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It's all about you!

We recognize that business academics can't stand alone.  Your educational experience isn't complete unless we get you out of the classroom and into today's business market.  As a business leader you will need more than an academic education whether undergraduate or master's.  The Mentor Program is dedicated to you, the business student, and to supporting your growth in becoming a business leader of the future.

Almost all business schools now offer some form of mentoring program.  Some connect students only with alumni, others with business people of the school's choosing; some schools deliver their mentor program in groups of 2 to 3 students directed by the mentor, and others have limited dates and times of participation.

SPU's School of Business and Economics offers you a better mentor program.  We deliver a premier program that puts you, the student, in the lead.  In our mentor program it's all about you!

How do we deliver?

• We don't run on a strict fall-to-spring schedule.  You can begin the mentor program anytime while pursuing your undergraduate or graduate degree.

• You will meet one-on-one with your mentor rather than in small groups.

• You'll guide the content of the mentorship by creating an agenda for the meetings.

• Over 1100 business people and professionals from a variety of companies, industries, roles and levels of experience have served as mentors in our program.  That's a lot of mentors!  But we will go beyond our list for you.  If we don't already have a contact that will work for you, tell us what you're looking for in your mentor.  Whether your request is for someone in a unique industry, a person with a specific role or even a contact at a particular company, we'll actively seek to recruit a mentor for you that meets your criteria.

• We work to match you with a mentor that provides you with the educational experience you want and need.

• It's a mutually beneficial collaborative partnership.

Plus, more options available to you.

• Job Shadow -- Spend a half day observing a professional in the job or industry of your choice.

• Career 360 -- Meet with several people within a single company.  Learn about a variety of roles and gain a variety of perspectives.

Yes, it's all about you! 

Interested in applying for a mentor of your own?  Jump over to the Banner Information System and fill out the on-line application today.  A limited number of spaces are available each quarter, so don’t delay!

Take a look at just a few of the over 1100 business people and professionals supporting our students and programs.

Mr. Tod Anderson

Ocean Manager, Expeditors

Mr. Matthew Bencke

General Manager, Premium Mobile Experience, Microsoft

Mr. Joe Borich

Executive Director, Washington State China Relations Council

Mr. Alan Brown

Principal and Managing Director, DNA Brand Mechanics

Mr. Ward Buringrud

Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Mr. Bill Chapin

Director of Marketing, Seattle Seahawks

Mr. Stan Diddams

Senior Vice President, Bank of America

Mr. David Eller

Executive Director, World Concern

Mr. Greg Englin

Business Development Manager, Logistics-Seaport Division, Port of Seattle-Pier 69

Ms. Elaine Ervin

Assurance Services Manager (Audit), Moss Adams

Mr. Kemper Freeman

President, Bellevue Square Managers, Inc.

Mr. Kevin Gabelein

Managing Director, General Partner, Fluke Venture Partners II, LP

Ms. Sharon Hayden

Director, Domestic Violence Unit, District Attorney's Office, City of Seattle

Ms. Elisabeth James

General Manager, The Westin Seattle

Mr. David James

Shareholder, Clark Nuber

Mr. Jeff Lyons

Senior Vice President, Fresh Foods, Costco

Ms. Moira Macdonald

Movie Critic, The Seattle Times

Ms. Anita McCaslin

Director, Global Staffing, Coffee Master, Starbucks Coffee Company

Mr. Denny Meadows

Vice President, Strategy and Development, Nordstrom

Mr. Doug Moore

President, McKinstry Co.

Mr. Brandon Pedersen

Vice President, Finance & Controller, Alaska Air Group

Mr. Steve Penn

Managing Director, CB Richard Ellis

Mr. Marty Riemer

DJ and Host, The Marty Riemer Show, KMTT, 103.7 FM, The Mountain

Ms. Grace Semingsen

Vice President, Member Solutions, Boeing Employee's Credit Union

Mr. Bob Wallace

CEO, Wallace Properties, Inc.

Ms. Sandra Winters

Director, Strategic Alliances, Unitus