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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Cassie Pikarsky, a 2018 graduate of UMKC’s Executive MBA program, has had a professional journey as diverse as it is impressive. Before joining the EMBA program, she spent several years at the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. She received her bachelor’s in history and business with a marketing concentration from Truman State University and a master’s in history museum studies from the Cooperstown Graduate Program.
For many students aspiring to build careers in sports, Tyler Kirby’s journey from Ticket Sales Representative to Executive Vice President of Business Development at the Kansas City Chiefs offers a compelling roadmap. His career path, education, and his passion for sports, illustrate essential lessons in perseverance, adaptation, and the impact of networking.
The CEO Academy kicks off with a two-day event on October 17 at the Bloch School, and was born from the collective vision of former chief executive officers Bill Zollars of YRC Worldwide, Greg Graves of Burns & McDonnell and Dan Hesse of Sprint. Their experiences as executives inspired them to create a program that would educate and inspire the next generation of leaders.
The UMKC Henry W. Bloch School of Management celebrates the 38th Annual Entrepreneur of the Year awards ceremony on Thursday, November 21. This year’s honorees include innovative leaders changing skylines and lives in Kansas City and around the globe. Join us as we celebrate the heart and soul of these visionaries who inspire us all to dream and create.
Seven outstanding students were chosen from more than 120 applicants
