Alumni Leadership Speakers Series

The Alumni Leadership Speaker Series is a collaborative effort between the Mason LEADScholar and the Office of Alumni Affairs. Mason alumni are invited to serve as guest speakers. The Alumni Leadership Speaker Series will enable students to hear stories from successful Mason alumni and learn from their experiences. You must complete a RSVP Form in order to attend the event.

Upcoming Alumni Leadership Speaker Event:
March 24, 2010 from 6:00pm-7:30pm (Johnson Center Room E). To RSVP for this event, click here. Featured Speaker: John Paul Phaup
Session Title: Leading an Advisory Board

About John Paul Phaup
Occupation: Managing Director, Investments for Phaup Brown Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors

Education: M.B.A., George Mason University; B.S., Public Administration, University of Southern California; Associate of Arts, El Camino College; Financial Planning Institute

John Paul Phaup is the managing director, investments, at Phaub Brown Wealth Management Group of Wachovia Securities. He also is an adjunct professor in the School of Management and an instructor in the Continuing Professional Education Program. Previously, Phaup was a political consultant and campaign business manager and co-founded a software firm that developed microsystems for campaign efforts. He has been an enthusiastic supporter and actively involved with Mason for more than 17 years. Phaup began his volunteer work as a member of the School of Management Special Work List. He served as a higher education bond volunteer and joined the Alumni Board in 1992. In 1993, he became the founder of the MBA Alumni Chapter, serving as its first president. As a President's Circle Society member, he has given generously of his personal time. Phaup's passion for the performing arts has led to his involvement with the College of Visual and Performing Arts, where he serves as vice chair of the Arts at Mason Parntership Board and chair of the Instruments in the Attic campaign. In addition, Phaup is a current member of the George Mason University Foundation Board of Trustees and serves on the Alumni Action Steering Committee.

Current:
*Vice Chairman, Arts at Mason
*Trustee, George Mason University Foundation Board of Trustees, 2007
*Board of Directors, Country Club of Fairfax
*George Mason University Alumnus of the Year 2009

Former:
*Adjunct Professor, GMU School of Management
*Founder/President, MBA Alumni Association
*Investment Committee, Capital Hospice