On Campus
Speaking Out
Graduate students had the chance to hear from business leaders throughout the spring semester thanks to the Dean’s Executive Leadership Speaker Series.
| JACK LAVIN BBA ‘76 President and CEO Arrow Financial Services LLC |
PETER FRECHETTE BS, ‘61 Chair, President and CEO Patterson Dental Company |
| AARON KENNEDY MBA ‘89 Founder, President and CEO Noodles & Company |
DIANNE ORBISON MS ‘77 President Advantus Capital Management |
| LYNN BEASLEY BBA ’81, MBA ‘82 President and COO RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company |
ALBERT O. NICHOLAS MBA ‘55 Chairman and CEO, Portfolio Manager Nicholas Company |
"How did I get from wanting to be a supervisor in a small manufacturing
plant to the president of R.J. Reyn-olds Tobacco Company? I continued to
set new goals all along the way. It requires hard work. There are
set-backs, sacrifices, hardships. Commitment makes all the difference." - Lynn Beasley
"Entrepreneurs are well served by working for an established company.
The corporate environment provides an important benchmark. As you progress
through your career, refine your plan based on your personal evolution and
experiences." - Jack Lavin