Beyond High Street

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.

Jackie Shropshire, JLL Chicago Industrial Lead

In this episode, Jackie Shropshire, 2002 Farmer School of Business marketing major, tells FSB dean Jenny Darroch about his career in healthcare sales, why he transitioned to real estate, and why his love for Skippers goes beyond the food.

Kenneth Ali, managing director, Rock Gate Partners

On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch and 1990 marketing alum Ken Ali talk about the history of starting businesses in his family, how learning is different as you get older, and what he thinks makes Miami standout as a university experience.

Lance Theobald, CEO, Miami Nation Enterprises

Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 2010 accountancy alum Lance Theobald about his early years as an entrepreneur, his work on behalf of the Myaamia people as a member of the tribe, and what happened to the car he had during a trip to New Zealand.