Mike Ahearn co-founded First Solar, now one of the world’s largest solar module manufacturers. He served as CEO from 2... View More

Mike Ahearn co-founded First Solar, now one of the world’s largest solar module manufacturers. He served as CEO from 2000 to 2009, transforming a startup into a S&P 500 powerhouse and is currently the executive chairman. With both a bachelor’s in finance and a law degree from ASU, Ahearn molded First Solar into a leader in renewable energy, employing thousands across three continents. His trajectory embodies how a solid foundation in finance and legal savvy from Carey can drive global business innovation and sustainable growth. View Less

Edward Blechschmidt led multiple Fortune-level companies, including Novelis, a global aluminum rolling and recycling gia... View More

Edward Blechschmidt led multiple Fortune-level companies, including Novelis, a global aluminum rolling and recycling giant earning over $8 billion annually, and Gentiva Health Services, a top U.S. home health provider. As CEO, he navigated both industrial and healthcare industries, bringing strategic insight and executive leadership. His career shows how Carey grads can traverse complex sectors and steer major corporations toward success View Less

Chuck Michaels spent nearly four decades at Goldman Sachs, rising to vice president in Private Wealth Management before ... View More

Chuck Michaels spent nearly four decades at Goldman Sachs, rising to vice president in Private Wealth Management before retiring. His career shaped wealth strategies for high-net-worth clients in San Francisco, while his philanthropic spirit led he and his wife to endow a scholarship that supports over 30 undergraduates with both financial and mentoring support each year View Less

Dallas Tanner founded Invitation Homes, a pioneering force in single-family rentals. With over 20 years in real estate, ... View More

Dallas Tanner founded Invitation Homes, a pioneering force in single-family rentals. With over 20 years in real estate, he launched the Treehouse Group in 2005, funding investments across residential and land sectors. He sits on the boards of major housing and policy institutions and is a Henry Crown Fellow. Tanner’s work connects Carey’s real estate training to industry transformation and scalable innovation View Less

Ning Zhang built Shanghai Red Avenue Chemical into a leader in phenolic resins and green materials, spearheading growth ... View More

Ning Zhang built Shanghai Red Avenue Chemical into a leader in phenolic resins and green materials, spearheading growth into biodegradable and electronic sectors. Her ventures span labs, production plants, and industry-shaping acquisitions, including a breakthrough into China’s chip supply chain. Founder of a philanthropic foundation, Zhang leverages a DBA from Carey to power both industrial innovation and social good. View Less

Josh Elizetxe bootstrapped Snow Oral Care from scratch to over $100 million in sales in his early twenties. He’s an en... View More

Josh Elizetxe bootstrapped Snow Oral Care from scratch to over $100 million in sales in his early twenties. He’s an entrepreneur with dozens of ventures—like Frost Smile Care, Giving Society, and INALA (in partnership with La La Anthony)—and mentors through the Fleischer Scholars Foundation. His story is raw energy and ambition unleashed—a vivid testament to bold entrepreneurship rooted in a Carey education View Less

Michelle Cirocco is chief social responsibility officer at Televerde and leads its foundation. Since joining in 1999 she... View More

Michelle Cirocco is chief social responsibility officer at Televerde and leads its foundation. Since joining in 1999 she’s held leadership roles across marketing and outreach, and she’s an advocate for justice reform—hosting transformative talks and pushing for second chances. Named one of the “World-Changing Women in Conscious Business,” her career blends operational smarts with social vision, showing Carey grads can lead with both head and heart View Less

Paul Cutler is treasurer of NextEra Energy, one of the U.S.'s biggest clean energy giants, with a mission of renewable e... View More

Paul Cutler is treasurer of NextEra Energy, one of the U.S.'s biggest clean energy giants, with a mission of renewable expansion. With an MBA and additional graduate studies, he blends financial strategy with sustainability, and he’s active on education-focused boards. He represents how Carey backgrounds can influence energy infrastructure, steering resources toward cleaner futures View Less

William Van Epps spent 45 years building and steering growth in the foodservice realm—driving expansion for brands lik... View More

William Van Epps spent 45 years building and steering growth in the foodservice realm—driving expansion for brands like Papa John’s, Long John Silver’s, and Shake Shack. Today he’s CEO of New England Authentic Eats and serves as advisor to multiple restaurant and retail ventures. His journey is part marketing maven, part brand strategist—and totally reflective of the kind of longevity and adaptability Carey education can support. View Less