Todd’s relentless drive took him from a walk-on at Michigan State to the NFL with the Rams, embodying the grit and determination that define his coaching. After his playing career, he transitioned into strength and conditioning, inspiring top athletes and sharing his passion for innovation and peak performance.

For Keith Nichol (B.A. Supply Chain Management ’11), success has always been about more than titles or accolades. It’s about who you become and how you lift up the people around you. 

A Columbus, Ohio native, Justin Kershaw continues to lead Venia Medical with vision and persistence. Creating partnerships with some of Ohio’s top Medical Centers and Universities, Justin’s focus is long term, quality relationships – and providing exceptional clinical service and products to each and every client.

As the CEO / Co-founder of Patchwerk Recording Studios, Curtis Daniel III is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the multi-million-dollar facility. One such venture, “The Werkstation,” which is a recording station in the middle of The Mall of Georgia, was launched in February of 2014. While under his watch, Patchwerk has been the home to more than a dozen Grammy-nominated audio engineers, as well as over 100 gold and platinum plaques.

Colin Cronin is vice-president and co-owner of DTN Management Company. As the vice president for DTN, Colin serves on the board of directors for DTN and Spartan-Net. He oversees operations, marketing, facilities and works on all new developments and acquisitions. Colin joined DTN in 2001, starting out as the director of student housing for more than 10 years, working to increase to DTN’s student housing portfolio which resulted in significant NOI gains and steady property value growth.

Kaleb Thornhill made his mark with Michigan State Spartans football as a physical linebacker, appearing in over 25 career games while recording more than 130 total tackles. He became a trailblazer in the athlete development space, with a 15-year career spanning both the NFL and NBA. Known for his relentless drive to serve, Kaleb has empowered thousands of professional, collegiate, and high school athletes to unlock their full potential—guiding them not just as performers, but as people.

Muhsin Muhammad is one of the most accomplished wide receivers in Michigan State history. As a Spartan, Muhammad emerged as a dominant offensive weapon in the mid-1990s, using his size, strength, and playmaking ability to become one of the program’s top receivers and set the stage for his professional success. Selected in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft, he went on to star with the Carolina Panthers, earning two Pro Bowl selections and First-Team All-Pro honors in 2004 after leading the league in receiving yards, and later contributed as a veteran leader for the Chicago Bears.