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Please stay in touch with the department! We'd like to know what you are doing and keep you up to date on our activities. Or, if you are in a position to hire or are looking for a new job, let us know. Networking is key! Contact Anne Winkler at awinkler@umsl.edu, alumni coordinator, or any other faculty member (see faculty list for phone numbers/e-mails).
About Our Alumni
Upcoming Events
UMSL Econ Student-Alumni-Faculty-Friends picnic on Sunday, October 15th, Noon – 3 p.m. at Irv Zeid Park in Olivette.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Past Events
UMSL Econ Alumni Party 2023 to be held on Friday, April 28th , 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Fallon’s in Olivette.
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 River
City Casino & Hotel.
Derek Steiner, BS/MA 2016, Data Science Consultant,
Booz Allen Hamilton. Previously with UNCOMN and AT&T
Annual Alumni Party 2022
Annual Economics Picnic 2021
Alumni Panel Information 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
Annual Economics Picnic 2019
The annual Alumni Picnic was held Sunday, September, 22, 2019, 12-3pm in Irv Zeid Park in Olivette. See photo gallery
Econ Alum came to speak about their experiences in the economics field. All students were welcome to attend. Guests lecturers included Bayley Quain, Josh Ulrich, Gene Edmiston, Marisa Klein, Adam Richardson, and Ian O'Donnell.
Annual Alumni Party 2019
The Annual Alumni Party was held on Friday, April 26th, 2019, 5:30-7:30 at Fallon's Bar & Grill in Olivette at 9200 Olive Blvd. See photo gallery
UMSL Economics Career Panel 2019
Special thanks to our guest speakers for the April 25th UMSL Economics Alumni Panel, as well as to all those students who participated!
(L-R)
Scott Weibert, BS 2011
Senior Underwriter-Associations, Safety National
Laura Rose, BS 2009, MA 2012
Senior Demand Planning Analyst, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
Jackson Suhre, BS 2013
Data Analyst, Edward Jones
Annual Economics Picnic 2018
The annual Alumni Picnic was held Sunday, September, 23, 2018 in Irv Zeid Park in Olivette. See photo gallery.
Annual Alumni Party 2018
A good time was had by all at the Department of Economics 2018 Alumni Party on April 20th at Fallon's Bar & Grill in Olivette. A great turnout consisting of alums, current and former faculty members and staff, and grad students had a great time catching up and reminiscing. Many thanks to all who participated! See photo gallery.
UMSL Economics Career Panel 2018
Special thanks to our guest speakers for the April 19th UMSL Economics Alumni Panel, as well as to all those students who participated!
(L-R)
Alexi Makarkin, BS 2001, MA 2002
Principal Data Scientist-Enterprise Data Science, Express Scripts
Michael Moorhem, BS 2007
Senior Director-Engineered Solutions, Unyson
Tricia Stout, BS 2007
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Past Career Days
About the UMSL Economics Alumni Board
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.
2023 Board
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
Alumni Award
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 |
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