Robinson Research Report

An Alumni Publication of the J. Mack Robinson College of Business

Back to Business Spring 2008

BACK TO BUSINESS
SPRING 2008

Jesús León: Finding Success in a New Country
Jesús León, senior vice president, chief development officer for CIENA Corporation, was 15 when he fled Cuba. His family lived a comfortable life there—his father was a pharmacist and his mother was a teacher—but once Fidel Castro came to power, they knew they could no longer stay.

Kim Goff - A Different Kind of Matchmaker
Kim Goff is one of the most successful matchmakers in Georgia—yet she hasn't arranged a single marriage proposal. But that doesn't matter, because unlike most matchmakers, her success isn't measured by the number of love connections she makes.

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Back to Business Summer 2007

BACK TO BUSINESS
SUMMER 2007

Wayne Reid - Enjoying Life
At the age of 59, when most men are looking forward to retirement, Wayne Reid (MBA '70) was just getting started. A partner with Deloitte & Touche and approaching the firm's mandatory retirement age, Wayne wasn't quite ready to spend the rest of his days on the golf course. So, in 2004, he retired early and joined Frazier & Deeter one of Atlanta's top 10 accounting firms.

Victor Essoka - Achieving Success and Living the Dream
Victor Essoka (MBA '88) was brought up believing three things were necessary for success: working hard while staying humble; obtaining a career as a doctor or engineer; and earning a degree in the U.S. Victor Essoka, senior vice-president and general brand manager for La Redoute USA has achieved all three.

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Back to Business Spring 2007

BACK TO BUSINESS
SPRING 2007

Joe Sansone: Making the Most of Life's Opportunities
Joe Sansone (MBA '79) is the founder and CEO of Pediatria. Pediatria looks like most daycare centers across the country - bright, colorful rooms filled with toys and the radiant smiles of children. But the difference at Pediatria is that each child is battling a medical issue requiring extra care.

Jeanine Chambers Biron:
Fate Leads Alum to Help Others 
Dressed in a tailored grey suit, she is every bit the MBA grad you would expect to find in the corner office of a multinatinal corporation. But upon closer look there's something very different about Jeanine Chambers.

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Back to Business Summer 2006

BACK TO BUSINESS
SUMMER 2006

"Greatest American Hero" Helps One Alum Find Her Niche
Diane Parks (MBA '76) recalls her days in Atlanta and says she feels more connected to Robinson College than ever before.

A Born Entrpreneur Finds Robinson's "Can-do" Attitude Right up His Alley
It's been more than 50 years since Carl Zwerner graduated from Georgia State's business school, but this successful entrepreneur has maintained more than just a passing interest in the College.

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Back to Business Fall 2005

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FALL 2005


Taking a Risk on the Next Generation 
Jim Presmanes (MBA '90) shares his passion for mentoring, his love for risk management and his desire for knowledge. 

Study Abroad Program Ignites Passion in Bosnian Refugee
Student Feature

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