The MBA CSEA Family

To many of our members, MBA CSEA is much more than a professional organization - it's a family. Many people gain lifelong friendships through the relationships they develop within the organization.

What's your favorite MBA CSEA memory? Click here to tell us, and check back often as we display the memories on this web site.

Thoughts about MBA CSEA from some of our early leaders:

  • Jamie Belinne, University of Houston, founder
  • Karen Dowd, University of Rochester, early member and attendee at first meeting
  • Ken Keeley, formerly with Carnegie Mellon University, incorporator
  • Tom Kozicki, University of California, Irvine, incorporator and attendee at first meeting
  • Dottie Mattingly, formerly with American Airlines, first employer member
  • Paul Poissant, Penn State University, early member
  • Barry Shiflett, formerly with Florida International University, chair of first standalone conference
  • Cynthia Shore, University of Buffalo, incorporator and past President

"The MBA CSEA has been a constant in my professional life, a source of collegiality, deep friendships personally and professionally."

Karen Dowd
, University of Rochester, attendee at the initial discussion in 1993