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Beyond High Street

Bi-weekly conversations with top-notch Miami University alumni exploring the common traits that bring people to Oxford, Ohio and how that helped them with their professional successes.

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Beth Mikes, EVP, Head of Debt Capital Markets at Keybanc

In this episode, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with Beth Mikes '91, Executive Vice President at KeyBank, regarding her career and leadership. Beth discusses her journey from a NASA contractor to leading debt capital markets, emphasizing the importance of building an internal reputation and being a lifelong learner. A member of the MU Foundation Board and the FSB Business Advisory Council…

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Marc Joseph, COO, Mobile HWY Advertising

Marc Joseph, FSB class of 1974, sits down with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch to talk about the online platform for baby boomers he co-founded, why he didn't stick with pre-med as a major, and the children's book he wrote.

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Carolyn Homberger, Strategic Advisor

Carolyn Homberger, a 2002 Farmer School alumna, talks with dean Jenny Darroch about work-life balance, how her leadership style has evolved over time, and the career she came to Miami for before becoming a business student.

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Heather Armentrout, President and CEO, KONGSBERG US

On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch sits down with Heather Armentrout, Oxford native and global defense executive, to talk about the importance of leading with influence over authority, the need for students to take risks, gain real-world experience, and develop a global perspective, and why growing up in Oxford was so beneficial for her.

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Kristi Eckert, EY Cincinnati Office Managing Partner

Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 2002 alum Kristi Eckert about what drew her to Miami, the major she changed from to information systems, and her brand new role at EY.

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Matt Davis, Founder, COhatch

1999 Miami University alum Matt Davis sits down with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch to talk about his experiences at Miami, his move from manufacturing engineering to supply chain consulting, and the founding and purpose behind COhatch, a shared office space designed to support nonprofits and startups.

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Allie Pearson, Brand Director - Procter & Gamble - NA Hair Care

On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch sits down with Allie Pearson '15 to talk about her time at Miami, her career at Procter & Gamble, and how she balances her professional life with her family life.

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Mark Ross, FSB Executive in Residence and former PwC managing partner

Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with Mark Ross, Farmer School alum and Executive In Residence, about his 30+ years at PwC, what led him to return to the Farmer School to teach, and the critical importance of technology skills, particularly AI, in modern deal making.

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Justine Lelchuk, COO at Nomad Health

On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch chats with 2006 Finance, Marketing, and Mandarin alumna Justine Lelchuk about her journey from entrepreneurial beginnings to a successful career in management consulting at Deloitte and her current role as COO at Nomad Health, as well as her favorite professors and the class she wishes she'd taken while at Miami.

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Jamie Schisler, Founder/CEO of Innata Brand Strategy and Strategic Advisor of Miami U. Fashion Institute

On this episode of Beyond High Street, Jamie Schisler, 1996 Farmer School of Business marketing alum, discusses his career journey from Abercrombie & Fitch to Express, highlights the new Fashion Institute's vision, and stresses the significance of high-stakes experiential learning, AI integration, and sustainability in fashion.

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