Costello College of Business Alumni

Fresh off being announced as recipients of the 2021 Greater Washington GovCon Contractor of the Year (Up to $25 Million), Kreative Technologies’ co-founders and owners, Adnan Karimi and Nazia Karimi, shared some of their lessons learned after growing the company together from the ground up.

When Lamar Crosby was a student at the School of Business, the Black Alumni Chapter grabbed Crosby’s attention through their annual golf tournament. His participation and interaction during the tournaments was noticed by the Chapter and they contacted him shortly after he graduated, encouraging him to run for office on their board.

Jason Howell, BS Accounting ’97, has written a new book titled Joy of Financial Planning: 7 Strategies for Transforming Your Finances and Reclaiming Your American Dream.

As chief global officer of global operations at Marriott International, Erika Alexander often finds herself relying on the skills and knowledge she obtained while studying at the George Mason University School of Business.

Sumeet Shrivastava, EMBA ’94, has been dedicated to the success of the School of Business and George Mason University ever since he became a Patriot. Shrivastava, also president of the George Mason University Alumni Association, has established the Shrivastava Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Endowment to recognize student leaders from underrepresented groups who are contributing to diversity and inclusion at Mason.

All eyes were on Afghanistan this summer, as the removal of U.S. troops were expedited, creating a perilous environment for all who champion freedom and human rights in the face of the Taliban. Read more about how alumnus Marc Andersen helped evacuate an Afghan human rights attorney.

When Brian Luther, MBA ’04, was seeking to advance his education, he knew he wanted to be on the ground level of a special place, one that was destined to grow and be as good as any of the top institutions of the region or country.

Recently graduated from George Mason School of Business, Daniel Logrono, BS ISOM ’20, didn’t wait to give back. Still fresh in his mind, Logrono’s memories as a student inspire him to serve as president of the Latino Alumni Chapter, and impact more students and alumni, encouraging them to remain Patriots for life.

Michael Hynes, BS Marketing ’03, is a supervisory special agent in the FBI, overseeing recruiting in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. With more than 100 different positions available at the Bureau, they benefit from a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Erika Spalding, BS Marketing ’07, is the vice president of corporate communications & marketing at Didlake, a nonprofit that creates and implements services and programs that assist people with disabilities find employment in today’s competitive workforce.