Solid Blend Technologies Inc. in Dayton has hired Richard McEnheimer as a book-keeper. McEnheimer will be responsible for accounts receivable and accounts payable, payroll, collections, inventory and tax matters. He has a bachelor's degree in business from Wright State University.

Three Wright State College of Business graduates have been selected for this year’s Dayton Business Journal’s Forty Under Forty awards. 
These are Jill M. Barber, Chief Financial Officer, CYMI, Inc., B.S.B.  1994, Accounting and Finance; Jonathan E Gauder, Owner, Volo Technologies LLC, B.S.B 2004 Marketing;  and Robert R. Little Russ, Web Systems Manager, Sinclair Community College, B.S.B 2010, MIS.

The awards dinner will be held on May 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Dayton Convention Center. For details visit the Dayton Business Journal at http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/event/56471.

Zachary Allen (B.S.B. ’06) received the Recent Graduate Award. Allen, who holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Wright State, is a commercial and life insurance producer for Trojan Insurance. He has increased their business and revenue bookings nearly 18 percent since last August. Allen also has assisted his alma mater with corporate appeal initiatives.

Swindon, Springer & Co. Inc., CPAs in Tipp City has hired Elisabeth Cress, CPA, as a staff accountant. Cress has more than four years experience primarily in financial audits of privately closely-held companies and retirement plan audits. She is a graduate of Wright State University.

The December Generation Dayton Professional of the Month is Joseph Drayer(B.S.B. ’04). Drayer is a wireless broadband account executive for P&R Communications. Drayer is involved in Generation Dayton, Knights of Columbus, A Special Wish Foundation, Church of the Incarnation High School Religious Education and its young adult ministry. Drayer is a past volunteer for the Washington Township Fire Department, as well as the Bacchanalian Society of Greater Dayton

Dr. David A. Gilliam has been appointed Assistant Professor of Marketing, University of Arkansas in Little Rock. Dr. David A. Gilliam's research interests focus on boundary spanner issues for salespeople and service workers, especially those regarding communication and relationships.

He received a Ph.D. from the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University this year and holds an MBA from Wright State University and a B.A. degree in economics from Ohio University. Prior to graduate school, he spent four years as a field representative for Heidelberg Eastern Inc., Division of East Asiatic Corp. in Copenhagen, Denmark, and then 17 years in an Ohio-based entrepreneurial venture in the graphic arts machinery industry.

Brian Gillis has been hired into a research position with the SEIU labor union in Columbus. B.S. in Business Magna Cum Laude, Business Economics (2007).   

Shannon Yvette Griffin (B.S.'02) is Information Technology Specialist for the United State Air Force Enterprise Information (EIM) Program. She began her civilian career as a PALACE Acquire Intern at WPAFB. The PALACE Acquire (PAQ) Program is a “fast track” program focusing on developing high-potential, enthusiastic, and professional individuals, offering the opportunity to excel and eventually become a top civilian leader in the Air Force. Shannon notes that her fellow alumni will be proud to know that several Wright State graduates have joined this program. “I learned of this program through WSU'S Career Services office. Shannon is also active in a number of professional associations including: the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Dayton Alumni Extension, the Wright State University Alumni Association and the Black Data Processing Association (BDPA)

Becky Jantonio, Senior Development Specialist for the City of Dayton's Office of Economic Development, works with business owners and entrepreneurs. She matches business owners with venture capitalists and helps gain entry into mentoring programs. Jantonio holds a bachelor's degree in management and a master's in business administration from Wright State University.

Stephanie Jergens (B.S.B., M.Acc. ’09) has been promoted to the position senior accountant at Clark Schaefer Hackett accounting firm.

Richard Kaiser (B.S.B. '10 Marketing)

Atomic Interactive has hired Richard Kaiser (B.S.B. ’10). He will be responsible for sales and marketing. Kaiser is a graduate of Wright State University, with a degree in marketing. He is programming chair for the Dayton Creative Syndicate and a member of the Generation Dayton marketing committee.
Dayton Daily News announced Richard as the winner of “Newcomer of the Year” in the May 23, 2010 issue.

Brady Ware has hired Mohammed Khalil as staff accountant. Khalil has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Wright State University.

Brian Lawrence (B.S.B.) has been promoted to the position manager accountant at Clark Schaefer Hackett accounting firm.

Mandi McKinley (B.S.B'03,M.Acc'04) is a financial specialist for the Air Force Research Laboratories (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. She was hired as a full-time employee with AFRL in January 2005 after completing a co-op for the organization that began in April 2004.

McKinley’s responsibilities include working on special projects related to the headquarters’ financial management of the research labs, gathering data to be sent to the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, and distributing information to the technical directorates regarding obligations and expenditures.

AFRL is a full-spectrum laboratory, responsible for planning and executing the Air Force’s entire science and technology budget, basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development. AFRL’s partners include the Air Force major commands that operate and maintain the full spectrum of Air Force weapons systems

Mandi and her husband of three years recently moved back to their hometown of New Carlisle, where they enjoy being close to family and getting involved in the community.

Corinna Merrill, Selected for Peace Corps in Guinea, West Africa

Corinna Merrill, (B.S. 2008) has recently been selected for a Peace Corps position in Guinea, West Africa where she will be responsible for small enterprise business development. Corinna graduated in August, 2008 with a double major in Finance and International Business and a minor in French. More on this story...  

Lastar Inc. has promoted Brian Minchew  (MBA ’02)to director of sales for its newly launched SI-VAR sales division. This group will pursue business with AV and IT systems integrators and resellers. Minchew previously grew Lastar’s audio- video sales team and expanded distribution channels for Lastar’s Cables to Go business unit. Minchew has a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Dayton and a master’s degree in business administration from Wright State University.

Brian Lawrence has been promoted to the position manager accountant at Clark Schaefer Hackett accounting firm.

Khanh Huyen Nguyen has begun a new career conducting economic research for the Georgetown University Medical School in Washington, D.C. Masters in Social and Applied Economics (2009).

Malav Raiji (MBA'01) was named vice president at J.P. Morgan Chase in August 2004. Working in the Jersey City, New Jersey office, Raiji is responsible for executing strategic finance projects. Prior to this new position, he worked for BearingPoint (formerly KPMG Consulting) and served as a consultant to J.P. Morgan Chase and other corporations, providing financial technology consulting. Crediti keep my feet firmly on the ground.” Within nine months of his graduation from WSU, Raiji was married. He and his wife had their first child, a son, in July 2004.

Tejdeep Singh Rattan (MBA. ’05)

When Captain Tejdeep Singh Rattan, ’01 and ’05, became a U.S. Army officer on March 22, 2010, he made American military history as the first Sikh officer to serve in the Army in more than two decades.He also made headlines as images of him standing among the ranks of soldiers in standard-issue fatigues—donning his unshorn beard and distinct black turban—during the officer graduation ceremony at Fort Sam Houston spread across the globe via CNN, The New York Times, and Google. The next day, CNN named him “Most Intriguing Person of the Day.”More on this story...  

Kevin St.John is executive director of Wright Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fairborn, Ohio. A Licensed Nursing Home Administrator,
he has managed long-term care facilities in Celina, Ohio, and Columbus, Ohio.

Nicole Theisen, CFP, a senior financial planner with Buckingham Capital, has received a master's degree of business administration through Wright State University with a concentration in finance. (Dayton Business Journal, 29 July 2011)

Dustin Tobe (B.S.B., M.Acc. ’10) has been promoted to the position staff level II accountant at Clark Schaefer Hackett accounting firm.

Tom Wamsley (MBA ’09)

Tom Wamsley joined the School of Information as director of development and alumni relations in January. An experienced development professional with six years in higher education fundraising, Wamsley most recently was director of development for the Raj Soin College of Business a Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
Prior to joining Wright State, Wamsley had been vice president of institutional advancement at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio and director of development, East Coast Region, for the University of Dayton. He has also worked in development for the AIDS Resource Center and as a political fundraiser in Dayton.
In 2008 he was named one of Dayton’s “Forty-Under-Forty” by the Dayton Business Journal. He holds a BA in political science from Ohio University and an MBA from Wright State University.

Derick Whitt, B.S. December 2008, has recently relocated to Chicago with Procter & Gamble where he is working in sales and marketing.  Derrick, an international business major, was selected for a highly competitive internship with P&G in Cincinnati this summer.  His internship performance led to a full time job offer prior to graduation.  Learn more about Derrick’s internship experience and career search tips on video.

Jessica Wolgemuth has started a forecasting job with Mead Westvaco, B.A.  Economics. College of Liberal Arts (2007).   

C.H. Dean Inc. has promoted Edward Wright to trader/portfolio analyst. Wright, who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Business in 2008, joined C.H. Dean in July.  Wright was also one of four students to pass the Chartered Financial Analysts Level One examination.  On average, only 35 per cent of professionals nationwide pass the examination the first time.  Read more about Raj Soin College of Business students who exceeded the national average with an 80 per cent pass rate.