This is the first blog entry for the Smeal Executive MBA team. My name is Jake Ray and I am the Managing Director of the Smeal EMBA program. In addition to having the honor of working for the Smeal College of Business I am also a graduate of the Smeal College. In fact I was in the first graduating class of the executive MBA program in 2004. At the time I was working in the steel industry – living in Florida, on assignment in Portland, Oregon and commuting to Philadelphia on weekends for class. It was a busy time for me, but I wouldn’t trade my experience, network and learning for anything. The Smeal EMBA program changed my life – at work, and at home, and as the Director of the program I invite you to learn more about the program and the many offerings we have that help students accomplish their goals. If you have a moment read through the posts or visit our website (www.smealemba.com) to learn more. If you want, call me at 866 999 3622 to learn why I believe this EMBA program is truly one of the best in the region.