Philip Drake:
CLASS OF 1977
Tuscaloosa High SchoolClass of 1977
Tuscaloosa, AL
University of AlabamaClass of 1981
Tuscaloosa, AL
Philip's Story
Life
Hello everyone:
Currently I live in Scottsdale, Arizona with my wife (Paula) and our three children (Alex, Mitch and Elaine).
I work at Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management as an accounting professor. The school enjoys a great reputation as a leader in graduate international management education with students from over 80 countries. It is wonderful to go to lunch at the commons and hear conversations in a German, Chinese, French or any number of languages.
Given how poorly I did in my English classes, I find it surprising that I earn my living writing research papers and cases studies. My principal area of research is initial public offerings (IPOs).
Also, I serve on the board of several start-up companies. This is a wonderful break from the ivy tower world ...Expand for more
of academics. While none of the companies have gone public and made me a millionaire, the work is challenging and enjoyable.
Outside of work, I am active in a number of volunteer organizations and coach some of the kids activities. Apparently living in the shadow of Bear Bryant has paid off as two of my soccer teams went undefeated.
Paula and I meet while I was in graduate school at Ohio State University. And yes, she was a student in my class in which I was the teaching assistant (TA). Paula runs a small, but successful e-commerce site, BabyOrganic.com, that sells organic baby formula. Paula is also active in a number of volunteer activities at the boy's school. Elaine is still in preschool.
I hope each of you are in good health and enjoying the successes of your life's work.
Take Care,
Phil
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