Alumni Spotlight: Joe Barhoum (MBA ’09)

What are you doing now? (as a UP alumnus) I founded a sales-focused consultancy where I help organizations build out their sales pipeline and go-to-market strategy. This involves hiring/developing the right salespeople, engineering outstanding processes, and leveraging the right-fit technology. Why did you choose UP Pamplin for your MBA? I chose UP Pamplin primarily for…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Joe Barhoum (MBA ’09)

What’s On Your Mind? New Corporate Partner Series: Columbia Distributing

Hear directly from our business community leaders in this corporate partner series! Lindsi Taylor, Columbia Distributing’s Director of Corporate Communications (and University of Portland alumnus!) shares how the “Why” is infused to everyday culture at Columbia Distributing. Contributed by Lindsi Taylor Why the WHY is more important than ever During this fragile time where we’re…Continue Reading What’s On Your Mind? New Corporate Partner Series: Columbia Distributing

Alumni Spotlight: Jim Calko (MBA’14)

Jim Calko is an experienced consultant and heads Agile Services at The Gunter Group. For more than 18 years, Jim has been leading diverse teams in the military, high-tech manufacturing, eCommerce and health care sectors. Jim graduated from the Pamplin School of Business in 2014 with a Masters in Business Administration. Jim was born and…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Jim Calko (MBA’14)

Q&A with Our Children Oregon

Contributed by Raquel Salazar Introduction: Who is Raquel Salazar? I am currently a Program Manager at Our Children Oregon (OCO) and I support communications, policy and youth engagement within our organization. Additionally, as a previous Graduate Communications and Legislative Intern, I now oversee OCO’s Equity in Policy and Advocacy internship program! OCO’s internship program provides…Continue Reading Q&A with Our Children Oregon