2010 Alumni and Business Partner Awards

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2 osu College of business 2010 Alumni and Business Partner Awards A word from OSU President Ed Ray

By Edward J. Ray, President Brown, who retired from a tre- the many reasons why the college that emphasize experiential learn- Oregon State University mendously successful career as a continues to grow in size, impact ing and for students who graduate PricewaterhouseCoopers partner and reputation. Enrollment last prepared to make a difference, Oregon State University has and now teaches at OSU as an fall included 2,327 undergraduate the college is now on the cusp of always been a place with a pur- Executive in Residence—embody and graduate students, compared a bold and exciting new era. As pose—that of making a measure- the very best of Oregon State. Their to 1,775 just ten years ago. Like state and business leaders look able difference in the lives and professional contributions and the rest of our university, the col- with growing consistency to our communities of those we serve. commitment to excellence dem- lege attracts increasingly higher faculty and students to be leaders This purpose is what draws onstrate that they are dedicated achievers with particular excel- and doers in building a bridge to our gifted students, motivates to solving the problems critical lence in such areas as account- a more sustainable, more prosper- our faculty and staff, drives our to Oregonians and are working, entrepreneurship, finance, ous and more innovative economic research and teaching and carries ing in every corner of our state. management and marketing. The future for Oregon, I’m excited our alumni through their accom- These outstanding professionals MBA program is now at capacity about the transformational oppor- plished careers. Nowhere is our are being recognized at the 2010 and preparing for further growth. tunities for the college itself. Your commitment to that purpose bet- College of Business Alumni and Adding to its momentum, the col- participation in this year’s Alumni ter illustrated than in the stories Business Partner Awards dinner, lege recently received reaffirma- and Business Partner Awards of the individuals represented in along with four exceptional high tion of accreditation by the pre- shows that you share that excite- these pages. school educators. Truly, these win- mier accrediting agency for degree ment, too. Our honorees—powerhouses ners show by example what it programs in business schools, the Congratulations to this year’s like Doug Deurwaarder, a 2001 means to be Powered by Orange. Association to Advance Collegiate winners, and congratulations to OSU alumnus who excels as an The leadership shown by these Schools of Business. the OSU College of Business. Its associate director at Cushman & and others associated with the Recognized ever more widely for legacy is rich, but an even brighter Wakefield of Oregon, and Larry OSU College of Business is one of the real-world impact of programs future beckons.

2010 Alumni and Business Partner Awards OSU College of Business 3 Contents 6 innovative Business leader 14 distinguished Business Professional 7 CEO Summit: Winning Strategies and 16 hall of Fame leadership in Difficult Times 18 College of Business Program Highlights 8 distinguished business partner 2 0 previous Award winners distinguished Young Business Professional 10 2 2 outstanding High School Business 12 distinguished Early Career educator Awards business professional

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4 OSU College of Business 2010 Alumni and Business Partner Awards Building bridges, building business

By Ilene K. Kleinsorge, Dean Sara Hart Kimball Chair Oregon State University College of Business

At Oregon State University’s College of Business, we are building bridges—bridges that make dynamic connections between higher education and the world of business, bridges that link our institutional past with our vision for the future, bridges that span generations of students and alumni, and bridges that bond healthy profits with healthy people and a healthy planet. The 2010 Alumni and Business Partner Awards dinner is a campus-wide celebration that hon- ors College of Business alumni who have played a part in building these bridges. The event, held this year at the Governor Hotel in Portland on May 6, celebrates the innovation that is at the core of economic development and social progress. As dean of the college, I am continually impressed and inspired by the positive contributions our alumni are making locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Our graduates have integrated, applied, and added to their higher educa- a financial crisis. But for people the opportunity to be among tions. They participate by offer- tion to bring economic, social, who are willing to apply creativ- tomorrow’s pioneering leaders. ing their professional assess- and environmental improve- ity and an entrepreneurial mind- A few years from now, I hope ment of our students’ integrated ments to communities across the set to society’s problems, these to look back and say that our business plans. They participate globe. Their contributions are uncertain times also present future graduates partnered as curriculum advisers and by not limited to working hours, but opportunities. At Oregon State with others to create a robust, sharing their thoughts about our extend into their personal lives. University, we prepare students healthy, sustainable global econ- teaching methods and programs. This year, we will honor to recognize and seize these omy that encourages the planet They inspire us to constantly vibrant examples of alumni who opportunities. We help them and its inhabitants to thrive. evaluate and improve. And, of have made a real difference by develop the talents and skills One of the ways we continue to course, they provide essential starting innovative companies, necessary to face and devise encourage the creative thinking financial support. finding ways to do business bet- solutions for the challenges of it will take for our graduates to Without our alumni, we would ter, and strengthening the fabric our day. achieve this worthy goal is to not be able to adequately pre- of global enterprise. Our award As educators, we want to grad- invite our distinguished alumni pare the next generation of busi- winners truly embody the spirit uate students with the skills and to directly participate in the life ness leaders. Although we are of academic distinction that flexibility to thrive in any econo- of the college. choosing to celebrate six people grounds Oregon State University. my—but, better yet, to be part of Our alumni participate by this year, countless others go The world has faced particu- creating more stable and endur- sharing with our students their formally unrecognized but by larly difficult economic chal- ing business models. I have great business experiences, including no means unappreciated. Please lenges in the past few years. As faith in this generation. Like the their trials and their successes, help us honor all our valuable any bank or auto maker will tell alumni who have come before through scheduled informal dis- alumni who are helping to build you today, danger exists during them, our current students have cussions and formal presenta- business in Oregon and beyond.

2010 Alumni and Business Partner Awards OSU College of Business 5 innovative business leader Roger W. Hinshaw President, Oregon and Southwest Washington, Bank of America Portland, Oregon

a global recession and the retrofitting of america’s banking system has necessitated the innovation, flexibility and dogged insistence for positive repositioning to which roger hinshaw is uniquely suited. the fact that his nomadic childhood and career path dropped him in oregon at the right time is our state’s gain.

He wasn’t born an Oregonian Oregon State rout. Hinshaw is a background was paramount for nor did he graduate from col- 1977 graduate of USC. understanding the ensuing eco- “Oregon is a small-business lege here, but Roger Hinshaw’s Hinshaw brought his fam- nomic downturn of global pro- ties to Beaver Nation run deep ily back to Oregon in 2000, and portions and impact. state, and entrepreneurial for two reasons. First, he mar- has held his tenure at Bank of “Bank of America has experi- skills are critical to ried a pioneer daughter, Margaret America here for a decade—the enced some difficult and challeng- Gervais, whose parents Polly and longest he’s been in one place. ing times in the last 18 months,” Oregon’s future.” Dick Gervais are OSU graduates After a childhood of moving says Hinshaw. “During that period and direct descendents of Joseph around the country following his of time, we were able to increase and other organizations. Gervais, a French-Canadian fur father’s career, Hinshaw earned our deposit market share position But it is higher education and trapper who helped settle Oregon. an MBA in international busi- in Portland/Vancouver to number Oregon State University that really If that fact left Hinshaw with ness from George Washington one and statewide to number two. pique Hinshaw’s interest. “I have any doubt about his adopted University in Washington, D.C., That is one notch up from the pre- a lot of respect for President Ed state, it quickly vanished when and began a banking career vious year.” Ray and what he has brought to good friend, fellow Federal that sent him to Hong Kong, The fact that his company not the institution,” he says. “There is a Reserve Bank board member and Singapore and San Francisco only faced a challenging eco- real emphasis on strengthening an consummate Beaver Believer Jim working with U.S. and European nomic environment, but also already-strong academic portfolio Rudd escorted him to the side- multinational companies with internal challenges, is testimony of programs that are important to lines of the Oregon State–USC regional headquarters in Asia. to Hinshaw’s innovative leader- Oregon, and a focus around sus- matchup a few seasons back in By the time he was well- ship and style. tainability and green technologies.” Reser Stadium. The game was an settled in Portland, Hinshaw’s “With a tenure of 30 years, Oregon State is creating a phe- Roger Hinshaw’s success as an nomenal track record in collabo- executive at Bank of America is ration, which is a quality that both an inspiration and a valu- measures success in any busi- able lesson to our students—the ness. “That spirit of collabora- next generation of leaders,” says tion has doubled Oregon State’s Ilene Kleinsorge, dean of the research dollars, expanded an Oregon State College of Business. integrated fundraising campaign “While the entire financial sec- and leveraged the synergies that tor was struggling, Roger was exist across schools and colleges instrumental in significantly within the university,” he says. increasing Bank of America’s “Oregon is a small-business market presence.” state, and entrepreneurial skills Hinshaw’s inspiration extends are critical to Oregon’s future,” to the community. He has held says Hinshaw. “OSU’s Austin leadership and fundraising posi- Family Business Program is one tions with United Way, Boys & of the renowned business pro- Girls Clubs of America, World grams of its kind in the country.” Roger Hinshaw celebrated the National Day of Service on September 11, 2009 at the Executive Build Day for Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East Affairs Council, Portland Art Sounds like something a loyal where he and 20 other area executives worked at Habitat's "Jubilee Commons" neighborhood, helping four families move a little closer to owning their own homes. (Photo courtesy Sarah Galbraith) Museum, Classic Wines Auction, Oregonian might say.

6 osu College of business 2010 Alumni and Business Partner Awards businesses come together Oregon to achieve a common goal CEO Summit: The Oregon State University College of Works; Matthew Donegan, co-president of Winning Strategies Business and the Portland Tribune and Community Forest Capital Partners LLC; Corey Parks, chief and Leadership Newspapers host the Oregon CEO Summit on May administrative officer and general counsel 6: a gathering of business professionals who will of Les Schwab; and Alysa Rose, president of in Difficult Times address how businesses and organizations define Rejuvenation Inc. Thank you summit participants: success in difficult times by employing winning The second panel will address the topic: strategies and leadership. “Beyond the Bottom Line: Commitment to People • Roger Hinshaw, President, Oregon and SW Washington, Bank of America The summit is expected to draw more than and Core Values.” • Bob Beisner, Vice President, SolarWorld Industries America 140 business, community and educational lead- Panel participants are: Rachel Bristol, chief • Chandra Brown, Vice President, Oregon Iron Works Inc. ers, as well as numerous students from Oregon executive officer of Oregon Food Bank; James State University. Curleigh, chief executive officer and president • Matthew Donegan, Co-President, Forest Capital Partners LLC Roger Hinshaw, president of Oregon and of Keen Inc.; Sue Hennessy, vice president of • Corey Parks, CAO & General Counsel, Les Schwab Tire Centers Southwest Washington Bank of America, is the Health Plan Services, Kaiser Permanente; and • Alysa Rose, President, Rejuvenation Inc. summit’s keynote speaker and will share his views Tom Kelly, president of Neil Kelly Co. about seizing opportunity in difficult times. Steve Clark, president of the Portland Tribune and • Rachel Bristol, CEO, Oregon Food Bank Two panel discussions also make up the summit. Community Newspapers, will moderate the panel. • James Curleigh, CEO & President, Keen Inc. Five business leaders will discuss innovative Ilene Kleinsorge, dean of the OSU College of strategies designed to minimize risk and maximize Business, said the summit serves as an inspi- • Sue Hennessy, Vice President, Health Plan Services, Kaiser Permanente return during tough economic times. rational melting pot. “The summit will provide • Tom Kelly, President, Neil Kelly Company The panel is made up of Bob Beisner, vice attendees a chance to network with fellow leaders Sponsored by: president of SolarWorld Industries America; and meet other professionals helping to improve COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Chandra Brown, vice president of Oregon Iron our economy.” PORTLAND TRIBUNE

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2010 Alumni and Business Partner Awards osu College of business 7 distinGuished business partner

Ron J. Susa ’80 Manager, Finance—Business & Real Estate Services, Chevron Corporation San Ramon, California

ron susa has traveled the country recruiting bright, young college graduates to join Chevron Corporation—a major player in an ever-changing global economy. today, susa sees higher education from a viewpoint closer to home—as a father of three sons making college choices.

As a 1976 graduate of Oregon’s at some very expensive private for Tyler and his classmates. Woodburn High School, Ron colleges around the country,” “When I graduated from OSU, “Folks think recruiting is like Susa didn’t think to look outside Susa relates. “But at the end of the state of Oregon was going the state for his college oppor- the day, it came as a pleasant through an economic down- turning a faucet on and tunities. “My recollection of the surprise to me that he chose turn,” says Susa. “My job choices off, but it’s really all about choices was pretty simple— Oregon State. It offered every- were the Oregon Department of among my classmates, it was thing Tyler wanted academical- Revenue or head out of state to relationships with faculty, either Oregon or Oregon State,” ly, socially, athletically, includ- work for Chevron, which was he says. ing Naval ROTC—OSU had the booming and hiring like crazy. It deans and students. To do Susa was pleased with his entire package.” was an adventure 30 years ago, it right requires constant own choice to attend Oregon Next fall, Susa will not only be and I guess it has worked out.” State, but found he had abso- an Oregon State alumnus (BS ’80 “Worked out” is a slight under- building and nurturing.” lutely no influence over his old- in business administration with statement. He has served in est son Sean, a sophomore at an emphasis in accounting) but various capacities throughout sibilities included recruiting engi- University of Oregon, or his sec- also a proud Oregon State par- Chevron Corporation, including neering and business students, he ond son Tyler. “Tyler was looking ent, and he sees a bright future finance, analysis, and audits, helped create a strong corporate and today he is responsible for partnership with the univer- finance operations for the com- sity and a pipeline for top-notch pany’s global real estate portfo- Oregon State students starting lio. The company has locations their careers with Chevron. in the United States and more “Folks think recruiting is like than 30 countries worldwide. He turning a faucet on and off,” directs the organization’s busi- says Susa. “But it’s really all ness analysis activities, capital about relationships with facul- program and billing activities, ty, deans and students. To do it and serves as the compliance right requires constant building liaison for the organization. and nurturing.” In spite of the energy-con- Part of the nurturing is more suming global responsibilities than $20,000 in Chevron scholar- for Chevron and a 15-year Little ships that Susa helps to funnel League coaching career, Susa is to Oregon State students each a partner with his wife Connie year. “Chevron is an employer of in raising Sean, 20; Tyler, 17; and opportunity and choice and cur- Cameron, 15. Susa also manages rently employs more than 120 to remain actively involved with College of Business graduates,” Oregon State, serving on the says Dean Ilene Kleinsorge. “With College of Business Dean’s Circle years of scholarship support and of Excellence, and as a member internships for students, Ron of the Accounting Circle. continues his engagement and When Susa’s corporate respon- service to Oregon State.”

8 osu College of business 2010 Alumni and Business Partner Awards Discover how much energy a handshake can create.

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Doug T. Deurwaarder ’01 Associate Director, Cushman & Wakefield of Oregon Portland, Oregon

doug deurwaarder is a model young graduate for oregon state—he pursues success while remaining engaged in his university. it is vitally important, he says, because it gives students and faculty some real-life connections to the business world.

“I think it’s critical to get back graduated in 2001 with a BS a sales capacity,” he says. “I was involved with your university,” degree in management informa- approached in 2003 by a team at “There is a great need says Doug Deurwaarder. “There is a tion systems, a minor in psy- the commercial real estate broker- great need for young graduates like chology, and a secondary focus age, Cushman & Wakefield, who for young graduates like myself to bring real-world experi- in international business from was looking to add a third partner.” myself to bring real-world ences to students, otherwise they Handelshøjskolen School of Thus began his relatively new are just reading books and working Business in Aarhus, Denmark. career as a real estate portfolio experiences to students, through problems in class.” Deurwaarder spent his first manager for corporations with Deurwaarder knows this from two years out of college at Intel property holdings worldwide. otherwise they are just first-hand experience. He isn’t as a business systems analyst Deurwaarder has been challenged reading books and working that far removed from his own on a variety of projects. “I soon by the recent economic downturn education at Oregon State. He knew I wanted to be in more of along with the rest of the world. through problems in class.” “We are an occupancy-driven business, so until job growth picks in Portland and the world,” says back up, we are always going to Deurwaarder. “And it is rare to be in limbo, but we continue to find a group like this that has advise our clients and work dili- zero pretentions about them— gently on their behalf,” he says. OSU has a lot of well-grounded Deurwaarder also has been students, faculty and alumni.” working diligently for Oregon Deurwaarder has strong roots State. Six years ago, he became in Portland—generations with involved with OSU’s Business a commitment to public and Round Table, and has served as professional service. He lives vice president and president of near all members of his family an organization where the mean with his wife Janie, a University age is nearly twice his own. of Oregon graduate, and their Deurwaarder is being named the 18-month-old son Harrison. He 2010 Distinguished Young Business takes pride in the way the city Professional from the Oregon State and his alma mater have trav- University College of Business. eled through the adversity of the He has sought connections recent global recession. among the Alumni Association, “An economy like this develops the OSU Foundation and the character,” says Deurwaarder. College of Business, and is con- “We will come out of it stron- tinually seeking out young pro- ger than when we went into it. fessionals to connect with Oregon The nice thing about being an State students and faculty. American is that we are all opti- “It is important for the faculty mistic—you have to have that to be engaged with things that kind of optimism to lead us out From Right: Doug Deurwaarder with business partners Tom Usher and Mark Carnese are going on with the economy of this economic crisis.”

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2010 Alumni and Business Partner Awards osu College of business 11 distinGuished early Career business professional

Brian J. Bronson ’93 Chief Financial Officer, RadiSys Corporation Hillsboro, Oregon

brian bronson was the first in his family to graduate from college. he grew up in roseburg—a classic oregon timber town filled with grounded, salt-of-the-earth individuals—and has parlayed his oregon state university education into an up-and-coming career in high-tech finance.

“Coming from my small-town to this philosophy, he says. Bronson went straight from background, I had no context for Bronson graduated from Oregon State to the accounting “My advice to my peers is to a college experience,” says Brian Oregon State in 1993 with a dual firm Deloitte and Touche and Bronson. “But at Oregon State, I BS degree in communications and from there to Tektronix, one of get involved, and I encourage immediately felt a unique ‘I’m- business administration with an Deloitte’s biggest clients. Within parents to make sure they going-to-mold-you; trust-me-and emphasis in accounting. “I came two years of graduation, 25-year- work-hard’ attitude, and knew at out incredibly well-equipped to old Bronson found himself based take a proactive approach the back end I was going to have go directly into a job,” he says. in Europe as the worldwide oper- a great gig.” The fact that Oregon “Oregon State puts kids in a posi- ations controller of Tek’s color in setting their children up State pulls strong students from tion to win and get jobs. I place a printing and imaging division. for success.” so many rural towns is a credit ton of value on that.” “I was eager to get into business and influence decisions,” Kleinsorge was my cost account- says Bronson. “And there have ing professor,” says Bronson. been a couple of mentors along “She is a perfect example of a the way who have helped shave professor willing to take the ten years off my career rise extra time to mold a person into by putting me into roles well their true potential.” beyond my age and experience, Bronson is also impressed but I have risen to the occa- with the ways in which Dean sion.” Six years after graduation, Kleinsorge has molded the 21st Bronson crossed over to RadiSys, century College of Business. “I am a publicly-traded Tek spin-off, incredibly impressed with what where he has rapidly risen to she has done in spite of funding chief financial officer. challenges,” he says. “Weatherford, Until recently, Bronson lived the entrepreneurship program, the quietly under the Oregon State Austin Family Business Program— radar in the Portland suburbs the bar has been raised.” with his wife Toni and daugh- Bronson is looking forward to ters Ashlyn, 11, and Brooklyn, 8. working with Oregon State in The only reason he was back on nurturing partnerships within the the Oregon State campus was to university and between gradu- recruit graduates for his com- ates and businesses. “I’d like to pany’s employ and as a season get involved as a speaker or guest ticket holder to Beaver football. lecturer and ignite more cross- All that changed when Dean functional collaboration,” says Ilene Kleinsorge identified Bronson. “My advice to my peers Bronson as a perfect recent is to get involved, and I encourage graduate to come onto the parents to make sure they take Dean’s Circle of Excellence for a proactive approach in setting the College of Business. “Dr. their children up for success.”

12 osu College of business 2010 Alumni and Business Partner Awards We’re the people who figure out how to make the coolest technology around happen.

At RadiSys, we live by the values of integrity and respect that We are especially proud of our focus on education, youth services applies to all our relationships. It applies to our interactions and environmental awareness. That is why we are committed with each other, and especially continues to apply in the com- to our ongoing partnership with Oregon State University Col- munities where we work and live. As a company we have the lege of Business. RadiSys salutes our CFO, Brian Bronson, philosophy that we can give back much more and do greater honored with the OSU “Distinguished Early Career Business good if we work together rather than alone. Professional” award. Brian Bronson Chief Financial Officer distinGuished business professional

Tod D. Perkins ’86 President & Chief Operating Officer, Chapdelaine & Co. New York, New York

in december 2008, tod perkins assumed duties as chair of the oregon state university foundation’s investment Committee. the committee immediately modified its investment portfolio administration and outperformed its peer group through the worst global economic meltdown in recent history.

Tod Perkins’ ability to apply ence, and when I visited OSU, I merger and acquisition transac- financial expertise and assist his felt like it was a great place for tions valued at more than $250 “I wanted a full-on university- alma mater when it mattered most that—diverse and dynamic and billion and helped to raise more is one of the career accomplish- down-to-earth.” Those adjectives than $70 billion in capital. He town type experience, and ments of which he is most proud. also describe Perkins’ college retired from investment banking when I visited OSU, I felt As a boy growing up in career, which embraced athlet- in 2009. Estacada, Ore., Perkins never ics, fraternity life, student gov- Perkins says Oregon State gave like it was a great place for dreamed he’d be working for the ernment, and the Mortar Board him the building blocks to estab- that—diverse and dynamic likes of Salomon Brothers, HSBC honor society while he earned a lish his career in finance. “I was Securities, and JP Morgan. “I BS degree in finance and a minor drawn to the technical nature of and down-to-earth.” wasn’t totally sure what I wanted in philosophy. finance, and OSU helped intro- to do, but I felt Oregon State gave After graduating, he embarked duce me to people from all over commitment, Perkins represents me the best opportunity to figure on a 23-year career as an invest- the world and with all points of the College of Business on the it out,” he says. “I wanted a full- ment banker. Over the years, view,” he says. Capital Campaign Cabinet, and on university-town type experi- Perkins has advised clients on The events of September 11, he was recently asked to join the 2001, were life-changing for Dean’s Circle of Excellence. Even Perkins. He had stayed home that though he dedicates many hours morning because he was hosting to Oregon State, he has found the European guests. From his roof- time to embark on a new ven- top terrace 16 blocks from the ture: leading the rapidly growing World Trade Center, he and his brokerage firm of Chapdelaine guests watched in horror & Co. in New York. Perkins also and heard the sounds of the helps his wife Kimberly man- towers’ collapse. age their New Jersey farm, Perkins rebounded by giving which breeds Dutch warm-blood back. Along with his frater- Friesian horses. They are expect- nity brothers and other alumni, ing their first child in October. Perkins pledged seed funding Perkins is extremely proud of for the Oregon State Investment Oregon State. “Look at the histo- Group to enable the student club ry of success that has happened to learn the way a real asset in the past decade—people like manager works. More recently, Ed Ray, Bob DeCarolis, Ilene he hosted students from the Kleinsorge, and Mike Goodwin group and organized tours of have embraced the idea of every- financial firms during their visit one working together to make to Wall Street. After this visit, the place better,” he says. “You the group asked for and received can’t have success unless you $1 million in OSU Foundation work together as a team.” Oregon endowment assets to manage. State is glad to have him as part As part of his OSU Foundation of the team.

14 osu College of business 2010 Alumni and Business Partner Awards I am proud to be part of a “ company that is idea driven and relationship focused. –Tod D. Perkins (‘86)”

Chapdelaine & Co. congratulates our President & COO Tod D. Perkins on receiving the prestigious 2010 Distinguished Business Professional Award from the Oregon State University College of Business. Tod has an outstanding record of achievement in business and of service to his alma mater, and we’re proud to have him on our team.

2010 Alumni and Business Partner Awards OSU College of Business 15 hall of fame

Larry L. Brown ’75 Partner (retired), PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Executive in Residence, Oregon State University College of Business Corvallis, Oregon Cpa and educator larry brown shares his success with students and clients alike. the man who rose quickly through the ranks at pricewaterhouseCoopers never forgets to thank the mentors who encouraged his professional development, and he pays it forward by helping others in their career climb.

As a retired partner of satisfying aspect of his career is the OSU College of Business. His standing of the discipline,” says PricewaterhouseCoopers, Larry helping others achieve success. dedication to student learning Ilene Kleinsorge, dean of the Brown has a long list of accom- “I’m most proud of the vast and his involvement in the col- College of Business. “Their suc- plishments. At 29, he became number of people I mentored lege’s Dean’s Circle of Excellence cess is his success.” one of the youngest partners in along the way and who ended and Accounting Circle are just Part of Brown’s passion for the accounting firm’s history up being very accomplished,” he two reasons Brown is earning mentoring stems from his early and helped big-name clients says. “The fact that I played just the Hall of Fame designation at days as a student and young pro- like Hollywood Entertainment a small part in helping hundreds this year’s Alumni and Business fessional. He grew up on a farm Corporation and McCormick & of people achieve success in their Partner Awards celebration. near Silverton, Ore., and decided Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants careers is very rewarding.” “Larry Brown takes a personal to attend Oregon State University. with their initial public offer- Brown continues to mentor interest in each student’s profes- Unlike some of his classmates ings. But to Brown, the most as an Executive in Residence at sional development and under- who knew what they wanted to study, Brown discovered accounting by chance. “The registrar handed me a list of business con- centration choices, and accounting was on top of the list, so I chose accounting,” he says. Apparently, Brown made the right choice. He did well in school and still credits a handful of professors who inspired him as a student. Even though the country was facing a recession when he graduated, Brown found a job with Coopers & Lyband (now PricewaterhouseCoopers), an achievement he attributes to his tenacity and education. “The combination of my farm background and strong work ethic together with the skills and academic knowledge I gained at Oregon State played a huge role in my career,” he says. During the first six years at the firm, Brown performed audits for large corporations before trans- ferring to the middle-market continued on next page

16 osu College of business 2010 Alumni and Business Partner Awards “The combination of my farm background and strong work ethic together with the skills and academic knowledge I gained at Oregon State played a huge role in my career.” continued from page 16 practice. Several key individuals transition from a busy corporate shepherded his rise to success. lifestyle. “I see a lot of people “There are two or three people I retire and they fall apart physi- attribute my success to because cally and mentally. It’s like driv- they were excellent mentors. I ing a car and coming to a screech- was given some great opportuni- ing halt. The deceleration of going ties to prove that I could handle from 60 to 0 miles per hour can fairly difficult, stressful situa- be hard on you. I view teaching tions early in my career,” he says. as a way to decompress, like com- Brown retired in 2005 at the ing up from the ocean slowly. I age of 51, but he didn’t get to don’t know if I’ll ever come to a relax for long. Less than two complete stop, but going from 60 months after finishing his career to, say, 20 miles per hour is a nice with PricewaterhouseCoopers, transition, and teaching keeps me the College of Business asked sharp,” he says. him to serve as the Executive in Besides that, his Executive in Residence and teach an account- Residence position is a way to ing course for spring term. That pay tribute to the instructors and was in 2006, and today, Brown is professionals who shaped his own Never, ever say still teaching—turning his one- success: “Teaching allows me to I should have term stint into a second career. give back and honor the mentors To Brown, teaching was an ideal who helped me along in my career.”

Thank you for giving Heidi East McGowan, Class of ‘08 so many a chance President, Healthy Business Systems & Associates, LLC to learn and grow. For 25 years, the Oregon Executive MBA program has been bringing together outstanding faculty from the three ﬂ agship Oregon universities and outstanding students, who are professional leaders of the Northwest. The tradition PricewaterhouseCoopers congratulates continues with over 850 alumni. Join us. Find out about our retired partner, Larry Brown, on his program at oemba.uoregon.edu induction into the Oregon State University College of Business Hall of Fame. Now Accepting Applications for our Program Delivered in Portland. Call (503) 276-3622 or toll-free (866) 996-3622

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2010 Alumni and Business Partner Awards osu College of business 17 A Focus on Excellence: College of Business Program Highlights

The College of Business educates students for success in managing and developing viable enterprises. With an educational culture that focuses on innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, our outreach programs and curriculum prepare students for leadership in a global economy. Additionally, scholarly contributions by our faculty represent cutting-edge research in diverse academic arenas, from entrepreneurship to business information systems.

OSU College of Business students now have more options than ever to specialize their education and enter the job market with accelerated skills and knowledge. By adding new degrees in business information systems, management, finance, and marketing, the college now offers more undergraduate majors than any other college of business in the Oregon University System. Accounting: This rigorous program prepares students for a successful career in fields such as tax accounting, cost accounting, auditing, corporate accounting and not- for-profit accounting. As part of the degree students can also get an option in accounting information systems. Business Information Systems: A blend of operations, management, computer science, and engineering, the BIS curriculum teaches how to harness technologies to help organizations become and remain competitive in today's business environment. BIS graduates have become software engineers, business process analysts, quality control manag- ers, data modelers, system analysts, software compliance testers, IT auditors and more. Entrepreneurship: Students who earn a degree in business administration with an option in entrepreneurship learn to recognize and develop opportunities in both profit businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Finance: The financial field involves managing funds in our economic system. Students learn institutional finance skills to launch careers in banking, securities, insurance, or a similar field. Marketing: With a marketing degree, students can step into a wide variety of organizations, including manufacturing companies, service firms, retailers, wholesalers, advertising agencies, media and government agencies. Management: With a degree in management, students become proficient at getting things done through successfully managing people, systems, projects, pro- cesses and quality. Clockwise from upper left: Jared Moore, Accounting; Jim McAlexander, Marketing; Erik Larson, Management; René Reitsma, Business Information Systems; Ted Khoury, Entrepreneurship; Jimmy Yang, Finance. (By Chris Ho Photography)

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2010 Alumni and Business Partner Awards OSU College of Business 19 previous award winners

George Puentes, Puentes Brothers Inc./Don Pancho hall of fame distinGuished early Career Mexican Foods — 2005 Ruth Fisher, (’54), Jim Fisher Volvo — 2009 Bob Sznewajs, West Coast Bank — 2005 Donald L. Bower, (’48), Chevron Corp . — 2008 business professionals Sonja Lee Haugen, Austin Industries — 2004 Kenneth Poorman, (’61), Poorman-Douglas Corp. — 2007 Steven Zamsky, (’90), Pequot Capital— 2009 Patricia Hraba, Waterford Hotels and Inns — 2004 Arthur Tokin, (’71), PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP — 2007 Brian A. Oliver, (’87), Aequitas Capital Management — 2008 Irva Kay Neyhart, Stover Neyhart & Co., PC — 2003 Stanley Hong, (’59), Waste Management of Hawaii — 2006 Eric Schoenstein, (’88), Jensen Investment Management — 2007 Don Waggoner, Leupold & Stevens, Inc.— 2003 Duane McDougall, (’74), Willamette Industries — 2006 Kim Brockamp, (’91), Oregon Department of Corrections — 2006 Al Reser, (’60), Reser’s Fine Foods — 2006 Laurie Russell, (’94), OSU Federal Credit Union — 2006 Jon Masterson, (’61), Wallboard Tool Company, Inc. — 2005 Scott Burri, (’86), Huntington Ventures, LLC — 2005 oreGon state Harley Smith, (’59), Harley Smith Investments — 2005 Donald C. Atkinson, (’89), Weyerhaeuser Company — 2004 university awards: R. Stevens Gilley, (’56), AG Hotels — 2004 Brentley Milo Bullock, (’83), Perkins Coie — 2004 Kenneth Thrasher, (’71), Compli — 2004 James D. Parkin, (’86), Deloitte & Touche — 2004 HONORARY OSU DOCTORATES Joan Austin, A-dec — 2003 Ron Parker, (’86), Cardinal Glass Industries — 2003 Mike Rich, Doctorate of Fine Arts — 2007 Ken Austin, (’53), A-dec — 2003 Sally Smedal, (’82), Basic American Foods — 2003 Bernie Newcomb, (’65), E*TRADE — 2003 James Winters, (’86), United Energy — 2003 OSU ALUMNI FELLOWS James Robb, (’54), Pacific Research, Inc. — 2002 Craig Froude, (’89), WebMD Health — 2002 John Gray, (’40) — 2008 Scott South, (’83), Stevens Water Monitoring Systems — 2002 Kenneth Thrasher, (’71) — 2006 Beth Taylor, (’81), Hob Knobbins — 2002 Mike Rich — 2003 distinGuished business Duane McDougall, (’74) — 2002 professionals distinGuished younG Bernard Newcomb, (’65) — 1998 John Stirek, (’82), Trammell Crow Company — 2009 Ben Whiteley, (’51) — 1991 Stephen M. Bailey, (’70), FLIR Systems, Inc — 2008 business professionals Stanley Hong, (’59) — 1990 Tad Davies, (’78), T. A. Davies & Co, PC — 2007 Courtney Carter, (’05), Soccer United Marketing and James Coleman, (’58) — 1989 Wesley R. Edens, (’84), Fortress Investment Group LLC — 2007 Major League Soccer — 2009 Linda Hirneise, (’75), JD Power and Associates — 2007 Joshua D. Bruegman, (’02), JP Morgan Private Bank — 2008 OSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Gayle Fitzpatrick, (’78), Oracle Corp. — 2006 Greg Laird, (’03), Stockamp & Associates — 2007 DAN POLING SERVICE AWARD Elise McClure, (’81), Starbucks Corporation — 2006 Ryan Hildebrand, (’04), PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP — 2006 Kenneth, (’61), and Sue Poorman — 2007 Jack Wilborn, (’71), MBA (’79), KPMG, LLP — 2006 Harley Smith, (’59) — 2006 Larry L. Brown, (’75), PricewaterhouseCoopers — 2005 distinGuished Pam Garcia, (’81), NW Supermarket Holdings — 2005 OSU DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD E. Scott Hildebrandt, (’78), Planar — 2004 business partners Bernard Newcomb, (’65) — 2006 George Graves, KPMG LLP — 2009 Bruce C. Hraba, (’67), Waterford Hotels and Inns — 2004 Payson Cha, (’68) — 2004 Stephen J. Nigro, Hewlett Packard Co. — 2008 Allen P. Leggett, (’60), Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. — 2004 Ken, (’54), and Joan Austin — 1983 Joe Karas, Moss Adams LLP — 2007 Joseph F. Lobbato, (’81), MBA (’82), Central Group — 2004 James M. Baumgartner, Black Helterline LLP — 2007 OSU E.B. LEMON Donald A. Robert, (’82), Experian North America — 2004 Craig Chambers,Oregon Financial Services — 2006 Patty Bedient, (’75), Weyerhaeuser Company — 2003 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD Dennis Powell, (’70), Cisco Systems, Inc. — 2003 Joyce Furman, Philanthropist and Community Leader — 2006 Bernard Newcomb, (’65) — 2006 James Schupp, (’79), Smith Barney — 2003 Stockamp & Associates — 2006 Ken Austin, (’54) — 2000 James Williams, (’66), Encore Senior Living, LLC — 2003

20 osu College of business 2010 Alumni and Business Partner Awards I want to thank the deans, faculty, support staff, students, and fellow alumni of the College of Business for a wonderful 54-year relationship that began spring term of 1956!

Congratulations to this year’s Alumni and Business Partner Award winners!

- Harley J. Smith, Class of 1959 Private Investor 2006 Dean Dan Poling OSU Alumni Service Award recipient Trustee of the OSU Foundation Past Chair of the College of Business Advisory Council

2010 Alumni and Business Partner Awards OSU College of Business 21 outstanding high school business educator awards

Four exceptional high school teachers are These annual awards recognize four school’s DECA marketing club. Her nominees are also required to make presentations to busi- being honored with the 2010 Outstanding High high school teachers whose efforts have credited her with providing quality hands-on nesspeople, seek out internships and participate School Business Educator Awards, presented by improved student achievement, used innova- learning experiences for students. Under her in the school’s business clubs. the Portland Tribune, Community Newspapers tive and exemplary instructional strategies advising, the Oregon City DECA Club has partici- Kristen torkelson is a teacher at Bend and the OSU College of Business. and enhanced student learning of business pated in state and international competitions. Senior High School, who was nominated for her Honorees receive a $500 cash prize and concepts. Nominations were submitted from lucinda Josephson is a teacher at Legacy efforts to teach students by using activities and recognition at the OSU College of Business 2010 throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington High School in Vancouver, Wash. She was experiences that are modeled on the world of Alumni and Business Partner Awards dinner held and were made by students, fellow teachers nominated for her efforts to provide a diverse modern-day business. Her students help man- on May 6, at the Governor Hotel in Portland. and administrators. group of students the needed skills required age the school’s student store and coffee shop. Award winners were selected based on their in the workplace. In her marketing and digital Her students have expanded their efforts to This year’s winners of the Outstanding High philosophy in teaching business concepts and communications classes, she is credited with include an online student store. School Business Educator Award are: their efforts to improve business education in teaching students how marketing should relate “We are very pleased to partner with the sherril daniels innovative ways, their efforts to introduce their to diverse cultures and how Web communica- OSU College of Business in honoring outstand- Oregon City High School students to the global marketplace and to use tion should serve as a link between students ing high school business teachers,” said Steve both classroom and out-of-school experiences and their peers. Clark, president of the Portland Tribune and lucinda Josephson to advance student learning, and their success Judy story is a business education teacher Community Newspapers. “We are strong Legacy High School in building student academic achievement and at Mazama High School in Klamath Falls. She advocates of education. And we also believe Judy story efforts to promote the business profession as a has been a teacher for 31 years and con- that it is through a healthy, sustainable and Mazama High School career goal for students. sistently utilizes business partnerships and growing economy that we provide for great Kristen torkelson sherril daniels is a marketing teacher at speakers from local enterprises to help teach communities, a great state and fund important Bend Senior High School Oregon City High School and adviser to the and inform students. Students in her classes public services.”

From everyone at AAA Oregon/Idaho, we extend “our enthusiastic congratulations to this year’s OSU College of Business Alumni and Business Partner Award winners. John Porter, Class of ‘83 ” President and CEO, AAA Oregon/Idaho

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22 osu College of business 2010 Alumni and Business Partner Awards Alvin L. “Al” Reser May 27, 1935 - April 12, 2010

Food industry giant. Entrepreneur. Honored philanthropist. Investor in great schools and communities. Husband and father. Good-humored friend and employer to many. Eternally an Oregon State Beaver.

You made Oregon a better place. Your spirit, legacy and contributions are greatly appreciated.

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