Beyond High Street

Carolyn Homberger, Strategic Advisor

Carolyn Homberger, a 2002 Farmer School alumna, talks with dean Jenny Darroch about work-life balance, how her leadership style has evolved over time, and the career she came to Miami for before becoming a business student.

Heather Armentrout, President and CEO, KONGSBERG US

On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch sits down with Heather Armentrout, Oxford native and global defense executive, to talk about the importance of leading with influence over authority, the need for students to take risks, gain real-world experience, and develop a global perspective, and why growing up in Oxford was so beneficial for her.

Kristi Eckert, EY Cincinnati Office Managing Partner

Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 2002 alum Kristi Eckert about what drew her to Miami, the major she changed from to information systems, and her brand new role at EY.

Matt Davis, Founder, COhatch

1999 Miami University alum Matt Davis sits down with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch to talk about his experiences at Miami, his move from manufacturing engineering to supply chain consulting, and the founding and purpose behind COhatch, a shared office space designed to support nonprofits and startups.

Allie Pearson, Brand Director - Procter & Gamble - NA Hair Care

On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch sits down with Allie Pearson '15 to talk about her time at Miami, her career at Procter & Gamble, and how she balances her professional life with her family life.

Mark Ross, FSB Executive in Residence and former PwC managing partner

Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with Mark Ross, Farmer School alum and Executive In Residence, about his 30+ years at PwC, what led him to return to the Farmer School to teach, and the critical importance of technology skills, particularly AI, in modern deal making.

Justine Lelchuk, COO at Nomad Health

On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch chats with 2006 Finance, Marketing, and Mandarin alumna Justine Lelchuk about her journey from entrepreneurial beginnings to a successful career in management consulting at Deloitte and her current role as COO at Nomad Health, as well as her favorite professors and the class she wishes she'd taken while at Miami.

Jamie Schisler, Founder/CEO of Innata Brand Strategy and Strategic Advisor of Miami U. Fashion Institute

On this episode of Beyond High Street, Jamie Schisler, 1996 Farmer School of Business marketing alum, discusses his career journey from Abercrombie & Fitch to Express, highlights the new Fashion Institute's vision,  and stresses the significance of high-stakes experiential learning, AI integration, and sustainability in fashion.

Alex O'Brien, CEO, Cardinal Group Companies

Alex O'Brien, a 2002 Finance graduate, talks with Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch about his journey from a first-generation college student to a successful entrepreneur, and leading the Cardinal Group with his brothers.

Liz Niehaus, Senior Wealth Advisor & Shareholder at Truepoint Wealth Counsel (retired)

Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1986 finance alum Liz Niehaus about stepping on and off the career ladder, her busy "retirement," and following her father's advice.