Career Coaches

Education

BS, Accounting, Kansas State University

Graduate Certificate, Personal Financial Planning, Kansas State University

About Kurt

Kurt joined the K-State College of Business in July 2015 after 25 years in the accounting industry in audit, consulting, and recruiting roles. Kurt leads the Career Development team and also serves as a Career Coach for students in the accounting, MBA, and MSDA programs. Kurt is a member of the College of Business Executive Committee and also supports the K-State community as a co-advisor for the Alpha Kappa Psi student organization and Acacia Fraternity board member. Kurt and his wife, Christine, enjoy being back in the Manhattan area and have four children which includes two recent K-State graduates.

Education

BS, Economics, Kansas State University

About Matt

Matt served 8 years in the insurance industry, including 4 in management, before joining K-State in the Spring of 2023. His passion for helping others with professional development in the corporate world inspired him to come back and do the same at his alma mater. Matt is committed to equipping finance students with the skills they need to excel by enhancing their resumes and soft skills through personalized training, resume building, and interview coaching. Matt serves as a chair for the Student Finance Association and works closely with the Finance Scholars program. Matt enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, also a KSU grad, and two sons, Archer and Dax, watching basketball games and fishing

Education

BBA, Entrepreneurship and Venture Management, The University of Oklahoma

About Mallory

Mallory began working for the College of Business in October 2023. Prior to joining the team, she worked in the recruiting, onboarding, and employee experience space for almost three years in Denver, Colorado. Along with being a career coach, Mallory oversees the Executive Mentor Program. She has loved becoming a true K-State fan alongside her husband and one year-old daughter. Mallory enjoys going to college sporting events, walking with her family around City Park, and shopping downtown with her friends. She is passionate about creating an environment in which every student knows they belong and are equipped to navigate and thrive in their future career.

Education

BA, International Studies, University of Nebraska-Kearney

MS, College Student Personnel, Arkansas Tech University

MBA, Human Resources, Pittsburg State University

About Alysha

Alysha joined the College of Business in February 2024 after working for a recruitment firm for two years. Prior to that, she worked in higher education for six years where she developed a passion for helping students grow and develop. In addition to being on the Career Development team, Alysha serves on the Student & Employee Engagement Committee. In her free time, Alysha enjoys being active by running and exploring the outdoors with her family. She loves traveling, reading, and spending quality time with friends.