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Class of 1989

Nichole Becker currently analyzes eCommerce activity and online buying behavior as a Senior Research Analyst for BizRate.com (Marina Del Rey, CA). She is responsible for the design and implementation of all quantitative methods used in BizRate.com's research activities. Outside of the office, Nichole enjoys backpacking, photography, and her two cats. She looks forward to beginning the fully employed MBA program at UCLA's Anderson School this September. (2000)

After graduating from Oxy, Bill Harris tried his economic knowledge in the banking industry. He lasted all of two years before deciding he had had enough of silk nooses and wool pants. He then took a sabbatical from responsibility, first spending time with his cousin who was in the Peace Corps in Mali, then giving it a go at a restaurant in Seattle. After several years of restauranteuring, Bill decided the risk/return ratio was way out of balance, and, again, decided to get back into mainstream corporate America. He entered UCLA MBA program in the class of 1999 and while there was lured to the Internet. Bill now spends his days working at a B2B Internet start-up in the foodservice space. Bill was married in 1997 to Cristina and they spend their time bicycling and backpacking. Bill has also made it to at least one Ultimate re-union event. (2000)

Marc Monasch is still with JPMorgan in investment banking. He's moved out of M&A execution into client coverage and is primarily responsible for major European conglomerates and engineering firms, as well as for European airlines and airline services companies. He travels several days a week into Europe, which is lots of fun, but makes it difficult to spend a lot of time with his two little kids Max and Vivienne. He will spend summer vacation in the San Diego area, to get away from the rain in London. (2002)

Barbara Perry is continuing her never-ending education in computer networking and has been working in that field for the American Red Cross in Costa Mesa, CA for the last four years. She finds that even though the pay may not be great, it's gratifying to work for a non-profit, service-oriented organization. (2000)