Alumni
Our alumni and friends are crucial to the success of our students, faculty and staff. We value the relationships we have and look forward to developing additional relationships in the future.
Alumni and Friends
Our alumni can be found across the world, working for small businesses, franchises, and large corporations, including Nike, Walmart, Wells Fargo, Edward Jones, the Hyatt, and Marriott International. We are proud of all of our alumni and are grateful to those who have given back to our School through their time, talent or treasure.
2022 Entrepreneur Award
Alicia V. Ybarra is the chief executive officer and lead designer of Vanya Designs. She graduated from K-State with a master’s degree in apparel and textiles in December 2003.
Alumni
Profiles
Andrea Albright joined Wal-Mart in August 2005 as an Assistant Buyer in ladies apparel. She is currently the Executive Vice President of Global sourcing at Wal-Mart.
2024 Alumni Fellow
Marc Shaffer, Overland Park, KS is a co-owner and serves as the CFO of Searcy Financial Services Inc. and Allos Investment Advisors LLC.
2023 Alumni Fellow