Career Pathway Panel

Career Pathway Panel: This event was held on February 27, 2026.

ASCEND DECA hosted industry leaders and entrepreneurs from the Marketing, Finance, Tourism and Hospitality. These panelists included: John Merriman, President and Operations Manager for Mt. Bachelor & Sun Country Tours (Hospitality & Tourism), David Lofts, Partner, Portfolio Management, Cheyne Capital Management (Finance & Entrepreneurship), Teresa Parmele, CEO, Bend Ridge Marketing Agency (Marketing & Entrepreneurship), and Richard La China, CEO, Ninja MTB Performance (Entrepreneurship, Hospitality & Tourism). These individuals shared valuable industry insights to support our students in gaining important skills relevant to future employment and career success! Please use this link to view the meeting recording.