Judy Freed Carter MBA ‘86

I’m happily retired from a marketing/advertising sales career, living in Cincinnati, Ohio. I enjoy traveling and volunteering in the Arts. I recently celebrated our 29th wedding anniversary, married to fellow MBA 1986 graduate Bob Carter!

Dennis Cary MBA ‘91

I am now in Panama serving as Chief Commercial Officer at Copa Airlines. While the airline business can be crazy, and Latin American markets can be turbulent, it's really the perfect place for me at this stage of my career. It's tremendously rewarding to be part of the leadership team for one of the best run airlines in the world (Check us out!).

Lauren Cassel MBA ‘18

I am living in Chicago and working in Innovation at MillerCoors. I have become a loyal Miller Lite drinker and a fan of the Chicago Cubs. Now I just have to make it through my first winter!

Meghan Drake MBA ‘11

Hi Fuqua! I’m living in Darien, CT with my three kids and husband and working in Strategic Operations at Remedy Partners!

Russ Elmayan MBA ‘79

I am the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer at the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, and have served there for 27 years, including in previous roles as Chief Operating Officer and Chancellor. While continuing to work full-time, I am also pursuing a Doctorate in Ministry at Duke Divinity School, with an expected degree in 2020. My wife and I enjoy being close to Duke and attending Duke Football and Duke Basketball games.

Rich Fortescue MHA ‘88

Since graduation I have lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I have worked in a several industries including: electric utilities, aircraft manufacturing, and healthcare. I am currently the Director of Financial Planning and Reimbursement for the University of New Mexico Medical Group. I have a daughter and son both at Colorado State University. I spend my time mountain biking, golfing, and coaching youth soccer.

Sam Sang Deog Kim MBA ‘10

It has been almost 4 years since my family left Korea to start new life in United Arab Emirates. My wife and I are working in the same hospital, Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital. She is the head of pathology department and I am the acting Chief Quality Officer.

Tetsuya Niki MBA ‘95

After graduation, I spent some time in Singapore from 1997 to 2003 working at StarHub. Since then, I’m back in Tokyo, and retain in telecom industry. I joined Alcatel-Lucent in 2010, which was acquired by Nokia, and is where I am now. Looking for Fuquans visiting 2020 Tokyo Olympics!

Tim Rosato MBA '03

After leaving Deloitte in 2006, I’ve been working for my own consulting firm serving federal government clients. I look forward to returning to international private sector work but until then am enjoying living in Washington DC with my two kids (ages 13 and 15). I just returned from a three-week vacation in Croatia with my kids and girlfriend.

Jessica Yinka Thomas MBA '04

I'm still in Durham, teaching sustainable business at the Poole College of Management at NC State University. My second novel, How Not to Make Friends, will be published in December by Lulu Press.

Greg Torski MBA ‘78

I currently summer in Hingham, MA where I live inside at the Residences at Black Rock Country Club. I currently winter in Naples, FL where I live at the Lely Resort. My wife, Stephanie, and I are empty nesters and now enjoy the opportunity to travel and tick items off our bucket list–next stop Tuscany. I am also sitting on the edge of my seat as await to upcoming success of 2018-2019 Duke Basketball – quite the show in Canada.

I am semi-retired. I am a founder and Managing Director at Growth IT. We are a boutique consulting organization that assists portfolio companies of private equity firms to leverage IT business applications to improve their financial and operational performance. Our goal is to lead business transformation initiatives when appropriate for mid-market manufacturing and distribution companies. This is balanced with my commitment to giving back socially and improving my culinary skills while enjoying the outdoors, especially golfing.

Denise Wen MBA ‘07

Seattle is home, now that I have adjusted to the rain and gorgeous summer. :) I am working at Microsoft in the Azure Global organization, driving Cloud + AI growth from both geography and industry perspective.

Kevin Whalen MBA ‘02

I live in Phoenix, AZ with my wife and 3 dogs, but now I am physically in the UK on a project. I work for the consulting firm, interRel, specializing in Strategic Finance.

Judy Freed Carter MBA ‘86

I’m happily retired from a marketing/advertising sales career, living in Cincinnati, Ohio. I enjoy traveling and volunteering in the Arts. I recently celebrated our 29th wedding anniversary, married to fellow MBA 1986 graduate Bob Carter!

Dennis Cary MBA ‘91

I am now in Panama serving as Chief Commercial Officer at Copa Airlines. While the airline business can be crazy, and Latin American markets can be turbulent, it's really the perfect place for me at this stage of my career. It's tremendously rewarding to be part of the leadership team for one of the best run airlines in the world (Check us out!).

Lauren Cassel MBA ‘18

I am living in Chicago and working in Innovation at MillerCoors. I have become a loyal Miller Lite drinker and a fan of the Chicago Cubs. Now I just have to make it through my first winter!

Meghan Drake MBA ‘11

Hi Fuqua! I’m living in Darien, CT with my three kids and husband and working in Strategic Operations at Remedy Partners!

Russ Elmayan MBA ‘79

I am the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer at the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, and have served there for 27 years, including in previous roles as Chief Operating Officer and Chancellor. While continuing to work full-time, I am also pursuing a Doctorate in Ministry at Duke Divinity School, with an expected degree in 2020. My wife and I enjoy being close to Duke and attending Duke Football and Duke Basketball games.

Rich Fortescue MHA ‘88

Since graduation I have lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I have worked in a several industries including: electric utilities, aircraft manufacturing, and healthcare. I am currently the Director of Financial Planning and Reimbursement for the University of New Mexico Medical Group. I have a daughter and son both at Colorado State University. I spend my time mountain biking, golfing, and coaching youth soccer.

Sam Sang Deog Kim MBA ‘10

It has been almost 4 years since my family left Korea to start new life in United Arab Emirates. My wife and I are working in the same hospital, Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital. She is the head of pathology department and I am the acting Chief Quality Officer.

Tetsuya Niki MBA ‘95

After graduation, I spent some time in Singapore from 1997 to 2003 working at StarHub. Since then, I’m back in Tokyo, and retain in telecom industry. I joined Alcatel-Lucent in 2010, which was acquired by Nokia, and is where I am now. Looking for Fuquans visiting 2020 Tokyo Olympics!

Tim Rosato MBA '03

After leaving Deloitte in 2006, I’ve been working for my own consulting firm serving federal government clients. I look forward to returning to international private sector work but until then am enjoying living in Washington DC with my two kids (ages 13 and 15). I just returned from a three-week vacation in Croatia with my kids and girlfriend.

Jessica Yinka Thomas MBA '04

I'm still in Durham, teaching sustainable business at the Poole College of Management at NC State University. My second novel, How Not to Make Friends, will be published in December by Lulu Press.

Greg Torski MBA ‘78

I currently summer in Hingham, MA where I live inside at the Residences at Black Rock Country Club. I currently winter in Naples, FL where I live at the Lely Resort. My wife, Stephanie, and I are empty nesters and now enjoy the opportunity to travel and tick items off our bucket list–next stop Tuscany. I am also sitting on the edge of my seat as await to upcoming success of 2018-2019 Duke Basketball – quite the show in Canada.

I am semi-retired. I am a founder and Managing Director at Growth IT. We are a boutique consulting organization that assists portfolio companies of private equity firms to leverage IT business applications to improve their financial and operational performance. Our goal is to lead business transformation initiatives when appropriate for mid-market manufacturing and distribution companies. This is balanced with my commitment to giving back socially and improving my culinary skills while enjoying the outdoors, especially golfing.

Denise Wen MBA ‘07

Seattle is home, now that I have adjusted to the rain and gorgeous summer. :) I am working at Microsoft in the Azure Global organization, driving Cloud + AI growth from both geography and industry perspective.

Kevin Whalen MBA ‘02

I live in Phoenix, AZ with my wife and 3 dogs, but now I am physically in the UK on a project. I work for the consulting firm, interRel, specializing in Strategic Finance.