With a wealth of experience under their belts and a proven track record of success, 10 accomplished Brock University business alumni have come together to raise awareness of what they’ve deemed a worthwhile investment: their alma mater.

The powerhouse group of high-achieving graduates, including leaders from national and global companies, is putting their support and business prowess behind the next generation of Goodman School of Business grads.

Together, they’ve founded the Goodman Legacy initiative, which aims to elevate the Goodman brand, amplify the School’s engaged ambassador network and grow investment in a transformational capital fund to support the future of business education at Brock.

Jason Sparaga (BBA ’93), Managing Partner of Red Jar Energy Partners, is one of 10 founding Goodman Legacy Council members. For years, business education at Brock has been one of Canada’s best kept secrets, he says, adding the School has a proven history of creating exceptional business leaders.

“Being the underdog taught us how to compete, but it is now time to acknowledge how far we’ve come. Goodman fosters resilience and ambition and has a history of punching above its weight — producing exceptional talent and incredible opportunities for students,” Sparaga says. “As a group, we felt a responsibility to help tell this story and invest in the School’s future, so its reputation matches its impact.”

With a 2026 fundraising goal of $2 million, the Goodman Legacy Council has already raised $765,000. The funds are strategically allocated to create the greatest impact for students and the Goodman community. The initiative has already funded 36 student scholarships, contributed to campus food insecurity initiatives, supported student competition teams and sponsored the upcoming Goodman Alumni Summit in October.

In addition to supporting the fundraising goal, the Council is also encouraging alumni to give back in other ways, including through student mentorship and hiring Goodman students.

Goodman Dean Barry Wright says what excites him most about Goodman Legacy is the fact the group emerged organically from the School’s alumni community, and they have created opportunities for graduates in all stages of their alumni journey to get involved.

“These are proud Brock graduates who have achieved remarkable career success and are now choosing to invest their time, talent and resources in the next generation,” Wright says. “It’s a powerful endorsement of the value of a Goodman degree and a tremendous opportunity for both our students and our School.”

Founding members of the Goodman Legacy Council include Sparaga; David McQuilkin (BBA ’85), President of Milton Ford Lincoln; Deborah Rosati (BAdmin ’84), Founder and CEO of Women Get On Board Inc.; Francesca Cardarelli (BBA ’11), Global Lead Customer Engagement Marketing Transformation at McDonalds; Jim Ryan (BAdmin ’84), CEO of Boyd Interactive; Jon Faber (BBA ’02), President and CEO at Pason; Kevin Spratt (BBA ’00), President of Rich Products U.S./Canada; Mike Pilato (BAcc ’98), President and CEO of Jamieson Wellness; Rhonda Klosler (BBA ’93), National Chief Operating Officer at RSM Canada; and Steven Latinovich (BSM ’03, MBA ’05), Managing Director, Corporate Finance at BMO.

Involvement in the Goodman Legacy initiative goes beyond fundraising efforts. People can have an impact by hiring Goodman talent, donating time back to the School and getting involved in upcoming Goodman Legacy events and activities. To follow the Council’s progress or get involved, fill in the contact us page on the Goodman Legacy website.