On October 4, George Mason School of Management hosted its Annual Business Alumni Celebration and honored 20 School of Management graduates who best represent the School’s mission and ideals, identifying these individuals as the 20 Prominent Patriots in Business. George Mason describes these Patriots as “engaged citizens, well-rounded scholars, and people prepared to act through innovation, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurialism.” Among the 20 Patriots, four were graduates of George Mason’s full-time MBA program: Bruce M. Case (’01), Harold C. Rauner, Jr. (’86), Daryl Wieland (’96), and Michael Zeiders (’84).
Bruce M. Case is the President of Case Design/Remodeling, Inc, a design and building services and home care services company based in the D.C. area. Since Case finished his MBA, he has worked to expand the company throughout the U.S.—the company has received over 100 national design, remodeling, and business awards. Harold C. Rauner is the President and CEO of United Financial Banking Companies, Inc., a multi-subsidiary, financial holding company, and the President and CEO of The Business Bank and Business Venture Capital, Inc. Rauner serves on numerous boards and committees throughout the Northern Virginia area including the GM School of Management’s Dean’s Advisory Council. Daryl L. Wieland is the Managing Director of Corporate Risk Management & Analysis at Accenture. Wieland’s career has been as expansive as it has been successful—as a sales team member, he’s brought in over $3.5B in business opportunities. Finally, Michael Zeiders is CEO (and founder) of Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. and President of the Quality of Life Foundation. Both of his companies work directly with the financial and personal support of active military, veterans, and military families.