Executive in Residence Program
The ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ School of Business is proud to showcase its Executive in Residence Program. This initiative connects executives with ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ students to build business skills and guide them through their career journeys. The program fosters collaboration between executives and The School of Business to ensure that our programs and class designs meet the evolving needs of the business community. The Executive in Residence Program aims to have one executive per month (while school is in session) who commits to one to two days on campus. While visiting, executives are scheduled to speak with multiple classes, host office hours, and host an open lecture.
Upcoming Residents

ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Alumni (‘72) Gidget Hopf is set to visit ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ on April 15, 2026. Hopf was the former President and CEO of Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, a nonprofit that operates thrift stores to fund programs benefiting disadvantaged individuals in the community. Hopf currently works as an Independent Executive Coach and Leadership Consultant.

ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Alumni (‘83) Robert Murray is set to visit ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ again on April 23, 2026.
Spring 2026 Executives

ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Alumni (‘95) Tyler Savage visited ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ on February 17, 2026. Savage is a partner at Nixon Peabody LLP, an international law firm that provides comprehensive legal services to a diverse range of clients. Mr.Savage primarily focuses on Mergers and Acquisitions, but has extensive experience across a number of practices.
Fall 2025 Executives

ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Alumni (‘91) Christopher Liucci visited ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ on November 4, 2025. Liucci is currently serving as a college professor at St. John Fisher University’s School of Business and previously served as the Chief Accounting Officer and Global Controller at Genesee & Wyoming Inc.

ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Alumni (‘98) Jessica Savage visited ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ on September 30, 2025. Savage is the president and CEO at Dixon Schwabl + Company, a full-service advertising, marketing, and public relations agency based in the Rochester area.
Spring 2025 Executives

ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Alumni (‘89) Lori VanAuken visited ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ on April 30, 2025. VanAuken is the President and CEO of Catholic Charities Family and Community Services, a comprehensive nonprofit organization that provides services to over 2,000 individuals in need.

ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Alumni (’86) Don Payerle visited ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ on April 9, 2025. Payerle is the former President and current Board Member/Advisor of Stryker Joint Replacement, an international medical technology company.

ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Alumni (‘86) Ken Rende visited ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ on March 27, 2025. Rende works as a Managing Director, Private Wealth Management at Neuberger Berman, a private, independent, employee-owned investment management firm.

ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Alumni (83′) Robert Walley visited ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ from February 18 to February 19, 2025. Walley worked at Deloitte & Touche LLP, ultimately leading him to serve as a Principle for the company. Deloitte is one of the “Big Four” accounting firms and a leader in its field. Currently, Walley is a Chair member for the Consolidated Audit Trail LLC.

ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Alumni (‘90) Steve Huebner visited ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ on February 12, 2025. Huebner is a Principal at Ernst and Young. Huebner provides his consulting expertise across a wide range of industries including: healthcare, construction and engineering, consumer product and retail, high technology manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, media and entertainment and professional services.
Fall 2024 Executives

ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Alumni (‘93) Lee Woodring visited ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ on November 4, 2024. Woodring is the Managing and Founding Principal of Woodring-Leroy Capital Advisors, a New York-based private wealth management and institutional advisory firm. Mr. Woodring currently serves as a Private Wealth and Institutional Advisor.

ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Alumni (‘89) Tim Tobin visited ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ on October 23, 2024. Tobin is the CEO of Planatome; a medical device technology company based in the Phoenix, Arizona area.

ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Alumni (‘83) and Chair of the Executive in Residence committee for the Business Advisory Council, Robert Murray visited ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ on September 26, 2024. Murray is the retired CEO and Vice Chairman at Graham Capital Management, L.P.