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Operations officer
As operations officer with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), Nick DeProspero ’13 ferry's scientists to their underwater laboratories, where they map the seafloor, monitor oceanographic and atmospheric conditions, and support fisheries research.
Natural areas supervisor
After 17 years as the natural resources planner at the Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Mike Shelton ’86 has planted his feet firmly back on the ground as the natural areas supervisor for the Huntsville Botanical Garden.
Conservation development manager
After graduating with a biology degree from H-SC, Christopher Hawk ’16 spent three years as an environmental consultant and then three years in land use and conservation before finding his “perfect fit” as a renewable energy developer.
Executive vice president and head of business banking sales
As executive vice president and head of business banking sales at U.S. Bank, Dee O’Dell ’87 leads the sales and relationship management organization for business clients with $2.5 million to $25 million in annual revenue.
CEO
Current Hampden-Sydney College trustee and co-CEO of Harris Williams, John Neuner ’97 discusses how the well-roundedness imbued by a liberal arts education is precisely what opens up limitless career options in the financial field.
Executive vice president in banking
Executive vice president and head of branch and small business banking at U.S. Bank, Sekou Kaalund ’97 arrived on the Hill with visions of ending up on Capitol Hill as a senator until he discovered other ways to make an impact on the world.
Chief compliance and risk officer
A classical studies major from Dallas, Texas, Mark duBose ’90, chief compliance and risk officer of Anchorage Digital, is a prime example of the versatility of a liberal arts degree.
CEO
After a life-changing internship with Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) as a junior at Hampden-Sydney, Andrew Barden ’21 can’t imagine doing anything other than building a life and financial career in Africa.
Marketing executive
Though a chance encounter with Rob DuPuis ’84 is what led Scott Anderson ’10 to his successful career, as Alumni Board president he wants to ensure that Hampden-Sydney’s Alumni Network continues to make career journeys like this possible.
Design manager
Nathan Ryalls ’11 has made a career out of just what called him to public history in the first place: making history exciting to the public. As guest experience and design manager at Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, he works to streamline the guest experience at Colonial Williamsburg.