Wright State alumni: A legacy of success

Doctors, entrepreneurs, politicians, actors, celebrities, activists and athletes: Wright State University‘s commitment to graduating well-rounded students is apparent in the diversity of professions held by successful WSU alumni, some of which include WSU alumni Stephen P. Donovan, who serves as Audit Manager for Federal Reserve Bank in Ohio and Russ Harris, who has consulted the Ohio Education Association for 16 years and served on former Governor Taft’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on Financing Student Success. WSU alumna, Ann K. Hopkins, oversees outpatient operations at the Samaritan North Health Center, in addition to having devised a highly efficient plan to provide patients world-class diagnostic services. Donna Poseidon, Chief of Staff for Worldwide Customer Service at NCR and responsible for overseeing the execution of the division’s global marketing strategies is another example of the success and achievement exhibited by WSU alumni.

Another of WSU’s prominent alumni graciously agreed to an interview, a courtesy extended to the Guardian by Travis Greenwood, president and CEO of The Greentree Group. The Greentree Group is a consulting firm that focuses on delivering information technology support, providing financial advice and performing services for government organizations, such as WPAFB. In addition to his position at The Greentree Group, Greenwood also teaches a capstone communication course at WSU, in which he strives to prepare students for the workforce. Greenwood graduated in 1984 with a Communication degree. He based his decision to attend WSU on economics and practicality. The affordable tuition and reputation as a well respected university, despite having been established only 45 years ago, drew him to WSU. Because he worked his way through school, he said he would have liked to have more time to get involved on campus. When asked what advice he would give to current WSU students, Greenwood said he would tell students to use their time in college to figure out what they need to do to get a job in their field. He suggests seeking internships related to a student’s field of study to position themselves for employment after graduation. Greenwood emphasized the importance of taking advantage of the opportunities and offered his pride in being WSU alumnus.