DBA Cohort Class of 2020

"Being a Rutgers first Cohort DBA student has been both an exhilarating and a humbling experience at the same time. The program is academically rigorous and challenging. The cohort members are vibrant competitive executives with diverse backgrounds. However, the spirit is cooperative as we push each other to excel. The professors teaching in the program are all well known nationally and internationally for their scholarship and learning from them has been a great experience. The DBA program is providing me with the tools and the skills required to conduct both applied and theoretical research. The DBA program director is dynamic, engaged and focusing on the program excellence, the staff have been extremely supportive as well. All in all, the intellectual gain has been priceless!"

Mr. Ahmed Albrolisy’s background encompasses over twenty years of experience in the USA mortgage banking and real estate industries. A proven visionary and strategic leader that translates business strategies into maximum profits proportionate to the interest of shareholders, customers, employees, and the public. A dynamic individual with proven ability to build an entire mortgage operation from A to Z and sustain a successful business.  Hisposition and experience range from a loan officer to a founder and CEO of a lending institution. Currently, Mr. Albrolisy is an Executive Sales Manager for MLB Residential lending. Formerly, a Sales Manager at Wells Fargo Bank, President and Founder of MoneyMae Lending Group, Inc. He holds numerous professional licenses, including a current mortgage banker NMLS# 216403, former real estate agent and stockbroker.  He received his bachelor’s degree from Mansoura University in Egypt, an MBA from Rutgers Business School USA, and a certificate from Harvard University in Executive Education. 

"The ABC of the Rutgers DBA:

(A) - Adequately equip doctoral students with ample theoretical training and research tools for independent and credible scholarly research. 

(B) - Broad world class facilities cum enabling environment for industry and academia partnership. 

(C) - Creates endless Cohort-faculty relationships based on continuously improving experiential learning."

Enoch is an employee of ABB with 15 years’ experience in the ABB Installation Products Division. Enoch lives in Hackettstown, New Jersey, and has the following educational background among others:

• Harvard Business School - Executive Certificate in Private Equity and Venture Capital.
• Harvard Kennedy School - Executive Certificate in Behavioral Finance.
• Harvard Graduate School of Education - Higher Education Teaching Certificate.
• Yale School of Management - Executive Certificate in Behavioral Economics.
• Yale School of Management - Leading and Managing Globally.
• Ashford University, USA - MBA (Finance).
• New England College, USA - MSc (Accounting).
• Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana - BSc (Engineering).

"The tassel is worth the hassle! The program is intense and challenging. By networking within the cohort I am able to keep up with the program. If you are lucky enough to be admitted, the support is in place to see you to the finish line. Good luck."

Jemal J. Beale is retired U.S. Army General Officer and currently CEO of Beale AMV Holdings LLC. He has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History, and Master of Public Administration (MPA)  from Kean University. He also has a Master of Strategic Studies (MSS) from the US Army War College in Carlisle PA, as well as a Doctor of Human Letters (Honorary) from Thomas Edison University. He has various hobbies and resides in Monmouth County, New Jersey with his family and is active in the community.

"The program has sharpened my intellectual ability, widened my network, and increased my confidence as a scholar and as a professional."

Oluyinka Fadahunsi is a Chief of Finance at the City of Newark, NJ. He has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a Master's degree in Business Administration. He lives in New Jersey and his hobbies include reading, tennis, and spending time with family.

"Rutgers Business School (RBS) for me has addressed a need within the tri-state area for those committed executives who desire post master’s professional development and exposure to the academic research side of business. These executives and leaders do not have the option to pause their careers and family obligations in order to pursue doctoral studies in the traditional form. Rutgers Business School (RBS) has done an incredible job by putting together a rigorous program that meets the needs of these executives while allowing them to maintain and meet their professional and family obligations.

Moreover, RBS has some of the most recognized and accomplished faculty in research and business in the entire world. For me, having access to such talented faculty has made me a more insightful professional.  The most important attribute about RBS is the emphasis on student wellness and achievement and realizing that both are equally important. Rutgers Business School (RBS) faculty have gone above and beyond in ensuring a rigorous program experience while ensuring that a student’s personal well-being hasn’t been lost in the process."

Ainsley A. Goulbourne is an Executive Director at NYU Langone Health. In this capacity as Executive Director, Ainsley is charged with advancing the strategic mission of health equity across the entire NYU Langone Health system.

Ainsley is also a Doctor of Business Administration candidate at Rutgers Business School with research interest in organizational behavior and the impact of diversity on team and organizational performance. Ainsley earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Pace University and holds dual master’s degrees in both Quantitative Methods and Modeling and Accounting from Baruch College. 

In addition to his experience and education, Ainsley maintains a strong commitment to institutional and team diversity, innovation, wellness, and excellence.

"The Rutgers DBA program opens the door to a whole new world of science. The courses are efficient and scheduled to fit into our busy life. The faculty and especially the advisors are genuine industry experts who share their experience and providing us with guidance throughout the program."

Gabor Illes is a technology executive at Verizon. This organization is responsible for the strategic planning and incubation of emerging technologies and platform products that leverage wired and cellular network services. This solution provides low latency connectivity with a vast amount of data, enabling the next generation of industrial and consumer applications.

Mr. Illes has over a decade of experience in data-driven product development and innovation management. He manages cross-functional teams that deliver complex turn-key solutions and rollouts in large-scale implementations involving back-end infrastructure and front-end product deployments. He has strong process control capacities, program management experience, and in-depth knowledge of all technical, business, and finance aspects.

"I am excited to be in the inaugural class of Rutgers Business School Doctor of Business Administration program. We had the top tier professors assigned to teach our class. The program is rigorous but rewarding. I was honored to be among some great business professional in my cohort. I look forward to the future success of this program in many years to come."

Ainsley A. Reynolds, CPA is currently the third-term President of New Jersey State Board Accountancy and Director of Accounting at the State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury Division of Investment. He is responsible for all accounting for the $90 billion State Pension Fund.  He has been named to "NJ BIZ" Top 50 Accounting Power List 2021 and appointed to Rider University Accounting Advisory Council.

He earned Bachelors of Art in Economics Degree from Stony Brook University and Master of Business Administration in Public Accountancy from St. John’s University. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in both New Jersey and New York.  He currently live in Somerset N.J. In his free time he is Backyard BBQ Pitmaster and active life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

"The Rutgers DBA program is an academically rigorous, fast-paced program that I believe is preparing me to teach at the university level"

Kevin A. Shook is a CPA with extensive experience as a financial controller and internal auditor in both the domestic and international markets. Kevin has Bachelor’s degrees in accounting and management and an MBA in taxation.  He lives in New York and is interested in hiking and outdoor activities.