WHY FISHER?

BRIAN BUCHER
Project Manager, Quality
GE Power & Water
In one word, the Fisher EMBA is:
BROADENING
As a project manager within our global
risk and quality organizations, I lead
cross-functional teams in implementing
solutions for our business’s most
complex issues.
I began my professional career as an
Air Force officer and pilot. Several
years removed from my transition to
corporate America, I was searching
for a highly ranked program that
would allow me to expand my
point of view and build upon my
military and business experiences.
Fisher attracts the highest quality
candidates who have distinguished
themselves in their chosen fields. The
program’s methodology and cohort
structure maximizes the benefits each
perspective brings and facilitates a
learning experience that is enriched by
the interactions with each classmate,
going beyond theory and into real world
application.
Why Fisher. Fisher’s academic
excellence is recognized beyond the
region and its reputation for developing
successful business leaders continues
to grow. I wanted to maximize the
return on my GI Bill benefits by
selecting a program that was rigorous
and challenging and would be a
differentiator both in my industry and
beyond.
“BROADENING”
RHONDA HOFFMAN
General Manager,
Pediatric Nutrition,
Abbott Laboratories
In one word, the Fisher EMBA is:
TRANSFORMATIONAL
I lead the U.S. commercial organization,
including full P&L responsibility, to plan
and implement strategies to achieve
short- and long-range objectives for
Abbott’s Pediatric Nutrition business.
I chose the EMBA format over others for
two reasons. First, I felt I would garner
a transformational learning experience
given the caliber and depth of business
experience of my fellow classmates. And
second, the program format allowed me
to balance a heavy travel schedule while
completing
the program.
Why Fisher. I selected the Fisher
EMBA program because the focus on
strategy and quantitative analysis
was very important to me. I also felt
the program’s attributes—academic
reputation, faculty, program format, and
cost—fit my needs better than any of the
other programs I evaluated.
“TRANSFORMATIONAL”
CHAD PERKINS
Drilling & Completions Manager
Energy Corporation of America
In one word, the Fisher EMBA is:
CHALLENGING
I manage the capital, people, and
systems that design, engineer, manage
costs, and execute operations in relation
to the exploration and development of
oil and gas assets company-wide.
The EMBA experience challenges you
in a way that changes your perception.
The discussions and interactions with
professors and cohort members bring to
light a new way of thinking. This new
perspective has increased my ability
to manage more effectively and handle
difficult situations with greater ease.
Why Fisher. I explored many options
to advance my career and become a
better manager. From the beginning,
Fisher’s staff and program stood above
the rest. I explored many similar
programs in the south and Midwest that
left me assured that Fisher provides the
succinct ability to broaden my business
knowledge while providing a direct
impact on my work and industry. It is
a challenging program, but one that
supports me and takes a specific interest
on the effect to my employer and how it
can be maximized for the most positive
benefit.
“CHALLENGING”