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MARSHFIELD DIRECTORY MBA Master of Business Administration in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making Candidate and Alumni
UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield MBA Program Directory
Welcome. ..........................................................................................................................3 Candidates..................................................................................................................4-11 Davis, Tyler*.......................................................................................................... 5 Donovan, Christopher^......................................................................................... 6 Knoll, Adam........................................................................................................... 7 Kumm, Nicolas...................................................................................................... 8 Resch, Jenny*....................................................................................................... 9 Vance, Joe*......................................................................................................... 10 Woolworth, Cameron.......................................................................................... 11 Alumni. ..................................................................................................................... 12-15 Anderson, Lisa*.................................................................................................. 13 Elsen, Amanda.................................................................................................... 13 Frahm, Jessica.................................................................................................... 13 Gardner, Jodie..................................................................................................... 14 Harl, Michael....................................................................................................... 14 Hughes, Daniel*................................................................................................. 14 Koester, Jeri......................................................................................................... 15 Olson, Adam*...................................................................................................... 15 Faculty and Staff........................................................................................................... 16 Feature Story................................................................................................................. 17 About School of Business and Economics . .................................................................. 18 About UW-Stevens Point................................................................... Inside Back Cover
Key: * UW-Stevens Point Undergraduate Alum ^ U.S. Veteran/Active Military Member
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Welcome! The faculty, staff and administrative leadership of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point welcome you to power up your career right in your hometown, with the AACSB-accredited MBA program at Marshfield. Our MBA program was formed with students in mind. Classes are held locally, in the evening, through our in-person and online hybrid format. This program spans a wide range of industries, employers, and undergraduate degrees, giving our students connections in different fields. This booklet highlights Marshfield candidates’ experience and passion for the UW-Stevens Point MBA program. Hear what some Marshfield MBA alumni have to say about the program: “This program allowed me
“Having the option to attend the Marshfield campus serves as a major benefit for students who live in this community and have the desire of continuing their education.” – Daniel Hughes, MBA ’21
“The program allowed me to make connections with my colleagues and continue growing my network.” – Amanda Elsen, MBA ’21
to balance an executive position while obtaining my dream of a graduate degree. Check. It. Out.” –Jeri Koester, MBA ’21
Our students and faculty would love to chat more with you, please visit uwsp.edu/mba or email mbainfo@uwsp.edu with questions or to set up an information session.
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Candidates
CANDIDATE
PROFILES
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Tyler Davis EXPERIENCE • Manager, Division Logistics and Warehouse Marshfield Clinic Health System • Data Analyst Senior Marshfield Clinic Health System
EDUCATION • B.A. in Accounting • B.A. in Business Administration UW-Stevens Point
ENROLLED Fall 2021
CAMPUS • Marshfield
Tyler Davis graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a B.A. in accounting and business administration. Tyler has been working at Marshfield Clinic Health System as the manager for Division Logistics and Warehouse where he leads a team to distribute supplies throughout MCHS. Additionally, he produces information and analytics for cost reduction efforts throughout their system. Tyler believes the UWSP MBA in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making will help widen his skillset. He hopes the knowledge he gains through the program will give him the self-confidence to pursue the careers that might have seemed unattainable in the past. Tyler wants to network with his academic colleagues and professors to help expand his current knowledge and inspire him with new ideas. After completing the MBA program, Tyler wants to motivate his peers to create positive change within the organization. He hopes to keep progressing his career by continually learning new skills. Over the last few years, Tyler has been working in the medical-based supply chain industry which is his current passion. His philosophy is to keep volunteering and use his skills to assist as many people as possible. Tyler aspires to obtain more responsibility and believes an MBA will make him a well-rounded professional.
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Christopher Donovan
EXPERIENCE • Director of Service Delivery, WI Market Ascension
EDUCATION • B.S. in Information
Technology Management American Public University • Project Management Professional (PMP) Project Management Institute
• Enterprise Project Mgr. Marshfield Clinic Health System
ENROLLED • Fall 2020
CAMPUS • Marshfield
Christopher Donovan is the director of Service Delivery – Wisconsin Market for Ascension where he leads IT operations for 30 hospitals and 250+ clinics across the Ascension Wisconsin Market. He graduated from American Public University with a degree in information technology management. In 2019 he retired from active duty military service where he ended his military career as the Chief of Communications for a 5,000-soldier unit. Christopher feels that the UW-Stevens Point MBA program will accelerate his learning and grow his local network of professionals in Central Wisconsin. He looks forward to advancing his business knowledge and experience, adding it to his 27 years of military leadership experience. Following his completion of the program, Christopher hopes to put himself on a level playing field with his colleagues in the health care industry to catapult himself into a leadership position where he can pave the way for transformational change. Christopher’s greatest professional dream is to find himself in a position where he can lead an organization from great to best in class. He is looking to be in a position where he can use his 17-year involvement in the Malcolm Baldrige Program, military leadership and knowledge gained from the MBA to drive performance excellence within the Marshfield Clinic Health System. He hopes to learn more about strategic challenges and advantages across several different industry types which can then be translated into lessons learned or opportunities for his current role in the health care industry. One of Christopher’s passions is developing leaders. One way he has found to continue that is through being a Scoutmaster and executive committee member with the Boy Scouts of America. Along with that passion comes frequent opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. If he is not coaching and mentoring youth through BSA, you can find enjoying the outdoors with his wife and three sons.
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Adam Knoll
EXPERIENCE • Vice President
EDUCATION • B.S. in Marketing
Partners Bank of Wisconsin
Marquette University
• Veteran
United States Army
ENROLLED • Fall 2020
CAMPUS • Marshfield
Adam Knoll has been honored to serve his native town of Stratford, Wisconsin, as a banker for Partners Bank of Wisconsin for the last seven years. In that capacity, Adam manages commercial, small business, home mortgage and consumer portfolios. A factotum at the community bank, Adam collaborates with his coworkers and serves an array of customers with wonderful experiences. He is also concurrently enrolled in the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Adam feels a UW-Stevens Point MBA will refine his leadership skill set, putting him in a better position to positively impact any organization he takes part in, now and in the future. Adam believes we can never stop learning and cannot think of a better way to learn than with local students and faculty in a campus setting. After exploring other graduate programs, UW-Stevens Point stood out with its friendly culture and hybrid format. Having the opportunity to be involved in an on-campus learning environment with in-person networking and professor interaction trumped other solely online programs. Coming from a military leadership background, Adam feels it is advantageous to add this next level of education to his repertoire prior to being placed in business roles with greater responsibility. Completing an MBA now will equip him for any future leadership position and allow him, while in that role, to focus on a leader’s main task of serving people. When he is not helping people and businesses achieve their financial goals, Adam goes home and puts his dad hat on. He enjoys teaching his two sons about values and ethics and is incredibly blessed to have his loving and supportive wife at his side all the while. Adam enjoys traveling, completing triathlons and adventuring in the great outdoors.
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Nicolas Kumm
EXPERIENCE • General Manager Marshfield Utilities • Electric, Communications, and Gas Manager Marshfield Utilities
EDUCATION • B.S. in Electrical Engineering UW-Milwaukee
ENROLLED • Spring 2022
CAMPUS • Marshfield
Nicolas Kumm is the general manager for Marshfield Utilities. In this role, he functions as the chief executive officer to provide adequate, reliable and safe electric, water and dark fiber communication service to the community. He is also responsible for the overall management and control of utility operations. Nicolas graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Nicolas is eager to begin the MBA program to assist him in his professional growth as a leader and member of the community. He hopes to establish professional relationships with other MBA candidates to gain different experiences, ideas and perspectives. The UWSP MBA program will allow Nicolas to promote and represent the importance of lifelong learning to his colleagues and children, all while staying close to home. His thirst for knowledge and professional growth has inspired Nicolas to pursue his MBA. After becoming a leader in his organization, he realized a multiple array of business skills are essential to be successful. Nicolas believes the program will provide him with increased knowledge, confidence and resources to optimize his performance as a leader. The ability to work and further his education locally will assist him in expanding his professional network within the community. When Nicolas is not working or furthering his education, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children. They enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, boating/ fishing and youth baseball/football. Nicolas also spends time wood working and completing landscaping projects around their home.
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Jenny Resch EXPERIENCE • Business Development Associate PreventionGenetics • Director, Office of Economic and Community Development UW-Stevens Point
EDUCATION • B.S. in Business Administration UW-Stevens Point
ENROLLED • Spring 2021
CAMPUS • Marshfield
Jenny Resch is the director of the Office of Economic and Community Development at UW-Stevens Point. She is responsible for leading a team that provides “front door” access to university resources for off-campus partners and providing strategic leadership for economic and workforce development initiatives. She oversees the budget planning and fiscal management strategies for the unit. She graduated with a degree in business administration from UWSP. Jenny is pursuing her MBA because she wants to improve her leadership skills and expand her professional network to help her solve problems creatively. She is excited to expand her knowledge in management and financial analysis of an organization. The MBA will help her gain confidence in developing a vision, becoming more grounded in her decision making and being more thoughtful in strategic planning. Jenny’s greatest professional dream is to be a leader because of who she is, not because of the position or title she may hold. She aspires to be in a position that allows her to lead others as part of a collaborative and empowering culture. She feels strongly about being connected to her organization’s mission. As she continues to find possible pathways to these aspirations, she knows that expanding her knowledge base is critical. For Jenny, education is at the heart of both professional and personal growth. Getting her MBA at UWSP will allow Jenny to connect with the faculty and mentors who changed her life trajectory 12 years ago, and that is what she is most excited about. She wants to learn from the faculty and community she holds in the utmost respect and appreciation. In her heart, they are the foundation of her success to date, and she has leaned into this network of colleagues throughout every step of her career.
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Joe Vance EXPERIENCE • Fleet Manager Roehl Transport • Billing Account Analyst Marshfield Clinic Health System
EDUCATION • B.S. in Business Administration- Management UW-Stevens Point
ENROLLED 4+1 • Fall 2020
CAMPUS • Marshfield
Joe Vance is a fleet manager for Roehl Transport where he coaches a fleet of up to 45 drivers and conducts performance improvement counseling and documentation. Joe graduated from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a degree in business administration and management. Acquiring a UWSP MBA will help Joe hone his leadership skills and develop advanced and flexible management skills. Embarking on this journey will help him build an extensive business network with successful, like-minded professionals. Continuing his education and acquiring these credentials will help Joe pave a path to a fulfilling career that will allow him to bring what he has learned into a diverse workplace and lead a team toward success. Having strong roots in the casino and hospitality industry, Joe has a passion for connecting with people. Earning an MBA focused on leadership and decision- making will expand his administrative knowledge and allow him to learn new and innovative techniques for keeping organizations connected. As society has recently learned, it is imperative that businesses are able to succeed in virtual and remote settings. In his free time, Joe loves being active. He enjoys playing volleyball, basketball and pretty much anything that allows him to compete. He is a huge sports fan and has a passion for fantasy football.
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Candidates
Cameron Woolworth
EXPERIENCE • N/A N/A
EDUCATION • B.S. in Business Administration UW-Stevens Point
(pending graduation May 2022)
ENROLLED 4+1 • Spring 2022
CAMPUS • Marshfield
Cameron will be graduating in May 2022 from the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point with a degree in business administration. Cameron believes the UWSP MBA in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making will give him the tools and knowledge he will need to be successful in the future. He looks forward to working side by side with other candidates in the program, sharing experiences, and applying the skills they have learned. Cameron sees himself and his colleagues working together, as a team, to develop new ways of communication in this ultra-online world. Cameron wishes to immerse himself in his career and put his head to the grindstone to work his way up within organizations, leaving no stone unturned. He is willing to take on new opportunities that require him to relocate that help advance his career. A professional dream Cameron has is to retire by the age of 60. He wants to have a steady source of income, so he can retire comfortably somewhere near the water. Outside of his professional career, Cameron enjoys fishing, kayaking, hiking and simply being outdoors.
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ALUMNI
PROFILES
* Alumni job titles and employers are as of graduation date. Visit LinkedIn for the most up-to-date career and contact information.
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Alumni
Feature Story
Lisa Anderson ’21 EXPERIENCE • Treasurer Town of Rock • Quality Control
EDUCATION • B.A.A.S. – Business UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield
Supervisor Figi’s, Inc.
GRADUATED • August 2021
CAMPUS • Marshfield
Alumni
Amanda Elsen ’21 EXPERIENCE • Marketing, Communications Outreach Coordinator Marshfield Clinic Health System • Marketing Support Specialist Bank-A-Count Corporation
EDUCATION • B.A. in Marketing Loras College
GRADUATED • May 2021
CAMPUS • Marshfield
Alumni
Jessica Frahm ’21 EXPERIENCE • Commercial Lender –
EDUCATION • B.S. in Business Administration
Vice President Forward Bank • Mortgage Lender – Assistant Vice President Forward Bank
Lakeland University
GRADUATED • August 2021
CAMPUS • Marshfield
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Jodie Gardner EXPERIENCE • ProjectWise Consulting Vice President • Co-Owner GRR, LLC
EDUCATION • B.S. in Communication Arts-Organizational Public Relations UW-Eau Claire
GRADUATED • December 2021
CAMPUS • Marshfield
Alumni
Michael Harl, MD EXPERIENCE • Plastic Surgeon Marshfield Clinic Health System • Regional Medical Director Restorix Health
EDUCATION • M.D.
Indiana University
• B.S. in Biology • B.S. in Chemistry University of Evansville
ENROLLED • Spring 2020
CAMPUS • Marshfield
Alumni
Daniel Hughes ’21 EXPERIENCE • Population Health Coordinator Marshfield Clinic Health System • Electrocardiograph Technician
Marshfield Clinic Health System
EDUCATION • B.S. in Health
Science-Health Care Administration UW-Stevens Point
GRADUATED • August 2021
CAMPUS • Marshfield
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Jeri Koester ’21 EXPERIENCE • CIO and VP Marshfield Clinic Health System • VP of Operations MCIS, Inc.
EDUCATION • B.S. in Business Administration – Management Information Systems UW-Eau Claire
GRADUATED • August 2021
CAMPUS • Marshfield
Alumni
Adam Olson ’21 EXPERIENCE • Senior Admissions Counselor/Career Coach UW-Stevens Point • Clinical DNA Lab Technician PreventionGenetics, LLC
EDUCATION • B.S. in Biochemistry UW-Stevens Point
GRADUATED • August 2021
CAMPUS • Marshfield
Alumni
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MBA Faculty and Staff
Kevin Bahr Professor of Business
Derek Bell Executive Educator; Ascension
Deborah Beyer Assistant Professor of Finance
Ricardo Boeing Associate Professor of Business
Nikolaus Butz Assistant Professor of Business
Lori Brandt MBA Adviser
Kim Carroll MBA Administrative Assistant
Ruixue Du Associate Professor of Accounting
Brian Krolczyk Assistant Professor of Executive Health
Lyna Matesi MBA Director; Associate Professor of Management
Kevin Neuman Assistant Dean, School of Business and Economics
Leah Rose Administrative Program Specialist
Chris Spranger Executive Educator; Spranger Business Solution
Reed Stratton Assistant Professor of Business
Scott Wallace Professor of Economics
Greg Wright Executive Educator; CREATE Portage County
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Not Pictured: Michael Mitchell Executive Educator; Mitchell Innovation, Inc.
UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield student’s long journey leads to living an educational dream
Self-discipline and time management skills have served Anderson well during college. She became a full-time student in spring 2018, in addition to more than full-time work. "I picked up the pace (of my education) as I became more comfortable with college life."
Anderson was required to complete a capstone project as part of her bachelor's degree. She volunteered to lead a community awareness project for the Marshfield Area United Way, promoting the nonprofit organization's 2-1-1 Helpline. Anderson worked closely with United Way staff to create and distribute 2-1-1 posters, developed a Facebook campaign and promoted 2-1-1 on a local radio program. Two months after the campaign began, phone calls to the United Way's resources number increased more than 85 percent. Ashley Winch, executive director at the Marshfield Area United Way, witnessed Anderson's initiative and determination. "Lisa is an extremely hard-working individual and has been a great asset for us at the United Way," said Winch. "She is not only committed to her coursework, but she genuinely cares for our community. The work she did for us on the 2-1-1 awareness project offered hope and help to individuals looking for resources." Anderson appreciated the encouragement and support of others, including UW- Stevens Point at Marshfield faculty and staff. "The journey has been long and rough at times, but I finally made it to graduation day," said Anderson. "I am grateful for all of the support of professors, mentors and my best friend in helping me reach my dream of getting a bachelor's degree. Anyone can do it if you have the right support system." Her next goal is to earn an advanced degree through UW-Stevens Point's new MBA program. "I have a love for numbers in creating financial reports, but I also love working in other areas of a business, such as training and development, coaching employees, scheduling and keeping morale high, which in turn boosts productivity and communication in an organization," Anderson noted. "I'm confident an MBA will help me master those skills and more."
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School of Business and Economics
The UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics (SBE) creates career-ready graduates. We deliver in-demand skills, professional development experiences and access to employers. School of Business and Economics students learn how to make decisions, lead projects, allocate scarce resources, plan production and energize teams. Students gain the knowledge to drive enterprise goals so they are ready to advance in private, public and nonprofit organizations.
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS Accounting Business Administration Business Economics Data Analytics Finance Management Marketing
GRADUATE PROGRAM MBA in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making
IN-DEMAND SKILLS WITH APPLIED CLASSES Our classes focus on the leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills necessary to thrive in any organization
SMILEY PROFESSIONAL EVENTS Students hear from top-notch speakers and meet local business representatives at panel discussions, networking events and career-skills workshops JOB EXPERIENCE WITH INTERNSHIPS SBE majors acquire valuable on-the-job experience and course credit by working in a business or nonprofit organization AACSB ACCREDITATION SBE is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a designation earned by only 5 percent of world business schools
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About UW-Stevens Point
MISSION Through the discovery, dissemination and application of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point fosters intellectual growth, provides a broad-based education, models community engagement and prepares students for success in a diverse and sustainable world. VISION The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will continue to be recognized for developing, supporting and educating students and citizens to constructively engage in local, regional and global communities. VALUES In addition to our primary value of education, we also value: Community engagement Critical thinking Diversity and inclusivity Lifelong learning Professional preparation Research, scholarly and creative activity Student-centered environment Sustainable management of natural resources and other resources MARSHFIELD CAMPUS The wooded 114-acre UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield campus is located in a quiet, residential area 30 minutes west of Stevens Point. The campus is just west of downtown Marshfield – a community named one of the nation’s best small cities. Marshfield is also home to Marshfield Clinic – one of the largest clinics in the U.S. - as well as the Marshfield Medical Research Foundation, National Farm Medicine Center and Ministry-Saint Joseph’s Hospital.
UW-Stevens Point is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ( hlcommission.org ), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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