<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2026/rising-above-fsc-alumnus-sean-mattson.html" dsn="news"><featured/><pubDate>07/29/2026</pubDate><title>Rising Above: How FSC Alumnus Sean Mattson ’22, MBA ’24 Chose to be Refined, Not Defined</title><author>Lauren Passaglia ’26 MBA &amp; FSC Staff</author><image><img src="/_resources/images/news/2026/rising-above-fsc-alumnus-sean-mattson/4-3-md-sean-mattson.avif" alt="Sean Mattson"/></image><caption/><thumbnail/><summary>Receiving the Long Island Business News Emerging Leaders Under 30 Award marks a significant milestone for Florida Southern College alumnus Sean Mattson ’22, MBA ’24. The award recognizes young professionals making a tangible impact in their careers and communities. For Mattson, previously a student-athlete in lacrosse who graduated with an MBA from the Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise in 2024, the award reflects years of discipline, perseverance and a commitment to serving others through his work. Now as a sales trainer and coach at Mattson Enterprise Inc., a Sandler Training franchise, the recognition feels both grounding and validating.
</summary><description>Receiving the Long Island Business News Emerging Leaders Under 30 Award marks a significant milestone for Florida Southern College alumnus Sean Mattson ’22, MBA ’24. The award recognizes young professionals making a tangible impact in their careers and communities. For Mattson, previously a s...</description><tags><tag>Alumni</tag><tag>Business</tag><tag>Master of Business Administration</tag></tags></item>