Alumni Profiles

Dec 6, 2021

MAC Alumnus Making Waves in Bermuda

Andy DeGregorio (MAC ’09) is raising his family on the island of Bermuda, offering the best of both international corporate culture and small-town island living.

Nov 16, 2021

Pushing Frontiers: Boris Zhukov’s Business is About More Than Just Helping Consumers and Dealers to Buy and Sell Cars

When Poole College alum Boris Zhukov launched LetYouKnow, Inc. (LetYouKnow) in 2019, it was the culmination of years of hard work.

Nov 4, 2021

From Banker to Food Entrepreneur: Jim Millican Finds His Passion

When Jim Millican graduated North Carolina State University in 1983 with a degree in economics and business management, becoming an entrepreneur was still considered the road less traveled by most.

Oct 25, 2021

A Head Start: Poole Entrepreneurship Alum Shares Impact of the Program in the Real World

For many entrepreneurs, the sale of their first company is a reason to celebrate. For Poole College alumnus Ryan O’Donnell, who graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in business administration, entrepreneurship concentration, having that company be one you launched as a senior in college makes it especially meaningful.

Oct 6, 2021

Inspiring Culinary Joy, One Dish at a Time

When Ethan Chlebowski entered the consulting world at Deloitte, with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from NC State under his belt, his culinary passion went dormant for a season.

Oct 6, 2021

Bruce Lowe’s Memory and Love of NC State Lives On Through Scholarship

Bruce Lowe (’78) considered North Carolina State University to be more than just the college he attended. As soon as he had enrolled, the campus community became like family and home.

Sep 16, 2021

Poole Alumnus Applies Global Learning to Career at BioMerieux

Logan Smith graduated from Poole College of Management in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in business administration and a Bachelor of Arts in international business as well as a new global career with BioMerieux, a French biotechnology company.

Aug 27, 2021

Poole Alum’s Grit and Grind Lands Him Position with New Jersey Community Capital

From the small military town of Jacksonville, N.C., to the very heart of Wall Street, Poole College of Management alumnus Bernel Hall Jr. ('98) has a story of grit, success and the power of courage to make the ask.

Aug 27, 2021

Startup Stories: Jared Plummer, Two Roosters Ice Cream

Jared Plummer, founder of Two Roosters Ice Cream, joins Lewis Sheats, assistant vice provost of entrepreneurship, for the first episode of Startup Stories, a series that takes a look into businesses created by Poole College of Management students, alumni and friends.

Aug 18, 2021

MAC Alumnus Carves Tech Industry Career Path with Accounting and Communication Skills

Davion Cooper (MAC '12) has learned throughout his successful career that technical accounting expertise is critical but communication skills, teamwork and understanding people is invaluable.