Meet your Alumni Chapter, comprised of the Executive Committee, Directors at Large, Friends of the Board, Council of Presidents, and industry and affinity groups. Scroll through each section of the roster to view the entire chapter.
Executive Committee
President
President Elect
Immediate Past President
Treasurer
Historian
Committee Chair
Directors-at-Large
Friends of the Board
The Costello Alumni Chapter recognizes alumni who seek deeper engagement as Friends of the Board. These alumni demonstrate their commitment by participating in events and meetings throughout the year and staying connected to Chapter initiatives. Friends of the Board are welcome to participate in any of the Chapter’s industry and affinity groups and are encouraged to join a committee for deeper involvement. While they do not hold voting rights at Chapter meetings, Friends of the Board play an important role in strengthening the alumni network and supporting student success.
SVP Corporate Accounting, Navy Federal Credit Union
Vice Chair, Women in Business InitiativeSharon Poach is the SVP of Corporate Accounting at Navy Federal Credit Union.
Manager, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Josh Rachford is a strategy and analytics leader who specializes in AI initiatives and digital transformation across government and private sectors, combining technical knowledge with a passion for solving complex business challenges. A proud Mason alumnus, he was recognized as Outstanding Student of the Year in 2021.
Associate Administrative Director and Finance Lead, Student Health Services
Yasmine Refaat, '15, is the Associate Administrative Director and Finance lead at Student Health Services, George Mason University, where she oversees financial operations and compliance for multimillion-dollar programs serving over 40,000 students.
Financial Projects Accountant, Interstate Moving
Dave received both a BS in Accounting and an MBA from George Mason. He worked for the George Mason University Foundation for 26 years before retiring in September of 2016.
Music Marketing Intern, Capitol Dystrikt Music
A December 2024 graduate of the Costello College of Business, Cody Salenga is a music marketing intern in Washington, D.C., and a licensed insurance agent in Maryland.
Assistant Director, Capital Markets and Risk Share Management, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
At the FDIC, Brock oversees and leads multiple teams responsible for the oversight, management, and liquidation of assets from failed banks.
IBM Consulting – Business Development Exec – AWS Focus, IBM
Pamela has grown in her career as a Senior Customer Solutions Manager, working mainly for Oracle as well as AWS and a few start-up DevSecOps firms during the pandemic. She also has been teaching at the MBA@Syracuse program for almost 8 years in Strategy, Technology and eCommerce, and Project Management.
Council of Presidents
The Council of Presidents is composed of past presidents and representatives from the Costello Alumni Chapter. The Council of Presidents supports the efforts of the chapter by serving in an advisory role and responding to duties as necessary that promote the mission of the Costello Alumni Chapter. The Chapter is ready to help all alumni and students in a variety of ways and is a resource to help Costello College of Business students achieve their professional and personal goals.
Finance Industry Group
The Finance Industry Group builds a network of alumni in finance and connects them with students through events and programs. The group supports signature finance events connected to the Montano Student Managed Investment Fund, and the Costello Fellows on Wall Street, while fostering professional connections, mentorship, and industry learning.
Real Estate Industry Group
The Real Estate Development Industry Group exists to create a strong network of master's in real estate development alumni. This effort serves as an opportunity to enhance personal and professional connections among alumni members through networking and other social events, to foster life-long learning through education and instruction-based programs, and to aid in the expansion and promotion of the master's in real estate development program at George Mason.
Women in Business Affinity Group
The Women in Business Affinity Group builds a network of alumni committed to advancing women in business. The group connects alumni through networking, mentorship, and professional development, while supporting student success through the Women in Business student organization, the alumni chapter Student Engagement Committee, and a dedicated scholarship endowment for Costello business students.