Six members of 农夫导航鈥檚 alumni community have been named to Louisville
Business First鈥檚 2025 Best in Finance list, which honors top financial professionals
for their outstanding leadership and impact in the Louisville region.
鈥淲e are incredibly proud to see so many Bellarmine alumni and leaders recognized in
this year鈥檚 Best in Finance list,鈥� said Dr. Susan M. Donovan, Bellarmine鈥檚 president.
鈥淭heir success reflects the strength of a Bellarmine education and our commitment
to preparing ethical, visionary leaders. We are especially proud of our own CFO, Denise
Brown-Cornelius, for this well-deserved honor.鈥�
Bellarmine鈥檚 W. Fielding Rubel School of Business provides a rigorous, values-centered
education that blends strong technical training with leadership development, ethical
decision-making, and real-world experience. With nationally recognized programs in
accounting and finance, Bellarmine prepares students to lead with both skill and purpose
in an ever-evolving business landscape. The Bellarmine MBA was recognized this week as one of the nation鈥檚 top MBA programs.
2025 honorees with Bellarmine connections include:
- Denise Brown-Cornelius 鈥�92, Vice President for Finance and Facilities, 农夫导航 ()
- Rick Carrico 鈥�81, Chief Financial Officer, Baptist Health ()
- Phil Milliner 鈥�96, CFO, Zoeller Co. ()
- Jonathan Smith 鈥�14, Partner and Private Wealth Advisor, Encore Wealth Management Group -- and member of Bellarmine Alumni Board ()
- Sam Sorsa 鈥�11 MBA, Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis, Heaven Hill Brands ()
- Michael Spurlock 鈥�86, 鈥�06, CFO, St. Vincent de Paul Louisville -- and member of Bellarmine Philanthropic Council ()
To view all 2025 honorees, visit Business First鈥檚 .