Meet the 2024-2025 Business Alumni Chapter Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is responsible for executing the mission of the Alumni Chapter through volunteer efforts.
The Board's mission is to enhance the interests and reputation of the Costello College of Business and to nurture an enduring fellowship between alumni, students, faculty, staff, and the community. Achievements of the Board include raising funds for scholarships, holding events, working with students in a variety of ways, and collaborating with other alumni chapters across the university. All George Mason University Business graduates are alumni members and are welcome to join as a Friend of the Board to learn about opportunities.
President
Director of Graduate Enrollment, George Mason University Costello College of Business
Kevin Connor graduated from the MBA program, Boston cohort, in 2022. He joined the Costello College of Business Graduate Programs Recruiting and Admission Team in Fall 2018.
President Elect
Immediate Past President
Senior Vice President, Business Development and Head of Sales, Empower Energies
Pam Maple is the senior vice president, business development and head of sales at Empower Energies. Maple has over 25 years in the energy industry ranging in areas from utility power plant design, to retail and wholesale energy market trading and analytics, to renewable and cutting-edge energy technologies deployment.
Treasurer
Controller, PACEM Solutions International, PACEM Defense, and ALS, INC
Michael De La Rouge received his BS in Finance from George Mason in 2019 and is currently studying for the CMA.
Historian
Analyst, Department of Justice
Sandra Flores graduated from Costello College of Business with a bachelor's degree in business analytics where she is now pursuing her MSBA. She currently works as an analyst for the Department of Justice, where she advocates for data-driven decision-making.
Committee Chairs
Former Vice President of Commercial and Asset Management, ENGIE Renewables North America
Alumni Chapter Philanthropy CommitteeLisbeth is a business leader with an extensive and dynamic career in renewables, liquefied natural gas, and wholesale & retail energy.
Vice President, C&I Relationship Manager at EagleBank
Alumni Chapter Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CommitteeTien Huynh is a Vice President, Commercial Lender at EagleBank, specializing in Corporate Lending and Financing to different commercial sectors including government contracting, management consulting, healthcare, non-profit, construction, and professional service firm.
Corporate Counsel, Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
Alumni Chapter Outreach CommitteeAndrew Sanchez graduated with an MBA from George Mason University, with a focus in Financial Management in 2018. With both his business and legal experience it has helped him become a corporate attorney with over seven (7) years of experience.
Directors-at-Large
Principal, SG Holding
Ricardo Bolanos is a highly accomplished figure in the Northern Virginia real estate market, recognized for his finance expertise, multiple prestigious national sales awards, and strong dedication to community engagement.
Senior Advisor, NovaTerra (Mongolia), and Global (Singapore)
Itgel is a finance executive, currently serving in various senior roles in companies operating in financial services, technology, mining, real estate and management consulting sectors in Mongolia.
Senior VP, MasterPeace Services
Jeanine Callahan is an executive leader who leverages deep managerial, technical, and business development experience supporting Government customers to mature and enhance small businesses to achieve strategic outcomes.
Director, Compliance and Internal Audit, Fincantieri Marine Group
Joseph Cox is the Director of Compliance and Internal Audit at Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG), the U.S. arm of the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, S.p.A. Joseph has 29 years of assurance, compliance, and consulting experience working primarily with the Federal Government and contractors working within that space.
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Lender/Assistant Vice President, John Marshall Bank
Hannah Davis is a commercial portfolio lender at John Marshall Bank. She primarily focuses on commercial real estate lending for investors, developers and builders in the DMV area across all asset types.
Associate Administrator of Acquisition Workforce Programs, Office of Management and Budget
Joanie F. Newhart, CPCM, has over 40 years’ experience in Federal government contracting. For 13 years, she has been the Associate Administrator for Acquisition Workforce Programs at the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) within the Office of Management and Budget and Executive Office of the President.
Prevention Training and Compliance Section Chief, National Guard Bureau
Chassidy Reese serves as the Prevention Training and Compliance Chief at the National Guard Bureau. Chassidy has over 16 years of experience as a human resource professional and has served in various capacities ranging in areas of finance, budget, and insurance prior to joining the National Guard Bureau in April 2018.
Consultant
Brad Stein has more than 30 years of experience successfully managing and delivering some of the largest and most complex transformational programs in the federal government, with a focus on systems modernization.
Manya Vij, '21
Friends of the Board
Business Analyst, CGI Federal
Duaa Al-Harazi graduated from the Costello College of Business in August 2022, earning a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Operations Management.
Sales Development Representative, Accenture Founder and CEO, Muzium
Rahul Bajaj is an ambitious and dedicated entrepreneur who is making waves in the music industry as the founder and CEO of Muzium. His groundbreaking company aims to transform how people book, connect, and stream music, bringing convenience and innovation to the forefront.
Software Consultant
Leslie Bayarri earned a Bachelors of Science in Information Systems & Operations Management and Marketing in 2020. She has over 7 years of experience in solutions consulting across the public and private sector.
Assistant Director, National Business Investment, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
Originally from the Washington, DC area, John has been at the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) since 2017, where he serves as the Assistant Director for National Business Investment and handles the relationship with emerging tech companies in sectors ranging from artificial intelligence and blockchain to drones and autonomous vehicles.
Senior Financial Advisor, KBC Advisory
Keith Callahan, elected for a third term on the Business Alumni Chapter, is a successful George Mason University graduate with significant leadership, business strategy, corporate finance and treasury experience. He is currently working with Not-For-Profits and INGOs to improve their treasury, risk and finance functions.
Graduate Enrollment & Outreach Specialist, Costello College of Business at George Mason University
Nicky Chhabra received his BS in Finance from George Mason in 2013 and is currently working for the Costello College of Business Graduate Programs Recruiting and Admission Team.
MIS graduate From George Mason University.
Finance Consultant, Accenture LLP
Chair, Women in Business InitiativeChaimaa Fekkak is a finance consultant at Accenture LLP, specializing in providing financial analysis, deal shaping and pricing, and deliverables for proposals throughout a variety of portfolios within the commercial sector in North America.
Managing Director, Northwestern Mutual
Board Member, Women in Business InitiativeMiranda Fulk serves as the Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual Fairfax where she manages a comprehensive financial planning firm of 12 advisors and their teams with total assets under management of $2 billion.
Managing Director, Shift7 Digital
Chitwan Gahun is managing director at Shift7 Digital, where he works with clients to strategize, innovate and tactically deliver results for their businesses.