Meet our Alumni

Take a look at the passion, perseverance, and professionalism of our Goodman alumni.

Each of our alumni charter their own unique paths. But, no matter where they may end up, they will always remain a Goodman alumni and have strong ties to our community.

From The Brock News: Stories on Goodman Alumni

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Name: Omair Ahmed (BBA ’15)

Current position: Territory Sales Manager, McCain Foods Limited

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Program studied: Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing)

What impact did the Goodman School of Business leave on you? “Goodman has personalized 1:1 attention from faculty members that enabled me to learn to think outside of the box when solving real-life problems.”

Advice for current students: “Find ways to get involved in and around campus. The network you build today will stay with you for a very long time!”

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Name: Jeff Boichuk (BBA ’08, MSc ’10)

Current position: Assistant Professor, University of Virginia

Location: Virginia, United States

Program studied: Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Science in Management (Marketing)

What impact did the Goodman School of Business leave on you? “Business Administration at Goodman honed my critical thinking skills and taught me how to grow a business. At Goodman, professors invest in students so they can reach their full potential.”

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Name: Spencer Mason (BBA ’19)

Current position: Junior IT Chief of Staff, London Metal Exchange

Location: London, United Kingdom

Program studied: Bachelor of Business Administration Co-op International Double Degree

What impact did the Goodman School of Business leave on you? “Brock enabled me to build my international skills, empowered me to accept new challenges, and taught me the power of lifelong learning.”

Advice for current students: “Always accept the biggest opportunity you are presented with and never forget to show appreciation to those who helped you along the way.”

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Name: Syed Hashir Sher (MBA ’20)

Current position: Assistant Program Manager, Hydro One

Location: Barrie, Ontario

Program studied: Master of Business Administration International Student Pathway (Marketing)

What impact did the Goodman School of Business leave on you? “Apart from the distinguished faculty whose guidance was really crucial to my growth, Goodman’s curriculum is research-centric and is continually evolving to capture current industry trends. I graduated with a thorough background in general management concepts and an in-depth knowledge of marketing with a global focus.”

Favourite memory: “Representing Goodman as a Goodman Ambassador gave me a sense of Goodman’s values and passion, which will stay with me forever as an alumnus. I will proudly represent Brock at every organization and team I work with in the future, following the work ethic and values I learned while at the Goodman School of Business.”

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Name: Ries Vahrmeyer, CPA, CA (BAcc ’18, MAcc ’18)

Current position: Tax Specialist, KPMG LLP

Location: Hamilton, Ontario

Program studied: Honours Bachelor of Accounting Co-op and Master of Accounting

What impact did the Goodman School of Business leave on you? “The Goodman School of Business left me with a sense a pride that I had attended Brock. The Bachelor of Accounting co-op set me up well for success in the workforce and the Master of Accounting set me apart from others in my field. I couldn’t have passed the Common Final Exam that led to my CPA without the help from outstanding faculty at Goodman.”

Advice for current students: “Take advantage of everything Goodman has to offer. Do workshops, join clubs and go on exchange. All these things will help you on your career journey — and you will have fun doing it.”

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Name: Pascale Lavergne-Giroux  (MBA ’20)

Current position: Administrative Assistant, La Place des Arts

Location: Sudbury, Ontario

Program studied: Master of Business Administration (General)

What impact did the Goodman School of Business leave on you? “Being a student and now alumna of the Goodman School of Business definitely impacted my life in ways I will never forget. Having the opportunity to meet and interact with classmates and professors with such diverse backgrounds truly helped me grow as an individual.”

Advice for current students: “I firmly believe in doing an exchange abroad as it will change your perspective on life and make you grow in aspects you never thought possible.”