Testimonials

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 "When I first saw the plans for the new building, I was gratified to see a vision that would appeal to today's business students--a centralized place for classes, labs and other activities, in a modern building with current technologies.  It was something that I would have enjoyed when I was a student, so I knew immediately that I wanted to help out in some small way toward making that vision a reality." >>Read more from Jim Skrip

Jim Skrip 

BBA Accounting, 1984

 "I truly believe that the combined liberal arts and business education I received contributed to my success in business and allowed me to navigate today's global marketplace with confidence.  I envision this new building as a hub of collaboration, technology and knowledge where tomorrow's business leaders will receive the tools and foundational skills to excel in our complex world.  I believe today's students need to maintain a blance between academics and social interaction backed by a strong support network.  At Bona's, I always cherished my time with quality friends and professors who shared their viewpoints and core values in an overall caring environment.  As students, we worked hard and played hard, which was the ultimate learning experience for me.  My college memories and friendships are still vivid and current after 27 years.  I want today's students to experience what I experienced so I decided to get involved."

 

John G. "Jack" Gulbin III 

BBA Accounting, 1984
Chief Financial Officer
Orion Air Group Holdings, LLC 

 "The School of Business has an excellent reputation and should not be limited by lack of space, amenities and technologies.  A state-of-the-art business school building will give our students the opportunities to learn in an environment that contains all of the innovations available in top-notch companies and firms around the country.  St. Bonaventure has given a lot to me in terms of education, personal relationships and life lessons.  I think that it is my turn to give back to my alma mater so that future students at SBU can have the same opportunities and competitive edge that I had.  Things like this don't happen on their own.  They can happen only if a large group of alumni, parents, friends and neighbors come together and provide generous support for this endeavor."

Jim Canty 

BBA Accounting, 1984
University Trustee
Partner, Clough Capital Partners L.P. 

 "My fellow alumni and I have a sincere appreciation for what St. Bonaventure gave us, not only in the form of business education but in the form of lifelong lessons as well.  Contributing to the School of Business Center couldn't be a more fitting way for us to express our thanks and hopefully encourage others to do the same.  I think it's important to never forget your roots; especially those that had a positive influence on your life.  So if your experience at SBU was a positive one (as it was for me), then be an ambassador.  Whether it's simply referring young people to attend, volunteering or donating, it all adds up to ensure the longevity of the school."  

Drew Blum 

BBA Finance, 1984
President & CEO, Allied Frozen Storage, Inc.
 

“St. Bonaventure turned me into a leader.” 

Robert S. McDow
BBA Finance, 1991 

Director of Finance and Plant Services Sweet Home Central Schools 

"The lessons I learned, experiences I encountered, and relationships I built within the School of Business successfully prepared me to begin my professional career immediately."

Stephanie Karnas 

BBA Finance, 2006
Financial Analyst, M&T Bank  

"I flourished at St. Bonaventure where I experienced education through a prism of personal connectedness to teachers and mentors who had a genuine interest in my development."

Stephen Horan, Ph.D., CFA 

BBA, Finance, 1989
Head, Professional Education Content and Private Wealth, CFA Institute 

During his academic career, Peter Aldridge "tried to take full advantage of the tremendous opportunities this institution has to offer.  As a result, my college career yielded a twofold benefit of academic success and personal growth.”

- Peter Aldridge 

"I have always recognized that a lot of my success was driven by the things I learned and the progress I made at St. Bonaventure." 

- Ron Salluzzo 

BBA Accounting, 1972 

Executive VP and CFO, Harris Interactive