Our Alumni
Once a Business Badger, always a Business Badger. As a Wisconsin School of Business graduate, you’re part of a global network of over 49,000 alumni with access to support and resources for all career stages.
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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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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.
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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!
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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.
Business Casual: November 2024
Photo Gallery: WSB’s 2024 Alumni Awards Dinner
Read Update Magazine
Check out our latest edition of Update, WSB’s biannual alumni publication.
Diving with Purpose
Maxwell Bracey (BBA ’12) is passionate about sharing underwater experiences with those who have historically been underrepresented in activities like scuba diving. It’s what led the marketing major to create DiverSeaFy, a nonprofit organization with a mission of equity and sustainability.
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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