From Green Bay to Maui, Shorewood to Augusta, Brillion to Saturn, alumni execs rise above

Profiles: Blue Hawaiian’s Dave and Patti Chevalier • TaylorMade’s Mark King • GM’s Jill Lajdziak • Supervalu’s Mike Jackson • Nationwide’s Mary Ostrom • Jewell-Osco’s Larry Wahlstrom • Pacific Summit’s Jim Watts FEBRUARY 2007 Notes from 2420 Nicolet...

Far from home, alumni leaders carry Green Bay with them Dear Friends,

Greetings from Green Bay’s University of Wisconsin, and welcome to what we feel is a particularly exciting edition of Inside magazine.

We proudly turn the spotlight on UW-Green Bay graduates who have traveled far and wide Inside UW-Green Bay to assume positions of leadership with world-famous brands, Fortune 500 corporations or February 2007 FEATURESIn the driver’s seat their own leading-edge companies. Volume 33, No. 2 Saturn GM enjoys fast-track success 4 Geographically speaking, that’s a departure for these pages. As a regional institution, we Editor Chris Sampson typically highlight the careers and contributions of the vast majority of our alumni who live King of the drivers their lives and base their businesses right here in Northeastern Wisconsin. Editorial Staff Golf CEO is a big hitter Chris Sampson 4 We will resume that regional focus in an upcoming issue when we profile individuals on our Sue Bodilly Scott Hildebrand Big buy, small world “Phoenix 400.” That’s the sizeable and growing list of UW-Green Bay alumni who are CEOs, Retail execs share alumni ties CFOs and COOs, presidents, owners and entrepreneurs. Most are Wisconsin-based, many Designer with national or even global reach, some with Forbes or Fortune rankings. Yvonne Splan 6 Second career Photographer Top executive gives back Work ethic and education are common denominators. Previewing the stories here of our Eric Miller high-achieving Titletown transplants, I was struck by how similar are their personal stories. Contributing 8 Thanks, Dr. Harden They may reside today in Maui, San Diego or Detroit, but they grew up in Green Bay, Photographer Award honors campus legacy 11 Brillion or Oconto. They were first-generation college students of modest means who Matt Becker • worked their way through school. One swept floors as a part-time job and wound up 10 Soaring sweethearts running the corporation. Inside UW-Green Bay is Plane proposal earns ‘I do!’ published by the Office of In short, these individuals began where many of our students and young alumni start today. University Advancement 11 Their examples are inspirational, for us all. We must all work to ensure that the University of and its Marketing and Com- munication unit. We welcome Wisconsin-Green Bay continues to be a bridge to brighter tomorrows. your comments. Address 20 them to: Inside UW-Green 20 Thank you for your support in helping us “Connect learning to life.” And, remember, Bay Editor, Cofrin Library Go Phoenix! Suite 815, or fax (920) 465-2340. Mail change of 11 DEPARTMENTSCampus news address notification to Inside UW-Green Bay, Cofrin Library 15 Alumni notes Suite 820, University of Bruce Shepard Wisconsin-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI Chancellor 54311-7001. 24

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FROM THE COVER Hawaii, couple stays grounded Flying high in Hawaii… Cruising in a convertible… Golfing with Sergio… Sounds like a dream mid- winter vacation, but for some transplanted grads-turned- executives, it’s a job. Read how hard work and DAVE & PATTI college education have CHEVALIERHometown: Green Bay yielded high-profile careers, Owners and Operators, Inside UW-Green Bay. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Maui, Hawaii Patti and Dave Chevalier’s Blue Hawaiian has become the Her brother, “Griff,” a former CAMPUS HANGOUT: The Rathskeller diligence at becoming the best helicopter service of choice for UW-Green Bay student himself, (now Phoenix Club) in their industry has resulted in photographers from National is the COO. Patti and Griff work becoming the biggest, with a Geographic and major Hol- together “in the trenches,” says HOW THEY MET: “Former faculty members Joyce touch of Hollywood flash. lywood studios. The Chevaliers Dave, in overseeing day-to-day Salisbury and David Galaty introduced us and set have flown aerials for motion operations. up an off-campus blind date.” The UW-Green Bay graduates picture blockbusters such as (Dave is Class of ’77, Patti Jurassic Park, The Lost World, Although the Green Bay group that developed this first helped the company far exceed Thousands of miles from FACULTY MEMORIES: “Keith White (biology) Class of ’83) own and operate as well as Honeymoon in Vegas, natives left Wisconsin almost helicopter specifically designed national safety standards. Wisconsin, the Chevaliers have brought such an intellectual curiosity and interest in sci- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, the Flight of the Intruder, Crimson immediately after graduation, for air touring. Additionally, he made a home, but their aloha ence and was really motivational in helping you be creative Patti, a former social studies largest touring company on the Tide, George of the Jungle and they remained committed to was the helicopter rep on the spirit isn’t far removed from in your thinking. Ija Korner (psychology) was an influence teacher, takes education to islands. Pearl Harbor, among others. their environmentally focused working group of environmen- their college philosophy, or socially, helping you to open your mind and, well, grow up.” education — a big plus on the tal and air-tour interests that heart, making sure every their Midwest roots. They still “We operated with one heli- “It’s fun working with the spectacular but environmen- reached consensus on the visitor leaves inspired with an visit the Green Bay area from ADVICE FOR TODAY’S GRADS: “You can attain most copter from 1985 to 1989,” entertainment industry and tally sensitive Hawaiian Islands. National Parks Overflights Act enhanced knowledge of the time to time — Dave’s sister anything you want, but you’ll have to pay the price. Be says Dave. “Our goal was to meeting people you’ve seen on of 2000. islands. They consider their Catherine is a UW-Green Bay clear and focused, and work for the goals.” simply have our own business the screen for years,” Dave said. “There is little doubt that tours “flying classrooms” and alumna and a resident of the and be self-sufficient. I never our environmental focus and On top of the $2.2 million hired Hawaii expert George area. They are Packers fanatics, INVOLVEMENT: Helped create Maui’s Disaster Medical “It is really neat to see the final envisioned we would be this philosophy grew from our expe- price tag for each EcoStar, the Kanahele to develop an audio still. But a permanent return Assistance Team, offering personnel and equipment product and go with the fan- big, we’ve really just grown with rience at UW-Green Bay,” says Chevaliers have splurged on program in Hawaiian history, home? Not likely. And who in times of emergency or disaster... Maui Coastal Land tasy of it and be entertained. the market and opportunity.” Dave. “It is a part of everything extras such as custom four- culture, language, wildlife and could blame them? Trust... chair, Chamber of Commerce and Maui Visitors But when I’m doing it, it’s just a job... with a lot of waiting we do.” camera, in-flight video systems geology. Bureau (Patti)... board member, Helicopter Association The couple, together with around.” recording a DVD of each tour, We’ve got such a wonderful International (Dave). Patti’s brother Dave Griffin, Ten of their helicopters are two-way communication with “What we do is not a thrill ride,” place in the country with an oversees the operation of 32 EC130 EcoStars. The spacious, pilots, and Bose Electronic Patti says. “It’s a means to pro- incredible view,” said Dave. ACCOLADES: Island Business Magazine Entrepreneurs of The Chevaliers run the com- expert pilots and 180 full-time state-of-the-art machines have Noise-Canceling headsets that vide an educational experience “We’ll be sitting on our lanai the Year; Travel Channel’s “Top Ten World’s Best” helicop- pany as a family team. Dave, employees with bases on Maui, been designated as ‘Quiet cost about $1,000 each. The that cannot be achieved any with a little wine and (of ter experiences; industry’s Five-Star Diamond Award. who is U.S. military trained, is the Big Island and Kauai. With a both a pilot and CEO, respon- Technology Aircraft’ by the investment in safety equipment other way.” course) cheese and remind fleet of 19 helicopters, they fly sible for the overall vision and National Park Service. Dave including emergency floats and ourselves how far we’ve come, about 30,000 tours per year. direction. Patti is the president. was part of the customer focus a terrain mapping system has and just how fortunate we are.”  February 2007 February 2007  GM’s Titletown work ethic, In 1979, with UW-Green Bay Plus, Lajdziak and her colleagues “I love it,” she says. “I am blessed graduation approaching, Jill have been able to do what some it is my passion. I believe that (Jentink) Lajdziak sat in a job drive have consideredSaturn nearly impossible on intellectthe is great, rise but intellect interview with a Procter & Gam- in today’s industry: create and alone gets you nowhere. At the ble executive and was asked, retain brand loyalty through end of the day it is work ethic and “Where do you see yourself in “guest treatment.” drive. Then you continue to build five years?” on successful strategies and your “I’m tenacious about making a business acumen grows over time. Her perfectly candid answer, promise in the marketplace and And I’ve been fortunate that at “I want to be working for Gen- delivering on that every day,” she GM, I’ve had wonderful career eral Motors,” would prove pro- explains. “Brand greatness tran- development opportunities.” phetic. scends expectation for product, service, delivery at every touch- She’s thankful, too, for her Nearly 30 years later, Lajdziak point with the customer. Green Bay years and small-town (pronounced lay-jak) is general “This was and is a once-in-a- upbringing in Brillion, about 30 manager of GM’s Saturn divi- lifetime opportunity to create “I talk to consumers all the time. miles to the south. sion. She oversees the Saturn a brand from scratch,” she says. In the age of Internet, I respond product line, from sales and “To be a part of the start-up to every e-mail. People can’t “I am unbelievably proud to have marketing to bottom-line prof- team... to work with them and believe they get through to me grown up where I have,” she says, itability. create the strategies to develop via e-mail, but I respond because citing the region’s strong work an all-new brand and then to see that is our brand, we put people ethic. On her desk she displays Hometown: Brillion Her rise through the ranks the end result is incredible.” first. I have a responsibility to a plaque quoting philosophies JILL LAJDZIAK reflects an energy and clarity of lead this brand to ensure it hap- of Packers coach Vince Lombardi General Manager, Saturn vision that must have impressed Coincidentally, one of her Sat- pens at every turn. I feel strongly that any worthy goal requires division, General Motors even that early P&G interviewer. urn co-creators was another Fox that a leader leads by example.” hard work, and that “Leaders are She took his direct but good- Valley person, John Bergstrom, made, they are not born.” Grosse Pointe, Mich. natured reply — “Then you CEO of one of the nation’s larg- It isn’t uncommon for Lajdziak to better get started” — as confir- est dealerships, headquartered work 16-hour days and jet cross- Her late mother was a great influ- family times very special. I’ve mation she shouldn’t settle for a in Neenah. country a few times each week ence. “My mom always said, ‘I modeled my own parenting style job anywhere else. She didn’t. for speaking engagements. want to be a memory-maker and from it. When I’m with my boys, She describes him as a “trusted a promise-keeper,’ and she made I’m with them 100 percent.” Saturn’s Jill Lajdziak ’79 Nelson and Georgieva, Unveiling of Saturn’s new Sky friend, a man of integrity, a got a tasteToday, of international internships still opena native doors of Bulgaria, are Red line, the midsized Aura or trusted confidante, and a very, Lajdziak says she practically business in her days as a believed to be the first the crossover Outlook? Lajd- very strategic thinker.” grew up in her father’s dealer- UW-Green Bay marketing non-engineering interns ship, Jentink Chevrolet Oldsmo- student. Now, today’s taken on by American ziak is there. Extended media UW-GREEN BAY MEMORIES: “Bob Obenberger, (business Since startup, Saturn’s ascent bile, in Brillion. marketing students are Foods. The company now interviews with hundreds of administration and marketing), I loved his class. Cam- journalists? Lajdziak supplies has been “unbelievable,” helping sell a taste of has an increased Halal pus hangouts? None especially nostalgic. I commuted presence on the West the answers. Developing the Lajdziak says. “Now we’re in While her father’s career was Green Bay to the world. and worked at the library.” winding down through retire- Coast, and a distribution popular, “no hassle, no haggling” the process of doubling our Lydia Nelson and Stiliana ment in 1989, hers was skyrock- partnership with Sam’s sales strategy? Lajdziak initiates portfolio and bringing it to COOL EXPERIENCE: “As a member of the Interna- Georgieva are assisting one The pair (shown above the marketplace — a com- eting. She began in 1980 as a Club is in the works. the discussion. And it’s a blast, tional Business Association student group, I went on of the world’s largest meat with co-CEO Carl Kuehne) Additional findings from plete revitalization — in district sales manager and by she says. an international assignment with an oil company. When I processors as it spring- presented results of their Georgieva’s spring research 1984 was assistant manager for less than 18 months, unheard of got back, I still wanted to get into the car business.” boards into a new niche summer research to staff could further identify General Motors. By 1999, she in the automotive industry.” — Halal marketing — to at American Foods Group, new markets. ACCOLADES: Automotive News’ 100 Leading Women was VP of sales, service and mar- reach Muslim consumers a company with $1 billion keting for Saturn and in 2004, who adhere to processing in annual sales and more FAMILY: Husband Robert and “terrific” sons Robert (16) was named general manager of and trade practices than 1,500 employees at and Andrew (14) Saturn, the title she holds today. permissible by Islamic law. the Green Bay plant alone. And the brand she lives. BACHELOR’S DEGREE: 1979, Business Administration  February 2007 February 2007  He made another good choice in including Augusta and Pebble signing on as a regional rep for Beach, plays occasionally with the start-up company Langert the world’s elite pros, and rubs was touting, TaylorMade. elbows with big names in the worlds of entertainment, poli- Once golfers discovered the tics and business. metal-head drivers, they rushed to trade in their old persimmon “Successful people tend to clubs. King, a natural salesman enjoy the challenge of the game King of TaylorMadeIndustry insiders know found Mark Nonetheless, King spoofed his King went with a wireless In his December commencement working the prime West Coast of golf,” he says, “so I’ve had King as a towering figure in the own stature when he returned microphone that day. Step- address, however, King took territory, San Diego to Las the privilege of meeting a lot of big-money, star-studded world to UW-Green Bay in Decem- ping confidently forward, front pains to emphasize his life’s arc Vegas, sold more than anybody. people. of golf. ber, invited to deliver the com- and center, he dominated the hasn’t always been as smooth as He became VP for sales in 1989. his drive at UW-Green Bay “I have been fortunate in so many mencement address. He would big stage, which also pretty a textbook swing. Today, he gets to major tour- respects. For a kid from Green The chief executive of the follow protocol in wearing cap much describes his career since naments at fabled venues Bay, the dots just connected.” nation’s largest golf equipment and gown, but the idea of speak- graduating from UW-Green Bay He played golf as a kid at Brown maker, King welcomes Sergio ing from behind a lectern on the in 1981. County Golf Course and earned a Garcia as a frequent house Weidner Center stage was just Division I scholarship. Recruited guest. Business personality too much. TaylorMade-adidas Golf named out of West High School, he UW-GREEN BAY: “I had three of the greatest years of my Donald Trump is a fan. Friend him its president in 1999, at age followed an admired older team- life here. Even today, of the things I’ve done in the 25 years John Daly agreed to play Santa “At 5-foot-7... I’m not going to 40, and CEO in 2002. He was mate to Northern Illinois since, graduating from college was the most significant at his company’s Christmas stand on a stool so that people chosen Golf Industry Executive University. achievement I’ve ever had.” party. can see me,” he told the near- of the Year in 2001. His lead- capacity audience, to much ership was credited for making Problem was, King MEMORIES: “Actually, I remember basketball more laughter. “That’s not my best TaylorMade the No. 1 brand on remembers, he was fol- than anything. Noonball, pickup games at the Sports presentation.” the PGA tour and boosting sales lowing the teammate’s Center... getting to know faculty, staff, students... from $300 million to $1 billion dream, not his own. He never I remember that Dan Spielmann was a pretty good shooter.” annually. warmed to college life and the large, rural NIU campus. His golf PACKERS FAN: “Vince Lombardi used to say ‘God, family and PGA Magazine, Fortune, Brand- game tanked. the Green Bay Packers.’ I amend that to ‘family, TaylorMade week and the Harvard Business and the Green Bay Packers.’” Review have all carried articles “I was miserable,” King told the Hometown: Green Bay profiling King and his knack for graduates. “Everything in my life ACCOLADES: Golf Industry Executive of the Year; Chairman, MARK KING setting audacious goals and was the goal of going away and National Golf Foundation; Phoenix Athletics Hall of Fame President and CEO, achieving them, his winning playing golf, and I was a com- FAMILY: Wife Mary Jo, daughters Lauren and Allison TaylorMade-adidas Golf strategy of taking the clubs pro plete failure. I hated it. I was los- golfers were using and adjusting ing confidence that I could be a Carlsbad, Calif. VIDEO OF SPEECH: www.uwgb.edu/commencement/podcasts/ them to suit amateurs. successful person.” Trump, whose golf and resort Fortunately, a Green Bay friend interests cross paths with King, and mentor, golf shop owner has described him as an “amaz- Eddie Langert, promised him his ingly dynamic business leader. I old job back if he came home, Call it the “Alumni 400” length of the list holds can see why so many golf maga- reconnected with his family Areor the “Phoenixyou on 400,” the but ‘Phoeniximportance, too. 400’? Current zines name him as one of the and enrolled at UW-Green Bay. alumni records indicate and future students may Langert, King said, convinced best leaders in golf... He’s very a healthy number of UW- aspire to add their names. him to believe in himself. smart, very visionary, and hard Green Bay graduates are The list helps illustrate driving.” owners, CEOs, presidents the community impact King transferred back and his and executive directors. of UW-Green Bay and its enthusiasm for school, and golf, graduates. returned. He finished his degree “Given our relative youth in business administration. He and modest size,” Chancel- Are your name and title was team MVP for a rising UW- lor Bruce Shepard says, currently listed on our Green Bay golf program. “the number of alumni “Phoenix 400” alumni in leadership positions is database? Should they “UWGB is where I got my con- truly impressive.” be? Let us know. Alumni and friends are invited to fidence back,” King says. “The Each individual success browse the list at www. people here made it a great story is gratifying to the uwgb.edu/alumni/400.html. experience. I made some very University and its friends, good friends.” of course, but the sheer  February 2007 February 2007  The grocery business has been a “I would work the midnight to 8 He became the first in his family Jackson can tell you which “You ever hear stories about He worked in Boston as senior perfect fit for Mike Jackson. o’clock shift, then hustle out to to graduate from college. stores are Supervalu partners. someone starting out sweeping vice president, mergers and With schooling,school for a 9 a.m. computing hard work, Fromthe floors and then collegemoving up integration, job responsible for Alb- Through it, he met his future class, spend the day there, go Jackson never expected to leave Knowing your stuff and doing the ranks and becoming presi- ertsons’ integration of its Shaw’s wife, paid for college, saw the home for a little sleep, and then Wisconsin, but store manager your homework are takeaways dent of the company?” Larry and Star Market retail outlets. In he bagsworld and raised top a do it alljob over again,” in he recalls. groceriesand corporate executive posi- from UW-Green Bay, as is an toWahlstrom president’s asks. “Well, 2004 he was desknamed president of family. tions beckoned. He and Debi left appreciation for continuing that’s literally what I did.” Jewel-Osco, which has since been With work, a young family and Green Bay for Fort Wayne, Ind... education. He completed the acquired by Supervalu. It led to his pres- challenging studies, his campus Dayton... back to Kenosha... out Wharton School executive Wahlstrom was a ent position as time was limited, but he took to Puyallup, Wash... and eventu- management program at the sophomore at UW-Green Exciting stuff for someone who Hometown: Oconto president and chief full advantage of the Library- ally to the Twin Cities. His job University of Pennsylvania. Bay in the early 1970s grew up on his parents’ dairy MIKE JACKSON operating officer Learning Center, which was today requires frequent travel. LARRY when a part-time position farm in Florence County — one President and COO, Supervalu for Supervalu, the brand-new in 1972. “When I “Good study habits, focus, the Hometown: Aurora opened at the Osco of Wisconsin’s northernmost and During his 27 years with Super- ability to handle multiple proj- WAHLSTROM Eden Prairie, Minn. Twin Cities-based had time between classes, I was Drugstore in downtown least-populated counties. grocery giant that there studying, or on one of the valu, Jackson has held positions ects. . . serve you well,” he says. President, Jewel-Osco Green Bay. operates 2,500 retail outlets, couches, trying to catch a quick throughout the company in “My education helped establish “Coming from a small town is an that pattern early in life.” Melrose Park, Ill. He took it, and stuck with advantage, not a disadvantage,” UW-GREEN BAY DAYS: supplies thousands more, twenty Z’s.” it, working extra hours to earn a Wahlstrom says. “You learn to be Many classes with Karl employs 200,000 people, and little cash for college. The week a good listener — not just hear- Zehms... “intense, a does nearly $40 billion in annual he graduated in 1974 Osco sent ing the words, but reading the great teacher... business. him off to management training body language — and there is ‘taskmaster’ isn’t Jackson — born in Sturgeon in Clinton, Iowa. often a positive, can-do attitude the right word, Bay and raised in Oconto — is a in a small town, as well.” but he expected prime example of a homegrown At $11.3 billion, it was one of retail’s biggest corporate In fact, the two men’s personal stories (on these pages) “Fifteen moves later,” he says, your best”... and talent who used college as a merger/acquisitions of 2006. are strikingly similar. Tiny Northeastern Wisconsin home- recalling stints along the East Integrity, and having a passion memories of being Mega-merger, small world: I’m from UW-Green Bay, too! stepping stone from a work-a- Tension was to be expected when a small group of Super- towns. First-generation college. Rising from absolute Coast, in Boise, Scottsdale, for what you do, were other on edge preparing for his day job to a Fortune 500 career. valu executives arrived for a first meeting with their Al- entry-level positions — at Green Bay stores only blocks Orlando, and several Midwest strong values he embraced grow- exams. Vivi Dilweg (local bertsons counterparts as a prelude to finalizing the deal. apart — and achieving national prominence. cities, “here I am.” ing up. lawyer and later judge) “Find a connection between For Jewel-Osco President Larry Wahlstrom, an Albert- Jackson points to work ethic and the Midwestern man- taught business law “with education and a career field as sons man, much of the apprehension soon dissipated. ners that people in the Twin Cities call “Minnesota nice.” Today, he is president of Jewel- His parents saved enough from real-world applications. early as you can in life,” is his Across the table was Mike Jackson of Supervalu. In the hyper-competitive retail grocery industry, with Osco. Based in Melrose Park, farming to send him and his She was great.” advice for today’s students. He’s “Mike had read my bio, and he mentioned that he was wafer-thin profit margins, those traits are good business. Ill., the company has 200 stores siblings to college. Their family’s — full-service combination food century-old homestead near INVOLVEMENT: Vice chair, also a big fan of internships. a UWGB grad, too. We realized we had common ground,” Small-town roots “keep you humble,” Jackson says. “You and drug outlets — in Wiscon- Aurora, incidentally, remains National Grocers Associa- Wahlstrom says, smiling at the recollection. “About then, I can empathize with people. You know how important rela- Jackson entered the grocery sin, Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. in good hands with his brother tion; IGA USA Board of started to think, ‘these Supervalu folks are good people.’” tionships and customer service are.” business as a teen-ager, at the Jewel-Osco is dominant in the and a nephew now running the Directors; advisory board old A&P market in Oconto. Chicago market and its 35,000 operation. for the Carlson School of employees statewide make it Management’s Institute He happened to work beside Illinois’s largest private employer. That sense of continuity and for Research in Marketing; a girl named Debi Hayes — “I His primary impression of both supply chain services and family — and deep appreciation trustee for “Food for All,” was bagging groceries, and she UW-GREEN BAY MEMORIES: “Chuck Ihrke. I still remember a UW-Green Bay in those years? retail operations. He has primary From associate’s status in Green for the value of higher education a domestic/international worked the checkout.” They will January course in microbiology. It was a short, focused course that Accommodating. responsibility for overseeing Bay, Wahlstrom rose through a — extends to Larry Wahlstrom’s anti-hunger organization. celebrate their 35th wedding involved a lot of teamwork. I got to know the professor and about 1,200 Save-A-Lot stores series of jobs and execu- own children. anniversary in October. my classmates. . . I also remember a January interim trip to FAMILY: Wife Debi, “There were several times I sim- nationwide, and the retail tive positions. Scandinavia. ” He and MaryGail (Olsen) have children Michael Jr., Marci, ply could not free my schedule network also includes brands When the Jacksons arrived in He was vice president twin daughters, Stephanie and Mason and Timothy, and to take a course at the assigned such as Albertsons, Cub Foods, Green Bay, Mike knocked on INVOLVEMENT: Under his leadership, Jewel-Osco has won of Osco’s New England Heather, and a son, Dean. All three grandchildren. time,” he recalls, “including my doors to get hired at what was Jewel-Osco and others. recognition for its generosity to the Greater Chicago Food final semester, when it would division and, following the three earned doctorates in phar- then a 24-hour Red Owl grocery Depository and the United Way, and as a founding member BACHELOR’S DEGREE: have required coming back for a Serving as supplier for 5,000 company’s acquisition by macy at Purdue University. on Adams Street, downtown. of the Chicago Minority Business Development Council. 1976, Managerial Systems, fifth year. People were so help- independently owned grocers is Albertsons Inc., president of its He handled produce and a little “They had 30 years in and emphasis in accounting ful, and I was able to accomplish another big part of the business. BACHELOR’S DEGREE: 197, Population Dynamics. Florida food division. cash-register duty while attend- around the pharmacy business,” some of that work through inde- Even off the top of his head, ing UW-Green Bay. he says. “It was a natural.” pendent-study arrangements.”  February 007 February 007 9 CAMPUS NEWS

MEMORIES: Loved the tunnels, “people pockets.” “We Thriving campus says spent a lot of time UW-Green Bay presented the move to NCAA Division I at Zeppelin’s (sub thanksDonald Harden to its ‘architect’ highest athletics; and Harden guidance of the shop) on University community honor, and it was University’s first capital cam- Sometimes a successful cor- “It was challenging — a single good deal of time at the Avenue.” a move both campus and com- paign. porate career can be a means woman, completely alone, going James Cancer Hospital in her FAVORITE FACULTY: munity could applaud. “Any success I enjoyed,” to a new way of life or a fresh into a male-dominated culture, hometown of Columbus. There Eric With time and patients, The man described as “a Harden said, “was the result of perspective. Such is the case for without fluency in the dominant she visits with patients, guides Knowles and Charles Mat- primary architect of many working with many good peo- Mary (Brickner) Ostrom, former language (Portuguese), establish families through the sprawling ter. “I can’t imagine where I of UW-Green Bay’s most vis- ple over the years. It was also vice president and market man- a business, buy a company, make complex, and supports patients would be now without them busy exec pursues new goals ible success stories” received a reflection of how strongly ager for Nationwide Financial. the hires,” she recalls. in their logistical transition from at the start.” an extended ovation as he this community supports this surgery to future treatment. DEGREES: Urban and accepted the Chancellor’s University.” Until her retirement in 2005, What was expected to take Her volunteer work is, in part, Regional Analysis, 1980; Award at mid-year commence- Chancellor Bruce Shepard Ostrom spent 16 years helping Ostrom and her team up to five a tribute to the memory of her Ph.D., Psychology, Ohio ment ceremonies. praised Harden’s civic involve- Nationwide develop into one years took only 18 months. Now, husband, Dr. Thomas Ostrom, a State University From 1970 through 1994, ment. Harden led community of the world’s largest insurance just a little more than a year social psychologist who died of when he retired as associate campaigns for the Bellin and financial services organiza- after retiring from the Fortune cancer in 1994. tions. Among her highlights was 500 company, she invests that chancellor, Harden helped Health Foundation, Brown studying world markets and then same passion and persistence in “Having been through it makes “I’ve had a year, now,” she says. speed the emergence of the County United Way and establishing a Latin-American her new adventures: travel and it easier,” she says. “I recall when “I’m thinking of taking something University as a popular, high- youth, health, symphony and presence for Nationwide in Brazil. volunteerism. Tom was dying, we didn’t focus else on, using what I know from demand regional institution. museum organizations, and on what we were losing but what the past and taking on something His achievements included served on the seven-member In 2006, she visited we still had. That’s what I try to I can have a larger sense of creation of a private, non-profit Executive Committee of the France, Italy, Scotland, do when I visit with patients.” responsibility for.” partnership to build modern Green Bay Packers. A member Australia and Canada, residence halls; the growth of of the Chancellor’s Council of as well as Wisconsin, She loves the medical center For more on Ostrom, her reflec- private philanthropy and the Trustees, he is a key consul- Hometown: Reedsville Florida, Colorado and work, but the former psychology tions on campus, advice to current Founders Association in sup- tant to the $25 million Cam- MARY OSTROM New York. She’s a professor (before she was lured students, and more about her work port of student scholarships paign for UW-Green Bay now Nationwide Financial committed volunteer, to Nationwide) says she’s also at Nationwide, go to www.uwgb.edu/ and academics; leadership of under way. Columbus, Ohio as well, spending a seeking new responsibilities. univcomm/news/page/inside.htm. SAVE MAY 1 FOR FOUNDERS RECEPTION The 2007 Founders Association Spring Reception for current and prospective members will take place Tuesday, May 1, in the Weidner Center foyer. Plan to join us. Jim Watts has free-wheeling his colleagues are deal-makers, MEMORIES: “Jim memories of his single year in advisers who negotiate transac- Murray. He’s beyond the old Bay Apartments. tions ranging from a few million wonderful, just an excel- dollars well into nine lent teacher.” “For the winter, we brought my figures. Think mergers, Community connections: UW-Green Bay motorcycle (a 650 Triumph) FAMILY: Wife Early ’70s grad finds capitalismacquisitions, IPOs, ven- pays off When the Bay Business Journal published its annual “50 People You Should Know” inside, put a TV on it, and that Michelle, kids ture capital, valuations. populateslist last fall, readers could‘50 meet to a difference-makerKnow’ list with in UW-Green a big Bay way ties on was the TV stand,” he recalls. William, 10, and every page. “We had some good times.” It’s quite a journey from Jeline, 8 Highlighted were faculty members John Katers, Meir Russ, Don McCartney and his easy-rider days, when DEGREE: ’72, Economics Sarah Meredith, as well as University alumni and local residents who populate key Memorable, too, was an aca- he hopped on the Triumph campus advisory boards. In all, at least 20 of 50 individuals featured have campus demic adventure — London in after graduation and shoveled connections. January. Studying international concrete in Colorado headed west. “I had noted for Alumni honorees included historian Mary Jane Herber ’03, Launch Photography’s finance and investment capital, and camped in Cali- years that half the country’s Kris Maz ’94, tech CEO Steve McLean ’91, rising finance star Justin Rebman ’06, he thought, “This looks like a fornia. venture capital is in California,” community activist Taku Ronsman ’84 and radio executive Robert Seering ’74. cool way to make a living.” he recalls. “The companies we Supporters and board members included Alem Asres, Chris Calawerts, Sue Cohen, He landed in Wash- finance create jobs hand over Today, Watts is CEO of Pacific Sandy Duckett, Mark Harris, Kathleen Maccoux, Kramer Rock, Glen Slaats, Chris Hometown: Minot, N.D. ington, D.C., earned fist. It’s exciting to be part of Summit Capital, the West Coast Swan and Bill Ward. JIM WATTS a master’s and a law that.” investment banking “boutique” CEO, Pacific Summit Capital degree, worked as A full-page ad (right) in a subsequent issue offered congratulations. Members of he founded in 1995. He and a Capitol aide and For an expanded version of this the Chancellor’s Council of Trustees sponsored the placement to call attention to Irvine, Calif. story, see “Inside” online. the University’s recent successes and community impact. Photos by LAUNCHFILM.com 10 February 2007 February 2007 11 CAMPUS NEWS CAMPUS NEWS

Green Bay staged its first, full com- stage manager; and a half dozen That was the Green Bay Press-Gazette head- million and exhausted the facility’s reserve munity “Nutcracker”Campus at the historic, connects in crackerjack ‘Nutcracker’current dance and theatre stu- line when a local‘Door group pledged opens to resume for return of Weidner Centerfund. Since then,shows’ a community task force downtown Meyer Theatre in dents performed or assisted a series of touring performances at the chaired by Paul Jadin and Dan Ariens has December. Dance enthusiast backstage. At least seven Weidner Center for the Performing Arts. advised the University that the Weidner and UW-Green Bay instruc- local studios and 80 Center Presents model — with the inde- tor Cyndie Shepard was dancers — from Weidner Center Presents, Inc., said it will pendent non-profit assuming risk for tour- among the volunteer children to visiting be aggressive in pursuing sponsors to ing artists — is a workable alternative. organizers; she even pros — collaborated. underwrite a 2007-08 season of touring persuaded her husband, With opening night shows and Broadway theatre. Additional bookings will enhance the cur- ballet neophyte Chan- a sell-out, solid rent programming base of UW-Green Bay cellor Bruce Shepard, to sponsorships and a Board president Fred Schmidt announced theatre and music productions, the Green join her in dancing the favorable audience that Kathryn (Delie) Green ’99 will lead Bay Symphony, LifeLine lectures and a roles of Clara’s parents (in response, planners the effort as executive director. Group “This is a wonderful homecoming,” Green scattering of rentals by independent pro- costume, right). UW-Green envision another com- sales manager for the Weidner when it was said. “Making a difference in this commu- moters. The first show announced was a Bay Prof. Jeff Entwistle (inset) munity-based production campus-run, Green (shown here) was most nity is very important to me.” March 27 concert by “American Idol” star handled lighting and set of the Tchaikovsky classic in recently director of marketing and part- Taylor Hicks. design; alumna Jodi Radtke, December 2007. nerships for Packer Country Visitor and In 2005 UW-Green Bay cut staff and pro- class of ’93, was production Convention Bureau. gramming as annual losses approached $2

An audience of better than 150 enjoyed the fall Founders AClick very well-used here for copy educated machine for under rummage $40? A file Association dinner and discussionFounders of current issues keepers in higher cabinet for $10? A chair for $2? Surplus property education. Among those returning to campus to keep up on All-Americans! sales provide the occasional bargain for lucky buyers the latest news were retired faculty members Sidney Bremer and much-needed revenue for the state and and Jerry Rodesch. Bremer, a professor of literature and urban Soccer Stars claim UW-Green Bay. Announcements of the studies from 1971 through 1994, helped create the women’s University’s occasional, on-campus Joshua Okoampa studies program. Rodesch retired in 2003 after 32 years as a sales — including dates, times, national honorsscored 14 goals professor of history and humanistic studies. locations and items for sale — are and six assists to posted online. Click “Stores and Sur- lead the Phoe- plus” at www.uwgb.edu/purchasing/. nix soccer team (14-6-0) to its AHung new Viet wrinkle Nguyen, a summafor international cum laude accounting flags gradu- best record in a ate and native of Vietnam, posed with, and for, family and Transfer from a decade. The senior Okoampa Student ‘Steps’ friends following mid-year commencement. A well-received technical college? from Brooklyn addition to this year’s ceremony was a lobby display of The fourth annual Steps to Make a Demonstrating a strong commit- Park, Minn., was selected third-team makes a difference more than 50 international and tribal flags representing You’re welcome Difference Walk hosted by UW-Green Bay Extreme close-ups. Costumes. ring co-workers and students per- All-America by the national coaches graduates past and present. The flags illustrate the global ment to regional collaboration, students enjoyed a record-setting year. The Improvisation and impressions. suaded to don hat, eye patch and association. He is the eighth player in reach of UW-Green Bay and its alumni, and the University’s UW-Green Bay has expanded charity walk on the arboretum trails raised Sight gags. Bad puns, good puns. shiver-me-timbers voices to deliver emphasis on international studies. its transfer agreements with program history and the first since Tim about $11,000 for six local non-profits. The Northeast Wisconsin, Fox Valley, Expect the unexpected when the week’s upcoming events. Dunne in 1992 to earn All-America event is organized by students in the Public Lakeshore and Moraine Park you click the campus Stuff2Do The podcasts are produced with honors. On the women’s side, senior and Nonprofit Management class and the technical colleges. podcasts. Their creator, Student a Sony DV cam, Apple G5 hard- Stephanie Gross of Fond du Lac was Student Civics Club. Profs. Denise Scheberle Under the agreements, a Affairs webmaster Todd Sanders, ware, iMovie software, a few hours named first-team Academic All-Amer- and Terri Johnson are faculty advisers. 32-credit core of courses at the has built a loyal following by turn- of Sanders’ time, and a complete ica by CoSIDA/ESPN. A double major technical colleges will meet ing a once-static events calendar lack of self-consciousness by their in human development and psychol- specific general education into video entertainment. A web- wildly creative host. ogy with a 3.83 grade point average, site that drew 250 visits on a good requirements at the UW cam- A goal is to hand all production off she finished her Phoenix career as the week has now topped 1,000. puses in Green Bay and Oshkosh. to the student video-production only player to tally “Our area is in economic Here’s an example. Formerly, club. In the meantime, Student 30 career goals and transition as employers seek “Movie of the Week: Pirates of Affairs is communicating better 20 assists. Gross the Caribbean, Christie Theatre” with students, creating buzz for more employees with bachelor’s is UW-Green Bay’s would have been read, if at all, as selected events and giving UW- degrees,” said UW-Green Bay first, first-team Aca- a one-line listing on a simple cal- Green Bay a popular podcast Chancellor Bruce Shepard. endar page. This year, the booking presence in a YouTube world. demic All-American “A more seamless system of since 1998-99 and occasioned an arrrrrrrrrr-rated, To take a look, visit www.uwgb.edu higher education builds brighter pirate-themed mini-movie star- Chari Nordgaard. futures for all.” and search on “Stuff2Do.” Gross

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publications from College English to Greg Larsen ’76 is the president Maine Women’s Fund Leadership The Boston Globe. His degree is in of On Broadway, Inc. (OBI), a Main Award. The mother of two teens, she HOT COURSES Jennifer Menten ’71 is a self- population dynamics. Street Program developed to revital- has also worked in Tanzania and Almost before the first ‘GrowthLook for UW Agenda’ System funding wins They fans, argue but that faces a recent test over- employed ize the Broadway district on Green Haiti on behalf of adolescent and winter snowfall arrived, to remain a hot issue. reliance on tuition has reduced freelance Wayne Micksch ’74 was recently Bay’s west side. His degree is in women’s health. Her degree is in 1970s named to Green Bay’s St. Vincent managerial systems. growth and development. campus academic units Community leaders are con- access for students from low- and copywriter living in the United Hospital Advisory Council. His were already planning a tinuing to push a regional growth middle-income households. degree is in managerial systems. Randall Much ’76 was named pres- Tom Anderson ’78 is based in agenda that would expand Kingdom. After summer lineup of more At UW-Green Bay, Chancellor an early career ident and CEO of Midwest Contract Green Bay as the senior vice presi- enrollment at UW-Green Bay Jeffrey Russell ’74 is co-author, Operations, part of the McMahon dent of operations and finance at than 100 course offer- Bruce Shepard and civic leaders in New York by roughly one-third, to 7,500 outlined this region’s Growth with Doubleday with his wife Linda, of six manage- Group, based in Neenah. He has a GENCO, a supply-chain solutions ings. Summer enrollments ment books. His most recent book master’s degree in environmental company that provides transporta- students. In addition, President Agenda to the Regents when & Company, boost the campus rev- Menten Doubleday Adver- is Change Basics (ASTD Press, 2006), arts and sciences. tion, logistics, warehousing, distri- Kevin Reilly is urging statewide they met on campus last April. said to provide a bution and consulting services. He enue stream and expand tising and the Rapp & Collins re-investment. Three things — diversity, the marketing agency, she moved to the powerful model for Richard Strelow ’76 is a risk man- majored in managerial systems. choices for continuing A realigned state Legislature economic transition taking place U.K. in 1979 and became an award- leading change in ager with US Bancorp in St. Paul. students. Eye-catching — with Republicans controlling in Northeastern Wisconsin, and winning (more than 25 awards) organizations. His degree is in managerial systems. Garen Dodge ’79 advertising professional who also He is the owner of recently published posters (Phoenix flip flops) direct potential students to the Web. the Assembly, and Democrats strong demand for a UW-Green Russell Consult- Mary (Skeek) Frazee ’77 is the “Trainees and newly in charge of the Senate works occasionally in Sweden and With 26 Internet offerings, program planners hope to accommo- Bay education — are driving the the Netherlands. Her degree is in ing in Madison. communications director for Students Under date students with busy work schedules. Summer helps students — is taking up Gov. Jim Doyle’s call for campus growth. communication and the arts. His degree is in Planned Parenthood, Northern the Fair Labor spending plan for 2007-09. “The Regents clearly under- humanism and New England (Maine, Vermont and Standards Act: accelerate progress toward a degree or, in some cases, catch up cultural change. Russell New Hampshire). She has received Must They Be Pro- The citizen-led Board of stand our region’s need for a Candy (Neville) Walton ’72, direc- on required credits or take an important prerequisite course. tor of planned giving and major three awards in the past two years vided Overtime?” Regents and numerous newspa- larger university,” said Shepard, William Fonferek ’76 works as a recognizing her work: the Dirigo in the Metropolitan Know a high school senior who wants to get a jump on college? gifts for the American Red Cross Dodge pers have urged lawmakers to “and I am confident that lawmak- team leader for the Savannah (Ga.) Award for Pro- Corporate Counsel, Someone at another UW school who will be back for the summer? in Southeastern Wisconsin, was restore approximately $100 mil- ers will understand the impor- honored by the Milwaukee Founda- District with the U.S. Army Corp gressive Leader- Vol. 14, No. 8 (2006). Dodge is a Encourage them to check out the attractive array of choices at of Engineers. He reports moving lion cut from previous budgets. tance of the Growth Agenda.” tion for her volunteer work as a ship, the Women partner in the Washington, D.C. law www.uwgb.edu/summercourses. mentor for women in business. A from Jacksonville to the Atlanta area in Public Life firm of Wiley Rein & Fielding and distinguished service award allowed for his recent promotion. He has a Award from the chairs an employment and labor her to designate a $5,000 scholar- 28-year career with the Corps. His Muskie School practice group. His degree is in ship for a student at the college of degree is in science and environ- of Public Service social change and development. her choice. (It was UW-Green Bay, mental change. at the University Recognized with 2006 length-of- Melissa Jackson, Prof. Emeritus W. Werner Prange, of course, and the recipient was of Southern service plaques were geography legal counsel and who joined UW-Green Bay in Kimberly Apel, a communication Linda Kennedy ’76 is the regional Frazee Maine, and the Prof. William Laatsch, 40 years, ombudsperson, 1967 as director of instructional major from Grafton.) market manager within Baylake and two staff members with 35 was the UW- resources and served in a variety of Bank’s Central Region. She is years eachFACULTY on campus: Marilyn ANDGreen Bay recipi STAFF- faculty and administrative capaci- Paul Ehrfurth ’73 is president responsible for business develop- McCarey, Athletics, and Ann ent of a Women ties, died in December at age 79. of Paul W. Ehrfurth & Associates ment, goal setting and implementa- Rodrian, Office of Admissions. of Color Award LLC, an economic development tion of performance initiatives for Celebrating 30 years were Lynn presented by the Recipient of a Mayor’s Beautifica- consulting business in Northeast the bank in Waupaca, Waushara, Doudna, Prof. Steven Dutch, Frank UW System. tion Award was Green Lake and Outagamie coun- Jackson Wisconsin. Previously he was vice “Surveying Desire XV: Overtures,” Madzarevic, Kathy Pletcher, Gary Prof. Kevin president of economic development ties. Her degree is in managerial an art installation by Prof. Carol Vetter, and Prof. Lynn Walter. Prof. Emeritus Al Loomer marched Fermanich, for the Green Bay Area Chamber systems. Emmons, was selected to help in full regalia with the faculty whose watershed of Commerce for nine years. His inaugurate the gallery at Madison’s The UW System Board of Regents contingent at yet another com- education work degree is in urban analysis. new Overture Center for the Arts. honored eight UW-Green Bay mencement this past December. A and Baird Creek The exhibit included headphones professors for the quality of their mathematician and meteorologist, preservation won Jean Kyle ’73 is a business educa- that allowed visitors to “wiretap” research, awarding them sabbati- he has remained active in campus him the honor for tion specialist with the Minnesota two dozen vintage telephones to cals to pursue advanced topics and and community affairs and on the environmental Department of Education - Academic overhear spoken personal conversa- enhance their teaching. Earning tennis courts since retiring at age protection. Fermanich Standard and High School Improve- tions on themes of love, longing and full-year sabbaticals for 2007-08 70 in 1983. ment. Her degree is in humanism ‘Super’ dad loneliness. are: Wisconsin Public Television and cultural change. • Derryl Block, Nursing, research Among books published fall commissioned a poem by Prof. loves kids’ Lynn Walter, a on public health nursing; semester were Labor’s Home Front: Denise Sweet, state poet laureate, Kathleen (Andre) Lundy ’73 is a Manitowoc Schools Super- scholar of women, • David Dolan, Natural and Applied The American Federation of Labor to commemorate the return of a library assistant in the Kimberly intendent Mark Swanson human rights Sciences, textbook on statistics; during World War II (NYU Press) by whooping crane flock to Wisconsin. School District. Her degree is in college choice and ethnicity, • Harvey Kaye, Social Change Prof. Andrew Kersten; Societies, “All the Animals Came Dancing” humanism and cultural change. never misses a chance to was recently and Development, book on FDR, Networks, and Transitions (Houghton is archived at http://www.uwgb. tout the four-year university appointed the “greatest generation”; Mifflin) by Prof. Craig Lockard, edu/univcomm/news/page/inside. Dan Rathbun ’73 is currently a short drive up I-43 from Ben J. and Joyce • Hye-Kyung Kim, Humanistic who says the textbook takes a global htm. Here’s an excerpt: working in Vietnam for DAI, a firm Rosenberg Studies, integrating Western, perspective in covering history that provides economic develop- his family’s hometown. When Eastern philosophies; Walter Professor. Robert “from the Big Bang to the Baghdad Through the bulrushes ment services to business, govern- it came time for college “As an educator and a “The university has been W. Howe was • Lynn Walter, Social Change and bombings”; and The Role of Medieval ment, and agencies in developing parent, I could not be more outstanding for our family,” reappointed the Barbara Hauxhurst Development, sustainability and Scottish Poetry in Creating Scottish and overgrowth choices, his three children and transitioning countries. His pleased with the opportuni- the superintendent/dad Cofrin Professor for his work in global food security. Identity: Textual Nationalism (Edwin of slender reeds, your mate steps degree is in urban analysis. kept UW-Green Bay all in ornithology and environmental Mellen Press) by Prof. Stefan T. forward and with a slight but the family. ties my children have been says. “When Melissa began issues. Named professorships are Faculty members granted sabbatical Hall. Kersten and Lockard are fac- Bruce Ballenger ’74 is an associ- afforded at UW-Green Bay,” her new job (Wausau School prestigious, leaves for one semester are: ulty members in Social Change and mutual bow and brief address, ate professor of English at Boise Melissa is a graduate of the Mark Swanson says. His District), she quickly real- five-year appoint- • Forest Baulieu, Information and Development, Hall in Humanistic you wander together, winding through State University. He holds a Ph.D. ments that Computing Science, object-ori- Studies. the wet meadows, springing unto a in composition and literature from elementary education pro- educated review of three key ized how well her professors support advanced ented programming language; the University of New Hampshire gram. Josh, a senior (at left criteria — diverse curricular prepared her... how rigorous research and • Ganga Nair, Natural and Applied Prof. Aeron Haynie, English and sandbar and then suddenly a flawless and teaches courses in composi- in photo), is an accounting offerings, a safe and defined expectations... gave her the student learning. Sciences, atlas of dangerous tree Humanistic Studies, was chosen the lift into flight punctuating the sky tion, composition theory, and Walter joined the diseases; first recipient of the University’s with prehistoric creative nonfiction. He’s the author major. Matthew is a fresh- campus, and quality student knowledge and skills to be faculty in 1976, • Lisa Poupart, Humanistic Studies, new course-development grant. Her angles some have never seen. of six books, and his articles and man communication major. housing — gives UW-Green an effective teacher.” Howe in 1984. research on oral teachings and course “The Culture of Food” will essays have appeared in a range of Howe tribal elders. debut in fall 2007. Bay high marks.

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Johanna (Hansen) Gray ’79 works basketball camps throughout the Julie (Londo) Davenport ’86 works Allan Lutterman ’88 works as a November. Kaufman’s father started Joe Krueger ’91 produces and April (Vanden Plas) Prokash ’92 William Berry ’94, a double major part time for the Creede (Colo.) Northeast. She studied communica- for Central Texas College as a senior project foreman for Jos. Schmitt the contest to encourage the sort directs sporting events with the is in her seventh year as adviser/ in theatre and communication and Consolidated Schools as a general tions and business administration instructional system developer. & Sons Construction Company of of off-beat comedy popularized by Utah Jazz and KJZZ-TV. He also coordinator for the award-winning the arts, is the associate artistic music/elementary band director. and has a master’s degree in busi- Her degree is in information and Sheboygan. His degree is in com- his late son. Damiani performed as covers the University of Utah, Utah “Phoenix Pride” dance team. Her director with 5th Avenue Theatre She is self-employed as a guild- ness administration and manage- computing science. munication processes. her character “Shelby Gratt.” Her State, and the Utah Blaze and will degree is in Spanish. in Seattle. certified Feldenkrais (movement ment from Wagner College. degree is in theatre. be directing broadcasts of the and self-awareness) practitioner Duane White ’86 reports that Todd Kreuser ’89 is a financial Utah State High School Football Jim Van Dornick ’92 is CEO of Brian Farley ’94 is a teacher in and private studio teacher. She was Sherry (Bardouche) Berg ’85 is a he still lives in Pound (Wis.) and planner with Macco Financial Group Beth (Micksch) Lax ’90 was Championships. His degree is in Community the Pinellas County School Sys- named to Who’s Who Among Ameri- CPA/Partner with Anderson, Tack- raises Spanish mustangs. He works in Northeast Wisconsin. His degree promoted to senior vice president, communication processes. Memorial Hospital tem, Clearwater, Fla. He earned a ca’s Women 2006-07. Her degree is man & Co., PLC in Green Bay. She at Pulse Communication, Green is in physics. private banking group manager for in Oconto Falls. master’s from the University of Min- in communication and the arts. is also a gold-certified partner for Bay “with a bunch of other UWGB Associated Bank, Green Bay. She Brenda (Ruhland) Schultz ’91 is a A Falls native and nesota and is currently pursuing Microsoft Dynamics GP products Alums... a far cry from working at Jo (Bates-Torgessen) Norman ’89 leads a team of private bankers who financial accounting manager with Vietnam veteran, National Board Certification. His Rolanda (Hunt) Klapatch ’79 (accounting, CRM, retail). Her the front desk at the Sports Center!” will be relocating back to Wisconsin provide commercial banking, wealth Ariens Company in Brillion. Her he began his degree is in French. is the CEO of Partners for Perfor- degree is in managerial accounting. His degree is in communication from southern Indiana. She has management and retail banking degree is in managerial accounting. career with the mance PPI — a nationally active processes. accepted a position as a project financial services to high-net-worth hospital in 1972 Brian Henrickson ’94 is a foreman consulting firm specializing in Jane (Bodilly) Birr ’85 and ’90, a manager in the Appleton office of customers. Her degree is in busi- Ken Pabich ’91 is director of as a purchasing with Super Excavators in Menomonee human relations and organizational certified wellness coach, recently Tim Nixon ’87, a shareholder and Greenbrier & Russel, a technology- ness administration and she has planning and zoning for Calumet assistant. He is an Van Dornick Falls. His degree is in biology. and executive communications. Her published “Get attorney with Godfrey & Kahn consulting firm recently purchased completed post-graduate work at County. He majored in math and active advocate for UW-Green Bay’s company hosts corporate retreats it Over with - A in Green Bay, has been selected for by Fujitsu. Her degree is in business Canon Trust School. environmental planning. Adult Degree Program (formerly Ken Kiefer ’94 is a contracting at its Rangeley headquarters in 12-week Jumpstart inclusion in the 2007 edition of administration and psychology. Extended Degree), which encour- specialist with the Department Maine’s western mountains. to Great Health in The Best Lawyers in America. He has a ages working adults to pursue their of the Navy at Great Lakes Naval Body, Mind and double major in political science and Lisa Pelletier ’89 owns a fine-jewelry bachelor’s degrees. Training Station near Chicago. His Spirit.” Her busi- public and environmental admin- store, Bejeweled Images Fine Jewelry, degree is in human biology. ness, Powered istration. on George Street in De Pere, special- Tony Litwinchuk ’85 resides in Up LLC, provides izing in custom jewelry, gemstones The Battle Creek (Mich.) Knights Maple Grove, Minn. He is northern instruction and and repairs. Her other career is with of the International Basketball division vice president of Airgas e-consultation Birr Belmark, Inc. as a territory account League open their 2007 season in North Central — the nation’s1980s larg- on healthier living to individuals coordinator. Her degree is in art. April under new head coach Logan est distributor of industrial gases. and groups. She majored in human VanderVelden ’94 who, fittingly, The former Phoenix basketball adaptability and has a master’s in studied geography. The former player visited campus last summer administrative science. Phoenix standout played two years with his daughter Tara, 17, who was for the Knights and also overseas shopping universities with strong Linda Szymanski ’85 is a physician in Switzerland, Portugal, Japan and biology programs. (Litwinchuk says at Georgetown University School Venezuela, following a brief NBA campus growth is of Medicine, Washington, D.C. stint with the Los Angeles Clippers. impressive, “but Szymanski’s research involves the where was the evaluation and effects of exercise Brian Baker ’96 and Amy (Boll) store on campus on menopausal women with cardio- Michael and Kristy (Polland) Bishop, both 2003 UW-Green Bay graduates, Baker ’99 live in Milwaukee. She in the ‘80s, when vascular disease. She also has an wantedClassmates’ a big wedding. In doing so,wedding they happened to tie anties unofficial record works for the Oak Creek-Franklin I was here?”) interest in gynecological problems alumni(Bogenshutz-Peterson, attendants 2004) for being surrounded record by friends and former School District as the middle school Also the father among athletes, and works closely classmates from UW-Green Bay. Seven grads served as wedding attendants choir and general music teacher, and of two sons, A.J., with the Palmetto Health/Univer- including: Rod Kring ’03 (third from left), Jason Schmudlach ’04 (seventh he works as a software development 14, and Kyle, 8, sity of South Carolina Geriatrics consultant with Greenbrier & Russel, Litwinchuk he has coached Fellowship Program and the USC from left) Kyle McClone (second from right), Josh Shaw ’03 (fourth), Jon Inc. They both majored in music. all three children in basketball, Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Lindh ’04 (sixth), Fran Walczak ’03 (seventh) and Derek Kovalaski ’03 calling himself a “throwback who She completed her residency at (eighth from right). For more on Michael and Kristy Bishop and their Susan Jenkel ’96 and ’01 is a believes in fundamentals and taking Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Twin Cities careers, see the alumni note on page 20. science teacher in the Manatee responsibility for one’s actions.” He Baltimore, and was board certi- School District, Brandenton, Fla. In sometimes finds himself quoting his fied in 2006. Szymanski holds a addition, she has earned more than former Phoenix head coach, Dick doctorate in exercise science and 30 credits toward her specialist Lien: “To be on time is to be late, to served previously as director of certification in a doctoral program be early is to be on time.” Preventive/Rehabilitative Exercise Assistant Athletics Director Accepting Mayor’s Awards on behalf Tony Bennett ’92 is head men’s After being featured in Inside, at Argosy University, Sarasota. She and assistant professor of exercise humorist Tom Breuer ’93 claims credits the “wonderful faculty” at Jeanne Stangel ’87 and co chair More evidence of a prominent of their organizations for contribu- basketball coach Renee Hintz ’82 is a clinical liaison physiology at Northern Illinois Uni- he had his publicist contact his UW-Green Bay for her inspiration Dr. Erich Quidzinski ’88 UW-Green Bay “alumni footprint” tions to Green Bay beautification at Washington with Value Options in Mesa, Ariz. versity. She earned a doctorate in Tina Quigley ’90, high school alumni newsletter, and singles out Joan Thron as a announced a record-setting 2006 among the community’s rising and civic life were State University Her degree is in human development. exercise science from the University through which he keeps abreast mentor who “opened my eyes to campaign for the Phoenix Fund, leaders: Selected to join1990s this executive director of Artstreet, in Pullman, Wash. of South Carolina and a doctor of of “the shopworn appearance and the beauty within all of us.” She raising $400,000 for UW-Green year’s cohort in the Chamber of recognized for the festival’s ongoing, Previously, he was Connie (Rose) Polasik ’83 is a medicine at Georgetown. Her UW- numbing despair of people who majored in education and earned Bay athletic scholarships. Commerce Leadership Green Bay 25-year contributions downtown; lead recruiter for plan manager for Arise Health — a Green Bay bachelor’s degree is in Noel Halvorsen ’92, used to spill my books in the hall.” a master’s in applied leadership for program were numerous alumni and executive his father, Dick, subsidiary of Wisconsin Physicians human biology. He has yet to hear back from its teaching and learning. Mary Quinnette Cuene ’88 a including Kim Anders ’90 Associ- director of Neighborhood Housing who stepped Service Insurance and formerly Prevea. editors. Meanwhile, Fair and Bal- business technol- ated Bank; De Lisse Brunette ’99 Services, honored in the restorations Bennett down last season. She has a degree in nursing. Anita DuJardin Hockers ’86 heard anced, My A--, a Fox News-themed Sandra (Baker) Renick ’96 is the ogy instructor Aurora Healthcare; Joseph Hoel- category for a particularly notable Bennett’s team, from several former classmates follow-up to his 2006 release Sweet tour and guest services supervisor at NWTC, has scher ’93 Prevea Health Systems; rehab job on a central-city home. winner of 11 of its first 12 games, Pam Roecker ’83, the direc- about her book Breastless But Still Jesus, I Hate Bill O’Reilly, is due in for Miller Brewing Company in assumed signifi- Joni Kolarik ’03 Fox Communities is shooting for the program’s best tor of athletics and recreation at Breathing. She shipped a copy to Rebecca Burkel ’91 ’93 bookstores this spring. Milwaukee. Her degree is in com- cant leadership Credit Union; Mythili Nagarajan and works PAC-10 finish in a decade. In Emmanual College, Boston, and a one who said it helped her better munication and the arts. positions in state ’91 Enzymatic Therapy; Connie as an operations manager in cen- January, the Cougars acheived a basketball color analyst on the understand her own mother’s Dawn Hockwalt ’93 works in the higher education. (Rose) Polasik ’83 nursing, WPS tral Wisconsin for the Wisconsin milestone with the program’s first side, has been assigned to two Big ongoing battle with breast cancer. Madison area for Convance Labo- Molly Schreiber ’96 lives in Wash- Last July, she was Prevea Health; Nancy Steffel ’90 Department of Transportation. Her Top 25 ranking in more than two East games to be aired on ESPN “That made me smile,” Hockers ratories as a research assistant. Her ington state where she is general elected president The School That Comes to You; and bachelor’s degree is in environmen- decades. Fullcourt including Pittsburgh at says. Her health fine, she’s mostly Cuene degree is in biology and environ- manager of a Women on the Move/ of the Wisconsin Vanessa Vanderveren-Marin ’86 tal science and she has a master’s in University of Connecticut game in concentrating on enjoying her Dimitri Mack ’92 mental science. Curves fitness center. Her degree is Technical College System Board. Aon Risk Services. environmental science and policy. a staff member Hartford Feb. 17. In all, she’ll call at family, especially two children, ages By virtue of that position, she with the Milwaukee County Private in communication and the arts. least 11 games this season. For the 16 and 12. She majored in business Toni Damkohler ’92, Jay Ryskoski ’93 and Lisa Peccioli simultaneously holds appointment Mary (Gallagher) Damiani ’90 was an assistant Industry Council, was quoted in a past four seasons she announced for administration at UW-Green Bay. Ryskoski ’93 have three children, Neil Derkowski ’97 works in as a member of the UW System a semi-finalist in the Andy Kaufman professor who teaches art and graphic December Journal-Sentinel story on the Atlantic 10, Northeast Confer- Madison, 6, Morgan, 5, and Ariana, 1. Waukesha for Giles Engineering Board of Regents. She majored in Performance Night Contest at communications at UW-Green Bay, the great importance of higher edu- ence and the Horizon League. She is Jay works at Beckman Coulter Inc. in Associates as an engineering public and environmental adminis- the New York Comedy Festival in had two pieces chosen for exhibit in cation to members of the African- also an active public speaker at girls tration and political science. the annual “Best of the Midwest” show American community. He majored Chaska, Minn. His major was human technician. His degree is in envi- at the Sioux City (Iowa) Art Center. in communication. biology; hers, human development. ronmental science.

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Paul Gloudemans ’97 is marketing Pete Schmeling ’98 is the develop- Gloria Schneider Popke ’99 Carey O’Kelly ’01 Jason Stachura ’00 is assistant Laura (Tibaldo) Karlen ’02 is a manager with Life Time Fitness in ment director with the Wisconsin opened Strings n’ Things Music works for the vice president - commercial lending learning facilitator with Humana, the Twin Cities. His degree is in Chamber Orchestra in Madison. His Studio, New London, last February University of with Community Bank & Trust in Inc. of De Pere. She majored in communication and the arts. degree is in music. with her daughter, Christine Mackey, Texas at Tyler as a Appleton. He majored in business human development and psychology. teacher of piano and flute. The two student develop- administration. Romi Herron ’97 is the publications Graphic artist work with students of all ages, many ment specialist. Jonathon Leonard ’02 is an editor with Northwestern Universi- Addie (Johnson) of whom received “firsts” at district Her degree is in Christine (Hamus) Boeder ’01 executive assistant manager with ty’s Kellogg School of Management. Sorbo ’98 oper- and state solo ensembles and festi- communication is a contact center representative Walgreens in Hartford. His degree Her degree is in English. ates Strawberry vals. She is a general studies major. and the arts. O’Kelly with Humana Dental in De Pere. is in business administration. Fields Design Inc., She also maintains relief positions Marla Martinez ’97 works in Green Bay. Her Dan Terrien ’99, account executive Angela Olson ’00 has joined US with Lutheran Social Services and Michelle (Luchsinger) Monte ’02 Virginia for the Floyd County degree is in com- at 104.3 The Breeze and 95.9 KISS Canadian Biofuels, Inc. (Green Bay) Family Services. Her degree is in is a self-employed professional Department of Social Services as a munication and FM, has earned the designation of cer- as the director of research and compli- social work. graphologist (handwriting analysis) social worker in the Child Protective the arts. tified radio marketing consultant by ance. The company is an alternative and is attending graduate school Sorbo Services Division. Her degree is in the Radio Advertising Bureau. He energy company specializing in ethanol Nicole (Enz) Mueller ’01 is a at UW-Oshkosh. Her degree is in human development. Becky Buffo ’99 and Christine majored in business administration. and biodiesel fuel. Her degree is in transportation planner with English. (Lindner) Mueller ’03 have joined English. The Schneider Corporation in Quasan Shaw ’97 was keynote the staff of the Bay Area Humane Indianapolis. Her degree is in urban Bob Nienhuis ’02 married Angela speaker at UW-Green Bay’s Kwanzaa Society, Green Bay. Buffo is the new Aaron Richardson ’00 is a sales and regional studies. Schmidt, the girl next door (at Bob celebration, Dec. 2. Shaw is active director of operations and Mueller Monette Bebow-Reinhard ’00, a representative with Midwest Family Warren Hall, on the UW-Green Bay in youth mentoring and economic is director of development. freelance writer Broadcasting in Madison. His degree Christopher Orgeman ’01 is a campus) and they had their first development efforts. His degree is living in Northeast is in business administration. licensed athlet- child in May 2006, Aidan Robert. in urban and regional studies. Poet and author Kim (Strupp) Wisconsin,2000s received ics trainer with Bob has been with Acuity Insurance Chinquee ’99 is an English profes- a master’s degree Leslie Ricker ’00 is the associate Sacred Heart for three years. He majored in psy- Branden ’98 and Katie (McDevitt) sor at Central Michigan University. in history last athletic director at the University of Hospital/Ministry chology and human development. ’03 Borremans relocated from Her short story “Formation” was year at UW-Eau Maine in Bangor. Her degree is in Rehabilitation Green Bay to Colorado Springs last selected for inclusion in the 2007 Claire. Her ongoing communication processes. Services Northern Raymond Petersen ’02 is an June. He is the morning meteorolo- Pushcart Prize anthology. The pub- research on the Region. He is also implantation specialist with RFMS, gist at the CBS affiliate, KKTV, and lication recognizes exciting new writ- Arndt Sawmill site Vince Schamber ’00 was promoted head trainer for Inc (software specialist in the floor- Katie is a marketing assistant for Air ing in poetry, short stories and essays. Bebow-Reinhard in Pensaukee was to manager with Virchow Krause & the Wisconsin ing industry). His degree is in infor- Academy Federal Credit Union. His Chinquee’s degree is in English. influential in it receiving National Company’s commercial business Orgeman Woodchucks Base- mation and computing science. degree is in English and hers is in Historic Site designation. She majored team in Green Bay. His degree is in ball Club, Wausau. His degree is in communication processes. Jennifer (Adamavich) Cruz ’99 is a in history at UW-Green Bay. accounting. human biology. Jennifer Otto ’02 works for sales associate with Guaranty Bank, Touchtone Medical Health (Minn.) Jason Haack ’98 Sheboygan. Her degree is in human Ryan Blazei ’00 is a financial Barbara Schmid ’00 is a vice presi- Erin Russell ’01 is an attorney in as a mental health counselor. Her was recently pro- development. analyst with Lawson Software in St. dent and manager of Associated Atlanta with Dennis, Corry, Porter degree is in psychology and human moted to head golf Paul. His degree is in accounting Bank for Shawano. Her degree is in and Smith. She is licensed to prac- development. professional at the Christine Devener ’99 is a certified and business administration. business administration. tice law in Illinois and Atlanta and Las Vegas Country veterinary technician/referral coor- was named a “Superlawyers Rising Melissa (Heinen) Schmidt ’02 is Club. His degree is dinator with Packerland Veterinary Erin Gabrielson ’00 is a sales Sara Houwers Sixel ’00 is an art Star” for the State of Georgia in a seventh-grade language arts and in art. Center, Green Bay. Her degree is in manager with Sprint in Albuquerque. teacher and alternative learning Romantic love in 2006. Her degree is in political sci- science teacher in the Germantown biology. Her degree is in social change and coordinator with the Beaver Dam A UW-Green Bay faculty Historically, people married ence and public administration. School District. Her degree is in Sarah Patrick ’98 Haack development. Unified School District. She and her expert on mate selection for a variety of reasons, she elementary education. works in Loveland Erik Losby ’99 works for Spectrum husband, Jeffrey, had a baby girl, Ava, andAmerica? romantic relationships Let’s says, with talk romance seldom Kelly Ruh ’01, (Colo.) for the McKee Medical Cen- Brands, formerly Rayovac, as a brand in May 2006. Sara’s degree is in art. will share a Valentine’s Week considered an absolute pre- president of the Sarah (Schram) Schnettler ’02 is ter as a medical social worker. Her manager. His degree is in communi- UW-Green Bay an assistant marketing director with degree is in social work. cation and the arts. message on love at 11:15 a.m. requisite. Alumni Association, American Partners Bank in Indiana. Thursday, Feb. 15. accepted a new In 2006 she received three in-house Today, pop culture fuels position as CFO for design awards from Graphic Design Prof. Denise Bartell (above) what she views as “high and both Bayside Chris- USA Magazine, a graphic-design tian Fellowship, trade publication. She majored in will address the importance sometimes unrealistic expec- Green Bay, and communication and the arts. of love in our culture when tations... that can make it Laugh Your Way Ruh Rána (Altman) Sterzinger ’0 A newly created endowment Al Sampson was a photog- “They were local guys who she delivers a free commu- difficult to sustain long-term, America! LLC (Laugh Your Way to a 2 is nity lecture at the Baylake satisfying relationships.” Better Marriage). Her degree is in the owner of Northern Dance Acad- — the Green Bay Photojour- rapher, reporter and sports traveled far, and sent us to accounting and business administra- emy in Green Bay, hoping to bring nalism Scholarship — will anchor with WBAY-TV 2 and college, through photography,” Bank Learning Center, down- tion (see feature on page 23). an exciting and fresh style to the annuallyNew award scholarship a tuition WLUK-TV 11.honors Sampson died inGreen Christopher BaySampson mediasays. tradition town Green Bay. Her content Bartell teaches courses in classroom. She began dancing at stipend of at least $750 to a 2002, Campshure last year. “For a mid-size market, Green may surprise. human development and Jeri Jo Vandenhoven ’01 is a chiro- age 7 at The Performing Arts Com- practor with Chiro One in Lansing, pany in Maple Grove, Minn., where continuing student of print or Bay offers major-league media family development. Her lec- Coincidentally, both men Ill. Her degree is in human biology. she studied jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical electronic photojournalism. opportunities. We hope that “What you’ve seen in recent ture — sprinkled with video and pointe. She has participated in covered the hometown Green continues for tomorrow’s history is this idea that long- and music clips suggesting Sarah (Meier) Bauer ’02 is an many regional and national com- Former UW-Green Bay stu- Bay Packers. During the 1940s, students.” time, committed relation- the pop culture’s impact English teacher in the Neenah Joint petitions both as an instructor and dents Carolyn and Christopher Campshure (right) captured ships must have a high level — is part of the ongoing School District. Her degree is in a student. Her degree is in human English. development with a minor in theatre. Sampson say the scholarship shots of Curly Lambeau and of romantic, passionate, series of “Downtown Third honors the memories and NFL game action at old City sexualized love in order for Thursdays” presentations in Stacey Blavat ’02 works in Chicago Mike Uttech ’02 is a commercial career paths of their respective Stadium. In the 1960s, them to be considered ‘good which UW-Green Bay faculty for Potbelly Sandwich Works as a underwriter for Citizen Bank of fathers. Sampson (far right) worked the relationships,’” Bartell says. members share their insight. recruiting manager. She majored in Northeast Wisconsin. He has a press box as co-host of “The communication processes. degree in business administration. Ted Campshure was a photog- “And if that type of love is Vince Lombardi Show” and The lecture is free, but seat- rapher and photoengraver for not present, then this is seen Natalie Heinan ’02 was recently Amanda Zuelke ’02 is development play-by-play voice of ing is limited. For more infor- promoted by Grant Thornton director for Sunset Playhouse, a non- the Green Bay Press-Gazette. as a legitimate reason to end Packers pre-season football. mation or to RSVP, go to Wisconsin to senior tax associate in profit theater in Elm Grove (near the relationships, including the Appleton area. Her degree is in Milwaukee), established in 1960. Her www.uwgb.edu/downtown/. More than a dozen new scholarships have been created through the marriages.” accounting. degree is in public administration. University’s current capital campaign. Look for more in our next issue.

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Jon Felch ’05 is a production Leslie-Ann Grom ’06 is a social Stephanie Mineau ’06 is an envi- Ellie M. (Roets) manager with J & D Tube Benders, worker with Unity Hospice and ronmental health technician with Reich ’06 received located in Weston, Wis. His degree Palliative Care in Green Bay. Her the Oneida Indian Nation Environ- the Outstanding is in business administration. degree is in social work. mental Health and Safety Division. Student Award Her degree is in human biology. at December Amanda (Gauthier) Hanson ’05 Seth Johnston ’06 is a corporate commencement, Brian Rueckl loved working with aerial photos and computer mapping when works as a birth-to-grade-three transportation planner with Jonathon Novak ’06 is a field rep- presented by the he was a public and environmental affairs student. Still, it was an absolute teacher for the CESA 8 School Dis- Schneider National in Green Bay. His resentative with CQM in Green Bay. Alumni Association surprise to classmate Stacy Martin when he used a cornfield and a single- trict, Oconto County. Her degree is degree is in business administration. His degree is environmental policy to the top graduat- Reich A proposal as big as all outdoors in elementary education. and planning. ing senior. Reich engine airplane to propose marriage. Ashley (Geissler) Leatherberry studied history and education and Leslie Kuhn ’05 is in her first ’06 recently married and is cur- Nate Petrashek ’06 is attending graduated summa cum laude. She “At first I was in shock and forgot to say, `yes,’” Stacy recalls. “After I real- season as graduate assistant women’s rently a project coordinator for KI law school at Marquette University. was active in Upward Bound and ized what was going on, I turned around to see Brian holding the ring.” volleyball coach at North Dakota of Green Bay. Her degree is in busi- He was a double major in political various campus and community ini- State University. The former Phoenix ness administration. science and public administration. tiatives emphasizing youth education. volleyball player and two-time Aca- Brian had persuaded Stacy to take a ride with him last July 3 to photo- demic All-American played in Spain Cassie (Hintz) Maduscha ’06 is a Lindsay Rose ’06 works for Renco graph some cropland. An employee of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s for a year and then was hired by Head Start teacher in the Milwaukee Machine as an accounting assistant. Farm Service Agency, he claimed he was particularly interested in overflying first-year head coach Erich Hinter- area with Council for the Spanish Her degree is in business adminis- stocker, who was an assistant coach Speaking — a non-profit organiza- tration. one area near the Manitowoc/Kewaunee county line. with the Phoenix when Kuhn played. tion serving the Hispanic community. Her degree is in elementary education. A few weeks earlier, with how-to advice from his former UW-Green Bay professor, Melissa (Borowski) Navin ’05 lives Bill Niedzwiedz, and armed with a laptop, plotting software, Global Positioning in the Cincinnati area and works Brian and Stacy for Hobsons as an associate editor. have set the date System data, stakes, spraypaint and a tiller, Brian went to work on a five-acre corn- Hobsons EMT provides enrollment for Sept. 8 field owned by his boss. The intertwined hearts 125 feet across and letters 40 feet management technology solutions high were clearly visible from 1,000 feet up. that help colleges and universities communicate with prospects, appli- cants, enrolled students, faculty, alumni and others. Her degree is in Katherine Bessey ’03 is a campus Rob Rassel ’03 is an analytical Kim Gregory ’04 is a human Derek Scheidt ’04 is an inside sales communication processes. librarian with Rasmussen (Minn.) chemist for Waste Management in resources assistant for W.O.W. Dis- representative with KI in Green Bay. College. Her degree is in social Alabama. His degree is in biology. tributing Co., Inc. — a Miller beer He is also the varsity boy’s basketball Deborah Nett ’05 is the member- change and development. distributor in Milwaukee — serving coach at Green Bay West High ship and outreach director for Jamie (Coster) Teuteberg ’03 is a Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, School. His degree is in business Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust. Mary Basel ’03 works as a sales licensed athletic trainer with Ripon and Dodge counties. Her degree is administration. She has a double major in envi- coordinator for KI in Chicago. Medical Center. She earned her in psychology. ronmental planning and public Theatrical She has a double major in business master’s degree in exercise science Angela (Paul) Servi ’04 is a German administration. administration and Spanish. and health promotion from Middle Megan Habermann ’04 works for teacher for the Clarksville-Mont- Amanda McMonagle ’04 thought Tennessee State in 2005. Her degree Vassar College in New York as the gomery Tennessee County School Kallin Anderson ’06 is an educator ‘I Do’ Mike and Kristine (Polland) is in human biology. assistant director of campus activities. District. She has a double major in with SeaWorld of Orlando (Fla.). she and her boyfriend, Aaron Bishop ’03 live in the Twin Cities. Her degree is in communication German and business administration. Her degree is in biology and envi- is no act He works as a financial planner Chris Tylka-Olesen ’03 is a case processes. ronmental sciences. VanderLogt ’04, were for Wealth Enhancement and she manager with Outagamie County. Andrew Williams ’04 works for running an errand, is an account executive for Bayard Her degree is in psychology. Shawn Pollack ’04, a production UW-Stevens Point as the manager of Carolina Bacelis ’06 was chosen Advertising. His degree is in busi- and marketing associate for KPBS program services and an adviser for graduating making the trip ness administration and hers is in Amber Bartels ’04 is currently television, gives props to the Good Centertainment Productions. His class speaker from Little Chute so communication processes. a third-year graduate student at Times Programming and Common degree is in history. for December Illinois College of Optometry in Grounds Web sites which “he loves.” commencement. that Aaron could talk Aaron Dubinski ’03 is a customer Chicago. She has a double major in He writes: “I do what I used to do for Jennifer Bruckschen ’05 is an The environ- to a professor about an service representative with M&I human biology and German. Good Times, only for television. I plan independent sales director for Mary mental science Bank in Brookfield. His degree is in and produce the large events/com- Kay Cosmetics in Virginia, oversee- and biology old paper. communication processes. Sara Boyer ’04 played for Club mercials/client projects here at KPBS ing 32 people. Her degree is in student was an active researcher Baloncesta Majadahonda, in the that air on our stations. Had I never business administration. Bacelis Little did she know that Prof. Jeff Entwistle, Angela (Stangel) Duckart ’03 women’s Spanish Professional Bas- worked for GTP I would be lost. But — on subjects as works in the Milwaukee area as an ketball League. Her friend, Javier thanks to some darn good training Holly Clark ’05 is a graphic artist diverse as local black bear popula- known for his elaborate set designs, was account coordinator for GMR Mar- Mendiburu ’05, like Boyer an all- by y’all there at UWGB, I am doing with 4imprint in Oshkosh. Her tions and bayshore spiders — and keting. Her degree is in communica- conference player for the Phoenix, just great and love my job more than degree is in communication and was president of UW-Green Bay’s helping VanderLogt set the stage for a tion processes. is averaging 16 minutes and three I think is really healthy...” Pollack the arts. Latin American student organization. marriage proposal. In advance, Entwistle points per game for MMT Estudi- majored in communication processes. Chris Jones ’03 antes in Spain. Boyer left the team Nick Cramer ’05 lives in Florida Stephanie Blavat ’06 works for the supplied the furniture and the lighting, and has joined Bader, but remains in Spain and is teach- Amanda Prust ’04 was named and is an enrollment representa- Green Bay Area Chamber of Com- VanderLogt a vase and long-stemmed roses Rutter & Associ- ing English to adults and children. 2005 support employee of the year tive with University Alliance, an merce as an account manager in the ates — an inte- Other recent Phoenix players find- in sales and marketing for Imperial e-learning provider that works with member services department. Her for a marriage proposal near the stage of the grated marketing ing success overseas: Mandy Stowe Supplies of Green Bay. She is a mar- nationally recognized colleges and degree is in business administration. University Theatre. That’s where the couple services agency is averaging 27 points per game for keting coordinator. Her degree is in universities such as Villanova, Saint headquartered Residence in Luxembourg and had a business administration. Leo, University of South Florida and Dana (Alvarez) Feld ’06 is a youth first met as students in Entwistle’s Introduc- care provider with Lutheran Social in Milwaukee 51-point single-game performance Jacksonville University. His degree tion to Theatre class in spring 2003. — as an assistant this season. Abby Sharlow ’05 plays Elise Reimer ’04 is a coordinator is in business administration. Services Washington County Youth Jones account executive for Catz in Finland. Calix Ndiaye and independent distributor for Treatment Center in West Bend. Her in the agency’s account services ’05 plays for the Ulriken Eagles of Market America — a product bro- Benjamin Elsner ’05 works as a degree is in human development. A surprised and tearful McMonagle said, group. Jones was previously a media Norway. Also, Kari Witkowski ’06 is kerage and Internet marketing firm. trainer for APAC Customer Services and direct marketing specialist for using her remaining year of college Her degree is in English. in Green Bay. His degree is in busi- Stephanie Ford ’06 works in Milwau- “Yes,” and wedding plans are in the making. Brady Marketing Group. Originally eligibility while pursuing a master’s ness administration. kee for PricewaterhouseCoopers Entwistle said helping with the Christmas- from Schofield, Wis., Jones holds a degree at Grand Valley State, playing LLP as a tax associate. Her degree is degree in business administration for Head Coach Dawn Plitzuweit, a in accounting. week surprise was a nice way to finish grading and psychology. former Phoenix assistant coach. and start the holidays.

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As a followup to our fall issue focus on health- consortium; and out-of-state students, Margaret Swan-Shulman ’03, whose BSN care careers, we devote space to UW-Green coast-to-coast, enrolled in BSN-LINC. led to a master’s in forensic nursing and a President, UW-Green Bay Alumni Association Bay’s Professional Program in Nursing. job as Massachusetts medical examiner. At a glance: Nursing Students are already nurses (working RNs ClassWord of ‘01, AccountingAssociation and Business Administrationwith Kelly Ruh UW-Green Bay’s nursing program gradu- with associate degrees) who enroll for the Educator Christine Bottkol, coordinator of CFO, Laugh Your Way America (Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage) ates more than 40 seniors per year and upper-level nursing for Gulf Coast Community College and Bayside Christian Fellowship rates among the largest and most popular courses and in Panama City, Fla., is a fan, too, often majors — yet many of its students have advance- referring students to the program. UW-Green Bay nostalgia: The tunnels, and dear to my heart - UWGB and those it never set foot on campus. ment oppor- purple-carpet elevators, long walks from the serves - whether it be through finances, time, tunities a A former Bellin student who took classes parking lots in frigid weather, rush tickets at mentoring programs, providing internship That’s because, as a BSN completion bachelor’s at UW-Green Bay, Bottkol agrees with the Weidner, and of course, The Settlement. opportunities, etc. program (also known as an “RN-to-BSN”) degree pro- Block about the need. She saw it firsthand Faculty impact: Ann Selk (Accounting), Generosity: Total strangers once gave me Green Bay is a leader in distance learning. Block Bottkol vides. “The when she helped lead Gulf Coast’s nursing John Harris (Management)...I’m forever a gift (in the form of a scholarship), and I response team after Hurricane Katrina. With courses both on campus and online, need for baccalaureate prepared nurses indebted. think they would be pleased to know that it Traditional or commuter? Commuter did not stop with one check. Their generosity says Derryl Block, professor and chairper- has never been higher,” Block says. “Wherever we are, we’re a community of Favorite quote: “Go confidently in the was contagious. It is my pleasure to serve on son, the program serves three geographi- nurses,” she says of that experience and her The reputation of the online program, direction of your dreams; live the life you’ve the Alumni Association’s Board of Directors cally distinct populations: local RNs willingness to tout Green Bay’s offerings. in particular, is growing at broadband imagined,” Henry David Thoreau. and help promote the connection, involve- studying on campus; Wisconsin nurses “We don’t stand alone, we stand together.” speed. “I give a lot of credit to the folks at The Association: enrolled in BSN@home, a UW System There’s no time like ment, and success of the University and its UW-Green Bay and to the program,” says the present to give back to what is so near graduates.

Cynthia Aerts ’83 is a Registered Nurse III with the float team at Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Hospital. ‘Grandparents University’ Former prez promises to be She earned her master’s in critical expects an awesome sophomore year ‘southern’ ambassador Christine Fontinel was searching for a nursing do my homework. I never had to stop my degree care nursing at the Medical College “Grandparents U,” which earned exceptional grades last year A job promotion for Andy Bottoni has meant a mid-term depar- completionMILITARY program WIFE’S that could provide TRANSIENT solid progression.” LIFE? NO PROBLEM of Wisconsin. as a first-time camp, is returning for a second summer, July 26 ture. The former Alumni Association President and his wife, footing. She and her family The mother of young chil- Cynthia Buckles ’85 works as an and 27, 2007. Whether first-timers or veterans, participants Kelly, and their son have relocated to Kenosha, where Bottoni lived in five different states RNC in neonatal intensive care for St. dren, with another on the will find it a wonderful, getaway opportunity for grandparents commutes to the Chicago suburb of Wheeling. He is Valspar’s in four years. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. way, she was pleased there and grandkids to take classes together. Possible offerings could marketing brand manager for Quikrete coatings, cleaners and Patty Martens ’85 is an RN for Unity After struggling to complete wasn’t a requirement to Hospice, Green Bay. include UW-Green Bay’s version of “Happy Feet” (tap dance), specialty brands in the United States and Canada. a traditional associate’s spend time on campus mid- as well as edible science (nutri- Barbara Connelly ’86, works in pri- “I really miss all the great people at the University, working degree — “We would move semester like some other vate rehabilitation with work-related tion), wild animal art, forensic mid-semester, and not all online programs. injury consultation as a nurse case science, fiber arts, and birds, with (Alumni Director) Mark Brunette and being active in the credits would transfer” — manager for a private company, Bass “To leave the kids for two, animals and reptiles, all taught Association,” he says. “With any luck, as soon as we get good Fontinel found her ground- & Babb, Green Bay. maybe three weeks? I don’t by UW-Green Bay faculty. For and settled, I’ll find a way to stay involved down here.” ing in UW-Green Bay’s Anita Biese ’88 think I could do it,” says is a clinical nurse online RN-to-BSN program. specialist for St. Vincent Hospital more information see the Web Fontinel, who has since Home Health Care, Green Bay. She site at www.uwgbsummercamps. Look for bigger, “When I started in 2001, recommended the program attended grad school in Chicago at com or call 1-800-892-2118. better Alumni Golf Outing I was in Cleveland, but later to “many friends.” Rush University. Details are in the making, but save the date that year moved to Maine,” Donna Tilot ’90 is an RN for cardiac (Friday, June 15) for the UW-Green Bay She currently works as a she said. “In 2002 we pulmonary rehab at St. Mary’s Hospital, Transcripts go online Alumni Association Golf Outing at Royal pediatric intensive care With 200 transactions in the first month alone — with “hits” moved to Boston and by Green Bay. Scott Golf Course in New Franken. Cost nurse and a school nurse from as far away as China and as near as campus — UW-Green 2004 to San Antonio. During the moves, I would Victoria Behnke ’91 is a certified at a military base in Texas, and has applied to a Bay’s new online transcript system is off and running. Students is $75 per golfer/$300 per foursome, take my laptop along to wherever we were stay- diabetes educator (RN, CDE) at St. pediatric nurse practitioner master’s program. Mary’s Hospital, Green Bay. and alumni can order as many transcripts as they like in one with course events, door prizes, silent ing, a friend’s house or a hotel, and get online and auction, a great meal and more. It’s a Jody Boes ’98 is vice president, session using any major credit card. The service is provided patient care, at Door County Memorial through the National Student Clearinghouse, a non-profit scholarship fundraiser. Details are at the Hospital, Sturgeon Bay. organization. Among the benefits are 24/7 access, secure alumni website. High-flying healthcare Suzanne Behrens ’01 is an ICU Jon Hagen ’04 is a graduate of the bachelor’s transactions and order-status tracking. Transcript Ordering charge nurse at Aurora BayCare can be accessed from a link on UW-Green Bay’s Web site at IPod win is music to his ears degree-completion program in nursing at Medical Center, Green Bay. Joseph Smith ‘06, Green Bay, added 31 new friends to his http://www.uwgb.edu/registrar/. UW-Green Bay. He is a full-time flight nurse on Catherine Heimbecher ’04 is “circle” — the Phoenix Circle e-community for networking ThedaStar, a helicopter based at Theda Clark administrator of the Heart & Vascu- and staying in touch — and won the lar Center at Tallahassee (Fla.) Memo- Medical Center, Neenah. He is also the part-time Phoenix, Panthers and you! expand-the-Circle contest co-spon- rial HealthCare. Join the always-sizeable alumni crowd (from both schools) when chief deputy coroner for Outagamie County. sored by Camera Corner Connecting Beverly (Banks) Kannowski ’04 the Phoenix men host hoops rival UW-Milwaukee at 7:05 p.m. is a clinical instructor with Alpena Feb. 24, at the Resch Center. Call (920) 465-2625 to reserve your Point. New to all this? Go to www. (Mich.) Community College. $10 alumni tickets. You can warm up for the game at a compli- uwgb.edu/alumni and click the For expanded alumni stories and Jennifer Schwahn ’05 is a nursing mentary hors d’oeuvres/cash bar reception for UW-Green Bay Phoenix Circle icon to register. More program adviser for UW-Green Bay. contests are on the way. student quotes, see the online Inside She lives in Reedsville. alumni from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Bar on Holmgren Way.

22 February 2007 February 2007 23 ALUMNI NOTES

To affinity... and beyond! Record-setting pace for Phone-a-Thon What is an alumni affinity program? Your Alumni Association Thanks to you, the tenth annual UW-Green Bay Alumni Phone- partners with nationally recognized, pre-approved companies A-Thon is on a record-setting pace in new dollars and new to offer discounted products and services to UW-Green Bay donors. Callers reached the halfway graduates. Each time a graduate makes use of an affinity point in January; if you majored program, it can result in a donation to the Alumni Association in communications, art, theatre, from the partner company. music and computing science you might have heard from them. The newest affinity partnership is with mTeam Financial on February’s calls will go to alumni mortgage opportunities. Call loan officer Jeremy Woods at in business and accounting, 1-608-628-0276 or [email protected]. always generous in their support Other affinity programs: of student scholarships and learn- - Go Next Travel - first-class overseas trips to ing opportunities. C’mon, answer Europe and Asia the call. As always, if you have questions, you can check out the Phone-a-Thon Web site at http://www.uwgb. - Bank America (formerly MBNA) - credit card, with new edu/phoneathon or contact Director of Annual Giving Shane “world points” program and enhanced benefits Kohl at [email protected]. - Collegiate Funding Services - student loan consolidation programs Czech, please... and Germany and China, too The alumni travel program is taking shape with some truly - Liberty Mutual - home and auto insurance attractive options for fall 2007. Available through our “Go - American Insurance Administrators - group life insurance, Next” partners: health insurance and financial service plans Germany and the Czech Republic, Oct. 3-11, - Phoenix Bookstore - 10% off in-store and online gift and 2007, $1,999 per person apparel purchases - Discounted rates at three Green Bay area hotels Beijing, China, Nov. 1-8, 2007, $1,799 per person For details, see the benefits section of the alumni web page at http://www.uwgb.edu/alumni/benefits.html All prices include first-class hotel accommodations, some meals, round-trip transfers between Don’t become a lost alum! airport and hotel, luggage handling, hotel taxes, service New job? Change of address? Updating your alumni informa- charges and round-trip airfare from Chicago, Detroit, Min- Your Alumni Association has been all over the region tion is just a click away by completing the Alumni Update Form neapolis or several other cities. Contact the Alumni Office and beyond, hoping to reconnect with YOU. Now it’s at www.uwgb.edu/alumni/services/update.htm. It only takes a at (920) 465-2586 or visit the alumni website at www.uwgb. your turn… visit campus, take in a lecture, show or few minutes and it helps ensure that you continue to receive edu/alumni/travel.html game; or stop and say “hello.” Come join the fun: alumni and University mailings and information. Feel free to pass along the Web-link to friends and co-workers who are Feb. 15 “Romantic Love in America” UW-Green Bay graduates. lecture, Prof. Denise Bartell Feb. 22 Theatre opening, “Five by Tenn” Feb. 24 Alumni and Friends Reception, Men’s Basketball at the Resch Center Feb. 24 Phoenix women say ‘Goodbye’ to PSC Feb. 24 Concert: Phoenix Chorale and Choir Five individuals — three demonstrated a high level Mar. 15 “A Musical Journey for Life” DistinguishedFive Alumni join and ranks of Distinguished, Outstandingof Alumniachievement and future lecture, Prof. Cheryl Grosso ‘78 two Outstanding Recent potential. Apr. 14 Alumni Awards Night Alumni — will be recog- For more details go to www.uwgb.edu/alumni/ Carroll, a human biology nized at the annual Alumni Carroll Christensen Jackson Micksch Moua Association awards night major, is an associate April 14. professor of medicine at the Jackson, president and chief operating Medical College of Wisconsin and a lead- Receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award officer for Supervalu Stores Inc. in Eden ing researcher on color blindness. Moua, are Kathleen Christensen ’73, Mike Jack- Prairie, Minn., is a managerial systems philosophy, is an assistant attorney son ’76 and Wayne Micksch ’74. graduate, as is Micksch, who is presi- general with the Wisconsin Department dent of Quality Insulation and Asbestos of Justice. Christensen, a graduate in urban analysis, Removal, Inc., Green Bay. is director of the Workplace, Work Force Visit the alumni website for event details and Working Families Program with the Joseph Carroll ‘97 and Ma Moua ‘97 will or, if you are interested in receiving an invi- Alfred P. Sloan Foundation in New York. receive the awards for those who, in 10 tation, email the Alumni Office at alumni@ years or fewer since graduation, have uwgb.edu, or call (920) 465-2586. 24 February 2007 February 2007 25 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Nonprofit Org. 2420 Nicolet Drive U.S. Postage Green Bay, WI 54311-7001 PAID Green Bay, WI Permit No. 66

UW-Green Bay’s intense andBASKETBOBBLE animated women’s basketball coach is a fan P.S.P.S.favorite. On Kevin Borseth Bobblehead Night, when a record 5,200 fans crowded the Resch Center, more than a thousand arrived up to two hours early for the Photo by Matt Becker giveaway sponsored by a local soft-drink distributor.

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