The Ohio University College of Business Society of Alumni & Friends would like to cordially welcome you to an evening of networking, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a series of speakers to benefit the SAF and The Joe Burrow Foundation. Network with regional Bobcat Alumni, current students, and Ohio University leadership and faculty at the Paycor Stadium.
Attendees at the event will be eligible within a raffle to win Cincinnati Bengals Merchandise featuring autographed gear from your favorite Cincinnati Bengals Players.
The 2nd Annual Bobcat Networking Event - Benefiting The Joe Burrow Foundation and the Society of Alumni and Friends.
Event Vision
The Joe Burrow Foundation launched in October 2022, in parallel with The Society of Alumni & Friends Annual Event planning discussion.
The question quickly arose: How can the two organizations work together to engage Cincinnati region residents in a way never seen before, to benefit those we serve?
The answer? Mission alignment.
SAF Mission:“Empowering opportunities by connecting ambitious students to passionate Bobcat alumni”
The Joe Burrow Foundation Mission:“To provide resources and support to the underprivileged and underserved.”
Event History
The Bobcat Networking Celebration
In late 2021, as events returned to normalcy, The Society of Alumni & Friends, in partnership with the Ohio University College of Business Leadership & Faculty, outlined a five-year strategic plan to create a monumental networking event in major markets to power our mission of empowering opportunities by connecting Bobcat students & alumni.
The First Annual Bobcat Networking Celebration: 2021
The First Annual Bobcat Networking Celebration was held in April 2021 at the beautiful Muirfield Village Golf Club. This event featured networking, student speakers, and an Executive Bobcat Alumni Panel.
Event Schedule
Welcome Kickoff
Ohio University Marching 110
Performance
Hugh Sherman
President, Ohio University
Multicultural Student Business Caucus
2022 SAF Pitch Competition Winner
Welcome From Our Hosts
David Felt, '14
Suite Sales Manager
Cincinnati Bengals
Carly Pennekamp, ’16
Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications
Paycor
Jimmy BurrowVice President, Joe Burrow Foundation
Robin BurrowSecretary/Treasurer, Joe Burrow Foundation
Executive Bobcat Alumni Panel Discussion
From Bobcat Student to Executive: Career Learnings & What it Means to Be a Bobcat in The Community
Panel moderator
John Popovich, '73
Emmy Award Winning, Former Sports Director, WCPO TV
Deb Silverman, '97
Global Giving & Education Programs Manager
GE Aerospace
Deland Basora, '01
Vice President, Retail Execution
Procter & Gamble
Stacy Rodarte, ’07
Director, Kroger Personalization & Loyalty
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Jackie Reau, ’92
CEO
Game Day