Distinguished Alumni
Selected by the Alumni Association, these gentlemen embody MBA’s ideals of excellence, integrity, and leadership. These alumni have achieved distinction in their fields and communities while exemplifying the values learned on The Hill.
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The following gentlemen embody the schools' ideals of excellence, integrity, and high achievement in their chosen fields of endeavor.
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Since 2004, MBA has honored alumni whose extraordinary commitment of time, talent, and resources has strengthened the life of the school.
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Alumni Spotlights
Marcel Reed ’23 | Texas A&M Quarterback
Marcel Reed continues to build on an impressive collegiate career as quarterback for the Texas A&M Aggies. Since graduating from MBA, Reed has emerged as one of the SEC’s top dual-threat quarterbacks, earning national attention for his leadership, athleticism, and ability to make plays both through the air and on the ground. He helped lead Texas A&M to one of the most successful seasons in program history and entered the 2026 season as a key leader for the Aggies and a player to watch on the national stage.
At MBA, Marcel was known for his competitive spirit, work ethic, and commitment to excellence. Today, he continues to represent his alma mater with distinction while inspiring the next generation of Big Red student-athletes.
“For anyone thinking about coming to MBA, it's the best place in the world. It's going to set you up for life after your time on The Hill."
Jamie Pfeffer ‘96 | Principal, Pfeffer Torode Architecture
Jamie leads a Nashville-based boutique practice known for context-driven residential and intimate commercial projects. As Managing Principal, he balances firm operations with design review and client presentations, always centering the belief that architecture is a service profession—listening closely, translating vision into form, and stewarding projects from the “why” to the “how.”
“MBA’s well-rounded education—especially visual history and the arts—sharpened my creativity, clarity of thought, and the scholar-athlete mindset I carry into practice. The school’s network opened doors and underscored the value of early career exposure; I always encourage students to shadow broadly to confirm interests—or discover new ones.”
Dr. Tee Griscom ’10 | General & Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Tee Griscom practices at the intersection of precision and compassion. A fellowship-trained minimally invasive and GI surgeon, he splits his time between clinic and OR weeks, operating at multiple hospitals and an outpatient surgery center while also taking emergency calls. His clinical focus includes weight-loss (bariatric) procedures and hernia repairs—work he finds especially rewarding for its measurable impact on patients’ health and quality of life.
“MBA instilled the discipline and respect that let me lead with clarity—and practice surgery as both a craft and a calling.”
Richard Wallman ‘69 | Distinguished Service Alumnus
After earning degrees from Vanderbilt University and the University of Chicago, Richard Wallman built a distinguished career in corporate finance, serving in executive leadership roles at Ford, Chrysler, IBM, and Honeywell. Together with his wife, Amy, he has made a lasting impact through scholarship support at MBA and several universities, helping dozens of students pursue educational opportunities that might otherwise have been out of reach. Through his generosity, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to serving others, along with professional achievement and leadership, Wallman exemplifies the MBA ideal and the spirit of the Distinguished Service Alumnus Award.
“MBA sharpened my desire to succeed. I was surrounded by a lot of very smart classmates, and being in such a strong academic environment motivated me to push myself and strive for success."
