Massey Career Outcomes 2025
The Jack C. Massey College of Business has great affinity for our alumni, and our alumni have the same appreciation and admiration for their business school. Quality relationships with Massey faculty, curriculum, study abroad experiences and our robust internship programs combine for rewarding experiences that uniquely position our graduates to make a positive impact in their respective business communities. From coast to coast and around the globe, Massey alumni are in “Business for the Greater Good” and use their gifts and talents to serve the world and its needs. We encourage you to “meet” a few of Massey’s wonderful alumni successes.
The C-Suite
Comprised of alumni who have risen to the challenge and pleasure of leading their organizations to great success through vision, strategic planning and inclusion of diverse thoughts and perspectives.
Jesse Weaver
Finance, B.B.A.
Chief Financial Officer, Holley
“During my senior year, Dr. John Gonas told me about an opportunity to interview for an internship as a research analyst at a local investment bank. Although my sights were set on financial advising and I was unfamiliar with the research analyst position, I trusted his recommendation. Professor Gonas is responsible for everything that happened in my career from the first job recommendation he made.”
Rachel J. Hacker
Finance, B.B.A.
President & CEO, Creekside Capital Inc.
“A lot of the people that I'm around professionally went to much larger universities. I never get the impression or hear that they have connections with their professors. They usually felt more like just a number. I think that's a big strength that Belmont has.”
Carter Abel
Social Entrepreneurship, B.S.
Senior Creative Specialists, Compassion International
"The Social Entrepreneurship program was the perfect blend of head and heart, allowing me to deepen my understanding of the causes I care most about while learning the practical tools to make a real difference. If you want to learn how businesses and organizations can make the world a better place, it doesn’t get better than Belmont's Social Entrepreneurship program."
The Founders
Comprised of alumni willing and able to take the risk of creating a venture to fulfill the varying needs in the marketplace or nonprofit sector.
Anas Saba
International Business, Management, & Spanish
Founder, Nashville Hidden Gems
“Belmont has taught me so much, both inside and outside the classroom. I have been so incredibly grateful to my professors who invested so much in me through their mentorship. From professors, to organization advisors, to administrators, to counselors, I was given unconditional support and encouragement. This support instilled in me the belief that I could pursue a Fulbright (and Lumos) award and foster community anywhere it sent me.”
Drew Hanlan
Entrepreneurship, B.B.A.
Founder & NBA Skills Coach, Pure Sweat Basketball
“Outside of the successful basketball program, the Massey College of Business was a huge reason why I chose Belmont. They blend detailed teaching with real world experience to equip you with the education and tools you need to stand out and excel in the business world. To this day, I use skills that I acquired during my four years at Belmont to help grow all my businesses.”
Jordan Duncan Soderholm
Marketing, B.B.A.
Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Ranger Station
“At Belmont, we were given the tools to build a business but were also pushed beyond that to think about the impact we were making. Social entrepreneurship had just been introduced as a major, and it really started that conversation of thinking beyond yourself to how your business can impact others, even on a global scale.”
Wyatt Maxwell
Entrepreneurship, B.B.A.
Founder and GM, Nashville Glasshaus
“The professors were very knowledgeable and hands on. I met some great people and felt like I was constantly being poured into. There were a lot of opportunities to work with other students and get applicable learning that I could use in the real world."
Emily Henegar
Entrepreneurship, B.B.A.
Founder, Cookie in the Kitchen
“I truly fell in love with Belmont from the get-go. Belmont has such a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. Venture Planning was my last entrepreneurship class and Dr. Cornwall helped me connect with the emotion behind my cookie experience. The cookies are just the medium to reflect back to someone who they are and what they love.”
Jess Finny
Business Systems & Analytics, Management
Co-Founder, Chechi’s Chai
“Here at the Massey College of Business I have been given endless opportunities to pursue different facets of business. I entered the business pitch and plan competition not knowing what I was doing and ended up coming out of it with a lot of seed money to start a business with my family that has now turned into a huge part of my life. Choosing the Massey College of Business was an easy choice. They just provide so many cool ways to be involved and ways to leave Belmont so prepared for what life has in store."
Grace Moore
Social Entrepreneurship, B.S.
Co-Founder, Recess Pickleball
“I feel rare and lucky that I'm actually using what I studied,” Moore said. “I feel like all the professors mentored me in one way or another. They were awesome at fueling the fire and helping me explore every avenue I could go down with business. That exercise really helped me start thinking more like an entrepreneur and understanding what makes a good business and what I should look for.”
The Guardians
Comprised of alumni who “guard” the financial well-being of their clients and protect their organizations’ financial statuses.
Morgan Hirshman
Accounting
Internal Auditor, HCA Healthcare
"My Belmont experience was great! The community is amazing and people were very invested in each others’ lives. My professors were very approachable and genuinely cared about their students' well being. The classes were applicable to the real world and were challenging."
The Thinkers
Comprised of alumni who think critically about how best to manage, operate and strategize in order to provide unparalleled value to their organizations and consumers.
Lauren Thompson
Marketing & Entrepreneurship, B.B.A.
Global Basketball Brand Director, Nike
“In the class, we had to come up with a concept and start an entire campaign of social media marketing behind it,” Thompson shared. It was probably the class that I learned the most about what I would be doing in the future. It sparked my love for social media and social media marketing.”
Laura Shoopman
Supply Chain Management, B.B.A.
Senior Sourcing Manager, Bridgestone Americas
“My experience at Belmont and the Massey College of Business was dynamic and fulfilling – there was never a dull moment between classes, volleyball, and the countless opportunities and experiences available on campus. Belmont provided a vibrant environment where there was always a way to get involved, whether academically, athletically, or socially. I am incredibly grateful for my time there and the lasting relationships I built, which continue to have a meaningful impact on my life today.”
Mattie Hargis
Hospitality & Tourism Management, B.B.A.
Corporate Event Sales Coordinator, CSI DMC
“Belmont University’s HTM program truly sets you up for success beyond graduation. While the curriculum and professors provide a strong foundation, it’s the relationships you build that really propel you forward. Through guest speakers, association meetings, and opportunities to help plan on-campus events, you’ll gain invaluable connections that will shape your career. I wouldn’t be where I am today without Professor Kenneth's encouragement to network within the industry. My internship and current job were both secured through Nashville's ILEA (International Live Events Association) chapter, and now, I am proud to serve on the board for marketing and communication. Networking as a student can be intimidating, but it’s incredibly rewarding."
Alexis Hughes
Marketing, B.B.A,
Senior Marketing Manager, Graham Healthcare Group
"I have so many positive things to say about my experience at Belmont and Massey specifically. I often tell people I wish I had all four years, and even more. Belmont made it easy to find my place, build meaningful connections, and develop strong relationships with both professors and classmates. I was fortunate to get involved in several campus organizations including Business Student Advisory Board and complete multiple internships that truly set me up for success in my career. The lessons I learned, the relationships I built, and the experiences I gained have stayed with me and continue to shape who I am today personally and professionally."
Kate Kelly
Marketing, B.B.A.
Communications Coordinator, Love One International
“My Massey experience was great! I had great professors who helped give real-life strategic examples of instances I may encounter in the workplace. I really enjoyed my Belmont experience, but in all honesty I do think that one of the reasons I was drawn to Belmont was because it was a Christian school.”
The Analysts
Comprised of alumni who develop apps, innovative systems and processes and those who use their analytical skills to prepare for the ever evolving needs in business.
Zachary Lilly
Business Systems & Analytics
Senior Technical Business Analyst
“Not only did I get to be an undergrad Massey student for four years, but I have also been privileged to come back multiple times since graduating, attending job fairs, mixers and recruiting events as an employer. Getting to stay connected to the faculty, students, and school has been nothing but great.”
The Globalists
Comprised of alumni who possess an appreciation and understanding of the global perspective and how business decisions and initiatives include those from around the world.
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Jack C. Massey College of Business
1900 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37212
Email: ginger.cork@belmont.edu
Phone: (615) 460-6175
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