UWSP Sentry School of Business and Economics Banquet 2023

The UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics handed out $108,975 through 78 scholarships as well as multiple awards to students and faculty at its 2022 Awards Presentation Friday, April 29.

SCHOLARSHIP AND

AWARDS BANQUET

Dreyfus University Center Laird Room Friday, April 28, 2023

Table of Contents

Banquet Sponsor...................................................................................................1 Welcome..............................................................................................................2-3 Meet the Recipients........................................................................................4-13 Scholarships and Awards..............................................................................14-20 Faculty Excellence Awards..................................................................................21 Special Recognition.............................................................................................22 Sentry School Faculty..........................................................................................23 Business Advisory Council..................................................................................24 Center for Business and Economic Insight........................................................25 Anderson Classroom to Career (C2C) Center ...................................................26 MBA Program Scholarships................................................................................27 Acknowledgements. ............................................................................................28 MBA Program Information.........................................................Inside Back Cover OUR MISSION The UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics creates career ready graduates and leaders through applied learning. We serve the businesses, economy and people of the greater Central Wisconsin region. We specialize in preparing students for success by providing professional development experiences, access to employers, and in-demand skills. CORE VALUES Talent development Lifelong learning Career preparation

On the job experiences Community outreach Regional partnerships Continuous improvement

Banquet Sponsor

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point School of Business & Economics Annual Awards Banquet Sponsored by

ASSOCIATED BANK

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guiding principle, from providing products that meet and exceed individual customer needs, to doing the “little things” that make your experience with Associated a special one. Associated’s commitment to its communities dates back to 1861 when we first established our roots in Neenah, Wis. Throughout our history, Associated has been proud to play an active role in helping our communities grow and prosper. Ultimately, this positions us to better serve our customers, creates opportunity for our colleagues and enables us to provide greater value for our shareholders.

Our defined approach to being a responsible corporate citizen is dependent upon strong relationships and fostering more stable communities where we live and serve. This approach includes providing sound financial services throughout our three-state footprint of Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota; giving of our time through colleague volunteerism; and, strengthening our communities through our provision of financial resources.

Associated is proud to support the UWSP Sentry School of Business and Economics through our involvement on the Business Advisory Council and sponsorship of the Scholarship and Awards Banquet.

Welcome

On behalf of the faculty and staff of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics, I welcome you to our 2023 Spring Awards Dinner. I am very excited to get together once again to celebrate and honor our outstanding students and faculty. I am also excited to thank our generous donors who made tonight’s awards and this banquet possible. From their generosity we have been able to give away $93,700 to students tonight alone! We are especially pleased to welcome members of the Business Advisory Council (BAC) and our Corporate Partners. The BAC guarantees the relevance of our programs by providing input from our business and community stakeholders while our Corporate Partners help our students connect with local businesses. We appreciate your help in all our efforts. We would also like to extend an extra special welcome to our guests from Sentry, and thank them once again for their record-setting $10 million gift. As astute readers will have noticed, the school is now known as the Sentry School of Business and Economics in recognition of the gift. This naming is a proud recognition of the partnership that will elevate the profile of Sentry School, helping us attract more students to Central Wisconsin, benefiting all our business and community partners. The gift will also help renovate an existing building, Collins Classroom Center, to create a state-of-the-art facility to house Sentry School. When renovations are complete, it will be renamed Sentry Hall as a visible signal of the partnership between Sentry and UW- Stevens Point and the commitment to address the talent development needs of the region. The mission of Sentry School is to provide applied learning experiences to develop career-ready graduates. The Anderson Classroom to Career Center is a core piece of those efforts through the Mundt Internship and Career Readiness, Smiley Professional Events and Corporate Partner programs. At the graduate level, the MBA program is committed to the same goal, transforming both young and seasoned professionals.

Over the past year, Sentry School students: • Completed 178 separate internships in 119 organizations, gaining valuable on the job experience both regionally and nationally. • Interacted with 31 Corporate Partner organizations during 667 classroom visits and Smiley Professional events, developing professionalism skills and strengthening community ties. • Served 11 different organizations with MBA Impact Fellowships and graduate assistantships, enhancing their skills while helping our partner organizations. • Led a number of student organizations and clubs, including a Women in Business organization begun this year that has already impacted the university and the community. It is experiences and programs like these that set Sentry School apart as a leader in applied learning and student engagement. On behalf of Sentry School, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to all our donor, business and community partners that help make all this possible. I would also like to thank UW-Stevens Point administration for their support, and our wonderful faculty and staff for their creativity, hard work and dedication to our students. Thank you! Kevin Neuman, Ph.D. Head, Sentry School of Business and Economics

Meet the Recipients

GEORGE ANDERSON from Washington, D.C., is majoring in accounting. George is a tax preparer for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. Joey Trzebiatowski Memorial Scholarship JARED ANDERSON from Auburndale, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and finance. Jared is a member of the UWSP Accounting Club, Student Government Association and Phi Eta Sigma fraternity. Gordon Haferbecker Scholarship NICHOLAS AROMATARIO from Woodbridge, Ontario, is majoring in business administration. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship KAITLYN BASS from Rothschild, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Ansay-McCulloch Travel Abroad Scholarship Sadie Stevens Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship RYAN BAXTER from Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and finance. Ryan is a member of the Financial Literacy Association, UWSP Accounting Club and the National Honors Society. He volunteers at Veterans of Foreign Wars, Portage County Humane Society and as a tax preparer for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Business Advisory Council Scholarship ELLIE BELSHA from Stevens Point, Wis., is majoring in economics and minoring in history. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship

ETHAN BOHLMAN from Kronenwetter, Wis., is majoring in marketing. Ethan participates on the Pointers cross country and track and field teams. He is also a member of the Toastmasters Club. Business Advisory Council Scholarship KOLE BRECKE from Weston, Wis., is majoring in finance. Kole is a member of the UWSP men’s soccer club team, UWSP Accounting Club and UWSP Chess Club. He is also a tax intern at CliftonLarsenAllen. Central Wisconsin Board of Realtors Scholarship MICHAEL BRIERTON from Junction City, Wis., is majoring in accounting and minoring in military science and data analytics. Michael is a member of ROTC and the Boy Scouts of America. In his free time, he volunteers with Adopt-A-Highway. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship HALEY DENSOW from West Bend, Wis., is majoring in marketing and minoring in media studies. Haley is a member of Pointers women’s tennis team, UWSP Women in Business Club and Toastmasters International. She also volunteers as a cadet for the Filmore Fire Department. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship JARED ENDVICK from Stanley, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Jared is a member of the UWSP Entrepreneurship Club. Joey Trzebiatowski Memorial Scholarship KYLER ERNST from Fountain City, Wis., is majoring in finance and minoring in accounting. Kyler is a member of the Pointers swim and dive team and is secretary of UWSP WELS Collegians. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship BRODY EROLA from Owatonna, Minn., is majoring in finance and minoring in law and policy and political science. Brody is a member of the Student Government Association and Phi Sigma Phi national fraternity. He works at the Office of Admissions and Recruitment as a student ambassador. Northwestern Mutual Bob Taylor Scholarship

VERCION GAMMEL from Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., is majoring in management. Vercion is a member of the Pointers football team. Business Advisory Council Scholarship KACEE GEISLER from Minocqua, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Kacee is a member of the Women in Business Club and volunteers for the Salvation Army. Business Advisory Council Scholarship MIGUEL GONZALEZ from Plainfield, Wis., is double majoring in business administration and Spanish. Miguel is a member of the Latino Student Alliance, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, CRU and American Indians Reaching for Opportunities. Business Advisory Council Scholarship COLE GRAFF from Wausau, Wis., is majoring in accounting and minoring in forest management. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship ZACH HANSON from Gladstone, Minn., is majoring in finance. Zack is a member of the Pointers baseball team. Northwestern Mutual Bob Taylor Scholarship MARIA HARTLEY from Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Maria is a member of the UWSP Women in Business Club and Phi Omega. She is also a Smiley Professional Events intern and is Miss Wisconsin Rapids 2023. Business Advisory Council Scholarship ALYSSA HELLAND from Cornell, Wis., is majoring in accounting. Alyssa is a member of the UWSP Accounting Club and Financial Literacy Association. She also is a tax preparer for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Tax Executives Institute Scholarship

QUINTON HILL from British Columbia, Canada, is double majoring in finance and accounting. Quinton is a member of the Pointers men’s hockey team and a tutor at the UWSP Tutoring-Learning Center. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship MADISON HOHN from Clintonville, Wis., is double majoring in management and marketing. Madison is the student engagement director for Student Government Association. Expanding Horizons Scholarship Lawrence and Julia Weiser International Scholarship Michael and Melba Sullivan Scholarship KYLEE HOUFE from Edgerton, Wis., is double majoring in finance and management, and minoring in accounting. Kylee is a member of the UWSP Women in Business Club, Financial Literacy Association, Math Club and Entrepreneurship Club. She also volunteers for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp. Business Advisory Council Scholarship BRETT HUMBERSTONE from Ontario, Canada, is majoring in finance. Brett is a member of the Pointers men’s hockey team. Kevin and Jordan Ile Scholarship DIRMITRIA JACKSON from Kenosha, Wis., is majoring in finance and minoring in economics. Dirmitria is a member of the UWSP Women in Business Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Black Student Union and Sigma Delta Rho. Mark and Julie Smiley Business Scholarship ANGELINA JASHINSKY from Peshtigo, Wis., is majoring in business administration and minoring in accounting. Angelina is a member of Latino Student Alliance and Join the Pack Transfer Student Club. Jeffery E and Sally A CPS Scholarship CHASE JASINSKI from Waldo, Wis., is majoring in accounting and minoring in music. Chase is a member of the UWSP Accounting Club. CliftonLarsonAllen Accounting Scholarship

KALLISTA JOHANSON from Stevens Point, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and finance. Kallista is a member of the UWSP Accounting Club and Financial Literacy Association. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship JANNA JOHNSON from Wausau, Wis., is majoring in accounting and minoring in applied math. Janna is a math tutor for the UWSP Tutor- Learning Center. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship MADELINE KASPER from Kimberly, Wis., is majoring in marketing. Madeline is a member of the UWSP Women in Business Club and the Smiley Professional Events Advisory Board. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship Scott and Julie Wallace Internship Scholarship ADAM KLAWITTER from Rome, Wis., is double majoring in marketing and management. Adam is president of the UWSP Entrepreneurship Club and a member of the Smiley Professional Advisory Board. Gordon Haferbecker Scholarship KATIE KOEHLER from Franklin, Wis., is majoring in marketing and minoring psychology. Katie is a member of the UWSP Women in Business Club and the Smiley Professional Events Advisory Board. Sentry School Student Worker of the Year Award CHRISTIAN KOHLMAN from Eagle River, Wis., is majoring in business administration. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship ABIGAIL KOOPMAN from Vesper, Wis., is majoring in management and minoring in professional communication. Abigail is a member of the Pointer Pep Band and Chi Alpha. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship

KAARIN LIND from Ogema, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and finance. Kaarin volunteers for the Hillbillies 4-H Club. Business Advisory Council Scholarship Skyward Success Scholarship SAMUEL LISKE from Medford, Wis., is majoring in accounting and minoring in economics. Samuel is a member of the UWSP Accounting Club and the UWSP Chess Club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship JASMINE MADDEN from Weston, Wis., is majoring in management. Jasmine is a member of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship CALEB MANSER from Kronenwetter, Wis., is majoring in marketing. Caleb is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. W.B. Greaton Scholarship MAXIME NGALAMULUME from Milwaukee, Wis., is majoring in data analytics and minoring in business administration and French. Max is a member of Sigma Tau Gamma. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship HENRY NIEDBALSKI from Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., is majoring in finance. Business Advisory Council Scholarship CIERRA PETERSEN from Birnamwood, Wis., is majoring in marketing and minoring in business administration. Cierra is a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Business Advisory Council Scholarship BROOKE PETERSON from Waupaca, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and finance. Brooke is a member of the UWSP Accounting Club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship SARAH PIPER from Fond Du Lac, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Business Advisory Council Scholarship

ARIEL PLASKI from Almond, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Ariel is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and volunteers for the United Way of Portage County. Trish and Mick Howen School of Business and Economics Scholarship EMMA POLITOSKI from Faribault, Minn., is double majoring in business administration and management. Emma volunteers for the North Regional Wisconsin Science Olympiad. W.B. Greaton Scholarship John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship ERIN PROCTOR from New London, Wis., is majoring in business administration and minoring in accounting. Cheri Smith Scholarship MCKENNA PRZYBYL from Portage, Wis., is majoring in finance. McKenna is a member of the UWSP Curling Association and of Chi Alpha. W.B. Greaton Scholarship JEWELENE QUELLE from Owen, Wis., is double majoring in business administration and management. Business Advisory Council Scholarship DRAKE RADKE from Wausau, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Drake is a member of The Branch program. Business Advisory Council Scholarship ANANIA RAUWALD from Stevens Point, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Anania volunteers for the Salvation Army. W.B. Greaton Scholarship Joey Trzebiatowski Memorial Scholarship MADALYN ROMATOSKI from West Bend, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration, and minoring in Spanish. Madalyn is a member of the UWSP Accounting Club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship

NOAH ROSAS from Franklin, Wis., is majoring in management and minoring in criminal justice. Noah is a member of the Pointers track and field team. Steve and Shari Day School of Business and Economics Internship Scholarship NATHAN SANKEY from Plover, Wis., is double majoring in finance and management. Nathan is a member of National Society of Leadership and Success. Joey Trzebiatowski Memorial Scholarship John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship TRISTAN SCHELVAN from Amherst Junction, Wis., is majoring in accounting. Tristan is a volunteer coach for his local high school football team. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship THAYNE SCHMITT from East Troy, Wis., is majoring in accounting. Thayne is a member of the UWSP Accounting Club, UWSP Entrepreneurship Club, Chi Alpha and the National Society of Leadership and Success. Business Advisory Council Scholarship EVAN STANISLAWSKI from Hatley, Wis., is majoring in business administration. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship OLIVIA STEINMAN from Medford, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration. Olivia is a member of the UWSP Accounting Club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship AIDAN STRIZEL from Plover, Wis., is majoring in business administration. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship

YULONG TANG from Inner Mongolia, China, is double majoring in data analytics and mathematics, and minoring business administration and economics. Yulong is a tutor for the UWSP Tutoring-Learning Center. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship Olivia Molle ’21 Homecoming Scholarship ROY THORSON from Schofield, Wis., is majoring in business administration and minoring in law and policy, political science and music. Roy is a 4+1 student in the UWSP MBA program. He is also a member of the UWSP Low Brass Club, Student Legal Society and Campus Vote Project. Randy and Patricia Cray Scholarship for Academic Achievement CASSANDRA TOMAC from Coloma, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Cassandra is a member of sigma Delta Rho and volunteers for CASE blood drives, Portage County Hunger and Poverty Prevention Partnerships and for her hometown fire department. Business Advisory Council Scholarship SERENA VINCENT from Suamico, Wis., is double majoring in business administration and management. Serena is a member of the UWSP Women in Business Club, UWSP Sign Language Club and the Smiley Professional Events Advisory Board. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship JAYDA WADEL from Howard’s Grove, Wis., is majoring in finance. Jayda is a financial representative intern for Northwestern Mutual. Jeffery E and Sally A Fiddler CPS Scholarship BRYCE WALKOWSKI from Wausau, Wis., is double majoring in finance and economics. Bryce is the president of UWSP Financial Literacy Association (FLA). DaWalt Family Economics Scholarship

TAYLOR WENTLAND from Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and finance. Taylor is a member of the UWSP Accounting Club. She also volunteers for Day of Caring and Hearts and Hammers. Northwestern Mutual Bob Taylor Scholarship EMILY WORRING from Mosinee, Wis., is double majoring in business administration and management. Expanding Horizons Scholarship Lawrence and Julia Weiser International Scholarship HANNAH ZOESCH from Schofield, Wis., is majoring in marketing and minoring media studies. Hannah is also a 4+1 student in the UWSP MBA program. Ross and Eleanore Roberts Scholarship ISABEL ZUNIGA-MEYER from Brookfield, Wis., is double majoring in business administration and marketing. Isabel is a member of the Pointers women’s team, UWSP Women in Business Club and Student Athletic Advisory Committee. She also volunteers for Girl Scouts of America and for Big Brother and Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin. Business Advisory Council Scholarship

Scholarships and Awards

BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIPS The Sentry School of Business and Economics Business Advisory Council (BAC) was formed to keep our programs relevant to the needs of regional organizations– our external stakeholders. The BAC members are the business leaders from various industries. The inaugural meeting was September 2011. Through the generous contributions of our BAC members listed on page 22, we are able to award scholarships to our talented students. CENTRAL WISCONSIN APARTMENT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP The Central Wisconsin Apartment Association is composed of rental property owners, real estate professionals, and others who have an interest in meeting Central Wisconsin needs for rental housing. CENTRAL WISCONSIN BOARD OF REALTORS SCHOLARSHIP Real estate professionals Rudy Ottersen and Pat Cassidy established this endowment around the time of the UWSP Centennial. At that time the organization was called the Stevens Point Board of Realtors. Shortly after, the name was changed to Central Wisconsin Board of Realtors. Together with the Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service, the real estate professionals in our area support an accounting, business, or economics student who has a connection to the real estate profession. CLIFTONLARSONALLEN ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP Clifton Gunderson was founded in 1960 in Peoria, Ill., as Clifton, Gunderson, Coker and DeBruyn. In 1973, its name was shortened to Clifton, Gunderson. Under a new name, it added firms in Colorado, Wisconsin, Missouri, Maryland, Arizona, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Texas, California, and Pennsylvania. Prior to the formation of Clifton Gunderson, young entrepreneurs Rholan Larson and John Allen started a small public accounting practice in the suburbs of Minneapolis in 1953. Bob Weishair joined the firm in 1957 to form Larson, Allen, Weishair & Co., LLP. The firm has since expanded throughout Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Florida, Massachusetts, Texas, Wisconsin, Washington DC, Washington, and Idaho. In 2007, the firm changed names to LarsonAllen LLP.

CliftonLarsonAllen is the alliance of Clifton Gunderson and LarsonAllen, two peer firms that have merged to create a different kind of professional services firm. Since the merger in January of 2012, the firm exists among our nation’s top 10 accounting firms with more than 90 locations across the United States (including one office in Stevens Point) and headquarters in Minneapolis and Milwaukee. CliftonLarsonAllen has more than 1,550 CPAs on staff to meet the needs of over 150,000 clients nationwide. RANDY AND PATRICIA CRAY SCHOLARSHIP FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Randy Cray is the emeritus chief economist at the Central Wisconsin Economic Research Bureau at UWSP. He served as chair of the School of Business and Economics from 1995-2001. He also is an emeritus professor of economics and taught in the areas of monetary economics and finance. Cray has been recognized numerous times at UWSP for his research and community/university service. He is published in a number of scholarly journals and over 200 Quarterly Economic Indicator reports for Marathon, Portage, and Wood counties. Cray is a frequent speaker at professional conferences and is regularly interviewed by regional newspapers, radio, and television stations on matters pertaining to the economy. Patricia Cray retired as a financial specialist at the UWSP Library in 2014. Currently she volunteers one afternoon each week at hospice doing office work. Also, she enjoys volunteering most mornings at the local food pantry (Operations Bootstrap) warehouse. Further, she volunteers three afternoons a week in Bootstrap’s pantry and office. She is also extensively involved with the Holy Spirit Parish library and book nook. Helping others is very rewarding to her. DAWALT FAMILY ECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIP John F. DaWalt is a 1996 UWSP graduate who was interested in both pharmaceutical research and the stock market. After four years with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, he moved to a new career with Merrill Lynch. John has a successful practice as an Investment Analyst and Wealth Consultant. He received valuable career advice from a faculty advisor during his undergraduate studies. John’s wife, Mandy, is a successful teacher, proud mother of two, and a 1997 UWSP graduate. The DaWalt family is rewarding a promising economics student with a scholarship as a way of giving back to UWSP.

STEVE AND SHARI DAY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP After completing his associate degree at Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, Michigan, Steve Day transferred to Northern Michigan University in Marquette and received a bachelor’s degree. Even though his education was earned through the G.I. Bill, Steve applied for a veteran’s scholarship and was awarded for his two years at NMU. Steve was very grateful to have that additional money. Steve and Shari are pleased to be able to sponsor this scholarship at UWSP for a deserving veteran, drilling reservist or guardsman, or student. Also, the Day family views this scholarship as a tribute to Dr. Tom McCaig who was instrumental in establishing Steve’s philosophy on leadership and Dr. Bill Kirby who was very supportive and encouraging as Steve pursued his master’s degree. EXPANDING HORIZONS SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is made possible by Marcia Tepp and Gary Hetzer. Marcia studied abroad as a business student and had experiences that would have never happened at home. The scholarship provides business and economic majors with the opportunity to study outside of the United States in a foreign environment developing their awareness of other cultures and experiencing people of all countries. JEFFERY E AND SALLY A FIDDLER CPS SCHOLARSHIP Jeffery and Sally Fiddler had backgrounds in business and education. Sally Fiddler was grateful for the efforts of Dean Warren Jenkins with respect to her receiving her degree. If it weren’t for his efforts she would not have had the ability to finish her course work and obtain her degree. With that degree, she went to Chicago, where she met her husband, Jeffery, and where she spent many years in the Chicago educational system. This allowed her to make a difference in the lives of her students, just as Dean Warren Jenkins made a difference in her life. Jeffery Fiddler was a very successful person in the computer technology area. Their combined gift will support worthy UWSP students in perpetuity. W.B. GREATON SCHOLARSHIP Wilson B. (Bart) Greaton, Sr., was born and raised in New Richmond, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Minnesota and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls before completing the La Salle correspondent course in accounting. He worked at the First National Bank of New Richmond for 10 years and moved to Junction City in 1939 where he joined the Junction State Bank. He became president of the bank in 1957 and was Chairman of the Board at the time of his death in 1983. Mr. Greaton was progressive in his leadership and banking procedures and influential in starting installment

loan policies. The W.B. Greaton Scholarship was established by Mr. Greaton’s wife, Evelyn S. Greaton. The scholarship was established to encourage young students to achieve their goals in the field of business. The Greatons’ children, Kathryn Wohlbier of Junction City and Wilson Greaton of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., continue to support this scholarship. GORDON HAFERBECKER SCHOLARSHIP Gordon Haferbecker was an economics professor for 10 years at UW- Milwaukee beginning in 1946. He received his doctorate in economics from UW-Madison in 1952. He began a long affiliation with UWSP in 1956 when he was appointed dean of instruction, the number-two administrative post. The position later became Vice-Chancellor for academic affairs and he held it until returning to full-time teaching as a professor of economics in 1974. He served as acting president of the university several times. When Haferbecker moved from administration to teaching in 1974, the faculty established a scholarship to fund in his honor. Haferbecker passed away in December 1998. His wife, Darlene, survives. TRISH AND MICK HOWEN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIP Trish and Mick Howen graduated from UW-Stevens Point after serving in the U.S. Army and starting a family. Trish started her accounting career at the UWSP Foundation and is currently the director of accounting for The QTI Group in Madison. Mick worked at the Central Wisconsin Economic Research Bureau while attending UWSP and is currently a director with the Madison Metropolitan School District. Although they were both fortunate to receive scholarships while attending UWSP, there were none available to part-time students, such as Trish, through the School of Business and Economics. As a sign of their appreciation to UWSP for helping in their professional success, they established this scholarship to help part-time, non-traditional students with financial need who have responsibilities outside of school that make their pursuit of education challenging. KEVIN AND JORDAN ILE SCHOLARSHIP Kevin and Jordan Ile first met on campus at UW-Stevens Point as freshmen in 2015. Both Kevin and Jordan chose UW-Stevens Point as a result of program reputations, the central location of the university, and the on-campus culture. Spending six years in the Stevens Point area earning bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees at UWSP, Kevin and Jordan made a number of connections with other students and faculty members that they’ve held close as they relocated outside the area to follow career opportunities. Because of these

meaningful connections and the impact UWSP has had on them personally and professionally, Kevin and Jordan were naturally encouraged to give back to students in need of additional financial support. CLIFF KING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Clifford “Cliff” King was a 1983 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduate and a passionate supporter of the university and Stevens Point community. Cliff strongly supported UW-Stevens Point in various ways including as a member of the Business Advisory Council. His efforts directly contributed to increasing the university’s prominence in the business community. Cliff always made time to engage with students and will be remembered for his bright smile and personable demeanor. Cliff passed away on May 8, 2021, at the age of 66. His family, including his wife, Karen, and children, Megan and Tom, are proud to continue Cliff’s legacy with UW- Stevens Point through this memorial scholarship. NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL BOB TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIPS Northwestern Mutual has a long history of tradition and in keeping with that tradition established the Northwestern Mutual – Bob ‘Rap’ Taylor Scholarship in 2010 to not only support higher education of others but to honor Robert T. Taylor who served as a managing director for the Stevens Point area from 1974-2008. During his 34 years as managing director, Bob not only grew his personal practice in the financial services industry by qualifying for Million Dollar Roundtable every year but also took time from his practice to mentor 58 college interns while raising his family in Stevens Point. Bob’s commitment to grow young professionals resulted in several interns becoming some of the most productive in the company, and while some interns moved on to other successful careers, they’ve continually thanked Bob for having spent his time providing guidance during their time at Northwestern Mutual. Bob’s values, passion for learning, and endless pursuit of excellence exemplified during his tenure as managing director is what makes every person in their community hopeful that tomorrow will be better than yesterday. Although Bob has stepped down from the managing director role, he continues to work with his clientele, and along with his wife Mary, continue to support the Stevens Point community. ROSS AND ELEANORE ROBERTS SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by Lon and Mary Roberts in memory of Lon’s mother and father. SENTRY SCHOOL STUDENT WORKER OF THE YEAR AWARD In recognition of extraordinary service to the Sentry School of Business and Economics from 2022-23.

JOHN C. SERAMUR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS This scholarship was made possible by a substantial endowment from John C. Seramur, President of what was then called First Financial Savings and Loan Association–now known as Associated Bank. The scholarship was established to recognize the high scholastic achievement and potential of economics and business majors at UWSP. SKYWARD SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is made possible by Skyward and was inspired by its Customer Success department. This department is comprised of many employees with business degrees and plays a pivotal role in Skyward’s future success. MARK AND JULIE SMILEY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP Mark and Julie are both alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Mark graduated with a business administration degree in 1985 and Julie graduated with a communication degree in 1987. CHERI SMITH SCHOLARSHIP In 2007, Cheri Smith celebrated 25 years in business as a successful real estate broker in Stevens Point. As a UWSP graduate in business and economics, she felt a scholarship was an important way to thank the community with a lasting gift to university students. This scholarship is available to UWSP juniors or seniors in the Sentry School of Business and Economics. MICHAEL AND MELBA SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP Michael Sullivan served as a professor of economics in the Division of Business and Economics from 1965-94. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1972, his M.S. from UW-Madison in 1961, and his B.A. from the University of Denver in 1950. Sullivan’s courses included Production and Operations Management, Labor Problems, Managerial Economics, Collective Bargaining, and Principles of Economics. He served on a number of university committees throughout his tenure. He held several offices in the Central Wisconsin APICS chapter, including Director from 1986-89. In the fall of 1984 he and his wife, Melba, led a group of students on the university’s semester abroad program in Madrid, Spain. After retirement, Michael and Melba built a home that won a first-place award from the National Association of Homebuilders. Michael and Melba have opened their home for tours during the annual MREA Energy Fair and the National Tour of Solar Homes. Melba taught in the Stevens Point Public Schools from 1967-93. She led an active life of gardening, travel and volunteer work. Michael passed away in 2007; Melba passed away in 2022.

JOEY TRZEBIATOWSKI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by the Trzebiatowski family in memory of Joey, a Sentry School of Business and Economics sophomore who passed away in April 2012. The Trzebiatowski family started this fund to support students who exemplify strong leadership characteristics, a good work ethic and community involvement. All things that many would say about Joey. TAX EXECUTIVES INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP Tax Executive Institute Inc. (TEI) is a voluntary, non-profit association of corporate and other business executives, managers, and administrators who are responsible for the TAX affairs of their employees. TEI was organized in 1944 under the laws of the state of New York and is exempt from taxation under section 501(c) (6) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.). TEI has approximately 6,000 members who represent more than 2,800 of the leading corporations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. TEI is dedicated to promoting the uniform and equitable enforcement of the tax laws–reducing the costs and burdens of administration and compliance to the benefit of both the government and taxpayers, and vindicating the Commerce Clause and other constitutional rights of all business taxpayers. SCOTT AND JULIE WALLACE INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP This award was created to promote and enhance the internships in the UWSP Sentry School of Business and Economics in an effort to increase opportunities for students. This award was based on their daughter Erin’s positive experience during her internship, which led to a great entry-level position after graduation. LARRY AND JULIA WEISER INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP After receiving his Ph.D. from UW-Madison in 1967, Larry Weiser began his service to the then Division of Business and Economics in 1972 as an associate professor of economics. He was promoted to full professor in 1978. Weiser taught a vast array of economics coursework at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He had an extensive record of service to the Division of Business and Economics, the College of Letters and Science, and UWSP as a whole. He was chair of the division from 1975-81 and became director of the Center for Economic Education in 1990. After an illustrious career, Weiser retired in 2002 and became an emeritus faculty member. In the years following his retirement, Larry continued to support the Sentry School of Business and Economics and to teach within the LIFE program.

Faculty Excellence Awards EXCELLENCE IN EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION Sujana Kabiraj (Economics)

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Ricardo Boeing (Business) EXCELLENCE IN SCHOLARSHIP Nikolaus Butz (Data Analytics)

EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE Lyna Matesi (Business)

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, SCHOLARSHIP AND SERVICE Deborah Beyer (Business)

Special Recognition

DISTINGUISHED BENEFACTOR Sentry

Given in appreciation for Sentry’s support of the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point overall as well as the Sentry School of Business and Economics, in particular as demonstrated by the generous gift to name Sentry School and drive the Sentry Hall project forward.

CORPORATE PARTNERS AWARD Aspirus

Given in appreciation for Aspirus’ support of UW-Stevens Point in general as well as the Sentry School of Business and Economics in particular as demonstrated by their enthusiastic and helpful participation in our Smiley Professional Events and internship programs. KEITH AND TAMMY ANDERSON NONPROFIT INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established to support students participating in unpaid internship opportunities throughout the academic year. 2022-23 SMILEY PROFESSIONAL EVENTS ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS The Smiley Professional Events Advisory Board members provide valuable input on our outside-the-classroom speaker series. Advisory Board members attend weekly events and are the face of the program to students and guests. George Anderson Anita Haldes Aminee Hoff

Joseph Bergquist Sarah Bjork Kylee Houfe Madeline Kasper

Adam Klawitter Matt Knick Katie Koehler Serena Vincent

DECEMBER 2022 “BRANCH” PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS While working on real-world problems sponsored by local businesses, “Branch” participants build vital collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity skills.

Drake Hommerding Chloe Lane

RJ Leher Jos Zamora

Sentry School Faculty

FULL-TIME FACULTY Kevin Bahr

ADJUNCT FACULTY Nadine Castellano Jodie Gardner Kevin Hermening Kit Kiefer Greg Koepel Brian Krolczyk Vicki Lobermeier Janice Marshall Josh Misner Alex Pflughoeft Katherine Ruffi Dave Schalow Angela Servi Scott Sybeldon Chris Spranger Matthieu Vollmer RETIRED FACULTY Darrell Christie James Dunigan Vance Gruetzmacher Clifford Jacobsen William Love Barb Mihm Dennis Palmini Christine Schalow

Deborah Beyer Ricardo Boeing Nikolaus Butz

Jason Davis Bo DeDeker

Ada Duffey Tracy Hofer Sujana Kabiraj Mary Jae Kleckner C.R. Marshall Elizabeth Martin Lyna Matesi Caz McChrystal Marty Meyers Kurt Pflughoeft Franciane Reinert Ce James Servi Reed Stratton Scott Wallace Marissa Warzynski

EMERITUS FACULTY Randy Cray

James Haine Richard Judy* Gary Mullins

David Schalow David Schanke Robert Witte

*Passed away December 2018

Business Advisory Council

The Sentry School of Business and Economics Business Advisory Council (BAC) members are executive management level leaders from various industries. BAC members partner with Sentry School to keep our programs relevant to the needs of regional organizations–our external stakeholders. Through the generous contributions of our BAC members listed below, we are able to award scholarships to our talented students.

Ray Ackerlund ’96 President Skyward

Quyen Hom Entrepreneur/ Small Business Owner Dean Johnson Principal CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC

Mark Smiley President Badger Paperboard Mathew Snyder CFO Gamber-Johnson Scott Steele Chief Marketing Officer Church Mutual

Jim Anderson ’89 Founder Anderson Development Company Keith Anderson ’85 Founder Eldon Homes Wayne Ashenberg ’70 (emeritus) Retired Fairfax Financial Holdings Rick Crosson Retired DeBoer Transportation

Dave Kallstrom President Greenheck Fan

Mark Koehl Retired WIPFLI

Jim Wysocki CFO Wysocki Family of Companies

Jeri Koester Chief Information Officer Marshfield Clinic Kimberly Maes President of Flatbed and Specialized Group Roehl Transport Jenny Riggenbach Chief Executive Officer Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin

Kevin Neuman Head Sentry School of Business and Economics Carie Winn Outreach Specialist Sentry School of Business and Economics

Jim Fetherston President and CEO Worzalla

Center for Business and Economic Insight

DIRECTOR AND EDITOR Scott Wallace RESEARCH ASSISTANT Kyle Pulvermacher

CHIEF ANALYST Kevin Bahr

PUBLICATION DESIGNER Eva Donohoo

The UW-Stevens Point Center for Business and Economic Insight (CBEI) promotes regional and community development through the provision of business and economic knowledge to local business, governmental and community leaders.

The faculty of the Sentry School of Business and Economics at UW-Stevens Point and other experts share their learning and experiences over a range of areas including talent management, data analytics, leadership, community development and many other fields. The primary regions of focus are Portage, Marathon and Wood counties. Our chief analyst Kevin Bahr posts articles on important business and economic topics periodically on our blog. You will often find Kevin featured on local television news and radio programs.

uwsp.edu/cbei

bitly.com/uwspcbeiblog

SPRING 2023 PRESENTATION SENTRYWORLD GRAND HALL Friday, May 12, 7-9 a.m. Includes Continental Breakfast

Join the Center for Business and Economic Insight for the Central Wisconsin Spring 2023 Report with a special presentation on “Remembering the Future: Every Leader Can Practice Foresight”

REMEMBERING THE FUTURE Every Leader Can Practice Foresight

by UW-Stevens Point MBA director Assistant Professor Lyna Matesi.

U W S P MAY 12, 2023 7-9 A.M.

CENTER FOR BUSINESS

RSVP today! uwsp.edu/cbei cbei@uwsp.edu

AND ECONOMIC INSIGHT

Anderson Classroom to Career Center

The Anderson Classroom to Career (C2C) Center was opened in 2019, thanks to the generosity of Keith and Tammy Anderson. This student- run center provides a unique single location for UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics students to learn about majors, discover opportunities to network with regional employers, receive career and financial advice, and discover internship and professional development opportunities. The Anderson C2C Center also serves as a hub for business and community outreach.

ANDERSON C2C DIRECTOR Professor Elizabeth Martin INTERNSHIP DIRECTOR Professor Ricardo Boeing

ADVISING STAFF Elsbeth Eckendorf Max Trzebiatowski OUTREACH SPECIALIST Carie Winn

FINANCIAL COACHING ADVISOR Professor Tracy Hofer

STUDENT STAFF

Selah Alft Fletcher Anderson Sarah Bjork Madison Deiter

Hannah Gunderson Maria Hartley Alyssa Helland Dirmitria Jackson Madeline Kasper Adam Klawitter

Matt Knick Katie Koehler Abby Koopman Kendall Laridaen Ariana Mueller Bryce Walkowski

Sabre Dorsey Lewis Gerou

MBA Program Scholarships

During the 2022-23 academic year, the Sentry School MBA program invested $95,000 in 29 MBA candidates by sponsoring six Impact Fellowships, five graduate assistantships, and 18 Incentive Scholarships. MBA IMPACT FELLOWSHIPS: $46,000 INVESTED Impact Fellows work with a nonprofit, government, for-profit or educational organization to design and implement a series of high-impact consulting projects. Ann Ilagan.........................................................Entrepreneur in Residence Andrew Nelson .............................................Central Wisconsin FoodShare Sarah Ross....UWSP Center for Women’s Equity, Development and Leadership Max Trzebiatowski......................................................UWSP MBA Program Susan Wurzer........................................Social Entrepreneur in Residence

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS: $25,000 INVESTED Graduate Assistants work across UWSP to design and implement high-impact consulting projects.

Abigail Mailszewski.........................................Athletics - Sports Marketing Matt Knick.............Admissions - Events and Student-Athlete Coordinator Emma Fisher...................................................................Human Resources Crysel Garg..............................................................................MBA Program Callie Wulk..............................................................................MBA Program

MBA INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIPS: $24,000 INVESTED Incentive Scholarships are offered to candidates to support enrollment and retention.

Robert Bergfeld Ian Cohrs Tyler Davis Rachel Folk Mikkayln Hafner Jenna Koepp

Emily Kolbeck Nicolas Kumm Madison Nelles Charles Peth Krystal Rahlf Benjamin Rauen

Jena Vruwink Skerven Chee Yang Makenzie Wozniak Elizabeth Biolo Jessica Hilgart Sofiah Van Drasek

Acknowledgements

EVENT COORDINATED BY Qeng Lee, Kim Carroll, Leah Rose, Carie Winn SPECIAL THANKS TO Associated Bank AWARDS AND RECOGNITION COMMITTEE Marty Meyers, Bo DeDeker, Mary Jae Kleckner

SENTRY SCHOOL STUDENT WORKERS Zephyr Lopez and Jessica Waid CPS DEAN’S OFFICE

Marty Loy, Jackie Durigan, Eva Donohoo, Kayla Kummer, Gina Miresse, Cathy Scheder UWSP Printing and Design University Dining and Catering Services McKenzie Herian and Staff Photographic Memories, LLC by the Oberstadts Heidi and Brian Oberstadt A’ La Mode Event Design & Consultation

Margaret Klismith Point Trophy LLC

Scholarships provide students so much more than financial assistance. Receiving a scholarship not only opens the doors of opportunity but also offers a vote of confidence – one that can propel a student further on their unique path of discovery. Thank you for walking alongside students as they pursue their academic dreams on the way to becoming our leaders of tomorrow. To make a gift to support or establish a student scholarship, visit give.uwsp.edu or contact the UWSP Foundation at 715-346-3812.

MBA Master of Business Administration

Master Your Future

Apply • uwsp.edu/mba

The UW-Stevens Point MBA in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making will help you power up your career, develop a broader, deeper knowledge of business administration and graduate with the applied leadership and decision-making skills you need to advance. CHOOSE OUR CAREER-READY PROGRAM • Local Classes: Attend locally taught evening classes in Wausau, Stevens Point and Marshfield in a combined in-person and online format • Professional Connections: Engage in classes, projects, events and mentoring with experienced business leaders and educators • In-Demand Skills: Learn the leadership skills that employers consider when hiring and promoting • Accelerated Learning: Complete your degree in as few as 12 to 24 months • Brand Recognition: Choose a program with a brand, the University of Wisconsin System and AACSB are recognized and respected by employers

For more information visit uwsp.edu/mba or email the MBA team at mbainfo@uwsp.edu

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