Six alumni from the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business were recognized in the annual “40 Under 40” by the Georgia Tech Alumni Association. This year’s theme was 'Yellow Jackets Who Push Beyond Boundaries,' and these alumni demonstrate the influential outreach of their trailblazing careers.
A committee of 24 faculty, staff, and volunteers representing all Georgia Tech colleges evaluated nominees using a 25-point rubric. Eligible nominees had to be under 40 years old as of June 30, 2024 and have finished at least one semester at Georgia Tech.
Scheller takes pride in five of its degree graduates and one of its TI:GER program graduates being honored for their innovative work, significant achievements, and commitment to addressing major global challenges.
Scheller Alumni Honorees
- Bethany Davis, MBA ’11, Head of Aircraft Systems, JetZero
- Laura Gravesen, MBA ’09, Legislative Affairs Lead for Public Health Infrastructure, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Kristyn Long, BA ’12, Executive Counsel, Office of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
- Briana C. (Sell) Stenard, Ph.D. Mgt ’15, Associate Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship, Mercer University
- Osahon Tongo, Mgt ’10, Producer/Director, NFL
- David Montes de Oca Zapiain, (TI:GER alumni) Senior Member of Technical Staff, Sandia National Laboratories
Honorees were asked to describe their favorite Tech memory.
For Bethany Davis, “Playing golf at East Lake with alumni Bryan Moss and Tom Fanning" was her favorite memory.
Laura Gravesen said, "Speaking at Freshman Convocation alongside President Clough."
“I met my husband, John Stenard, at a Scheller graduate student event, and we were married the week after my dissertation defense,” said Briana C. (Sell) Stenard.
Osahon Tonga said it was “Beating Clemson on Thursday night and seeing all the students tear the goal posts down.”
For Kristyn Long, her favorite memory is “Run for the Roses on Bid Day.”
“Being in the stadium when the Georgia Tech Football team defeated the Florida State University team in 2015,” was David Montes de Oca Zapiain’s best Tech memory.
See the complete "40 Under 40" list.