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Events will be posted at the begining of the semester.
Alumni Panel Information 2023
Hannah Drury, BS 2020, Lead Technical Account Manager,
Dalechek Technology. Previously with Ameren.
Tim Lathum, BS 2013, Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, Equifax. Previously with Pro Unlimited and RiverCity Casino & Hotel.
Derek Steiner, BS/MA 2016, Data Science Consultant,Booz Allen Hamilton. Previously with UNCOMN and AT&T
Annual Alumni Party 2022
Kennadi Haythorne, BS 2020,
Investment Advisor Service Associate, Correct Capital Wealth Management
David Becker, BS 2012,
Lead Product Owner at World Wide Technology
Brandon, Giesegh, BS/MA 2015,
Manager, Supply Chain Analytics at SCM Connections
The Alumni Board was initiated in 2007 by faculty member Lea Kosnik to help the UMSL Department of Economics better maintain links to our alumni and to get advice, as needed, regarding academic offerings and other department initiatives. The Board also created a Department of Economics Alumni Award to honor alumni who have provided exceptional support to the department and its activities. The Inaugural Board was comprised of alumni John Kovac, Geetanjali Pande and Ryan Metcalf.
Meagan Burwell (BS/MA 2019 ), Senior Advisor, Supply Chain Strategy at Express Scripts
Gene Edmiston (BS 1991, MA 1993), Principal Pricing Strategy Manager, Solera
Michael Moorhem (BS 2007), Senior Director of Engineered Solutions, Relia-ble Parts, LTD 
Khurram Naveed (BS/MA 2016), Co-Portfolio Manager, Cornerstone Wealth Management
The award is given to an alumnus who has shown consistent and exceptional support of the Economics Department and its activities.
| Department of Economics Alumni Awardees | Year |
|---|---|
| Marcela Manjarrez | 2023 |
| Majana Reis | 2022 |
| Barbara Flowers | 2019 |
| Joshua Ulrich | 2018 |
| Mary Suiter | 2017 |
| John Kovac | 2016 |
| Bruce Welz | 2015 |
| Jesse Wolfersberger | 2014 |
| Randall Ehret | 2013 |
| Matthew Crowley | 2012 |
| Michael Kennamann | 2010 |
| Sarapage McCorkle | 2009 |
| (co-winners) Gene Edmiston & Bill Nieman | 2008 |
