a position with the Tennessee Department of Health overseeing its response to the opiate epidemic and licensing of legiti- mate pain clinics. Kristen Stepp (’19, accounting, ’20, MAcc) works in Montgomery with Jackson Thornton & Co. as a tax supervisor. She moved to Montgomery in 2020 because her husband was stationed there with the 187th Fighter Wing Unit, but she often recruits future Auburn grads to work with her at J.T. She and her husband have a beautiful 2-year-old daughter who constantly keeps them on their toes. Kyle Venable (’19, information systems management) was recently hired as the program manager, National Cyber Range Complex by Command Post Technologies in Orlando, Florida. He oversees the plan- ning, execution, and delivery of multi- ple complex projects within the NCRC Event Planning, Operations, and Support contract. As leader of a team, he coordi- nates with subcontractors and stakehold- ers, ensuring seamless integration and communication across all parties involved. “My current role as Program Manager of the NCRC site services and range modifi- cations are deeply rooted in the solid foun- dation I built during my time at Auburn.”
her daughter that women can balance both motherhood and a career. Kelsi Scruggs (’19, marketing) is currently a career coach for four high schools in Covington County, working with 9th through 12th grade students prepar- ing them for life after high school. While not the post-graduation life she initially expected, she finds the job extremely rewarding. Between work, local organiza- tions, and her two nieces, she stays busy. Kevin Sommers (’18, accounting) is the assistant chief financial officer of a hospi- tal for HCA Healthcare in Nashville, Tennessee. He is forever thankful for his former professor, the late Ms. Amy Murphy, who encouraged him to take a leap of faith and venture into healthcare despite healthcare administration being an atypical profession for an account- ing graduate. “The ability of the Harbert College of Business to give students real- world experiences through internships, shadowing, and mentorship opportunities truly sets us apart from other universities.” Chris Stanley (’19, physicians executive MBA) transitioned out of clinical medicine and moved on to public health administra- tion. After a stint as the medical director of the Alabama Medicaid Agency, he took
Ciara Perritano (’14, international busi- ness) is currently a business litigation attorney at Winstead PC in Houston, Texas. She is a new mother, having welcomed a baby in March 2024. Preston Pritchett (’12, business adminis- tration) followed graduation by pursu- ing a career in professional education. After completing his master's in busi- ness/marketing education, he became a career and technical education teacher. Following several years teaching middle school and high school, he accepted a posi- tion as a lecturer in the Sorrell College of Business at Troy University and is pursu- ing his Ph.D. in global leadership through Troy. “The timeless truths regarding professional business practices I learned at Auburn are the same that I teach my students. The amazing faculty at the HCoB provided great examples that I now emulate as a business lecturer.” Haley Schuffert (’16, entrepreneurship and family business) never really left Auburn University, landing a job after gradua- tion which she still holds today as a devel- opment specialist in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. She manages the budget and supports development officers as they engage alumni. She is also a new mother and works hard every day to show
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