In March, the JMU Federal Dukes were joined by Kathy Warden, the first-ever female Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Northrop Grumman Corporation and member of the JMU Board of Visitors. Ms. …

The Door to Public Service Coming into JMU in ’87, David Burkhart wasn’t quite sure what business major to pick. He knew he wanted to go into business but didn’t know what specifically to focus on. What he did notice — and ultimately chose as a career path — was…

How do you plan for something unpredictable? Pandemics, mass shootings, terrorist attacks, tsunamis, earthquakes, and hurricanes are often unforeseeable disasters. Each possesses the power to completely alter the course of history. The unpredictable nature of these events forces us to react, rather than prevent. …

Government Leadership and a Strong Foundation David Burkholder graduated from JMU in 1992 with a B.B.A in International Business and Spanish with a study abroad at the University of Salamanca. Soon after graduating, David received an entry position with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and dedicated his career to work…

Matthew Kelley graduated JMU in 1995 with a degree in political science. Since graduating, he has taken on different roles in both the public and private sector that have each provided their own learning experiences and challenges. He has worked internationally as a consultant to the Nasdaq Stock Market, started…

The Family Business Jamie Jones Miller graduated JMU with a B.A. in International Affairs in 1999. Since she graduated, she’s worked for different lobbying firms, on Capitol Hill, and at the Department of Defense. Currently she is a Senior Advisor at The Roosevelt Group, a strategic consulting firm that provides…