Forever Buffs: Meet Joey Arora (Mgmt'12). Joey is the recipient of the Kalpana Chawla Outstanding Recent Graduate Award for his remarkable contributions to entrepreneurship, innovation and public service. As managing partner at The Outpost, a boutique consulting firm, he has helped over 250 companies secure $300 million in government contracts, particularly within the defense sector. His leadership reflects a deep commitment to driving economic growth through innovation. Joey’s military career began as an airfield operations officer in the U.S. Air Force, where he developed key leadership skills. He co-founded AFWERX, an Air Force innovation program that has secured over $710 million for 2,400 companies. Beyond his military and consulting roles, Joey has founded three companies and actively supports Colorado startups. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including the Packard Award and a spot in Shreveport’s "40 under 40." Celebrate Joey’s achievements at the 95th Alum...