McCombs Made

John Harkey, BBA '83, is the founder of JDH Investment Management, LLC and the Harkey Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies. Host Mahlah Freeman sat down with John to discuss building businesses with purpose, his journey from law to restaurants and the arts, and the value of saying "yes" to every opportunity.

Alana Williams is the founder and Chief Financial Officer of Founding Principals. Previously, she worked in investment banking and business development at companies like Apple, Evercore, and Whole Foods. After receiving her JD from the University of Baltimore, she joined McCombs to attain her MBA in 2018. In this conversation, host Firdous Khezrian spoke with Alana about her personal and professional career, the wisdom she's gained along the way, and how minority women can overcome the challenges of working in the business and financial industries.

Energy moguls Marcie and Bob Zlotnik are invested in student success at McCombs, with their names on spaces in UT's Rowling Hall and the AT&T Center. In this episode, host Miranda Bradley speaks with Marcie and Bob about their time in the energy industry, their relationship and family, and the legacy they hope to leave behind.

Marissa Jarratt is currently the chief marketing and sustainability officer at 7-Eleven. She's also a two-time graduate from the McCombs School of Business, obtaining both a BBA in Finance and an MBA in Marketing. She also received a BA in Spanish.   Among her many accolades and roles, she is currently a member of the Dean's Advisory Council for the McCombs School of Business. She is also a member of the Executive Committee for the Dallas Regional Chamber and the Dallas Museum of Art. In this lively conversation, host Firdous Khezrian speaks with Marissa about her upbringing, her approach to innovation and creativity, and the lessons she's learned as a student of both UT and of life.

In this episode, hear from Arthur Mills IV, who graduated from the McCombs School of Business with his BBA in 1996 and his MBA in 2004, before graduating from the Yale School of Management in 2012. His passion for giving back has led him to serve on the McCombs Advisory Board, for which he serves as Chair Emeritus. Arthur talks about his many different career pathways, the importance of education and how he is paving the path for others to succeed.