Three Generations. One UB Legacy.

Delbert Mullens, EdM ’74; his son, Dorian Mullens, MBA ’99; and his grandson Matthew Mullens, MBA ’25.

The Mullens family story exemplifies the power of a UB education to spark ideas, create opportunities and inspire impact across generations.

Photo by Tom Wolf

Entrepreneurship runs deep in the Mullens family. For three generations, these proud UB alumni have built businesses—and a legacy: Delbert Mullens, EdM ’74; his son, Dorian Mullens, MBA ’99; and his grandson Matthew Mullens, MBA ’25, who is Dorian’s nephew.

It all began with Delbert, an educator and business visionary who co-founded a family holding company. Dorian joined him, quickly emerging as a leader and strategist with a talent for building and scaling businesses. Over the years, the father-son team launched and sold multiple ventures, paving the way for a new generation of entrepreneurs.

Today, that legacy is alive and well in Matthew, who is already making waves in the startup world. He recently took top honors in UB’s Panasci Technology Entrepreneurship Competition for Empasta, a sustainable cheese alternative he developed. The family was together to honor Dorian, who received the UB School of Management's 2025 Achievement Award for Entrepreneurship this spring.

The Mullens family story exemplifies the power of a UB education to spark ideas, create opportunities and inspire impact across generations. From the classroom to the boardroom, they embody the spirit of innovation and service that defines the UB community. 

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