Stay Connected to Your College
Are you a graduate or friend of the College of Business at Michigan Tech? Connect with us by reading alumni profiles, Impact, our annual magazine, or by sharing your story.
Alumni Profiles
James Trethewey
'67Switching from mechanical engineering to business worked out very well for Jim Trethewey. The Ironwood native was inspired to switch by legendary accounting professor Sam Tidwell and never looked back. Beginning his career with Copper Range, a local mining concern, he soon joined Cleveland-Cliffs (now Cliffs Resources) and advanced through management positions over the years. From Ishpeming to Ontario to Cleveland, . . .
Alumni Profiles
Cynthia May
'76Cynthia May’s career path is as interesting as it is diverse. Since 1997, Cynthia has been the President and CEO of Graminex LLC, a company that grows, manufactures, and markets agricultural products for pharmaceutical and dietary supplement applications. She began her career in 1974 as the CEO/Owner of B&M Electric. She sold B&M in 1980 and started a new career as an Investment Banker at Marathon Investment . . .
Alumni Profiles
Daniel Kretz
'70, '72Dan graduated in 1970 with a BS degree in forestry and continued his education by earning a master’s degree in business administration from Michigan Tech. While a student at Tech he was active in Xi Sigma Pi, Blue Key, Air Force ROTC and he played football for MTU. As an undergraduate, he had the unique opportunity as senior class vice-president to serve as the "token student representative" on faculty senate . . .
Alumni Reunion
Reconnect with us at the next Alumni Reunion. The College of Business Open House is held in the Academic Office Building 1:30–3:30 p.m.* during the Friday of Alumni Reunion week.
Faculty and staff would like the opportunity to meet you and share the exciting activities occurring in the College of Business. This will give you the opportunity to mingle with other alumni and reminisce about your alma mater.
* Please check the official Reunion schedule to confirm details and contact us at 906-487-2668 or business@mtu.edu if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Tell Us Your Story
Alumni, have a story to tell or advice to lend to our incoming business students? Tell us about how the College impacted your career, how we are unique from other business Colleges, why you think it is important for business students to have a STEM foundation, or anything else you'd like to pass along. Your voice, your story matters the future Huskies.
Support Business School 2.0
Alumni and friends, support our goal of upgrading our physical space and help us create the future. The College requires smart classrooms, desirable office and research space to recruit and retain world-class faculty, and areas for teams of multidisciplinary students to collaborate, receive tutoring, and seek academic advice. Donor and State matching opportunities are available.
Alumni Links
The Alumni Association has resources for all Michigan Tech alumni.
Councils, Boards, and Speakers
The College has councils and boards to help us achieve our mission and be the top choice school for technology-centered business education among students and employers. Our Distinguished Guest Speakers connect with students, faculty, and staff by sharing knowledge and real-world business experiences.
If you would like to be considered, please contact us at 906-487-2668 or business@mtu.edu.