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The Kogod School of Business at American University proudly inducted the 2026 class to the Kogod Business and Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame, honoring a distinguished group of alumni whose leadership, innovation, and impact exemplify the values and spirit of Kogod. Established through the generous support of alumnus Gary Veloric and the Veloric Family, the Hall of Fame recognizes American University graduates who have made significant contributions to the worlds of business, entrepreneurship, and organizational leadership. Since its launch and inaugural induction of namesake Robert P. Kogod in 2023, the Hall of Fame has shone a spotlight on leaders whose careers inspire the next generation of business innovators and entrepreneurs.
The Hall of Fame celebrates the entrepreneurial mindset and strategic innovation that American University and Kogod cultivate across its programs, serving not only as recognition for honorees but also as a beacon for students and alumni striving to make a meaningful impact in business and society. Inductees are selected through a rigorous process that reflects enduring excellence, leadership, and commitment to positive change across industries and communities.
2026 Hall of Fame Inductees
Amy Kothari (Kogod/MBA ’93) | President & CEO, INTACT Property Restoration
Amy Kothari brings decades of leadership experience in management, operations, M&A, and board governance. Kothari serves as CEO of INTACT Property Restoration and previously served as CFO and CEO of My Alarm Center, which she helped scale from a 12-person startup to a $200M national business. She serves on several corporate boards and the American University Board of Trustees.
Kogod has been a through-line in my life and career. For me, it was a place that encouraged curiosity, gave me real responsibility, and pushed me to think like a builder. The combination of rigorous finance training and a very human, relationship centered culture shaped how I lead to this day."
It's really inspiring not only to be with the other winners but really to be with the students. What AU is doing to promote entrepreneurship makes me very confident about the next generation of leaders."
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American University, to me, is synonymous with the people who transformed my life — mentors who sparked my passion for education, lifelong friends, a business co-founder, and the love of my life. AU didn’t just shape my career; it shaped my life and, through those people, me.”
Entrepreneurship is the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat—and the key is learning from both. Being inducted into the American University Business and Entrepreneur Hall of Fame is a tremendous honor, and I’m proud that the Veloric Center for Entrepreneurship is helping students turn ideas into real ventures. I often wish a program like this had existed when I was a student here—it might have softened some of the lessons I learned the hard way on the 'agony of defeat.'"
The values and the lessons we learned at American University are some of those that we continue to use in business today, as we give back to our community in Tampa and around the US. These are things that started with us in our younger days on campus...We wish everybody at American University a lifetime of success in the future.”
