Our Alumni
Alumni are a cornerstone of the Wisconsin School of Business’ legacy. This fall, you’re invited to be part of a celebration 125 years in the making.
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WSB at 125
Join the Wisconsin School of Business’ 125th anniversary celebration to honor the school’s enduring legacy.
Stay Connected
Whether you live in Madison or halfway across the world, there are plenty of ways to remain connected to the Wisconsin School of Business and your alumni community.
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From a new job to a new addition to your family, we want to hear your good news! Submit a Class Note to share your updates with fellow alumni.
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Make sure you never miss important communications from WSB, including emails, event invites, alumni newsletters like Business Casual, and issues of Update magazine.
Get involved
Give back to WSB by serving on a board, lending your talents to help current students, or sharing your perspective through the Alumni Voice Panel.
Join your network
Join our LinkedIn group to grow your network, share and view job openings, learn about school news and events, and more. All Business Badger alumni are welcome!
WSB at 125
Join the Wisconsin School of Business’ 125th anniversary celebration to honor our enduring legacy, boundless impact, and bold future.
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Read the Latest Alumni News
Our news blog includes alumni profiles, event recaps, professional resources, and updates from across the Business Badger network. Make sure you never miss important WSB news by signing up for our Business Casual newsletter.
Read Update Magazine
Check out our latest edition of Update, WSB’s biannual alumni publication.
125 Years of Impactful Alumni
This edition of Update magazine is a special issue that celebrates WSB’s 125th anniversary and features illuminating stories about the school’s rich past, present-day successes, and bold future. Read about legendary alumni throughout the school’s history, a three-generation Business Badger family, 125 things to love about WSB, and so much more.
HIDDEN: Read Update Magazine
Check out our latest edition of Update, WSB’s biannual alumni publication.
8 to Watch
These alumni are using their passions and business know-how to make major impacts in their industries. Meet trailblazers like Annika Olsen (BBA ’21, MS ’22), who leverages her analytics expertise to empower the next generation of developers at Spaulding Ridge, and founder David Gilberg (BBA ’10), who’s making a difference in the lives of seniors and caregivers through his elevated care service: Elder Care Homecare.
Meet Alumni Award Recipients
Amy Jo Pedone (BBA ’96)
Known for her relentless and contagious enthusiasm, passion for UW–Madison, and can-do attitude, Amy Jo Pedone is one the inaugural recipients of the WSB Impact Award. The CEO and certified master chocolatier of Valenza Chocolatier, Inc., Pedone has become a major supporter of alumni engagement efforts and entrepreneurship initiatives at WSB.
Sean Jacobsohn (BBA ’94)
Growing up in Wisconsin, Sean Jacobsohn knew exactly where he wanted to go to college: UW–Madison. Now a partner at Norwest Venture Partners, Jacobsohn—a 2024 recipient of the WSB Impact Award—continues to positively impact the Business Badger community through board service, philanthropy, the development of corporate partnerships, and much more.
Dan Kelly (BBA ’84, MBA ’85)
Described by peers as the “epitome of the Wisconsin Idea,” it’s no wonder why Dan Kelly was named as one of the 2024 recipients of WSB’s Distinguished Business Alumni Award. Among his other achievements, Kelly was specifically recognized for his efforts to strengthen the relationship between WSB and his longtime employer, American Family Insurance.
Ricky Sandler (BBA ’91)
WSB’s Learning Commons is one of Grainger Hall’s signature spaces, and was made possible by Ricky Sandler, a 2024 recipient of the Distinguished Business Alumni Award. The founder, CEO, and chief investment officer of Eminence Capital, LP, Sandler provided the lead gift to create the state-of-the art learning and study space, and continues to support the school in many other ways.
Cheryl Stallworth (MBA ’81)
A global business leader with deep marketing experience, Cheryl Stallworth was named a 2024 recipient of WSB’s Distinguished Business Alumni Award. In addition to her many career achievements and contributions to WSB’s graduate programs, Stallworth was recognized for her commitment to socially responsible leadership—a message she continues to share with today’s students.
Colin Welch (BBA ’92)
During his time on WSB’s External Advisory Board, Colin Welch has advised the school on everything from program innovation to navigating a pandemic—and continues to be a generous supporter, philanthropist, and ambassador for WSB. His hard work and impact on the school was recognized with a 2024 Distinguished Business Alumni Award from WSB.
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