UNM The James & Gail Ellis School of Business Leadership

UNM The James & Gail Ellis School of Business Leadership A world-class business school with award-winning faculty and programs.

The Anderson School of Management fosters an exciting academic environment with collaborative student-faculty interaction, active adult learning approaches, team-based experiences, and practical applications. Anderson is committed to providing facilities and learning technologies consistent with this academic environment.

Celebrate our legacy. Drive our future.Join us during Pack Week for the Homecoming Topgolf Tournament & Alumni Mixer as ...
10/02/2026

Celebrate our legacy. Drive our future.

Join us during Pack Week for the Homecoming Topgolf Tournament & Alumni Mixer as we celebrate the Anderson legacy and the future of The James & Gail Ellis School of Business Leadership!

🏌️ Come golf. Gather your team for an afternoon of friendly competition while supporting Ellis student scholarships.

🤝 Come connect. Join fellow alumni and Ellis faculty and staff at our Alumni Mixer to reconnect, learn more about the transition from Anderson to Ellis, and talk with us about what the new name means for you — including how to reflect it on your résumé, LinkedIn and other professional materials.

❤️ Come support. Sponsorship opportunities are available, with proceeds benefiting Ellis student scholarships.

A special thank you to RBC Wealth Management, one of our Cherry Sponsors, for supporting our students and this year’s tournament!

Register or learn more: goto.unm.edu/ellistopgolf

From business analytics to building Seoul Gimbap, Hanmin Kim’s journey is the focus of the latest episode of the Success...
10/01/2026

From business analytics to building Seoul Gimbap, Hanmin Kim’s journey is the focus of the latest episode of the Success Beyond the Classroom.

Hanmin earned his Master of Science in Business Analytics from Ellis in 2024 and has since put that experience to work as an entrepreneur. In Episode 3, he shares more about his path, the story behind Seoul Gimbap and what he has learned along the way.

Watch Ellis Podcast Episode 3: Hanmin Kim & Seoul Gimbap on YouTube:
youtube.com/watch?v=jqlJ5JG3P1E

Last week, we introduced the six faculty members joining the Ellis community this fall. Now, we’re getting to know them ...
09/30/2026

Last week, we introduced the six faculty members joining the Ellis community this fall. Now, we’re getting to know them individually.

First up is Gabriel Gazzoli, assistant professor in the Department of Marketing, Information and Decision Sciences.

Gabriel first joined Ellis as a clinical business faculty member in August 2025 and begins his tenure-track role as an assistant professor this semester. He is currently teaching marketing management and marketing strategy.

“I am looking forward to working with our students and connecting what they learn in the classroom with real-world business challenges and decisions.”

Gabriel’s research focuses on organizational frontlines and transformative service, including the interactions between customers and employees during service encounters and how service systems can contribute to the well-being of individuals, communities and ecosystems.

Before joining UNM, Gabriel was an assistant professor at Georgia Southern University and New Mexico State University. He holds a Ph.D. in marketing and a master’s degree in hospitality administration and management from Oklahoma State University and a bachelor’s degree in hospitality business management from Washington State University.

Our Executive MBA community continued the Industry and Alumni Speaker Series with Brad Cook, BBA ’02, EMBA ’15, senior v...
09/23/2026

Our Executive MBA community continued the Industry and Alumni Speaker Series with Brad Cook, BBA ’02, EMBA ’15, senior vice president and chief operating officer for Presbyterian Medical Group. Brad oversees approximately 1,200 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, more than 40 clinics and about 2,000 employees across New Mexico.

Brad reflected on his own EMBA experience and the lessons that have stayed with him throughout his career. He emphasized that some of the program’s greatest value came from learning how to work through challenges with others and building relationships that lasted well beyond graduation. He also shared how his business background and EMBA experience continue to inform the difficult trade-offs he makes as a health care leader.

Drawing on more than two decades at Presbyterian, Brad gave students and alumni an inside look at the business of health care and the challenges facing New Mexico. The conversation covered access to care and provider shortages, the economics of health care, rural and virtual care, changing reimbursement models and the need to build sustainable systems that continue to meet patients’ needs.

He also shared how Presbyterian is approaching transformation, from expanding virtual care and using AI to reduce administrative burdens to rethinking operations and finding new ways to increase access to care. Throughout the conversation, Brad challenged the group to think about the role business leaders can play in solving some of New Mexico’s most complex problems.

Thank you, Brad, for returning to Ellis and sharing your EMBA experience, leadership perspective and candid look at the future of health care in New Mexico.

Starting tomorrow, Ellis students have two opportunities to build connections and explore what’s next.Ellis Networking R...
09/22/2026

Starting tomorrow, Ellis students have two opportunities to build connections and explore what’s next.

Ellis Networking Reception
Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 4-6 p.m.
Jackson Student Center, Graduate School of Management

Connect with corporate sponsors, members of the Ellis business and academic community, and fellow students while growing your professional network.

Business & Accounting Job & Internship Fair
Thursday, Sept. 24 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
UNM Student Union Building Ballrooms

Meet employers and industry professionals who are actively recruiting for internships and full-time opportunities across business-related fields.

Career readiness is about making connections, exploring possibilities and being ready when opportunities arise. We hope to see our Lobos there!

We’re excited to welcome six faculty members to the Ellis community this fall! Bringing expertise across accounting, man...
09/21/2026

We’re excited to welcome six faculty members to the Ellis community this fall!

Bringing expertise across accounting, management, marketing, information systems and decision sciences, our newest faculty members are already adding new perspectives to the classroom and our academic community.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be introducing each of them individually to learn more about what they teach, their research interests, their professional and academic backgrounds, and what they’re looking forward to at Ellis.

Pictured with Dean Alina Chircu, from left: Yangmei “Emily” Wang, Marvin Nials, Kristen Raney, Alminda Brundyn and Peter Carrera.
Also joining our faculty is a familiar Ellis face, Gabriel Gazzoli, who is transitioning into an assistant professor role in Marketing, Information & Decision Sciences.

Stay tuned as we get to know our newest faculty members!

Meet the Firms kicked off this past week with a great turnout from our Ellis students!We want to extend a big thank you ...
09/18/2026

Meet the Firms kicked off this past week with a great turnout from our Ellis students!

We want to extend a big thank you to the incredible local and national employers who joined us in the McKinnon Center Living Room. Our students had the opportunity to build connections, explore internship opportunities and learn more about potential career paths.

Thank you to the employers who joined us:

All Business CPA
Baker Tilly
Beasley, Mitchell & Co.
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
KPMG LLP
Myers and Stauffer
New Mexico State Investment Council
NMSCPA New Mexico Society of CPAs
Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P.
Pulakos CPAs
REDW LLC
SJHL, LLC
TKM, LLC

We’d also like to thank Beta Alpha Psi and MAFIA, along with our dedicated faculty and staff, for helping make this event possible.

To the students who attended: Don’t forget to follow up! Staying connected is an important part of successful networking, and we hope the conversations started at Meet the Firms lead to future opportunities.

Shannon Rainosek, CEO of Frontier Restaurant and a 1991 alumna, has made a $250,000 gift to establish the Shannon Rainos...
09/18/2026

Shannon Rainosek, CEO of Frontier Restaurant and a 1991 alumna, has made a $250,000 gift to establish the Shannon Rainosek Student Success Fund. The endowed fund will help students pursue experiences beyond the classroom, including internships, competitions, conferences and international opportunities.

Her gift is also the first to unlock matching support through the Ellis Challenge Fund, extending its impact and providing additional support for student success.

For Shannon, investing in these opportunities is also an investment in New Mexico.

“By connecting students with New Mexico businesses, the fund can inspire them to build their careers here rather than elsewhere. Retaining strong talent will help strengthen New Mexico’s business community.”

Read more about Shannon’s gift and the Ellis Challenge Fund: https://business.unm.edu/news/highlights/2026/09/nm-business-leader-shannon-rainosek-becomes-first-donor-to-unlock-ellis-challenge-funds.html

This story is part of Accelerate New Mexico, UNM’s newly launched comprehensive philanthropic campaign to support students, faculty, research and communities across New Mexico and beyond.

Career fair season is right around the corner, and we want Ellis students to feel ready to make a strong first impressio...
09/16/2026

Career fair season is right around the corner, and we want Ellis students to feel ready to make a strong first impression.

The Ellis Fit Check returns Monday, Sept. 21, and Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the MCM Living Room. This community closet event gives students access to free professional attire, one-on-one styling advice, professional headshots and resume feedback as they prepare for interviews, career fairs and other professional opportunities.

There’s still time to help stock the closet. Donations are accepted through Friday, Sept. 18.

Donation drop-off:
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• MCM, first floor, 1922 Las Lomas Road NE
• SEED Casita, 1921 Las Lomas Road NE

Together, we can help make sure students have access to the professional resources they need to succeed.

Before the fall semester began, students from The James & Gail Ellis School of Business Leadership and UNM ALPFA travele...
09/11/2026

Before the fall semester began, students from The James & Gail Ellis School of Business Leadership and UNM ALPFA traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the 2026 ALPFA Convention.

The national gathering gave students opportunities to connect with peers and professionals, participate in workshops and bring new ideas and perspectives back to UNM.

Three Ellis students shared their reflections:

Jorge Bouche-Cardenas
Jorge connected with students and professionals from across the country, gaining career advice while also building friendships with fellow ALPFA members from communities across the U.S.

Audriana Gallegos
At her first ALPFA National Convention, Audriana met with companies and organizations, connected with students from around the country and left the experience feeling empowered and motivated to continue working toward her goals.

Daniel Rubalcava
Representing UNM ALPFA as chapter president, Daniel participated in workshops with industry professionals and came away with a renewed appreciation for authenticity, relationship-building and leadership as he enters his senior year.

Experiences like these give Ellis students the opportunity to build professional connections, learn from people across industries and bring those lessons back to their campus community.

Read more about Jorge, Audriana and Daniel’s experiences and watch their student perspective reel in the full story: https://business.unm.edu/news/highlights/2026/09/unm-alpfa-chapter-travels-to-charlotte-for-national-convention.html

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