founder, MarVa Outdoors Guide Service  

Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Management Joseph Bauer, Director of the entrepreneurship minor 

TREY'S PURPOSE DISCOVERED