Alumni Notes
firm. Outside of work, he is proud of his three high schoolers and notes his eldest son will be applying to Auburn University. Laura Sellers (’92, human resource manage- ment) has worked in real estate for over two decades and currently is a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Pre- ferred Real Estate, the official real estate partner for the Auburn Tigers. Laura thanks her human resources education for giving her a strong foundation in communica- tion, problem solving and understanding the needs of those she serves. Specializing in helping families, faculty and newcom- ers find their place in Auburn, she feels it’s a privilege to serve the town that helped shape her. “Being an Auburn alum has deeply influenced my journey. Auburn is more than just where I worked, it’s where I’ve lived since 1988, where I raised my daughter and where I continue to build my life.” Brett Stansell (’91, international business) re- tired at the young age of 50 after a successful career in software development. His jobs and contracts varied through many indus- tries. One project even included work on a human genetics system. During his time at Auburn, he studied Austrian economics and became a member of the Ludwig Von Mises Institute. Residing in North Florida, he spends his free time offshore fishing, kay- ak fishing and playing on a senior men's tennis team. Tony Truitt (’90, finance) hosts a positive, non-political radio program called Truitt News Radio Show. He has broadcast more than 200 episodes, which air on weekends throughout Alabama, Tennessee, Flori- da, and Mississippi. He enjoys discussing all things related to construction and real estate development. He especially appre- ciates that Auburn University continues to build impressive new facilities on campus and is recognized as one of the top build- ing science schools in the country.
2000s Austin Bohlman (’08, finance) started a new position as managing director at Safra National Bank in Palm Beach, Florida. Safra National Bank is a family-owned U.S. private bank specializing in wealth manage- ment for ultra-high net worth individuals, family offices and corporate entities. Jacob Crist (’08, international business) was recruited by the Port of New Orleans as part of a succession plan after graduating from Auburn. The organization sponsored his pursuit of an MBA at Louisiana State University. After spending 12 years in the public sector, Jacob transitioned into de- velopment brokerage and valuation services for port and logistics projects with Colliers International. “I believe in Auburn and love it!” Jacob currently resides in Fairhope, Ala- bama, and serves as associate vice president of Colliers International's new Gulf Coast office. He recently welcomed his second child, Julia, into the world.
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