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 26, 2024
Table of Contents
Banquet Sponsor...................................................................................................1 Welcome................................................................................................................. 2 Meet the Recipients........................................................................................3-11 Scholarships and Awards..............................................................................12-19 Faculty Excellence Awards..................................................................................20 Special Recognition.............................................................................................21 Case in Point........................................................................................................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.......................................................................................................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
At Associated Bank, we’re proud of our long and rich tradition of providing superior financial services to our communities, combined with exceptional customer service. Personal service is our 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.
1
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 2024 Spring Awards Dinner. I am very excited to get together once again to celebrate and honor our outstanding students and faculty. Thank you to Associated Bank for its generous support of tonight’s festivities. Through your generosity we can celebrate in the presence of so many family members and friends. Thank you as well to our generous donors who make tonight’s awards possible. From your generosity we have been able to give away $90,000 to students tonight alone! Your gifts truly impact student lives. 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. Our strong business and community partnerships help Sentry School meet its mission of developing career-ready graduates through applied learning. The Anderson Classroom to Career Center is the core of that mission, with the Mundt Internship and Career Readiness, Smiley Professional Events, and Corporate Partner programs all focused on getting students out of the classroom and into the business world. At the graduate level the MBA program is committed to the same goal, transforming both young and seasoned professionals. Through these programs we continue to innovate, providing students with new opportunities to develop and showcase their skills. Finally, 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. Together we are turning UW-Stevens Point and Sentry School into a standout destination for business education.
Enjoy the evening! Kevin Neuman, Ph.D. Head, Sentry School of Business and Economics
2
Meet the Recipients
FLETCHER ANDERSON from Thunder Bay, Ontario, is majoring in marketing. Fletcher is a peer adviser at the Sentry School of Business and Economics and is a member of the Pointers men’s hockey team. Jeffrey E. and Sally A. Fiddler CPS Scholarship in honor of Warren Jenkins JARED ANDERSON from Auburndale, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and finance. Jared is on the Pro Event Advisory Board and is vice president of the Accounting Club and the Business Club. Scott and Julie Wallace Internship Scholarship ALEXIS BARKER from Wautoma, Wis., is majoring in finance. Alexis is a member of the Financial Literacy Club and is a financial coach. Northwestern Mutual Bob Taylor Scholarship ARIANNA BARTOLI from Carrara, Italy, is majoring in marketing. Arianna is involved in Women in Business, Arts Management Association and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship JADEN BAUER from Stratford, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Jaden volunteers with the Stratford junior varsity wrestling team. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship ELLIE BELSHA from Stevens Point, Wis., is majoring in economics. DaWalt Family Economics Scholarship JACK BLAIR from Grand Chute, Wis., is majoring in accounting. Jack is the treasurer of UWSP Spanish Club and is also involved in Parks and Recreation Association and Accounting Club at UWSP. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
3
KEEGAN BOHLMAN from Kronenwetter, Wis., is majoring in finance. Keegan is a STEM tutor for the Tutoring-Learning Center at UWSP. Sentry Scholarship for the Sentry School of Business and Economics RUTH BOUWER from Stevens Point, Wis., is majoring in marketing. Ruth is involved in Women in Business, Agency 81 and Chi Alpha. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship ZACH BRANDENBURG from Schofield, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and finance. CMA Program Scholarship MICHAEL BRIERTON from Junction City, Wis., is majoring in accounting. Michael is involved in the Accounting Club, Financial Literacy Association and Entrepreneurship Club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship LYDIA CARLSON from Athens, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Lydia is involved and holds a leadership position with Cru. Sentry Academic Leadership Scholarship John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship HALEY DENSOW from West Bend, Wis., is majoring in marketing. Haley is the public relations officer for Women in Business Club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship BROOKE DERENNE from Luxemburg, Wis., is majoring in finance. Brooke is involved in Women in Business Club. Northwestern Mutual UWSP Women in Business Fellowship BROOKLYN DILLINGER from Stratford, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Brooklyn is a part of Women in Business Club. Skyward Success Scholarship KYLIE ELLIS from Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration. Kylie is a member of the Women in Business Club and Accounting Club. Sentry Scholarship for the Sentry School of Business and Economics
4
KYLER ERNST from Fountain City, Wis., is majoring in finance. Kyler is the secretary of UWSP WELS Collegians and a member of the Pointers swim team. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship WYATT ESKER from Hatley, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and finance. Wyatt volunteers as assistant coach for the D.C. Everest wrestling team. Mark and Julie Smiley Business Scholarship HILARY FORREST from Stevens Point, Wis., is a student in the UWSP MBA in Applied Learning and Decision-Making program. Leonard F. DeBaker Scholarship KACEE GEISLER from Minocqua, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Kacee is partaking in a fellowship with Women in Business Northwestern Mutual and she is also on the Women in Business marketing team. Northwestern Mutual UWSP Women in Business Fellowship COLE GRAFF from Wausau, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration. Cole is involved in the Accounting Club, Society of American Foresters and the Fisheries Society. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarsh ip STACIE GROSER from Wales, Wis., is majoring in accounting. Stacie is involved in the Accounting Club, UWSP Housing and Residence Life Leadership Team and Women in Business Club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship HANNAH GUNDERSON from Stevens Point, Wis., is a student in the UWSP MBA in Applied Learning and Decision-Making program. Sentry School Student Worker of the Year Award DYLAN HARMELINK from Hazelhurst, Wis., is majoring in marketing. Dylan is part of the UWSP Esports team. W.B. Greaton Scholarship
5
EMILY HARTJES from Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., is majoring in management. Joey Trzebiatowski Memorial Scholarship
QUINTON HILL from Stevens Point, Wis., is double majoring in business administration and finance. Quinton is on the Pointers men’s hockey team. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship MADISON HOHN from Stevens Point, Wis., is double majoring in management and marketing, and is a 4+1 student in the MBA program. Madison is on the women’s club soccer team and is involved in the Student Government Association. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship Leonard F. DeBaker Scholarship KYLEE HOUFE from Stevens Point, Wis., is triple majoring in finance, management and marketing. Kylee is president of the Entrepreneurship Club and Toastmasters, and is an advisory board member for Pro Events. Joey Trzebiatowski Memorial Scholarship Randy and Patricia Cray Scholarship for Academic Achievement SAVANA HURLBUTT from Hortonville, Wis., is majoring in management. Savana is a Northwestern Mutual Women in Business Fellow and is a member of the Women in Business Club. Northwestern Mutual UWSP Women in Business Scholarship KALLISTA JOHANSON from Stevens Point, Wis., is majoring in accounting. Kallista is involved in the Accounting Club, Financial Literacy Association, and the National Society of Leadership & Success. CliftonLarsonAllen Accounting Scholarship
JANNA JOHNSON from Wausau, Wis., is majoring in accounting. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
6
RICK KLUCK from Wausau, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Rick volunteers with Scouts BSA, National Youth Leadership Training, Camp Hope and the Bevent Lions Club. Cheri Smith Scholarship Joey Trzebiatowski Memorial Scholarship 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. Abigail is the Smiley Professional Events assistant, the public relations coordinator for the Pointer Pep Band, and is a member of the UWSP Housing and Residence Life Leadership Team. Sentry Scholarship for the Sentry School of Business and Economics MICHAEL KRAUSE from Marathon, Wis., is majoring in accounting. Michael is a member of the Accounting Club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship KEEGAN KRUG from Fond du Lac, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Keegan is a member of the Financial Literacy Association. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship EVELYN LEVEQUE from Antigo, Wis., is majoring in marketing. Evelyn is a member of the Women in Business Club. Jeffrey E. and Sally A. Fiddler CPS Scholarship in honor of Warren Jenkins KAARIN LIND from Omega, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and finance. CMA Program Scholarship
7
WILSON LYKE from Menasha, Wis., is majoring in data analytics. Wilson is the treasurer of the men’s club soccer team and secretary of the Math 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. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship ZALEXIS MANNIGEL from Spencer, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Zalexis is involved in the Business Club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship AHNA MEYER from Irma, Wis., is majoring in marketing. W.B. Greaton Scholarship LILLIAN MLEZIVA from Manitowoc, Wis., is majoring in marketing. Lillian is a member of the Women in Business Club. Sentry Academic Leadership Scholarship HENRY NIEDBALSKI from Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., is majoring in finance. Henry is a member of the UWSP Investment Club. Central Wisconsin Board of Realtors Scholarship CIERRA PETERSON from Birnamwood, Wis., is majoring in marketing. Cierra is a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Trish & Mick Howen School of Business and Economics Scholarship BROOKE PETERSON from Waupaca, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and finance. Brooke is the social media manager for the Accounting Club, a member of Women in Business Club, and is a financial coach. Kevin and Jordan Ile Scholarship EMMA POLITOSKI from Faribault, Minn., is double majoring in business administration and management, and is a 4+1 student in the MBA program. Emma is the ticketing specialist for University Information and Tickets. Leonard F. DeBaker Scholarship
8
ELLIOT PRESTON from New Berlin, Wis., is majoring in economics. Expanding Horizons Scholarship Lawrence and Julia Weiser International Scholarship NOAH ROSAS from Franklin, Wis., is majoring in management. Leonard F. DeBaker Scholarship LUCIANA SADLER from Black Creek, Wis., is majoring in marketing. Luciana is involved in the Women in Business Club and Public Relations Student Society of America. Joey Trzebiatowski Memorial Scholarship NATHAN SANKEY from Plover, Wis., is double majoring in finance and management. Nathan is a member of the UWSP Competitive Bass Fishing and Ice Fishing team. Sentry Academic Leadership Scholarship John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship TRISTAN SCHELVAN from Amherst Junction, Wis., is majoring in accounting. Tristan volunteers as a football coach for Waupaca High School. CMA Program Scholarship Gordon Haferbecker Scholarship KATE SCHUMITSCH from Kronenwetter, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Kate is a member of the Women in Business Club. Leonard F. DeBaker Scholarship JACOB SCOTT from Freedom, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Jacob is a member of the UWSP Football Team. Nicki (Betters) Kibbel ’97 Homecoming Scholarship SETH SEEFELDT from Coleman, Wis., is majoring in data analytics. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship GARRETT STASZAK from Appleton, Wis., is majoring in management. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
9
OLIVIA STEINMAN from Medford, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration. Olivia is a member of the Accounting Club. W.B. Greaton Scholarship SHAYLIN STEMPER from Sussex, Wis., is majoring in accounting. Shaylin is involved in the Accounting Club, Spanish Club, Sign Language Club and Women in Business Club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship ALEX SUSCHA from Sheboygan, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Alex is an event organizer for the Entrepreneurship Club. Sentry Academic Leadership Scholarship LYDIA THIEL from Neenah, Wis., is double majoring in management and marketing, and is a 4+1 student in the MBA program. Lydia is involved in Sign Language Club and Women in Business Club. W.B. Greaton Scholarship Leonard F. DeBaker Scholarship SERENA VINCENT from Suamico, Wis., is double majoring in business administration and management, and is a 4+1 student in the MBA program. Serena is president of Women in Business Club. Business Advisory Council Scholarship JAYDA WADEL from Howards Grove, Wis., is majoring in finance. Jayda is a member of the Women in Business Club. Northwestern Mutual Bob Taylor Scholarship TOMMY WEBSTER from Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and finance.
Joey Trzebiatowski Memorial Scholarship Northwestern Mutual Bob Taylor Scholarship
10
DANIELLE WETTSTEIN from Eden, Wis., is majoring in marketing. Danielle is involved in Public Relations Student Society of America and the Women in Business Club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship JAMES WHITEHEAD from Wausau, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Cliff King Memorial Scholarship MEGAN WIESE from Stratford, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Megan is a peer tutor in the Tutoring-Learning Center. Gordan Haferbecker Scholarship KASSIDY WOOD from La Valle, Wis., is majoring in accounting and is a 4+1 student in the MBA program. Kassidy is a member of the Accounting Club. Ross and Eleanore Roberts Scholarship CALLIE WULK from Wausau, Wis., is a student in the UWSP MBA in Applied Learning and Decision-Making program. Callie is vice president for Women in Business Club. Northwestern Mutual UWSP Women in Business Scholarship AYSIAH XIONG from Stevens Point, Wis., is majoring in marketing. Leonard F. DeBaker Scholarship JAIME ZEE from Monroe, Wis., is majoring in data analytics. Jaime volunteers as an animal caretaker at Green County Humane Society. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
11
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.
12
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. CMA PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is awarded to high-achieving students who attend an accredited college or university in the U.S. or around the world. The scholarship includes three years of IMA membership while students pursue their certification. 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
13
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. LEONARD F. DEBAKER SCHOLARSHIP The Leonard F. DeBaker Scholarship was established by the retired president of M&l Mid-State Bank and his wife Eunice in 1996. It recognizes and rewards the positive qualities of citizenship, leadership, outstanding character, hard work and commitment to community that epitomizes Mr. DeBaker’s vision. Leonard DeBaker spent over 50 years committed to the greater Stevens Point and UWSP community. 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
14
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.
15
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. NICKI (BETTERS) KIBBEL ’97 HOMECOMING SCHOLARSHIP This one-year scholarship was established during the 2023 UWSP Homecoming celebration to recognize a Sentry School alum and award a Sentry School student. This year we recognize Nicole Kibbel ’97. 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.
16
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. NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL UWSP WOMEN IN BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP Fellowships for four outstanding UWSP Women in Business students are made possible through funding generously provided by the Northwestern Mutual Kempf District Office. Students chosen for these fellowships played an integral role in our “Spotlight on Women in Business” speaker series and in our volunteer events for the United Way and the Boys and Girls Club of Portage County. ROSS AND ELEANORE ROBERTS SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by Lon and Mary Roberts in memory of Lon’s mother and father. SENTRY ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP To provide scholarships to exceptional students of any UWSP major who are pursuing their higher education at UWSP. SENTRY SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE SENTRY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS To award second-, third-, and fourth-year students majoring in the Sentry School of Business and Economics.
17
SENTRY SCHOOL STUDENT WORKER OF THE YEAR AWARD In recognition of extraordinary service to the Sentry School of Business and Economics for the current academic school year. 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. 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
18
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 and continued to support Sentry School and to teach within the LIFE program.
19
Faculty Excellence Awards EXCELLENCE IN EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION Sujana Kabiraj (Economics)
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Jim Servi (Business) EXCELLENCE IN SCHOLARSHIP Fran Reinert Ce (Business)
EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE Deborah Beyer (Business)
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, SCHOLARSHIP AND SERVICE Nikolaus Butz (Business)
20
Special Recognition
CORPORATE PARTNERS AWARD Fastenal
Given in appreciation for Fastenal’s support of UW-Stevens Point in general as well as the Sentry School of Business and Economics in particular as demonstrated by their generous sponsorship of our Professional Selling competition and participation in our Smiley Professional Events. KEITH AND TAMMY ANDERSON NONPROFIT INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established to support students participating in unpaid internship opportunities throughout the academic year.
Korinna Johnson
Sam Ivey
2023-24 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.
Jared Anderson Madison Deiter Brady Doyle
Kylee Houfe David Kaminski Madeline Kasper
Allison Loch Ariana Mueller Anna Petri
Alexander Ponshock Serena Vincent
WISCONSIN RMA (RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION) COMMERCIAL LENDING CASE COMPETITION
The competition included analyzing a case study, developing a loan proposal followed by giving oral presentations to two panels of judges. The students were judged based on knowledge of the case study, financial analysis of the information provided, and overall credit analysis. UWSP Team - 1st Place ($2,000): Mike Brierton and Brooke Peterson PROFESSIONAL SELLING COMPETITION SCHOLARSHIP The Sentry School of Business and Economics offers a prestigious scholarship to the top sales competition performers in its Professional Selling course, twice a year. Awarding first, second and third place, this scholarship recognizes outstanding sales skills and commitment to excellence in the field of business.
Fall 2023: Ahna Meyer, Timothy Mirabal, Lindsey O’Brien Spring 2023: Maria Hartley Madeline Kasper, Nick Schiek
21
Case in Point Business Solutions Competition
A champion was crowned in a competition that had UW-Stevens Point students collaborating with the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to help find funding solutions for local tourism efforts. The inaugural Case in Point Business Solutions Competition had four teams, made up by 19 students, working on a specific challenge from the local bureau: “How might our organization increase revenue from our partnership program, thereby diversifying our income stream?”
REED ’EM AND WEEP ($500 EACH) Kody Hellenbrand
CASE CLOSED ($250 EACH) Stacie Groser Josh Heuss Angelica Stahl Alex Suscha PATRICK’S STARS ($100 EACH) Michael Brierton Jadyn Clarner Sara Haroldsen
David Kaminski Avery Koepsell Nathan Sankey Anthony Spatoulas
TO BE CONTINUED ($300 EACH) Arianna Bartoli Haley Densow Anthony Eiden Savana Hurlbutt Brooke Peterson
Daniel Harris Kylee Houfe
22
Sentry School Faculty
FULL-TIME FACULTY Deborah Beyer Ricardo Boeing Nikolaus Butz Ada Duffey Siyuan Fan Tracy Hofer Sean Jordan Sujana Kabiraj Mary Jae Kleckner Elizabeth Martin Lyna Matesi Caz McChrystal Marty Meyers Kurt Pflughoeft Franciane Reinert Ce James Servi Reed Stratton Scott Wallace Marissa Warzynski Jason Davis Bo DeDeker EMERITUS FACULTY Kevin Bahr Randy Cray
ADJUNCT FACULTY Derek Bell Liz Brodek Nadine Castellano Jodie Gardner Kevin Hermening Kit Kiefer Greg Koepel Brian Krolczyk Vicki Lobermeier Janice Marshall Josh Misner Katherine Ruffi Dave Schalow Angela Servi Chris Spranger Scott Sybeldon Matthieu Vollmer RETIRED FACULTY Darrell Christie James Dunigan Vance Gruetzmacher Clifford Jacobsen William Love Barb Mihm Dennis Palmini Christine Schalow
James Haine Richard Judy* C.R. Marshall Gary Mullins
David Schalow David Schanke Robert Witte
*Passed away December 2018
23
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
Dean Johnson Principal CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC
Mark Smiley ’85 President Badger Paperboard Stephanie Smith Chief Marketing Officer Sentry Mathew Snyder CFO Gamber-Johnson Scott Steele Retired Church Mutual Jim Wysocki CFO (emeritus) Wysocki Family of Companies Kevin Neuman Head Sentry School Carie Winn Outreach Specialist Sentry School
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 Jim Fetherston President and CEO Worzalla Quyen Hom, MBA ’21 Entrepreneur/ Small Business Owner
Dave Kallstrom President Greenheck Fan
Mark Koehl Retired WIPFLI
Jeri Koester, MBA ’21 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 Andrew Shallow ’01 Regional President Associated Bank
24
Center for Business and Economic Insight
DIRECTOR AND EDITOR Scott Wallace
CHIEF ANALYST Kevin Bahr
SENIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT Kyle Pulvermacher
RESEARCH ASSISTANT Michael Brierton
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 2024 PRESENTATION DREYFUS UNIVERSITY CENTER - ALUMNI ROOM Friday, May 10, 7-9 a.m. Includes Continental Breakfast Join the Center for Business and Economic Insight for the Central Wisconsin Spring 2024 Report with a special presentation on “A Quick Trip Around the GLOBE: Recognizing Important Differences in Culture to Better Understand Yourself and Others” by Jim Servi, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Management RSVP today!
uwsp.edu/cbei cbei@uwsp.edu
25
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 (Director) Sofiah Von Drasek
OUTREACH SPECIALIST Carie Winn
FINANCIAL COACHING ADVISER Professor Tracy Hofer
STUDENT STAFF David Kaminski Madeline Kasper Abby Koopman Kendall Laridaen Chloe Leithold Evelyn LeVeque
Fletcher Anderson Madi Deiter Anthony Everts Hannah Gunderson Maria Hartley Kayley Huss
Ariana Mueller Alex Ponshock Angie Stahl Carl-Oskar Wilcoz-Borg
26
MBA Program
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point MBA program was formed with students in mind. Classes are held locally, in the evening, through our in-person and online hybrid format or 100% online. Whether looking to launch, accelerate or change careers, the MBA in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making will prepare you to achieve your vision of success. This program spans a wide range of industries, employers, and undergraduate degrees–giving our students connections in different fields. The UW-Stevens Point MBA is not like other MBAs. Our focus is YOUR skill development. It’s not just theory; it’s practical, useful and career ready. You will gain marketable skills in the most sought-after areas of business including analytics, communication, economics, finance, leadership, management and marketing.
MBA PROGRAM DIRECTOR Adam Olson ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Kim Carroll
ADVISER AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR Tanya Saxton
GRADUATE ASSISTANTS Jenna Koepp Madeline Kasper
27
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,
Nik Butz, Jim Servi, Sujana Kabiraj SENTRY SCHOOL STUDENT WORKERS Jessica Waid, Lindsey Kibbel CPS DEAN’S OFFICE
Rebecca Sommer, 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.
28
Master of Business Administration MBA UW-Stevens Point is introducing new SPECIALIZED CONCENTRATIONS to design your MBA degree!
100% Online or Hybrid
• Applied Management • Wellness Leadership • Process Improvement • Economic Advancement • Personalized Plan MBA Program Features • 100% Online or Hybrid • Start any term • Full-time or Part-time • Flexible learning for busy professionals MBA Program Benefits • Experience impactful engagement • Develop a powerful professional network • Prepare to lead and influence at all levels
• Learn to cultivate, improve & sustain across many industry sectors • Acquire built-in professional certifications for in-demand skills
Ready to launch, advance or change your career? Visit uwsp.edu/mba for more info!
1901 Fourth Avenue, 420 CPS Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-346-2728
uwsp.edu/sentryschool
facebook.com/uwspsentryschool @sentryschool
@uwspsentryschool
DOWNLOAD DIGITAL PROGRAM AND VIEW EVENT PHOTOS
Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32Made with FlippingBook Learn more on our blog