Business alumni engage students during visitation day

Campbell Business School honored and celebrated alumni on Oct. 18 as past graduates returned to engage with current students on Alumni Celebration Day.

“We are always excited to recognize the achievements of our alumni,” said the event organizer, Alumni Relations Coordinator Jill Williamson. “Alumni Celebration Day is a time for folks to come back, not only to campus, but to the Business School, and share their Campbell stories. I hear so many times that it feels like coming home.” 

Held just before Campbell’s Saturday Homecoming & Family weekend festivities, the day featured an awards ceremony in Lynch Auditorium. About 20 alumni returned to campus to speak in classes throughout the day.

“I am always happily surprised at the number of alumni who are eager to come back to speak,” Williamson continued. “They, like our Alumni Mentors for our BADM 100 and 200 classes, are giving a little time, but providing so much to our current students, who are looking at them and seeing future possibilities for themselves.”

The business school also honored Emily Bratton (‘15, Trust and Wealth Management 4+1 MBA) with the 2019 Outstanding Young Alumna award. Mike Seibert (’93, MBA) was named the 2019 Outstanding Alumnus. 

Dr. Mike Seibert is the Director of the International Business Development (IBD) program for the NC Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC). He also serves as Regional Director for the SBTDC at NC State University. The SBTDC is an inter-institutional program of the UNC System.

Mike leads a team of professionals who serve as trusted business advisors to family-owned and privately held businesses throughout North Carolina. He is considered the lead strategic management practitioner with extensive experience at linking strategy to people and performance—improving competitiveness and profitability. 

Dr. Seibert received his BS in Accounting from Widener University, MBA from Campbell University, and EdD in Adult and Community College Education from NC State University. He is a Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) and Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP).  Mike also serves as adjunct faculty for Campbell University and SKEMA Business School. 

Emily Bratton is an Assistant Vice President and Trust Officer with Bank of America Private Bank. In her role, Emily works closely with clients and their families to help ensure that the Private Bank team is properly carrying out the provisions set forth in their documents. Emily prioritizes open communication and team work with clients’ and their outside advisors, including their accountants and attorneys, to help ensure that we are providing highly personalized service to help carry out our clients’ unique estate plans.

Emily joined Bank of America in 2015 working in our Atlanta, GA office. Prior to her start in Atlanta, Emily participated in internships with Bank of America in Dallas in 2013 and Nashville in 2014.

Emily has a Bachelors Degree in Trust and Wealth Management, as well as her Masters of Business Administration from the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business at Campbell University in North Carolina. She also holds the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor designation.

“Alumni Celebration Day provides a time for alumni to reconnect with friends, their university and great memories,” said Dean Kevin O’Mara. “It also allows current students to hear from people who literally sat in the same seats they sit in today, so it offers a potential glimpse of their own futures.”

Alumni Celebration Day Speakers