EXCHANGECollege of Business Administration Volume XXII Fall 2007

Business connected Meet the new CBA faculty Dean’s Column Editorial Board Table of Contents ‘I tell CBA faculty and staff to walk with a swagger D. Michael Fields Dean and to be proud ... This is a great college.’ [email protected] Daniel Vetter Senior Associate Dean [email protected] Monica C. Holmes Associate Dean Continuing to build on CBA’s success [email protected] Cover story D. Michael Fields, Dean Jody Ackerman Patton 6 Business connected Senior Director of Development Meet the 12 new faculty members of the College of Exceptional new faculty College day attracts [email protected] Business Administration. team joins CBA prospective students Columns In the last Exchange, I mentioned what a great The college had its first ever CBA Day this past faculty recruiting season the College of Business summer. More than 400 potential students and 2 Dean D. Michael Fields is proud of CBA’s new faculty, plans for Administration (CBA) enjoyed. I saw the their families visited the college and saw first- Production the future, and the Operation Reconnect campaign. credentials, met most of these fine candidates, hand some of our excellent programs. A bigger CMU Public Relations and Marketing 18 CBA Alumni Board member Mark Baczewski, ’97, writes about and had a great feeling about this group. Most and better CBA Day is being planned for summer www.cmich.edu/public-relations how volunteering through CBA enhances education, both for of these teachers had teaching awards to their 2008. Each CBA department now has uniform, students and volunteers. Editor: Sarah Chuby, ‘03 credit, and each had a specific research agenda, impressive display units and identical CBA polo 22 Jody Ackerman Patton introduces herself as the development director but how a new faculty member will “fit” into shirts. These small things help communicate Writer: Cynthia Drake and presents opportunities for friends and alumni to get involved. the environment is always a concern. To help that this is a high quality, professional College of ensure a smoother transition, CBA named a Business Administration. I tell CBA faculty and Designer: Amanda St. Juliana, ‘06 Features teaching mentor and a research mentor to staff to walk with a swagger and to be proud. Photographers: Robert Barclay, work with the new faculty and increase their As I have said before, this is a great college. It is Peggy Brisbane 4 CBA’s Institute of Management Consulting team, established in 2003, likelihood of success in the College of Business truly a special place. Everything we do must be assists CMU graduate students and a spectrum of businesses. Printing: CMU Printing Services Administration. consistent with our goal. 10 CMU business professors have collaborated across disciplines to get Early this semester, my wife, Lori, and I hosted To that end, over the next few months we are the most mileage out of CBA donations by allowing students to work the new faculty at a reception at our home. I completely reworking the college’s Web site, with real money within their areas of expertise. came away from that event even more impressed www.cba.cmich.edu. A series of vignettes 15 Executive in Residence Paul DeRoche, ’91, talks about making with this group. We have an excellent foundation demonstrate that our college is doing some goal-related lists and checking them more than twice. of faculty who will be ready to help guide this exceptional things. Ultimately, this format will be 19 Richard Featheringham, business information system professor, college in the coming years. Be sure to read used for each department, major, or concentration retires after 50 years of teaching. the new faculty story on page 6 of this issue of the college offers. Exchange. I think you will be impressed as well. 27 Alumni digest Keep sharing your knowledge Alumni awards Online M.B.A. now offered Finally, Operation Reconnect continues to amaze The coming months will be particularly exciting me. What outstanding, highly successful alumni 12 CBA Alumni Awards: Peter Beveridge, ’75, Alumni Commitment for the college. In January, the M.B.A. will this college has, and how satisfying it is for me to Award; Lynn Eady, ’84, Alumni Commitment Award; Bart LaBelle, ’64, begin being offered in an online format. The get to know you. We are truly happy to meet you Entrepreneur of the Year Award; Thomas Picardy, ’01, Outstanding first concentration will be in SAP – the leading and to facilitate ways for you to bring your wealth Young Alumni Award; Charles Selinger, ’94, Alumni Commitment comprehensive enterprise software program of experience to the table for our students. We Award; W. Sidney Smith, ’65, Distinguished Alumni Award; for large companies. This will provide students are not about reconnecting in order to ask for your James M. Williams, Honorary Alumni Award. the knowledge to better harness SAP in the money. What interests me is developing great organizations in which they work. SAP is the relationships with great alumni. If you are one of Annual report first concentration designed as a “value-added” our alumni who hasn’t reconnected yet, I hope CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and 2 actively strives to increase diversity within 23 CBA highlights the degrees conferred, contributions, and internships. 3 for companies. Other proposed concentrations you will soon. We really would like to hear about its community (see www.cmich.edu/aaeo). are nearing the end of the approval process. I your success. 24 CBA lists the generous donors for the 2006-2007 academic year. hope to be able to tell you about them in the PRM 7729-25,400 (12/07) Best regards, next Exchange. Mike Volume XXII, Fall 2007 Consulting masters Institute of Management Consulting provides students with valuable business experience You want information – honest information. And if you represent or manage a corporation, how do you find it? You call CMU’s Institute of Management Consulting (IMC) team. The IMC team, established in 2003, consists mostly of graduate business students. It is led by Randall Hayes, accounting professor; Lawrence Lepisto, marketing and hospitality services A consulting team at Vantage Plastics in Standish is working on a Six Sigma project to reduce the company’s scrap rate. From left, they are IMC student Scott Truscott, administration professor; and Charles Burke, director of strategic From left, IMC student Theresa Bandkau, Domino’s Manager of CMU consulting faculty member Randall Hayes, Vantage Plastics President Paul Aultman, and IMC students Josh Craft, Lance Eltringham, and Sandeep Rangaraju. planning for the LaBelle Entrepreneurial Institute. Compensation Wun-Ming Yee, IMC student Victoria Makarova, IMC student Debra Williamson, IMC student Karen Philips, Domino’s Manager The IMC faculty members have run the M.B.A. management of Training Drew Helmholtz, and CMU consulting faculty Randall Hayes Hayes said CMU has a link to the pizza team will use the project management consulting concentration, researched and studied management visited Ann Arbor’s Domino’s Pizza World Headquarters as a start to their business – which had $5.1 billion in 2006 retail techniques of Six Sigma to help the The Institute of Management consulting techniques, and developed a curriculum in consulting project. sales – because Domino’s CEO David Brandon company’s Production Efficiency Team develop Consulting Team has provided management consulting. was a CMU Board of Trustees member until ways to reduce the amount of scrap in the services to many companies “Before us, no curriculum existed,” Hayes said. “We offer the first “It was the initial meeting to get things rolling,” she said of the 1999, when he became Domino’s CEO. company’s production systems. and organizations over the full-fledged management consulting concentration in the nation. October meeting. “To me, this is what the meat of an M.B.A. “David has been a great friend to us,” Hayes As for entrepreneurial projects, the IMC years including: So we consistently review what is effective and what isn’t.” course ought to be – getting out there and solving real said. “And he understands the importance of a has two for the 2007-2008 academic year, • Domino’s Pizza World business problems. Dean Michael Fields said the IMC is one of the College of real-world experience and higher education.” Hayes said. The first will investigate the Headquarters, Ann Arbor Business Administration’s “best-kept secrets.” “These consulting classes have taught me how complex change business possibilities of a new product line • Vantage Plastics Inc., Standish is for people. But since businesses have to stay on top of what is Students improve business of educational park equipment. The second Project examines Domino’s going on in the rest of the world, there is constant change. We involves developing a protocol for the • KMN Enterprises LLC, Traverse City and expand experience evaluation of new product ideas. are here to help bridge that gap.” • Johnson Carbide Products Inc., human resources packages In addition to involving students in consulting, “It’s challenging for the M.B.A. graduate Saginaw IMC faculty members choose improvement With faculty guidance, groups of IMC students team up on Ask and you shall receive students to help clients work through a projects oriented toward human resource • Office of Research and consulting projects with businesses and organizations such as business problem. It requires creativity. It On a recent Monday, IMC students worked late into the evening issues and projects involving the evaluation of Sponsored Programs, CMU Vantage Plastics, Delfield Corporation, and Domino’s Pizza. requires a lot of discipline, and it requires a trying to come up with research ideas. They decided that phone entrepreneurial ideas. Four IMC students, along with Hayes, traveled to Domino’s calls, focus groups, online surveys, and in-person interviews lot of tools,” Hayes said. “You really can’t • Playbuoy Pontoons Mfg. Inc., Alma Paul Aultman, president of Vantage Plastics in understand business from a classroom lecture. headquarters in Ann Arbor in late October. Hayes said the IMC would be the best ways to get information. • Central Michigan Community Standish, said the IMC program has added You need to go out in the field and see it has worked with the pizza giant on three consultations. Hospital, Mount Pleasant Allowing students to travel and conduct face-to-face interviews real value to his company over the past applied. So we are in the field.” For this project, CMU students began working with Domino’s is an added bonus, according to Hayes. Students have traveled several years. • Delfield Corporation, Mount Pleasant human resources department to research and compare to places including New York City and Atlanta. As for IMC being one of CBA’s best-kept compensation packages in the fast food industry for “I really like this program because it helps you secrets, it won’t be for long. IMC faculty “Students traveled around the country to meet with Domino’s get to the core of your business,” Aultman members have published five research papers 4 benchmarking purposes. 5 general managers. Domino’s wanted to know what the said. “It’s helped us to look at our organization, and one chapter in a professional textbook Debra Williamson, M.B.A. student, said the group talked with general managers thought of their working conditions and their identify some issues, and focus on areas we about the principles of the IMC team. Domino’s administrators about what information Domino’s wanted relationship with corporate,” Hayes said. “Domino’s contacted us need to work on.” the students to gather and the scope of the project. They need to because they knew that we could get honest answers because They have made nine presentations at major present their research to the Fortune 500 company by May 1. we are a third party, and we work with students.” In 2006, IMC students incorporated Six national and international business meetings Sigma methodology into Vantage’s waste and also conducted a four-day seminar at the reduction efforts. This year, an IMC student University of Lyon, France. Twelve new faculty James Melton Brian Tarrant Department: Business Information Systems Department: Finance and Law Came from: New Mexico State University, Came from: Florida State University, instructor and doctoral graduate doctoral graduate and teaching assistant How does your teaching style set you apart? How does your teaching style set you apart? join CBA team “As a student, I was always more excited about learning when I could “I strive to integrate real business situations and problems into the see the connections between the classroom and the outside world. I felt classroom. I spent 17 years pursuing a business career before returning the experience was more valuable when my teachers cared about me as to the classroom to complete an undergraduate finance degree and then To be great at business, you have to adapt to the ever- a person, maintained open lines of communication, and were willing to move on to the doctoral program at Florida State University. collaborate with me in the learning process. My efforts as a teacher are changing market, keep relationships with longtime “Over my 17 years, I did everything from sweeping the warehouse now directed toward creating these conditions for students.” collegues, and cultivate new alliances that will help the floors to managing a multimillion dollar sales territory. As such, I offer overall team. Van V. Miller a lesson plan sprinkled with personal successes and failures in addition to textbook definitions and generic case studies, all designed to equip Department: Management CBA Dean D. Michael Fields said he is proud of what the our CMU students with the skills they need to meet the ever-changing Came from: Texas A&M International University, dynamics faced in the world of finance.” College of Business Administration has accomplished in associate professor of international business recent years, including adding new programs and having a Why do you enjoy teaching business? John Vinson successful $10 million capital campaign. “I am highly interested in international business because much of what we Department: Management “This is a very special place. We are all about adding value study and teach provides the context for most business activity today.” Came from: Central Michigan University, part-time instructor to students by offering specialized programs, providing them Luis A. Perez How do you keep students engaged in learning? “With regard to my teaching style, I try to actively involve students in with an enhanced skill set, and getting them involved in the Department: Management the learning process. I impart theoretical and practical knowledge, real-world workplace so that they are more attractive to Came from: Appalachian State, assistant professor checking often for understanding of key concepts. I try to utilize various prospective employers.” Why are you so interested in your particular business field? presentation strategies to cover the three basic learning styles. Many of Pictured are, bottom row, from left, are faculty member Brandis Phillips, faculty The new CBA faces come from all over the country, from “Since as long as I can remember, I’ve had an interest in understanding the classes consist of lecture, group work, discussion, visual aids, and member Luis A. Perez, CBA Dean D. Michael Fields, and faculty members Colby New York to New Mexico. They have different research why a company or person is able to succeed. In other words, I had individual exercises.” Wright, Vigdis Boasson, James Melton; top row, from left, faculty members always been interested in understanding what strategies or habits set a Van V. Miller, Brian Tarrant, John Vinson, and Tanawat “Tom” Hirunyawipada. interests, award recognitions, and teaching styles. But they company or person apart from the rest.” Colby Wright Not pictured are Burak Dolar, Yan Shi, and Javed Younas. all want to reach their full potential – and help students Department: Finance and Law reach their full potential – at CMU. Take time to meet them: Brandis Phillips Came from: Florida State University, doctoral student Department: Business Information Systems and teaching assistant Came from: Michigan State University, Why are you so interested in your particular business field? doctoral graduate and teaching assistant Vigdis Boasson Burak Dolar “No field of academia devotes itself more to study of the pursuit of Department: Finance and Law Department: Economics What teaching methods do you use in class? earning or growing money than finance. As I have broadened my Came from: Ithaca College, assistant professor Came from: University of Mississippi, instructor “My teaching philosophy is one that attempts to engage students in a knowledge of the subject I have become fascinated with some of the manner that encourages fostering open communication and discourse in specific arenas inside the larger sphere of finance – particularly market Why did you want to teach at CMU? How does your teaching style set you apart? the classroom. To achieve this, it is important to meet students where anomalies, behavioral finance, and more recently the growing world of “I interviewed at more than 25 colleges and received seven offers, but “I do not perceive teaching as only a job, but as a way of expressing they are in terms of their current knowledge of information technology. exchange-traded funds.” none of the other schools had what CMU’s business college has: a myself. I truly believe that individuals can do their part to make the great balance of researching and teaching support. world a better place to live. For me, one of the best ways of working “Other methods employed include encouraging class participation, Javed Younas toward this goal lies in striving for excellence in teaching. incorporating video, cases, and guests when possible. Furthermore the “I also was attracted to the vision Dean Fields has for the college Department: Economics use of group projects enables students to learn from one another as and his leadership ability. To grow, you need strong leadership and “From my personal experience, I have learned that good teachers can have Came from: West Virginia University, instructor/graduate well as gives them an opportunity to gain valuable experience working in support, and I can tell that is what this college has.” a significant positive effect on their students and make a difference in their teaching assistant teams. By incorporating the use of presentations, students are allowed to students’ lives. Teaching offers me this excellent opportunity as well as the practice presenting in front of a group, thereby giving them an opportunity What sets CMU’s College of Business Administration apart? acute responsibility to have such an impact on my students.” to hone skills that will be used frequently in the business world.” “This is a very friendly environment. Administration, students, fellow faculty are all friendly and respectful.” Tanawat ‘Tom’ Hirunyawipada Yan Shi Department: Marketing and Hospitality Services Administration Department: Economics Came from: University of North Texas, doctoral graduate 6 Came from: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 7 What are you researching? doctoral graduate “My research area is in new product development and innovation. Regardless of size or discipline, innovation is at the heart of any business How do you teach business lessons to your students? organization. I believe that my research insights can help enhance “I focus on organization and problem solving. I want my students to have students’ understanding about the future of competition in which a clear structure of the materials and be able to link all the concepts competitive advantages depend upon the firms’ ability to innovate.” together through the practice of problem solving.” Sign, sign, everywhere a sign

Pat Corcoran, director of the College of Business Administration’s Michael J. Bowen Real Estate Development CMU gets real about real estate Program, mediated the Real Estate Conference and, along with audience members, asked the panelists questions. So what do we really know about real estate other than the market is in a slump due to the mortgage industry crisis? 10 percent and have impeccable credit to buy homes. In recent years, education, and it is a large sector of our nation’s employment – six Pat Corcoran, director of the College of Business Administration’s the credit requirements have been relaxed. More zero down, interest percent,” Corcoran said. “Historically real estate firms hire accounting, Michael J. Bowen Real Estate Development Program, wants CBA only, and adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) have been written. finance, and management majors because there aren’t any real estate students – and the public – to understand there is a lot more to know. majors. Offering these courses, I think our students can go to the head According to a JP Morgan Asset Management slide that Corcoran of the cue with real estate firms. I know companies appreciate the The new real estate program, launched at CMU in 2006 through a uses in class, over the past six years, fixed rate mortgage delinquency training and take notice.” generous gift by Michael Bowen, ’92, of Muskegon, combines education rates have dropped from 14 percent to 10 percent. However, ARM and service to help students and commercial interests learn more about delinquencies have risen from 10 percent in 2005 to 16 percent in 2007. Corcoran said having the Real Estate Conference was not only to spur this presently volatile field. One of those services began this fall: The discussion about one of the nation’s most pressing topics – it also was “Basically we were in a cycle when easy credit was extended, and it Real Estate Conference. to introduce CMU students to real estate professionals. pushed prices up. Then reality hit home – no pun intended – and the Corcoran, a former Wall Street research analyst, organized the conference market said, ‘Wait a minute.’ This was a reminder to us that even a safe “The goal of our program is to encourage interaction between real so that students, community members, and real estate professionals From left, Bill MacLeod of BriarWood Realty, Larry Bean of Coldwell Banker/ asset like a single-family home increases in risk if the home owner has estate professionals and students – this conference is one way we could talk about the real estate crunch and the opportunities it offers. Mount Pleasant Realty, and Aaron Seybert of Great Lakes Capital Fund discuss much more debt than equity.” can do that,” Corcoran said. “We want to give our students hands-on residential real estate and why the market has hit a slump. Panels of real estate experts discussed residential real estate and experience and real-world advice. What better way to do that than to financing, commercial real estate finance, and real estate development Program gives Central students go right to the people who have their finger on the pulse of the sector?” and investment. Many of us know the bad news. Detroit posted the highest foreclosure rate in the nation in 2007 – one foreclosure for every 80 homes, 4.5 a real world outlook “Real estate is so much more than selling houses. That is why we had times the national average. In the state as a whole, one in 10 homes these three panels,” Corcoran said. “The conference was to showcase If the market has cooled off in Michigan, why introduce the CMU real is in foreclosure and many sellers need to bring money to the table estate program? the extent of this sector. Yes, there is a downturn in residential housing, when selling their home, said panelist Bill McCloud of BriarWood Reality and there is turbulence on Wall Street. Even though there are negatives, in Lansing. “Almost every part of the private sector has turbulence from time to there are positives. Many things can be learned about the real estate time,” Corcoran said. “Turbulence means you have risk and opportunity. sector from using our current episode to shine the light.” “On the favorable side, now we have the feds focused on the housing In a sense, turbulence increases the demand for information. It raises sector,” McCloud said. “I believe the federal government’s activity will the demand for thought.” put a floor on the decline on home prices.” ‘Reality has hit home – no pun intended’ The real estate major was approved in February and currently has Corcoran said what is occuring in the real estate market is not much There is more good news, Corcoran said. That is, if you can wait to sell. 35 students with signed majors. Corcoran said there has been much different from the stock market situation earlier this decade. “It’s analogous to what people did in the 2001 stock market decline. If interest. CBA is offering four classes this academic year: “People just kept expecting things to get better and better and to you sold your shares in 2001, you bore the largest cost. If you left your • Real Estate Law make more and more money from their investment. But when there is investment alone, the bottom restored,” he said. “I still think that most single-family homes are very safe investments. People need to realize • Real Estate Principals 8 a bubble, eventually it has to bottom out,” he said. “There have been 9 warnings about the housing market for years, just like the ones we heard that investing in anything, even homes, has some risk.” • Real Estate Finance and Investments about the stock market. But many people chose to ignore the warnings.” Corcoran said one of the positive side effects of the slowdown is that • Appraisal Evaluation real estate investors and brokers have been reminded about important Michael J. Bowen, ’92, talked about real estate from a developer’s point of view. financial lessons. Fifteen years ago people needed to put down at least “Most universities don’t offer very much with formal courses in the He said his business, Westwood Development Group LLC, is putting its focus on real estate area. It always has been underrepresented in university developing commercial real estate in Hawaii. Professor Jim Felton uses Student-managed investments the John G. Kulhavi room’s state-of-the-art Gifts that donors and technology friends invest in CBA to enhance have an impact on nearly the students’ every department. portfolio Follow the money presentations. through the college to see for yourself. Investment cycle managed by students The money that donors and friends invest in CBA has an impact on nearly every department. For example, alumnus Tom Celani, president of Motor City Harley-Davidson Donations of products and Buell of Farmington Hills, allows marketing and entrepreneurship such as motorcycles students to get hands-on experience with advertising and sales by selling give marketing and all-terrain vehicles through his business. The motorcycles, four wheelers, entrepreneurship and other recreational equipment are auctioned on eBay and sold through students the chance direct marketing. Celani donates the vehicle sale proceeds, which bring in to do real-world revenue to the college. advertising. In the initial auction of motorcycles, entrepreneurship student Yuki Watanabe said he learned a great deal through the real-world application of marketing knowledge as project manager. “I have learned the importance of promotion and advertising and how much creativity and teamwork it takes in the real world,” he said. Proceeds from sales go to the college’s From there the money goes to finance students, who decide how to invest CMU graduate student Sam Scherf, left, and senior David Apsey, right, give a presentation on how the stocks they picked $$$$$$$$$$ investment funds, which it and grow a healthy portfolio. to manage performed for their portfolio management class project. $$$$$$$$$$ are managed by finance students who make ‘Business students at CMU get a really well $$$$$$$$$$ important decisions rounded education. We make it as real world $$$$$$$$$$ about how the money as we can get.’ – Jim Felton, finance chair $$$$$$$$$$ should be invested for ‘As real world as $$$$$$$$$$ the future. Finance students manage the college’s two investment funds – the Martha Seger Fund and the Celani Fund, which includes proceeds from the motorcycle sales. Students enrolled in a portfolio management class we can get’ have the opportunity to pick stocks, make a portfolio, and make annual As funds grow through adjustments to the portfolio. wise investments, “It’s a great way for students to learn about investments because they’re money is set aside for Donations support students’ market investment experiences dealing with real money,” Felton said. “They’re making the choices about the college’s Make- How do you get students motivated to learn about business? how diversified we are, if we’re taking the right amount of risk, if we’re A-Pitch competition, in the right sectors and the right industries – they’re actually applying all which encourages any Give ’em a few bucks. they’ve learned in all their other classes.” CMU student who has a business-related idea Thanks to some generous gifts to the college, CMU business professors have collaborated across From the finance students, the funds, which now have grown to disciplines to get the most mileage from donations by allowing students to work with real money to create a plan and win approximately $25,000, go to the college’s Make-A-Pitch Competition. This seed money. within their areas of expertise. competition challenges students from across CMU to create innovative It’s all part of the real-world curriculum that the College of Business Administration prides itself on. business plans and win seed money to actually start new businesses.

10 “One of the things I like to do is get students to where they’re not just learning out of the textbook,” What does all this mean to students? Experience. 11 said Jim Felton, finance chair. “I have them read Wall Street Journal articles and get involved in stock- “When they’re looking for a job they’ve already had experience managing picking contests. So their grades are affected by their knowledge of the stock market. For example, a portfolio. They already speak the language for the kind of career they’re A dream becomes a the weather in Brazil is a factor if they’re doing coffee futures contracts.” going into,” Felton said. “Business students at CMU get a really well- reality, providing yet rounded education. We make it as real world as we can get.” another real world business opportunity. The cycle begins again. Here are the seven 2007 winners:

Outstanding Young Alumni Award Distinguished Alumni Award Thomas Picardy, ’01 W. Sidney Smith, ’65 The Fortune Financial Solutions Smith Equities “I was given a stock broker internship “I have memories of CMU that go back as opportunity during my years in the business Alumni Commitment Award far as I can remember. I grew up riding my college. That internship was instrumental in my Lynn Eady, ’84 tricycle to campus. I have CMU in my blood. magnificent decision to go into financial planning. So now I Delphi My father was a professor, an administrator, want to help students achieve their goals.” and then later a vice president. I met my wife “Since Central prepared me so well for seven here. The question is, what memories do I life after graduation, I wanted to give have that don’t include CMU? And I continue back. What better place to give than one to stay active with Central because I want to that has helped make you who you are? I keep it that way.” also have found that CMU – including its College awards alumni and friends for support, involvement administration, faculty, and students – is a place that really appreciates the time and energy that you give.”

Seven is a lucky number.

At least it is for the College of Business Honorary Alumni Award Administration alumni and friends, who were James M. Williams honored at the College of Business Administration Governmental Accounting Standards Board 2007 Alumni Award Reception in October. “Dr. Philip Kintzele, the School of Accounting “The successes and accomplishments of our CBA chair, introduced me to CMU’s College Alumni Commitment Award alumni are simply outstanding and their dedication of Business Administration in the 1980s. Peter Beveridge, ’75 In the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, I taught PricewaterhouseCoopers and service to the community and the university governmental accounting and auditing in Alumni Commitment Award are wholehearted and exemplary,” said CBA Senior classes and in faculty, staff, and alumni “My education at CMU was the key to where Charles Selinger, ’94 Director of Development Jody Ackerman Patton. training programs. I was very impressed by I am today. I was able to obtain a strong Novartis Pharmaceuticals “CBA alumni award winners are incredible business the great job they are doing at the college, so accounting education, but most importantly, “I come up here regularly to teach marketing it was an easy choice to get behind them with I was able to obtain an internship with people, conscientious citizens, and caring individuals. Pricewaterhouse through the accounting Every year we are honored and privileged to students because I remember what it my support.” was like when alumni came back to the department’s brand new – at that time – recognize people of this caliber who work so hard to classroom when I was a student. I volunteer internship program. That opportunity was the bring so much good into the world.” for CBA’s Dialogue Days, the alumni board, single most important aspect for my career and the student mentoring program. It is a as it provided me the chance to learn the really good feeling to give back, and through profession, use what I had learned at school, CMU, I know I have the ability to touch many and better understand and coordinate my lives. I have so much pride in CMU.” education with a real-life experience. I am very grateful to two faculty members at that time who started the intern program and made my opportunity possible.”

12 Entrepreneur of the Year 13 Bart LaBelle, ’64 LaBelle Management “CMU’s College of Business Administration is partly responsible for my successful business career. Giving back something to the school is very gratifying for me.” Dow Corning Executive in Residence ‘And remember that there is only one person who can either push you toward, or stop you from, achieving your life plan: you.’ – Paul DeRoche, Dow Corning Executive in Residence speaker

“Following through on goals is what sets The Learning Channel’s Little People, Big World “Make sure you write down what you want people apart,” DeRoche said to the students. actress Amy Roloff, ’85. out of life and follow through,” DeRoche said to “I worked during my time off from school the finance students as the class period ended. In addition to his keynote speech, DeRoche for free. It was my way of getting into the “And remember that there is only one person spoke in several business classes during financial business. When you have a goal, you who can either push you toward, or stop you his two-day visit to campus and gave a few need to do what it takes and just go for it.” from, achieving your life plan: you.” secrets to his success. CMU’s top-notch program celebrates two decades For the past 20 years, the College of Business Administration at Central Michigan University has brought in top-level executives – many of whom, like DeRoche, are CMU graduates – to speak to students about their business success and experiences. The Dow Corning Executive in Residence program was established in 1987 with a gift of $50,000 from the corporation. CBA Dean D. Michael Fields said distinguished alumni and friends come to the program and Paul DeRoche, ’91, visited several classrooms in addition to his Dow Corning Executive in Residence keynote speech. share how they have charted successful careers. Here he talks to students in a finance class about planning out their professional – and personal – goals. “This event provides our students with an opportunity to speak on a personal level with business executives who possess outstanding experience and connections,” he said. DeRoche advises students to Past participants in the program include Domino’s Pizza CEO David Brandon and Students listened and wrote down goal-achieving tips that DeRoche offered.

plan their dreams DeRoche shares tips on how to be successful Be proactive “Most people only think about right now. They don’t think about 20 all had something in common: They knew He now teaches a financial and banking class Make a list, check it twice years from now, let alone how they want to be at 80. Visualization what they wanted to accomplish in advance to Detroit school children as a volunteer “This means to take responsibility for everything in your is an important tool for success.” “Whether you believe you can do a thing or and wrote it down.” through Operation Hope. life. When you are reactive, you blame other people and not, you are right.” Henry Ford circumstances. Don’t do that. Know what you want to do and go Pick your best quality DeRoche, a Merrill Lynch vice president and But also on the list was to start and out and do it. Most people spend the majority of time in their life Dow Corning Executive in Residence speaker financial analyst, said the men also would own a business; he’s since started and “The hedgehog only has one trick in its bag. When a predator bumping into situations and dealing with those situations as they Paul DeRoche, ’91, recited the quote to a revisit the list throughout their careers to operated a residential cleaning company, attacks, it rolls up in a little ball. When another one comes along, it come. That is why most people only have a mediocre level of finance class. Standing in front of a projector chart their success. And, even though they a real estate company, and Web-based does it again. That one trick is what keeps it alive. in the Grawn Hall classroom, he gave students success with their jobs. experienced it, they did not accept failure. procurement company. “Successful companies and people have the same concept. advice that his father gave him before he “So go out, get yourself a notebook, and make yourself a mini When DeRoche was a CMU college senior, DeRoche said he realized his main career They’ve asked themselves what they can do best in the world. graduated – read the 1930s book Think and action plan. Write out what you want to accomplish, how you he wrote a list. And he’s stuck to it, with goal when he was in college, and he wrote And then they do that over and over and over again. Grow Rich. are going to reach your goal, and then follow through. You will be some revisions. it down. He wanted to work in the financial 14 shocked at how successful it will make you.” “So you need to ask yourself, ‘What is it that I can be the best 15 “The author – Napoleon Hill – wanted to business world. So DeRoche, then without “At 21, my goals were mainly materialist, like at? What is the one thing that I have passion about?’ After you’ve know what it took to be successful. So he professional experience, called stockbrokers Begin with the end in mind a boat and a nice house,” he said with a smile. answered the question, get out that pad of paper and write down interviewed the successful business people of and volunteered his services. the time, such as Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, “As I’ve gotten older, I’ve added important “You want to picture the end result first. Picture yourself as an your goals.” and Andrew Carnegie,” DeRoche said. “They things like volunteering to the list.” older person. What do you want to have accomplished by the time you are sitting in your rocking chair? When you figure that out, then work back. Formulate a personal mission statement.

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SAP-focused graduate Points of Pride degree offered “There are many businesses that are in both the U.S. In addition to touring the business facilities, the high school students and Online M.B.A. program and China and have offices in Shanghai, so I took this their families were treated to lunch and given tours of CMU’s campus. opportunity to view them firsthand as a business student is first in nation Fields said the college is planning to have another College of Business instead of just reading about them in a textbook,” Administration Day in summer 2008 due to its overwhelming success. Beginning in January, Central Michigan University’s said CMU junior Grant Newman of Royal Oak. “Most “We plan to have it become an annual tradition.” new online M.B.A. program will offer working importantly, I wanted to learn how to bridge any gaps professionals an opportunity to conveniently learn that currently exist between the U.S. and China at the Business student has the scoop business software that is used by more than 40,000 professional and university levels.” companies worldwide. Debralee De Four, a CMU senior, won CMU’s LaBelle Entrepreneurial The group also explored Chinese culture with visits to the The new master of business in administration Center’s “Make a Pitch” contest for developing a device that allows pet Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Museum of Chinese History, program is the only online M.B.A. program owners to spend less time picking up after their dogs and more time the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and the Summer offered with a management information systems enjoying their walk. Palace in Beijing. CBA Associate Dean Monica Holmes concentration and an emphasis in SAP. It is Professor retires after 37 years said they hope to take a group to India in spring 2008. She took the top prize of $500 for a product she calls the Poopy Potty. considered a venture program between CMU’s The device is a leash with an attachable plastic container that includes College of Business and Administration and CMU’s Business Information Systems Professor Dale D. Gust, a small shovel, a compartment for biodegradable plastic bags, and an Off-Campus Programs. Ph.D., who started at CMU in 1970, is retiring after the area to store a bag of doggy waste. A separate compartment holds SAP enterprise software provides the capability to fall 2007 semester. sanitary wipes. manage multiple business areas including financial, He has served as a McNair Program faculty mentor, the More than a dozen CMU students showcased their entrepreneurial skills asset, and cost accounting; production operations and CMU Graduate Council chair, a United Way fund drive in the contest. materials; personnel; plants; and archived documents. co-chair, 17-year AITP student group faculty advisor, Entrepreneur program director James Damitio said the idea to host a “We have been offering a wide array of SAP classes Integrated Core Ad Hoc Committee chair, College of “Make-A-Pitch” Competition at CMU surfaced at a national conference for the past eight years, but extending SAP into an Business International Committee member, and College he attended with other entrepreneur center directors. The program has M.B.A. program is a natural and exciting evolution,” of Business Administration SAP Faculty Strategic been so successful that it is held regularly at CMU. said D. Michael Fields, dean of the College of Planning Committee member. Gust also helped redesign Business Administration. “Our new online M.B.A. the Management Information Systems course to center “We want to get students involved from all areas of study,” Damitio program will allow us to offer our expertise to a larger around active student learning. said. “We encourage all students to come up with ideas and get in on market of working professionals.” the competition.” Gust was honored at Central Michigan University’s Comprised of management, business, and finance 2007 Fall Employee Retirement/Service Award Students had five minutes to pitch a product, service, or idea to the classes, the M.B.A. program is designed to prepare Ceremony, which took place in November. He earned LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center Committee and boast why their product graduate students to take leadership positions in the his undergraduate degree at Mayville State College, his First CBA Day is a success was the best by identifying a target market, demonstrating a need, business world. The 18-month accelerated program master’s degree at the University of North Dakota, and and showing how the creation would make money, help people, or During the first College of Business Administration Day, is taught solely online, with the exception of an his doctoral degree at Colorado State University. solve a problem. more than 400 high school students visited CMU to intensive two-week SAP Academy. explore the college’s business facilities, meet faculty De Four, who is majoring in business, interior design, and history, said The program will be taught in a cohort format that CBA offered world-class members, and network with CBA students. she is so confident in her Poopy Potty idea that she is obtaining a patent. includes a group of students following a set schedule “It’s very practical. It’s eco-friendly. It’s even fashionable,” De Four said, opportunity “We wanted to introduce this special place to high of courses together from start to finish. adding that the product will be available in a variety of colors and sizes. A group of Central Michigan University business students school students and let them know how much we, “This program will provide immediate added value to explored Chinese culture and business practices on a as a college, offer,” said Dean D. Michael Fields of The entrepreneurial major at CMU has produced more than 600 its graduates in two ways,” Fields said. “Not only will two-week trip to China. The eight students, along with the summer event. “For example, in spring 2006 the graduates in the last nine years. Entrepreneur magazine has named they be adding a valuable skill set, but they can likely three CMU faculty members, embarked on a study college’s 81 full-time faculty had a total of over 1,500 CMU’s entrepreneurship program one of the best 50 collegiate immediately apply this knowledge to their workplace abroad trip to Shanghai and Beijing beginning May 13. years of teaching experience. Not only is this group entrepreneurship programs nationally. and add value to their employer.” 16 outstanding in the classroom, but they have established 17 The trip took the group to the University of Shanghai for a lifetime of contacts with the business community, in To learn more about the program and admission Science and Technology, where they met with students general, and with corporate recruiters.” requirements see www.cel.cmich.edu/onlinemba. and attended lectures about Chinese history, culture, and business practices. They also visited three U.S. corporations with plants in Shanghai – General Motors, Coca-Cola, and Johnson Controls. Alumni Column

‘Working with current students has opened my eyes to the great quality of education they are receiving in Grawn Hall.’ A work of heart Richard Featheringham: ‘I always wanted to be a teacher’

Richard Featheringham retired in 2007 after 50 years of teaching – the last 36 years in CMU’s Reconnecting College of Business Administration. The business information systems professor also was the Mark Baczewski Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity advisor for 35 years. Dear College of Business Stemming from my time spent with the But his teaching experience goes far beyond Richard Administration Alumni, mentoring program, I was approached by the that. The 72-year-old Featheringham remembers Featheringham, left, walks on the current president of the board of directors, holding class at his parents’ home when he was My name is Mark Baczewski, ’97, and I am CMU football field Julie Nowicki, to join the board. We have been a young boy. the vice president of the College of Business with wife of 48 operating since November 2006, and we are Administration Alumni Association. I know I “I always wanted to be a teacher, even when years, Audrey, working in conjunction with Dean Mike Fields’ speak for my fellow board members when I say I was little. I remember setting up a little during Homecoming vision for the college. Being on the board 2007. He served as I look forward to reconnecting with each of you classroom and having my friends over and provides a great opportunity to work with passing out quizzes and worksheets,” he said. the event’s grand in the near future. marshal. current students as well as with alumni from “I’d teach geography and some business. My Like many alumni, after graduation I began the all walks of life. older sister Shirley was learning shorthand at the trek called “The Real World.” The last thing As CMU and the College of Business time, so I gave a lesson on that.” on my mind was how I could give back to the Featheringham honored CMU business Administration continue to grow, there are College of Business Administration. But after In high school, Featheringham had an more and more events and ways you can at 2007 Homecoming music to his ears being in the workforce for five years, I was “outstanding” business teacher, and when he devote time. In addition to the mentoring Picking up his phone last spring, Featheringham, In addition to earning bachelor’s and master’s contacted to participate in the CBA Mentoring was an undergraduate student at Kent State program and the board of directors, there are ’81, ’84 M.M., said he almost couldn’t believe degrees at Kent State and a doctoral degree Program, which teams students up with University, he had another exceptional business other ways for alumni to get involved. These what he heard. in business from University of North Dakota, mentors to explore if they would like to pursue a professor. include departmental advisory boards, alumni Featheringham earned two degrees in musical particular career path before they sign a specific The Mount Pleasant resident and faculty presenters, Dialogue Days, Dow Corning “They were both so good. They worked us education while at CMU. major. I have thoroughly enjoyed volunteering emeritus was given the news that he was Executive in Residence, alumni awards, and really hard, and it was much appreciated,” he and being in a position to provide valuable career named Homecoming 2007’s Grand Marshal. He says he uses the musical education in his the Dean’s Business Advisory Council. For more said. “They motivated me. I tried to copy them advice to current students. This past fall I took duties as substitute organist and bell choir information on the above-mentioned programs, eventually.” “Well, I was surprised to say the least,” part in my fifth mentoring program. director at his church, First Presbyterian Church feel free to contact Jody Ackerman Patton at he said humbly. Featheringham said he taught at several in Mount Pleasant. He and Audrey contribute to Balancing work, a relationship with my wife [email protected] or (989) 774-1732. universities before settling in Mount Pleasant. Business information systems associate CMU in numerous ways, including the Richard D. and family, and also giving back to my alma There are so many ways to reconnect and He lists off the colleges – Kent State University, professor Nancy Csapo says even though Featheringham Endowed Music Scholarship. mater can be quite challenging at times. I have stay involved with the College of Business University of Akron, University of Alaska, Featheringham was surprised, she was not. discovered that the more I give back in Mount Csapo says in addition to organist duties, Administration at CMU. I hope that I have shed University of Montana, University of North Pleasant, the more rewarding it becomes. The Not only was he one of her coworkers, he Featheringham recently took a cooking class and some light on the variety of things that are Dakota, and New Brunswick University in sense of accomplishment people get from was one of Csapo’s professors. Just as is teaching two classes this fall. currently in place and have encouraged you Canada. giving back to the university and giving back to Featheringham was motivated by his two to take an active role with your alma mater So why doesn’t Featheringham relax during the students is like no other. So why did he stay at CMU? business teachers, he had a student look his retirement? even with your busy schedules. I think you will up to him. Working with current students has opened “It just felt good. My wife, Audrey, and I really ultimately find it rewarding. “This is my 51st year of teaching. It is something my eyes to the great quality of education they liked the university and town,” he said. “We “Dr. Featheringham inspired me to teach. He Sincerely, that is a part of me, so it’s hard to leave,” he are receiving in Grawn Hall. I was extremely had small kids at the time and this town and is a great man and teacher. Both Dr. and Mrs. said. “But my wife and I have travel plans, so we honored to be a keynote speaker for the CBA Mark Baczewski university are very family friendly. People are Featheringham are the best people to represent are both really going to enjoy this time. It is nice Honors Day Awards in April. The involvement Vice President nice, and the College of Business Administration CMU,” Csapo said. “They are at every event, having so much time with her.” of these current students helps provide the College of Business Administration is fantastic. they get there early. They are the type of people 18 19 college with a bright future indeed. Alumni Association “It was the best decision I’ve ever made.” you look at and say, ‘I wish I could be like them.’” Between their trips, Featheringham said he will continue to support the College of Business Then Featheringham, who has been married to Administration and CMU. Audrey for 48 years, clarified. “That was the best decision that I’ve ever made – professionally.” “You really cannot get too much of this place,” he said. “I have wonderful memories here and many more to come.” q

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Meeting four to six times a year, the CBA Provide career advice or job Alumni Board plans and organizes events shadowing. Contact Cindy Howard at and programs for CBA alumni. Contact Jody [email protected], (989) 774-2130. Ackerman Patton at [email protected], We want to Operation Reconnect (989) 774-1732. CBA Day hear from you!

Advocate as we host top-level high Fostering the Alumni/College of Business Visit the CBA Web site at cba.cmich.edu or Get involved with a school students in the College of Business call or e-mail Dean D. Michael Fields at Administration Alliance CBA Alumni Chapter Administration, and help encourage their (989) 774-3337, [email protected]. Visit www.cmualum.com to join a CBA enrollment in the CBA. Contact Cindy alumni chapter meeting in your area. Howard at [email protected], Send your news and accomplishments to (989) 774-2130. Cindy Howardq at [email protected], Sit on a Departmental (989) 774-2130 for publication in CBA’s Top reasons to get involved Advisory Board Nominate a CBA alumnus biannual newsletter, Exchange. Enhance the distinction of CMU and impact Play a vital role in shaping curriculum, Submit nominations of deserving CMU developing programs, and advocating for friends and colleagues for Outstanding CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively the value of your degree strives to increase diversity within its community your major CBA field of study. Contact Jody Young Alumni, Alumni Commitment, (see www.cmich.edu/aaeo). Boost and promote the reputation of the Ackerman Patton at [email protected], Distinguished Alumni, Entrepreneur of the College of Business Administration (989) 774-1732. Year, and Honorary Alumni. Contact Cindy Howard at [email protected], (989) Expand your network of business and Share your expertise as 774-2130. professional colleagues an Alumni Presenter Impart your wisdom to students in the Provide input on the Dean’s Reconnect with old friends classroom or in student organizations. Business Advisory Council Contact Jody Ackerman Patton at Meeting twice a year, the council is a key Stay current with exciting curricular changes [email protected], (989) 774-1732. interface between CBA and regional, national, and international business and Share your life skills and experience Present at Dialogue Days industry. Contact Jody Ackerman Patton at [email protected], (989) 774-1732. Sponsored by Chrysler, this speaker series features business leaders from across the country. This year, the two-day event is scheduled for February 13 and 14 with keynote speaker MaryAnn Rivers, CEO of Entertainment Publications. To participate, contact Cindy Howard at Mentor students, [email protected], (989) 774-2130. connect with friends, 20 share your news. 21 Annual Report CBA Highlights 2006-2007 Development Column Business majors Total contributions to CBA 3,500,000 July ‘07 1388 3,244,776 3,000,000 July ‘06 1450 2,500,000 July ‘05 1648 2,034,748 2,000,000 July ‘04 1347 1,696,022 1,500,000 July ‘03 1486 648,307 1,000,000 July ‘02 1700 Developing relationships is a top priority for CBA 500,000 0 500 1000 1500 2000 Jody Ackerman Patton, senior director of development 0 ‘03-’04 ‘04-’05 ‘05-’06 ‘06-’07 Number of CBA undergrad degrees conferred It has been my great pleasure to serve as CBA’s senior As I interact with CBA alumni, I am continually impressed Number of CBA donors director of development for the last six months. As some by the incredible success, humility, and eagerness to 880 882 3,000 of you know, I came to CMU in 2005 as the director of make generous gifts of both time and wealth to improve 843 894 1000 2536 2426 development for the College of Communication and Fine educational and employment outcomes for our students. 741 2,500 800 2237 Arts and moved to CBA in June. 705 737 2,000 1871 More and more CBA alumni become engaged with 600 I come to the position with about 22 years of experience the college in various ways every day. We are very 400 1,500 in development and management in higher education grateful, and our students are so fortunate to have this 1,000 and social services, with a career that started in kind support. 200 500 Michigan, where I was born and raised, and continued 0 111 138 126 124 in Minnesota and Idaho before bringing me back to As 2007 comes to a close and one considers end-of-year ‘00-’01 ‘01-’02 ‘02-’03 ‘03-’04 ‘04-’05 ‘05-’06 ‘06-’07 0 Michigan and to CMU. gifts and New Year’s resolutions, please consider how ‘03-’04 ‘04-’05 ‘05-’06 ‘06-’07 you might like to be involved with CBA. Undergraduate degrees by department Over the years, many people have asked me what Number of Individuals Number of Companies “development” is and what it is that I develop. The Give us a call or send an e-mail. All of us on this team – 250 226 217 answer is that I develop relationships between people Dean Mike Fields, Assistant Director of Development 200 Students enrolled in internships who have common goals, interests, and values. I Melodie Anderson-Boling, and Executive Assistant Cindy 600 facilitate people becoming involved in ways that are Howard – look forward to working with you. 150 480 102 500 meaningful to them in programs that they care about, 72 98 100 443 402 100 400 which often, at some point, includes helping people 55 354 make gifts in support of those programs. 50 24 300 New assistant 0 200 It’s my job to initiate two-way communication about director of ACC BIS ECO FIN & MGT MKT & ENT GEN the direction, progress, and goals of CBA and its LAW HSA BUS 100 departments, and to make sure opportunities to development participate in enhancing the success of our students are 0 Melodie Anderson-Boling M.B.A. program graduates ‘03-’04 ‘04-’05 ‘05-’06 ‘06-’07 accessible, meaningful, and varied. joins us in CBA as the 80 77 77 new assistant director of 66 73 Top 10 employers of Deloitte & Touche LLP Your involvement is critically important in so development. Melodie 70 CBA graduates The Dow Chemical Company 60 many ways. The CBA motto is “learning centered, has been working in the 60 General Motors Corporation EDS Melodie Anderson-Boling business connected.” development area at 57 Enterprise Rent-A-Car 50 Ford Motor Company CMU since 2002, most 44 The Dow Chemical Company Gordon Food Service The most effective way for us to provide relevant, recently as the director 40 EDS Jabil Circuit applicable education to business students is to link of development for The Chrysler LLC KPMG LLP 30 with alumni in the world of business. From internships Herbert H. And Grace A. State of Michigan Lippert Components and mentoring and sage advice about real-world Dow College of Health 20 Central Michigan University Menards expectations, to employment after graduation – and yes, Professions. We are very 10 Dow Corning Corporation Penske Logistics 22 even funding for scholarships, programs, research and pleased to welcome Comerica Plante & Moran 23 professorships – CBA alumni have an enormous impact Melodie to the CBA team. 0 JPMorgan Chase Quicken Loans on business education. ‘00-’01 ‘01-’02 ‘02-’03 ‘03-’04 ‘04-’05 ‘05-’06 ‘06-’07 Rockwell Collins Top recruiters of CBA Target graduates TNT Logistics Accenture Toyota Technical Center Aramark Campus Services Transfreight Comerica Vector SCM Crowe Chizek Fall 2007 Fall 2007 CBA Donors CBA Donors

$1,000+ Keith E. Goodwin ’74, ’06 Jon E. ’84 and Terri L. Voigtman ’85 Tim Knickerbocker Kurt ’89 and Laura Beck ’91 Vernon L. Gray ’67 Nicholas ’80 and Lisa Marrone ’80 Rueben Tschaekofske ’74 ABN AMRO North America Inc. Robert ’80 and Debra L. ’92 and Wayne M. Korson ’71 Renee A. Bobincheck ’93 John ’88 and Christine Michael ’97, ’03 and Bonnie Marx ’00 Steven R. Umlor ’87 Accenture Foundation Inc. Judith Guilmette ’75, ’77 Daniel L. Vredeveld ’88 Paula ’98 and Jeffrey Kreuger ’99 Charles H. Brickell ’80 Greenough ’88 Ronald Edward Mealoy ’64 Bob VanDeventer ’74 Aetna Foundation Inc. Mary ’65 and Don Harter Stephen J. Wade ’80, ’87 KSL Grand Traverse Resort Inc. Shahnaz H. Broucek ’87 Amy Gushman ’90 Chuck ’56 and Margaret Miller ’57 Mark T. Verbecken ’78 Timothy F. ’82 and Todd Robert Harter ’94 James H. Wanty ’71 Charles W. Lacefield ’71 Tammie L. Buehler ’85 Doris W. Habermehl ’60 Robert H. ’71 and Gail Miller ’88 Marion Patricia Vogt ’49 Kristi Lynn Anson ’82 Roger Hayen Caryn ’88 and Scott Wickens ’89 Thomas L. Lapka ’78 Linda Marie Butka Gregory A. Hall ’03 Michael J. Morris ’80, ’93 Marc A. Vosler ’80 Association of Information Mary Lou ’86 and Yeo & Yeo PC Larry Lepisto Chuck A. Button ’73 Donald ’68 and Janice Hand ’68 Deborah Moscardelli ’95 Rosalyn A. Voss-Litke ’71, ’92 Technology Professionals Richard Hazleton ’72, ’93 Francine and David Zick Thomas ’69 and Kat Licari Dale ’50 and Colleen Bywater Randall and Joy Hayes National City Bank of Michigan/Illinois and Henry Litke Auto-Owners Insurance Company Sandra L. Herrygers ’87 $500 - $999 JoAnn K. Linrud John E. Cargill ’77 Heavenly Home Care LLC Bruce E. Oesterle ’77 Linda B. Walcutt ’85 Monica C. Holmes Bayer Corporation Edward (Ward) Abbey ’70 Paul ’83 and Kathryn Loffreda Jeanne E. Chute ’77 William ’75 and Jenny Hood Oracle Corporation Sally L. Wallace ’75 Kristen L. Holt ’94 Melanie Lyn Bergeron ’84 AITP West Michigan Chapter Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. Edward L. Clark ’80 Jeff ’89 and Cindy Hoyle Patricia and Leon J. Ostrowski ’69 Jayne E. Walters ’78 HSBC - North America Peter S. Beveridge ’75 Frank and Mary Jo Andera ’95 Steven P. ’81 and Michael E. Collins ’94 Amar F. Hussein ’03 Greg ’82, ’84 and Janis Phillips Bobbi J. Wangerin ’04 IBM Corporation Robert Jay Blanchard ’81 Deborah Anne Barker ’72 Diane C. Matthews ’81 Thomas ’76 and Lois Connelly ’77 Kristine S. Jaros ’93 Jaclyn A. Pilkiewicz ’00 John J. ’72 and Isabella Bank and Trust Sue Anne Wanke ’70 Lon M. ’75 and Vicki Bohannon Chris Beresford ’81 and Tim and Debra McGilsky Robert L. Cook Johnson Controls Inc. Anne Marie Pombier ’87 Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. Raymond James Charitable Erin McBrien ’81 Richard ’94 and Julie McGuirk ’94 Michael W. Doerr ’80 JPMorgan Chase Foundation Leanne M. Richards ’85 Renee Weaver-Wright ’81 and Endowment Fund Lawrence Wright Michael J. Bowen ’92 Jennifer ’93 and Rick Bowman Stephen ’80 and Lynn Mehlberg ’70 Dennis D. Dupay ’73 Robert C. Kennedy ’87 Tad Vernel Roberson ’58 and Robert L. James ’85 Thomas R. and Sharon Weirich Douglas ’81 and Kathleen Brown ’90 Constance K. Brewer ’83 David L. Merritt ’68 Thomas B. ’85 and John R. ’82 and Suzanne L. Sally Jean Roberson Susan ’68 and Robert S. Welsh Jim* and Nancy Burley James ’62 and Valerie Briley Charles R. Michelson ’65 Ann L. Emmerich ’86 Kiella ’83 James C. Roberts ’62 David Karmon ’69, ’76 Janis M. Weston ’83 Al ’56, ’90 and Theodore ’69 and Jerry M. Morey ’69 Marilyn F. Erickson Eric J. Koehler ’88 Dave ’66 and Marjorie Roslund Dr. Philip L. Kintzele Patricia A. Cambridge Jr. Mary Jane Bunker ’72 Micah Chezne Murrell ’98 Rachel E. Feathers ’05 Michael ’80 and Myra Kolbow ’81 Kathleen R. Sanborn ’81 Linda Wicander ’81 Robert ’80 and Judy Krasa Thomas ’04 and Vicki Celani John A. Burton ’99 Tracey ’84 and Paul Natke Todd Russell Feltner ’94 Andrew ’95 and Sarah Korytkowski E. Calvin Schneider ’70 James M. Williams Jr. Andrew J. Krause ’77 Keith ’76 and Betty Jo Charles ’76 David ’87 and Kathy Cambridge Daniel ’82 and Kevin M. Flattery ’92 David ’92 and Mary Kramer ’86 Mollyanna D. Sheltraw ’86 Steven J. Winkler ’76 Ira Kreft ’77 Chemical Bank Mark C. Cieslak ’73 Kathleen Nickodemus ’04 FOCUS 2000 Inc. Kirk L. Lavengood ’87 Michael and Gail Shields Steven Paul Witt ’86 Dr. Vernon E. Kwiatkowski Kenneth Scott Cherry ’90 Kenneth ’77 and Mary Clark ’06 NuUnion Credit Union Paul James Fortino Jr. ’94 Wendy Lee Lehner ’90 Kellie L. Sosnowski ’89 Michael A. Wojtas ’80 The LaBelle Family Chrysler LLC ConocoPhillips Thomas C. O’Farrell ’78 Timothy P. ’77 and Donald D. Leonard ’61 State Farm Insurance Companies Gavan D. ’65 and Mary Jane Kirk H. Love ’77 Woods ’66 Citizens Republic Bancorp Brent W. Cox ’90 Patrick Okonkwo Sue A. Gaylord ’77 Kevin and Denise Love ’94 Richard J. Surma ’92 Maner Costerisan & Ellis CPA, PC Carrie ’02 and Ken Yee ’00 Margaret E. Clark ’57 Sandra Daulton ’81 Page Olson & Company PC, CPA’s Debra L. ’79 and Gail E. Makinen ’61 Colin ’83 and Mariesa Marathon Oil Company Foundation David G. Young ’71 Susan L. ’71 and Russell ’80 and Penelope Davis Lyndell C. Patrick ’75 Bruce D. George ’79 Margaret M. Malicke ’81 Sutherland ’83 David B. Marvin ’80 Kathleen M. Zuiderveen ’77 Robert W. Clarke ’71 Deloitte & Touche LLP Plante & Moran PLLC - East Lansing Larry L. Goldsmith ’91 Janice M. Manston ’87 Ann ’84 and Ron Szymanowski Gene ’82 and Melissa McKay Tyler ’97 and Jody Clayton ’96 DeWitt Conduit Foundation Jack D. Poindexter ’85 Virginia C. Mello ’84 Paul W. ’82 and Diane T. Clemo ’84 Gary ’64 and Joyce DeWitt Mahala K. Poland ’03 Michael ’81 and Gail Moharter ’81 Gary ’69, ’71 and Cathy Collins ’98 Paul ’72 and Patricia Jeffrey L. Rellinger ’76 Five Tips for Year-End Giving income tax charitable deduction resulting from the gift this year, you Comerica Incorporated Lori Sue Nickels ’84 Donakowski ’70 Revel & Underwood Inc. can carry it forward for up to an additional five years. Stock gifts are Commercial Equipment Company Bob ’75, ’81 and Beth Noe ’74 The Dow Chemical Company David ’84 and Susan Roberts ’83 If you’re like most people, you do the majority of your charitable giving deductible up to 30 percent of your adjusted gross income. Compuware Corporation Michael ’70, ’04 and DTE Energy Foundation Lynn Tilma-Ross ’85 and toward the end of the year. Here are five tips to help you make the Mary O’Donnell Steve W. Constantin Eli Lilly & Company James Ross III ’87 most of year-end giving. Consider a life-income gift Pinnacle Advisors LLC Wells F. Cook* Ernst & Young LLP - Grand Rapids Nancy ’79 and David Rusch CMU offers a variety of life-income plans which might fit your needs S. Benjamin and Rose M. Prasad Calculate your income Rod ’77 and Nan Crawford James and Angela Felton The Shell Oil Company Foundation (gift annuities, pooled income funds, trust arrangements, etc.). You PricewaterhouseCoopers Foundation Jeffrey ’80 and Roxanne Croft ’81 Michael J. Feltz ’82 Darron Lee Shoulders ’95 Try to get a handle on your tax liability for the year. Did your unearned can make a gift now, obtain tax benefits and receive income for a David ’91 and Penny Queller ’91 Thomas Cronin ’83 Ferris, Baker, Watts Inc. Mary Jane Flanagan and income increase? Did you sell any appreciated assets? Will you owe period of time or for the rest of your life. We can provide you with Quicken Loans Inc. Crowe Chizek and Company LLC Fifth Third Bank of Saginaw Grant Skomski ’86 more taxes? This might be a good motivation to make a gift before personalized illustrations and printed material to assist you and your Michael W. ’69 and Judy Reed CVRS, LLC d/b/a Motor City Edward Flagg ’76 Dean ’79 and JoEllen Smith December 31. In fact, if you have an especially large tax liability advisor(s). The Rehmann Group Harley-Davidson James Edward Foulds ’77 Scott ’82 and Bridget Smith this year, you can move some of your giving forward from next year James P. Scott Sharon D. DeLeeuw ’81 Michael and Sherrie Garver Shelley Ann Snyder ’92 and create a larger income tax charitable deduction this year. Non- Do your giving early Deloitte & Touche LLP - Wilton, CT Claudette Shaffer Steven ’90 and Theresa Gee ’90 Don M. Stanczak ’82 itemizers might find this “grouping of gifts” useful in order to take If you want to make a gift of noncash assets (stock, real estate, etc.) Joann ’83 and Gregory DeWitt ’83 Randy ’80 and Linda Shoaf ’80, ’90 General Motors Corporation Total Plastics Inc. advantage of an itemized tax return every other year. or create a life-income gift (see above), you will want to start as early Simpson Investment Company Edna Diehl ’40* Larry and Anne Glass Gerald G. Turner ’77 W. Sidney ’65 and In any case, by the time you fill out your income tax return, it will be as possible. Your professional advisor(s) may be very busy as the year Richard and Colleen Divine in memory Glen J. Glawe ’64, ’65 David ’79 and Traci of Don McBane Judith French Smith ’65 Underwood ’79, ’86 too late to make charitable gifts for the previous year. So, do some winds down. The sooner you can get your gift activity going, the more Mark ’81 and Maureene Gregory The Dow Chemical Company Gregory A. Stevens ’94 Ed A. Valenzuela ’82 assured you can be of having the gift completed before the end of the Robert ’84, ’87 and Karen Grove planning while you still have time to make a year-end gift. Foundation Mark ’91 and Michelle J. Holton Wilson calendar year. Joseph Cooley High ’87 Dow Corning Corporation Szymczak ’91, ’97 Roger A. Wittenbach ’65 Review your stocks Rich and Mary (Moran) Hill ’87, ’92 Talk to your advisor David P. Dow ’71 Larry ’57 and Judy Thomas ’74 Yahoo! Do you own stocks that you have held for more than a year? Which Thomas Eugene Hollerback ’83 Lee ’76 and Lori Dow Triple J Partners Before making any significant gift to CMU, or to any charity, you 24 Patrick J. ’69 and Mary Lou Holmes $250 - $499 ones have appreciated the most? It might be wise to make your year- 25 Woody Eber Two Men and A Truck should have your CPA, attorney, or other advisor help you understand H&R Block Inc. Mary A. Adams ’81 end gift using one or more of these stocks. Here’s why: If you sold the EDS Corporation Rory J. Underwood ’80 the impact of your gift on your income tax return and estate. We want Isabella Community Credit Union Terry and Mary Jo Arndt stock, you would incur capital gains tax on the appreciation. However, Ernst & Young LLP Allen ’72 and Nancy VanderLaan ’73 your giving to be prudent as well as generous and joyful. Brian L. Jones ’90 Chris ’84 and Helen Arsenault ’85 if you give the stock and allow CMU to sell it, no one pays tax. And Global Impact Mark E. VanFaussien ’86 Steven E. ’82 and Kathleen Klei Kathleen ’77 and Ron Beaulieu you get a charitable deduction for the full amount of the stock, just as For more information about year-end giving opportunities at CMU, Jacalyn (Beckers) Goforth ’82 Dan and Bonnie Vetter you would if your gift was made with cash. If you can’t use all of the especially in the College of Business Administration, contact Jody * deceased Patton at (989 774-1732 or [email protected]. 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2006 Carrie (Jaruzel) Ratza, B.S.B.A. in Allison (Montero) Randall, B.S.B.A. Jason Sweedyk, B.A.A. in marketing, welcomed a daughter, in international business. She and entrepreneurship, was promoted to Dana Ancliff, B.S.B.A., was a Avery, on July 22, 2006. husband, James, had a son, Brayden manager of employment at Universal double major in finance and personal James, on July 29, 2007. Forest Products in February 2007. financial planning. Jill (Jeffers) Schubert, B.S.B.A. with a He and his wife, Sarah, welcomed double major in marketing and logistics Brandie Ross, B.S.B.A. in Ryan Naudi, B.S.B.A. in logistics their son, Brady James, on January management, married Jon Schubert on accounting, is employed as a senior management, is employed by 21, 2007. September 8, 2007, in Grand Rapids. staff accountant at UHY LLP in You already Accenture as a supply chain analyst. She resides in Royal Oak and works as Sterling Heights. She resides in Brandon Bissell, B.S.B.A. in Tyler Wilton, B.S.B.A. in finance, a buyer at Chrysler LLC. Macomb. marketing, is currently the manager is employed as a senior analyst for of corporate sales and promotions for Michael V’Dovick, B.S.B.A. with Nick Rost, B.S.B.A. in investment consulting firm Ennis the Detroit Lions. a double major in marketing and accounting information systems, Knupp & Associates in Chicago. logistics management, is employed is currently employed by Krista McBride, B.S.B.A. in human 2005 as an inside sales engineer at Sparks PricewaterhouseCoopers. Nick resources management, changed Belting Company. Michael lives in recently transferred to their New jobs and is now running a home- David Tuttle, B.S.B.A. with a triple Hudsonville and enjoys basketball. York office and is living there with his based business with AmeriPlanUSA Belong. major in logistics management, fiancée, Stephanie Schoemer, ’01. while being a stay-at-home mom. marketing, and purchasing and Julie (Watkins) Wahl, B.S.B.A. in supply management, married CMU hospitality services administration. Tarasi Crina, M.B.A., is completing Aaron McDonald, B.S.B.A. in alumna Katie Reynolds in 2006. He She and her husband moved to doctoral studies at Arizona State logistics management, recently is employed by General Motors as a North Carolina in May 2004 so he University. In January 2008, she will accepted a position as lead Now supply chain engineer at the Warren could pursue his dreams in NASCAR. begin a new position as assistant consultant with the Professional Technical Center. Julie has worked as an operations professor in the Marketing and Services Group at Sterling BE GOLD. manager at Fairfield Inn, as the Hospitality Services Administration Commerce. His focus is installation of 2004 Internet sales coordinator for a home Department at CMU. transportation management systems You’re already one of building company, and currently runs for Fortune 500 companies. Aaron David Thomas, B.S.B.A. in marketing, 2001 is a buyer (SCM) at General Dynamics her own business out of her home resides in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 160,000 members of the LS. He is attending Wayne State — BW Small Business Services. She Kristy (Everlove) Fleming, B.S.B.A. with his wife, Elizabeth, and their University for his M.B.A. provides bookkeeping and marketing with a triple major in logistics daughter, Juliene. CMU Alumni Association. services to other small businesses. management, marketing, and 1999 2003 production operations management. Jennifer Williams, B.S.B.A. with She and her husband, Mark ’01, were Kyle VanDer Haag, B.S.B.A. in Now show your university Greg Boehmer, B.S.B.A. with a double major in marketing and married last October in Royal Oak. personal financial planning. He and his a double major in management logistics management, is employed Mark, B.S.B.A., had a double major wife, Amy, along with son Kevin Jacob loyalty and pride. Join the information systems and production by CEVA Logistics in Southfield. operations management, received in general management and logistics welcomed the birth of Zachary Robert his master of science in accounting 2002 management. Kristy is currently a on July 1, 2007. Kyle is a commercial association’s 2,200 Gold future programs logistics coordinator lender at Comerica Bank in Grand from Michigan State University in Ty Burnett, B.S.B.A. with a double at General Motors in Warren, and Rapids and lives in Cedar Springs. May 2007. Greg recently became major in corporate finance and Members. Mark is a planning/inventory control a Certified Internal Auditor and a personal financial planning, worked Stacey (Hubbard) Viers, B.S.B.A. in supervisor at Jabil in Auburn Hills. Gold Membership dues support CMU’s alumni Certified Fraud Examiner. in commercial banking with LaSalle accounting. In the last year, Stacey programs and students while also giving you: Rochelle Burns, B.S.B.A. in Bank in metro Detroit for two years, 2000 is an enrolled agent with the Internal before being transferred to Chicago Revenue Service, founded Acct. Ability accounting. She and her husband, Jerrud Falor, B.A.A. in • Discounts on car rental and hotel rates to be a loan associate in the newly Inc., an accounting firm specializing Kenneth, welcomed their first entrepreneurship, is an executive formed Leveraged Lending Advisory in tax matters and nonprofit issues, child on August 23. His name is recruiter for Recruiter Academy • Special prices at the CMU Bookstore and SBX Group. After a short stint in Chicago, and celebrated the first birthday of Jakob Martin. Rochelle is currently Agency in Plymouth. Jerrud is he became a commercial real estate youngest son, Benjamin. She also working for Genesys PHO as a staff currently recruiting financial advisors, • Discounts on sporting goods loan officer in Naples, Florida, for has an older son Jimmy, age 10, and accountant II. new home sales consultants, and Fifth Third Bank. He currently is an daughter, Ashley, age 9. geologists around the country. • Many more benefits Alison (Guerin) Ensminger, B.S.B.A. assistant vice president in the Tampa 1998 in marketing. She and her husband, Bay office of Fifth Third. He enjoys Chris Schreiber, B.S.B.A. in Ryan ’02, welcomed their first child, traveling the globe – most recently to management information systems, Jason Plume, B.S.B.A. with a double Colin Ryan, on August 9. Costa Rica. accepted a position as information major in logistics management and CBA alumni! Join us today. security officer and coordinator of IT marketing, lives in Chicago and works Kendy Gafner, B.S.B.A. in human Kasey (Bryan) Henderson, B.S.B.A. policy development with the University for the SAP Consulting Division of resources, received her M.S.A. in in general management. Her first Find out how at of Wisconsin in Whitewater. Chris has PricewaterhouseCoopers. public administration from CMU’s child, Madelyn, is turning one this held management and consulting www.cmualum.com Off-Campus Programs in May 2007. October. She and her husband are Matthew Tichon, B.S.B.A. in logistics positions with CMU, UW-Madison, She has a new job as the human celebrating their third wedding management. He and his wife 27 Robert Half, and SunGard Higher resources administrator for The anniversary in October as well. welcomed their new daughter, Morgan, Education. Christman Company, a construction born in Providence, Rhode Island, in services company in Lansing. March 2007. He is the North American

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1997 Paul Steepe, B.S.B.A. in Jennifer (Nash) Webb, B.S.B.A Larry Kavulich, B.S.B.A. in finance, Eric Lund, B.S.B.A. with a double 1990. She and her husband, Mark, Teresa (Hacker) McManamon, Natalie Putnam, B.S.B.A. She and management information systems, in International Business, B.A. became vice president regional major in marketing and production had their first child, Joey, in 1993. B.S.B.A. in business management, her family moved to Kansas City, Stephanie Carroll, B.S.B.A., moved to received his M.S.A. in 1999. Paul in French, and B.S. in German, sales consultant on September for a operations management, is an In order to spend more time with was married on August 25, 2007 (the Kansas; they were formerly in Oxford. Chicago in April 2007 and is a recruiter and his wife, Lorna, welcomed their earned her M.A. in French in 1999 company called The Reserve. Larry will attorney at Dykema Gossett PLLC in Joey, Therese began working part day after the tornado), in Fenton. She has been promoted to group vice with Favorite Healthcare Staffing. fourth child into the world on July 6, from Middlebury College and is a be selling on-balance sheet and off- Grand Rapids. His litigation practice time. Their second child, Ashley,was Her husband Dan is the manager of president at YRC Worldwide. YRC is the Rebecca Judd, B.S.B.A. as a double 2007. Her name is Audrey Rochelle. current M.B.A. candidate at the balance sheet treasury management focuses on automotive products born in 1997 with special needs, the Kensington Valley Ice House in parent company of Roadway, Holland, major in international business and She has a sister, Eva, and two University of Michigan. Jennifer is sweep products to banks. liability, product safety, consumer so her life became even busier. Brighton and Hartland Ice House, and Reddaway, New Penn, Reimer, Yellow Spanish, is a stay-at-home mom with brothers, Erik and Connor. the founder and CEO of Webbsmarts financial services, mass and toxic tort, Therese continuously worked part she is the assistant manager. Transportation, and YRC Logistics. Deb Vredeveld, B.S.B.A. in two children, Mia, 3½, and Travis, LLC, an entrepreneurial business and class action defense. He also is time from 1994 until 2003 and then Her position in enterprise solutions 1994 management information systems. Caron (Hughes) Smith, B.S.B.A. in 2½. Rebecca is the coach for Grand specializing in multilingual business experienced in the areas of franchisor/ on a contract basis through 2005. represents all the YRC Family of brands She and her husband, Dan ’88, marketing, is vice president of client Ledge Elite Cheer. Her team went to Michael Collins, B.S.B.A. in finance, research and information services franchisee liability and transportation Their third child, Katie, was born in to its largest clients. welcomed their first child, Ryan Lee, services at Harte-Hanks Inc. She is a national competition in Madison, lives in Chicago and works as an to global organizations. Visit law. He is a member of the Michigan, 2004 when Therese was 42 years on March 10, 2007. married to Bradford James Smith Lesa (Deckert) Willetts, B.S.B.A. in Wisconsin, and took second place. investment banker at Jordan, Knauff & www.webbsmarts.com for more Virginia, District of Columbia, and old. While she still keeps her eye out from Rochester. They reside in Plano, broadcast and cinematic arts. She and Company. Michael and his wife, Nicole, information. She and her husband 1991 Illinois bars and is admitted to practice for a rewarding part-time accounting 1996 Texas. Caron has two step children – her husband, Chester. have lived in welcomed their son, Ethan Michael, of five years, Michael, reside in in numerous federal courts across the position, she has found that spending Bonnie (Hammond) Ott, B.S.E.D., Nathan James and Megan Eileen. Boise, Idaho, since 1994. They have Susan Bovid, M.B.A., is currently into the world on May 13, 2007. He Dearborn and when not working, United States. the last couple of years as a full-time received her master of business seven children. Lesa and her husband says that it’s been an adventure. enjoy traveling around the world, Mom has been extremely rewarding. 1981 employed at The Dow Chemical Craig Winston, B.S.B.A. in adopted the youngest two six years letterboxing, and snowboarding. education in December 2006. She She hopes that her fellow alumni Company as the calcium chloride marketing, has had an insurance ago in Russia. She has home schooled Rebecca Gill, B.S.B.A. in accounting, has been employed as a teacher at have had the opportunity to enjoy Brian Chermside, B.S.B.A., has business finance manager in Ludington. 1992 agency in East Lansing since 1997 their children at various times. Lesa is the vice president of Technology Ovid-Elsie High School since 1995. family life as much as she has. been named chief marketing officer Brenda (Zawacki) Meller, B.S.B.A. in Group International. Rebecca called Winston Agency Inc. Craig and executive director of sales, volunteers at her children’s schools Mickey Drozdowicz, B.S.B.A. with 1990 was recently named to The CPA just opened a second location this Rhonda (Finch) Gombold, B.S.B.A. marketing, and customer service of and drives them to their various marketing, is the marketing manager a double major in marketing and Technology Advisor’s 2007 “40 Under past June in Okemos. His agencies with a double major in finance and Dow Corning Corporation. As a result, events. She and her husband also help for the Pitney Bowes Marketing management, received his M.B.A. Daniel F. Carr, B.S.B.A. with a double 40” list. specialize in MEEMIC Insurance for accounting, moved to a new position he will be relocating to Midland. council adoptive parents. Services Group. from Walsh College in March 2005. major in marketing and management, has been promoted to Bank of school employees. This company also recently as a vice president - risk Jason Stefanich, B.S. in computer Melissa “Missy” Glass, B.S.B.A. in Mickey has been employed for the Nancy Keeler, B.S.B.A., is currently 1979 America’s Global Consumer and has auto, home, boat, and umbrella management manager. Rhonda has science and M.B.A. ’02, is on his hospitality services administration. past nine years at Coca-Cola as employed as the manager of Small Business Banking Strategy insurance policies available. been employed with Wells Fargo William Gauthier, M.B.A., recently second international assignment She and her husband, John, an account manager. He has been Georgetown Travel in Hudsonville. She Integration Team in Charlotte, North Home Mortgage for 15 years. She is retired as CFO for the University of since graduating from CMU. The first welcomed a baby girl on 4/7/07. Her married to Holly for three years. They 1987 was previously the manager at Horizon Carolina. He is happily married to married and has a 3½-year-old son. West Georgia and has relocated to assignment was from 2000-2001 name is Abbie. have two kids, Stella, 28 months, Travel and the agencies merged. 824 Henley, aka ‘the 70-year-old Pamela Lizanich, B.S.B.A. with They live in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Brunswick, Georgia. in Tokyo, Japan, and the current and Michael, 16 months. They reside Jack McBride, B.S.B.A. in finance, renovation project’, soon to become a double major in marketing and 1980 assignment began in January 2006 in in St. Clair Shores. Mickey says that Janice Mouser, B.S. in economics, Rick Laber, B.S.B.A. in accounting, is works for H & R Block Financial. He a ‘home’. clothing and textiles, is the sales Shanghai, China, as a core products it is wonderful to be associated with recently became counsel for Safeco Beth Behrend, B.S.B.A., is currently a CPA. He is the managing director of resides in Troy and has one daughter manager at Hegwood & Todd LLC in business China rubber implementation such an outstanding university; he is Carrie (Fraser) Harla, B.S.B.A. in Insurance for the State of Louisiana residing in Spring Lake with her asset management with Great Lakes named Sydney. Greenville, South Carolina. leader. Jason says that living proud to have made the commitment hospitality services administration, is in Baton Rouge. husband, Michael R. Smith ’82. Beth Capital Fund, a regional tax credit to Central. Diane (Boling) Muncy, B.S.B.A. syndication firm. He resides in Grand and working abroad has been an Troy Noble, B.S.B.A. with a double employed by People’s United Bank as Mark A. Wayne, B.S.B.A. in works for United Bank of Michigan in human resources management, Ledge with his wife, Brenda, and enriching experience from career, major in marketing and management, Angela (Frontera) Foster, B.S.B.A. a residential and consumer lending management information systems, in Grand Rapids. She was recently is the director of administration for has two grown children – Justin and personal development, and cultural has taken a new position as vice with a double major in marketing and product manager. is the executive vice president of promoted to senior vice president perspectives. His family (wife and first president and commercial loan GMP Friction Products in Akron, Ohio. - risk management. Mike is the Lindsey. management. She and her husband, 1989 commercial sales and marketing son born in Shanghai in April of 2006) officer for the Honor State Bank in president of Michigan Valuation Pat, are pleased to announce the 1984 at Cavalier Telephone and TV in 1978 also have had a wonderful time. Jason Traverse City. arrival of Ryan Anthony born on May Peter J. Daniel, B.S.B.A. in Richmond, Virginia. Service, a real estate appraisal firm. says that he has always felt that his marketing, has a new position Lisa (Lehman) Speary, B.A.A. with a They spend much of their spare time, Mary Catherine Rentz, B.S.B.A, Dan Ringel, B.S.B.A. in marketing, 17, 2007. He was welcomed home educational and social experiences as product manager – Rowasa double major in office administration 1982 spring through fall, on their sailboat has been an attorney with Plunkett is employed by R2 Logistics Inc. in by brother, Alex. at CMU provided him with the solid for Alaven Pharmaceutical LLC in and court and conference reporting, “Half-Hitched” in Grand Haven. Cooney in downtown Detroit for 25 Mount Pleasant. Kurt Feight, B.S.B.A. He and his framework that has allowed him to Amy Hopkins, B.S.B.A. in human Marietta, Georgia. is employed with the Michigan State years. She still gives much thanks to wife, Julie, reside in Mount Pleasant. Alice Masterson, B.S.B.A., is more than exceed his career and William “Jamie” Stannard, B.S.B.A. resources management, accepted a Police as a detective sergeant at Dave Kerr, then University Counsel, Monica (Miller) Kennedy, Kurt is the owner and president of working part time for Siemens Energy personal experience aspirations. in management information systems, new position at the beginning of the the Bridgeport State Police Post in and his paralegal, Barbara, for B.S.B.A. in finance, is involved Mount Pleasant Agency Inc. and and Automation as a buyer and has received his M.B.A. from Kennesaw year with the Grand Traverse Resort Bridgeport. allowing her to intern in their office 1995 in a Casino Dealer Video School, McArthur Insurance Agency Inc., her own business doing massage State University in December 2006. and Spa in Acme as the director of as part of the terrific administrative www.casinovid.com. 1983 both are independent insurance therapy. Her daughter is a freshman Patti O’Dell, B.S.B.A. in accounting, He is a technical support manager training. assistant program run by Tom Repp. agencies. Their oldest daughter at CMU. recently passed the Michigan bar at DEXIS LLC in the Atlanta, Georgia, Therese (Kava) Franchini, B.S.B.A. Kelly Ingersoll, B.S. in economics, Kelly is a senior at WMU, and their Barbara Weipert Ritter, B.A.A. in exam and is a practicing attorney metro area. Jamie and his wife, with a double major in accounting Shawn McCarrey, B.S.B.A., has a new job as director of youngest Lisa is a sophomore at office administration, is the vice in the metro Detroit area. Patti is Kristie, live in Canton, Georgia, with and management information is executive vice president of operations at MABIS DMI Healthcare CMU and is currently on the CMU president of human resources for practicing in the areas of estate and their two children, Trey, 2 ½ years systems, started up the corporate worldwide sales and marketing at in Waukegan, Illinois. He and his wife, dance team. Kurt is the new alumni the National Telecommunications business planning, bankruptcy, and and Rachel born in February. ladder working for Arthur Andersen, Possis Medical Inc. He resides in Kristen, reside in Buffalo Grove. advisor for the Zeta Rho chapter of Cooperative Association and lives in family law. Sinai Hospital of Detroit, Perry Drugs, Atlanta, Georgia. the Sigma Chi Fraternity at CMU. He McLean, Virginia, with her 15-year- and a medical records company is looking forward to a great year old son. 28 called Hospital Correspondence spending time with the undergrads in 29 Corporation. Therese got married in this chapter. Fall 2007 Alumni Digest

1977 He was a member of business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi while Lynn Darr, B.S.B.A., was a member on campus. Don is vice president, of Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity during regional sales manager of southeast his tenure at Central. Lynn spent Michigan Comerica Bank – 11 years in the U.S. Army after Mortgage. He resides in Troy. Don graduation. He is currently general says that his brothers and sisters- manager for Waypoint Boat Works, in-law have earned a total of nine a full-service marine boat dealership, degrees from CMU, and his niece is Sold on his in Grand Haven. He has been married currently a sophomore at CMU. to his wife, Kassie, for 22 years, and they have two great kids – Josh, 17, Casey Schesky, B.S.B.A., is and Kaitlynn, 13. They reside in Byron currently employed at Hyland Center. Software as OEM as a partner development manager. His daughter CMU education Michael J. Fraser, B.S.B.A., has a Katie is a freshman at CMU. new position as the director of public works for the city of Salina, Kansas. 1974

Randall Norton, B.S.B.A. in accounting, Davinder Sekhon, B.S.B.A. He and Central Michigan University campus is president/owner of Norton his wife were blessed with their Accounting & Consulting P.C. Randy first grandchild, a granddaughter, on holds many professional designations – March 3, 2007. Her name is Savera, Patrick Shannon, B.S.B.A., has been Richard E. Perry, B.S.B.A. in CPA, CFP, CLU, ChFC, CSA. which means “morning” in India. working as the director of charter accounting, was appointed interim Dave Ziolkowski, B.S.B.A. and Bob Wender, M.B.A., received a B.S. schools for Bay Mills Community superintendent of the Birmingham M.B.A. ’80, was a member of the in mathematics in 1970. Bob and his College since leaving office as Public Schools effective August 1, 1974 National Championship football wife Susan continue to enjoy life in a county prosecuting attorney. 2007. Richard resides in Troy. This year he is responsible for team. He recently became the Maumee, Ohio. Wender & Company, 1963 Michigan master franchisor for Auto- business consults with employers the oversight of 37 public school Lab Complete Car Centers. With over on the design and administration of academies located throughout Robert Pankonin, B.A. in business, is ‘I had incredible business professors – Leonard Michigan with a student population retired with his wife, Mary, in Carmel, 25 shops statewide, including one in qualified retirement plans, recently Plachta, Tom Weirich, Phil Kintzele, to name a Mount Pleasant. They are growing moved to its new location in of approximately 15,000 students. He California. He was employed in the quickly in a state with dwindling Arrowhead Park in Maumee. received his doctorate in education high-tech industry. Robert remains few – when I was at CMU. They saw capabilities career options. Their statewide from CMU in 2003. busy with volunteer activities and and talents in me and challenged me to be 1973 delivering sailboats up and down the expansion plan calls for an additional 1972 the best. Without the guidance I had at CMU, I 75 stores. Dave says that he’s Dan Savage, B.S.B.A., lived in west coast. Diane (Divish) Buckley, B.S.E.D., wouldn’t be where I am professionally.’ having the time of his life building a New York City from 1973-1978 1960 business with huge growth potential and then moved to Los Angeles, retired 2½ years ago. Diane has been and expanding equity for all involved California. He has been a lecture married 23 years to Michael. She Hans Andrews, B.S. with a double parties. agent representing Star Trek creator has three grandchildren, ages 11, 6, major in commerce and business Gene Rodenberry, Roots author Alex and 18 months. She is working part administration, has launched a 1975 Haley, and a lecture series producer time for Eastern Michigan University Web site for school administrators Pat Irish, B.S.B.A., has two throughout his career, starting at an as a student teaching supervisor for and educational administration daughters attending CMU. Kaitlin is agency in New York and now owning Jackson County. professors. His three most recent books, Awards and Recognition for in her third year, majoring in special SR Productions in Beverly Hills. He 1968 education and physical education, produces appearances by the likes Exceptional Teachers, Accountable and Shannon is in her first year in of President Clinton, Maya Angelou, James Gwisdala, B.S.B.A., retired Teacher Evaluation, and The Dual- pre-vet. Tom Freidman, etc. Dan has been last year as executive vice president Credit Phenomenon are highlighted at Jeff Seeley, ’82, CEO, Carew International Inc. married for 26 years and has one son - personal banking division from www.matildapress.com. Mary (Cox) Magin, B.S.B.A. in • Applying sales experience in partnership with the College of Business Administration and at NYU. Comerica Bank Texas-Division after accounting, has been appointed 37 years with the organization. building an innovative sales major and minor within the Department of Marketing and Hospitality Treasurer for Energy Alloys in Jim and his wife have relocated to Services Administration Houston, Texas. McKinney, Texas, and he is currently Donald Maxwell Jr., B.S.B.A., the business manager of Window • Tapping the intellectual property from his company’s sales training program to develop a Works, Etc. received his M.B.A. from the workbook for the new CBA sales program University of Detroit-Mercy in 1983. • Donating the proceeds from the sale of his workbooks to CBA 30 • Guiding students to reach their professional potential

CBA: Learning Centered. Business Connected. History of Grawn Hall Opened: April 1915 Cost: $100,000 The College of Business Administration’s Grawn Hall is the oldest building at Central Michigan University. It was dedicated on July 8, 1915, by Michigan Governor Woodbridge Ferris. The 92-year-old building narrowly Charles T. Grawn escaped destruction by fire on two (1857-1942) occasions. The first happened on January 31, 1933, when the memory of the Old Main fire was still fresh in the minds of the administration. Grawn Hall – 1924 The other, which did $25,000 in damage, was on March 10, 1954. The building was named for Charles T. Grawn (1857-1942) who started his educational career at age 18 as a rural teacher in Kent County – and ended his career in education as Central’s president in 1918. He resigned that year in order to devote his time to business interests. Until 1965, Grawn Hall housed the various science and mathematics disciplines. In 1965, the building underwent a $600,000 remodel. At this time, the business department moved into the building. Then, in 1989, the Applied Business Studies Complex – a $1.7 million 20,000-square-foot addition – was completed. It was funded in part by a $400,000 donation from The Dow Chemical Company of Midland. Grawn Hall – today

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