The UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics handed out $108,975 through 78 scholarships as well as multiple awards to students and faculty at its 2025 Awards Presentation Friday, April 25.
Scholarship and Awards Banquet
Dreyfus University Center Laird Room Friday, May 8, 2026
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Banquet Sponsor.......................................................................................1 Welcome.................................................................................................... 2 Meet the Recipients..............................................................................3-11 Scholarships and Awards...................................................................12-20 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 Ruth E. Salzmann Center for Women’s Leadership................................27 MBA Program..........................................................................................28 Acknowledgements................................................................................. 29 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
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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 2026 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 $125,050 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
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Meet the Recipients
CONNOR AMOS from Lakeville, Minn., is majoring in finance. Connor is on the Pointers cross country team and track & field team, along with being in the Cru Ministry Worship Band. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship JACK ARGALL from Combined Locks is majoring in marketing. Jack is the vice president of promotions with the UWSP American Marketing Association. Jeffrey E and Salley A Fiddler CPS Scholarship in honor of W Jenkins MARZIA AZIMI from Stevens Point is majoring in business administration and finance. Marzia is the founder of Seda Empowerment, Grants Committee member of Impact 100 Greater Wausau, financial peer advisor with the UWSP Financial Literacy Program, and member of the Stevens Point Community Toastmasters. Jeffrey E and Salley A fiddler CPS Scholarship in honor of W Jenkins Joey Trzebiatowski Scholarship MACKENZIE BAILEY from Suring is majoring in accounting and business administration. Mackenzie is a member of the UWSP Accounting Club and volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Cliff King Memorial Scholarship ALEXIS BARKER from Wautoma is majoring in data analytics and finance. Alexis is a member of the Sentry School Pro Events Advisory Board and the Data Analytics Club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship JESSE BAUER from Stratford is majoring in business administration. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship CONNOR BECKARD from Hobart is majoring in accounting. CMA Scholarship
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SOPHIA BLEY from Egg Harbor is majoring in business administration. Sophia is the president of UWSP Toastmasters, member of the Human Resources Club, and Case in Point Business Solutions Competition 2025 Spring and 2025 Fall champion. Sentry School Student Worker of the Year Award KORBIN BOERNER from Wisconsin Rapids is majoring in finance. Peter Vande Hey ’21 Homecoming Scholarship CAELEN BOLTON from Plover is majoring in business administration. Caelen plays golf, volunteers with hockey and is involved at Woodlands Church in Plover. Joey Trzebiatowski Scholarship PAMELA BROOKS from Vesper majoring in accounting. Pamela enjoys exploring unique destinations with her daughter to create meaningful memories together. Jeffrey E and Salley A Fiddler CPS Scholarship in honor of W Jenkins LYDIA BURROWS from Tomahawk is majoring in business administration. Lydia is a volunteer grant writer and board member of Peyton’s Promise. Joey Trzebiatowski Scholarship WESLEY CALAWERTS from Stevens Point is majoring in marketing. Wesley is an assistant taekwondo teacher, business director at WWSP 90FM and general manager of Pointer Studios. Joey Trzebiatowski Scholarship John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship GINO COLANGELO from Newmarket, Ontario, is majoring in accounting and finance. Gino is on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Tax Executives Institute Scholarship JAIMIE DESCHAND from Fon du Lac is majoring in data analytics. Jaimie is on the Pointers track & field team, member of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee and the Data Analytics Technology and AI Club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship NAOMI DORIOT from Combined Locks is majoring in business administration. Naomi is a Sunday School teacher at the Wellspring at the Cross. Northwestern Mutual Bob Taylor Scholarship
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MADELYN DUCHENE from Kankakee, Ill., is majoring in accounting and finance. Madelyn is on the Pointers women’s golf team and a member of the Financial Literacy Program. Salzmann Center – Northwestern Mutual Fellowships MICHAEL EFTIMOVSKI from Richmond Hill, Ontario, is majoring in business economics and finance. Michael is on the Pointers men’s hockey team. DaWalt Family Economics Scholarship MYA ELLIS from Marshfield is majoring in business administration. Mya is a computer tech and worship team member at East Gate Alliance Church, and a member in the Hub City Symphony. W.B. Greaton Scholarship ELLISON GAUGER from Oak Creek is majoring in finance and marketing. Ellison is a member of the Women in Business Club, and the American Marketing Association. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship EMMA GERMAIN from Rhinelander is majoring in accounting and finance. Emma is the vice president of the UWSP Accounting Club. W.B. Greaton Scholarship STACIE GROSER from Wales is majoring in accounting. Stacie is in the UWSP Honors Program, member of the Women in Business Club, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and volunteers at the Fox River Christian Church. Cheri Smith Scholarship Joey Trzebiatowski Scholarship John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship AUBREY HAFERMANN from Malone is majoring in accounting and finance. Aubrey is a member of the Pointers softball team, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Women in Business Club, Accounting Club and the Entrepreneurship Club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
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FRANKLIN HAGEN from Stevens Point is majoring in business economics and finance. Franklin is a member of the UWSP Investment Club, Campus Bank, Point Catholic and Students for Life. Sentry Insurance Scholarship for Sentry School of Business and Economics Skyward Employee Pathways Scholarship OLIVER HAGEN from Stevens Point is majoring in business economics. Leonard F DeBaker Scholarship COLTON HALL from Weston is majoring in marketing. Colton participates in jiujitsu at Elite Team Wisconsin and is a member of the National Student Exchange. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship MATTHEW HANDAL from Mequon is majoring in finance. Matthew is a member of the Pointers men’s golf team, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and the National Student Leadership Society. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship HUNTER HASTINGS from Scottsdale, Ariz., is majoring in marketing. Hunter is on the Pointers men’s hockey team. Northwestern Mutual Bob Taylor Scholarship SEAN HEETLAND from North Aurora, Ill., is majoring in business economics and finance. Sean is a member of the Pointers track & field and cross country teams. Sentry Insurance Scholarship for Sentry School of Business and Economics LILIANNA HERBER from Winona, Minn., is majoring in marketing. Lilianna is a member of UWSP Toastmasters, American Marketing Association, Cru, Point Catholic, women’s club soccer, plays intramural soccer, basketball, volleyball and pickleball. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship KAYLA HORNAT from Portage is majoring in business administration. Kayla is the founder and president of the Human Resources Club, volunteers at The Cupboard, Habitat for Humanity and Back to Basics. Leonard F DeBaker Scholarship ETHAN IVES from Bark River, Mich., is majoring in business administration. Ethan volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, Bark River International Raceway, Bark River varsity football and Saint Vincent De
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Paul Service Center Food Pantry. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
ASHLEE KALLAS from Omro is majoring in business economics and finance. Ashlee is vice president of Pre-Law Society, vice president of the National Society of Leadership and Success, member of the National Political Science Honor Society and Women in Business Club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship ANDREW KIND from Neillsville is majoring in business administration. Jeffrey E and Salley A Fiddler CPS Scholarship in honor of W Jenkins ADAM KIRSLING from Amherst is majoring in business administration AgCountry Farm Credit Services Scholarship OWEN LENCKI from Waupaca is majoring in marketing. Owen is vice president of social media for the UWSP American Marketing Association, member of the Entrepreneurship Club, and the Pointers cross country and track & field teams. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship AgCountry Farm Credit Services Scholarship ELISE KING from Luck is majoring in accounting. KEIRA MAKI from Gladstone, Mich., is majoring in finance and marketing. Keira participated in Mo-Buddy Youth Mentoring, worked as a youth sports coach and UTC camp counselor, served as a Student Council representative and vice president, and was involved in the MHSAA Leadership Conference. Sentry Insurance Academic Leadership Scholarship ARIANNA MALBONE from Stevens Point is majoring in business administration and sociology. Arianna is a member of the UWSP cheerleading team and volunteers with the DREAM Cheer Team. Expanding Horizons Scholarship Lawrence and Julia Weiser International Scholarship Sadie Stevens Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship TREVOR MARIEN from West Bend is majoring in finance and management. Trevor is a UWSP business and mathematics tutor, member of the Big Dawg Bass Fishing Club and Cru. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
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GRACE MORRIS from McFarland is majoring in marketing. Grace is an officer of digital marketing for the Women in Business Club, member of the American Marketing Association, and plays intramural volleyball and basketball. Agency 81 Scholarship BURKLEY MYERS from Scandinavia is majoring in accounting. Burkley volunteers at the Iola Car Show and plays intramural flag football and basketball. Sentry Insurance Dependent Scholarship MYLEE NICKEL from Plymouth is majoring in business administration and marketing. Mylee is a member of the American Marketing Association. W.B. Greaton Scholarship Salzmann Center – Northwestern Mutual Fellowships JESSICA NIGBUR from Shakopee, Minn., is majoring in accounting and business administration. Jessica is an officer for the DATA Club and the Accounting Club, and volunteers with VITA by filing taxes. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship ADDISON NOVACK from Cedarburg is majoring in business administration. Addison is a member of the Pointers women’s lacrosse team and women’s hockey team, and volunteers with WVU High School hockey team. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship LEANNA PATNODE from Allouez is majoring in business administration. Northwestern Mutual Bob Taylor Scholarship TRACY PECORE from Stevens Point is a student in the UWSP MBA in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making program. MBA Program Scholarship BROOKE PETERSON from Waupaca is majoring in accounting and finance. Brooke is the president of the Accounting Club, treasurer of the Investment Club and member of the Pro Events Advisory Board. Russ and Lexy Austin Family Scholarship W.B. Greaton Scholarship
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MITCHEL POTTER from Stevens Point is majoring in business administration. Mitchel volunteers with the Wisconsin Extreme Dream Cheer Team. Central Wis. Board of Realtors Scholarship ARIANA PRECIADO-VIZCAINO-URIBE from Racine is majoring in business administration. Ariana is a member of the UWSP cheerleading team and volunteers with the Wisconsin Extreme Dream Cheer team. Jeffrey E and Salley A Fiddler CPS Scholarship in honor of W Jenkins NATALIE QUELLA from Neenah is majoring in marketing and sport business. Natalie is a member of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Athletes in Action, Pointers women’s golf team, and a manager for the Pointers men’s basketball team John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship ELLA RALSER from Madison is majoring in finance. Ella is a STEM tutor at the UWSP Tutoring-Learning Center. Michael and Melba Sullivan Scholarship Ansay-McCulloch Travel Abroad Scholarship ALEJANDRA RODRIGUEZ from Wautoma is majoring in business administration and data analytics. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship LUCIANA SADLER from Black Creek is majoring in marketing and Spanish. Luciana is a member of Agency 81 and Women in Business Club, and volunteers at Lucky 7 Dog Rescue and the World Language Fair. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship LILLY SAWYER from Egg Harbor is majoring in business administration. Lilly is a member of the Human Resource Club and Point Catholic. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship KATE SCHUMITSCH from Kronenwetter is majoring in business administration. Kate is a member of the UWSP Women in Business Club and Cru. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
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CARTER SMITH from Janesville is majoring in marketing. Carter is a member of the Pointers men’s soccer team and the American Marketing Association. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship GARRETT STASZAK from Appleton is majoring in finance and management. Garrett is a member of the UWSP Toastmasters, Financial Literacy Program, plays intramurals and volunteers at the WIAA State Basketball Tournament. Sentry Insurance Scholarship for Sentry School of Business and Economics SHAYLIN STEMPER from Sussex is majoring in accounting. Shaylin is a member of the UWSP Accounting Club, Women in Business Club and the Fiber Arts Club. Clifton Larson Allen LLP Accounting Scholarship MASON JOEL STOECKIGT from Sheboygan is majoring in business administration and finance. Mason is a member of the Pointers football team and volunteers with the National Marrow Donor Program. Sentry Insurance Student Leadership Scholarship MAGDLENE SWIFT from Campbellsport is majoring in business administration. Magdlene is a member of the UWSP dance team, Point Catholic and volunteers with Shepherd of the Hills Catholic Parish. Mark and Julie Smiley Business Scholarship KASANDRA TELLEZ from Plainfield is majoring in marketing. Trish and Mick Howen SBE Scholarship HOPE THAO from Wausau is majoring in business administration. Hope is a member of the International Club along with the Hmong & Southeast Asian American Club. Larry E. Ott River Island Scholarship HOUADU THOR from Wausau is majoring in finance. Houadu is a member of the Hmong & Southeastern Asian American Club and Financial Literacy Association. Scott and Julie Wallace Internship Scholarship
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ISABELLA VARDON from Marathon is majoring in accounting. Isabella is a member of the Accounting Club and volunteers with the Salvation Army. Russ and Lexy Austin Family Scholarship CRAIG VARNEY from Marshfield is majoring in accounting and Economics. Jeffrey E and Salley A Fiddler CPS Scholarship in honor of W Jenkins CHASTEN VRUWINK from Wisconsin Rapids is a student in the UWSP MBA in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making program. He is a member of the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, Wisconsin Rapids DECA and volunteers as a youth football coach. Ross and Eleanore Roberts Scholarship PIPER WAGNER from Athens is majoring in business economics. Piper is a part of the UWSP Lemon Club. Randy and Patricia Cray Scholarship for Academic Achievement KAYLA WARPECHOWSKI from Oak Creek is majoring in management. Kayla is a member of the Pointers dive team, Women in Business Club, Investment Club, Financial Literacy Association, Toastmasters, Entrepreneurship Club and the Fiber Arts Club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship THOMAS WENDT from Hortonville is majoring in finance. Kevin and Jordan Ile Scholarship JUDSON WILLIAMS from Green Bay is majoring in finance. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship TANYA WILSON from Stevens Point is majoring in business administration. Tanya volunteers at PEO Sisterhood. Gordon Hafer Becker Scholarship CINDY XIONG from Wausau is majoring in accounting and business administration. CMA Scholarship LEAH YOUNG from Florence is majoring in business administration. Gordon Haferbecker Scholarship
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Scholarships and Awards
AGCOUNTRY FARM CREDIT SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by AgCountry Farm Credit Services to support UWSP students studying and preparing to work in an agriculture-related field. AGENCY 81 SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by Kit and Ann Kiefer for students majoring in marketing. ANSAY-MCCULLOCH TRAVEL ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is awarded to students with a major in the College of Professional Studies who are scheduled to participate in a short-term study abroad experience either through their major or through the UWSP Study Abroad office. RUSS AND LEXY AUSTIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by alumni Russ and Lexy Austin for incoming or current students majoring in a business degree. 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 CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you.
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By getting to know you well, we’ll be in a better position to help you. We start with a conversation, ask questions that matter, and listen. Because we’re industry specialized, you’ll find innovative advice that is clear and actionable, without having to train our team members on the nuances of your industry. We call it the CLA promise, and it’s expressed in the values that drive our behavior: curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. It’s simply how we do business. For more information, visit www.CLAconnect.com. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) is an independent network member of CLA Global. See CLAglobal.com/disclaimer. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC- registered investment advisor. 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.
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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. 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.
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JEFFREY E AND SALLY A FIDDLER CPS SCHOLARSHIP Jeffrey 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, Jeffrey, 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. Jeffrey 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 Stevens Point 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.
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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.
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MBA PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship will be awarded to an MBA Candidate who demonstrates strong leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to contribute to their organizations and communities. 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 SALZMANN CENTER FELLOWSHIP Salzmann Center fellowships for two outstanding students are made possible through generous funding by the Northwestern Mutual Kempf District Office. Students chosen for these fellowships will take an active role in organizing, coordinating, and facilitating several leadership events sponsored by the Ruth E. Salzmann Center for Women’s Leadership during the academic year. LARRY E. OTT RIVER ISLAND SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by Larry Ott. This is an annual fund awarded to a student in a UWSP Sentry School of Business and Economics. This scholarship stems from an act of kindness which helped pave the way for someone in need. “Never hesitate to ask for help as you never know when you will be rewarded with great kindness.” – Larry E. Ott
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ROSS AND ELEANORE ROBERTS SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by Lon and Mary Roberts in memory of Lon’s mother and father. SENTRY INSURANCE ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP To provide scholarships to exceptional students of any UWSP major who are pursuing their higher education at UWSP. SENTRY INSURANCE DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by Sentry Insurance. The purpose is to present opportunities to dependents of Sentry Insurance associates to continue their education at UWSP. Sentry is pleased to support the dependents of associates and to recognize the importance of UWSP to the local community. SENTRY INSURANCE 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. SENTRY INSURANCE STUDENT LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP The Sentry Insurance Student Leadership Award is made available through the Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc. to promote educational opportunities for gifted academic leaders of the future who have chosen a major in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics (Actuarial Science) or Web and Digital Media Development. 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 EMPLOYEE PATHWAYS SCHOLARSHIP With 40% of Skyward’s workforce proudly made up of UWSP alumni, this scholarship represents our employees’ connection to the university.
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Sponsored by Skyward team members, this award reflects our commitment to giving back and supporting the next generation of UWSP graduates in their academic and professional journeys. 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 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.
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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. PETER VANDE HEY ’21 HOMECOMING SCHOLARSHIP Peter Vande Hey graduated from UWSP in December 2021 with majoring in data analytics and philosophy as a distinguished graduating senior. He is now a data analyst at Faith Technologies Inc. He recently got married to his lovely bride, Katie, last June. This one-year scholarship was established during the 2025 UWSP Homecoming celebration. 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.
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Special Recognition DISTINGUISHED BENEFACTOR Dennis and Sharon Peterson Given in appreciation for the Petersons’ support of UW-Stevens Point in general as well as the Sentry School of Business and Economics in particular as demonstrated by their generous gift to establish and develop the Launch Your Career program. CORPORATE PARTNERS AWARD Skyward Given in appreciation for Skyward’s support of UW-Stevens Point in general as well as the Sentry School of Business and Economics in particular as demonstrated by their expansive internship program and participation in our Smiley Professional Events. GARY MULLINS SBE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND Siyuan Fan (Finance); Debbie Beyer (Finance) This fund supports the professional development of faculty and staff in the UWSP School of Business and Economics (SBE). It was established in honor of Gary Mullins, former associate dean and chair of the School of Business and Economics, for his leadership throughout the process of AACSB accreditation. Primary Donors: Don and Tina Peters, Jim and Patti Anderson 2025-26 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. Alexis Barker, Arianna Bartoli, Tyler Crandell, Brady Gilmore, Kayla Hornat, Caden Maus, Mylee Nickel, Brooke Peterson, Anna Petri, Mashaal Ahmad Stanekzai, Alex Suscha, Lee Ann Wierzba 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 2025: Riley O’Connor, Jack Andrae, Mylee Nickel Spring 2025: Kate Downie, Anthony Spatoulas, Connor Shaefer
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Case in Point Business Solutions Competition
Case in Point provided 26 students who applied with hands-on consulting experience, working in teams to develop innovative solutions for a local partner, Noble Community Clinics. This year, five student teams, coached by faculty mentors, addressed the question: “What strategies might Noble Clinics implement to attract and/or retrain dental professionals to their rural Wisconsin locations (Beaver Dam, Mauston and Wautoma)?”
THE NOBELISTS Sophia Bley
JUST OUR HUCK Sam Bowden Lilianna Herber Evelyn LeVeque Gabriel Sommermeyer Marisa Urban
RECRUITING SMILES Brady Gilmore Caden Maus Myah Miller Brooke Peterson Hazel Schillinger
Samuel Jindra Owen Lencki Rachael Madsen Ethan Vander Meer
TEAM VITALITY Arianna Bartoli Mashaal Stanekzai Ainsley Stronstad Lee Ann Wierzba Joua Yang
NUCLEAR MIXED BAG Brinley Anderson Tyler Crandell Josh Drollinger Nik Stefanich Eryx Stenovitch Cody Sullivan
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Sentry School Faculty
FULL-TIME FACULTY Becky Andree Deborah Beyer Ricardo Boeing Nikolaus Butz
EMERITUS FACULTY Kevin Bahr Randy Cray James Haine Tracy Hofer Richard Judy* C.R. Marshall Gary Mullins RETIRED FACULTY Darrell Christie James Dunigan Vance Gruetzmacher Clifford Jacobsen William Love^ Barb Mihm Dennis Palmini Christine Schalow
ADJUNCT FACULTY Derek Bell Christine Cherney Jodie Gardner Kevin Hermening Kit Kiefer Greg Koepel Brian Krolczyk Tim McKeough Matt Meis Heidi Oberstadt Katherine Ruffi Dave Schalow Logan Schecklman Angela Servi Chris Spranger Scott Sybeldon Matthieu Vollmer Mike Witte
Jason Davis Bo DeDeker Ada Duffey Siyuan Fan
Sean Jordan Jordan Juliani Mary Jae Kleckner Elizabeth Martin Lyna Matesi Caz McChrystal Marty Meyers Kurt Pflughoeft Franciane Reinert Ce James Servi Reed Stratton Scott Wallace Marissa Warzynski
David Schalow David Schanke Robert Witte
*Passed away December 2018 ^Passed away March 2026
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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 (chair) President Skyward Jim Anderson ’89 (emeritus) Founder Anderson Development Company Keith Anderson ’85 Founder Eldon Homes Wayne Ashenberg ’70 (emeritus) Retired Joan Carroll Principal CliftonLarsonAllen Rick Crosson Board Member Green Bay Area School District
Dave Kallstrom President
Andrew Shallow ’01 Regional President Associated Bank Mark Smiley ’85 President Badger Paperboard Stephanie Smith Chief Marketing Officer Sentry Mathew Snyder CFO Gamber-Johnson Kevin Neuman Head Sentry School Carie Winn Outreach Specialist Sentry School
Greenheck Fan Travis Kempf Managing Director Northwestern Mutual – Kempf District Mark Koehl Jeri Koester, MBA ’21 Chief Information and Technology Officer Forward Bank Kimberly Maes President of Flatbed and Specialized Group Roehl Transport Jenny Riggenbach Chief Executive Officer Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Retired WIPFLI
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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 Elizabeth Martin INTERNSHIP DIRECTOR
Ricardo Boeing ADVISING STAFF
Elspeth Eckendorf Max Trzebiatowski Rachel Siebers OUTREACH SPECIALIST Carie Winn FINANCIAL COACHING ADVISER
Deborah Beyer STUDENT STAFF
Marzia Azimi Jack Blair Sophia Bley Owen Dean Lilith Dixon
Michael Eftimovski Anthony Everts Ellison Gauger Jahir Guevara Daniel Harris
Sean Heetland Quinton Hill Evelyn Leveque Blake Lobner Rachael Madsen
Grady Roesken Matthias Smith Garrett Staszak Cayden Weiland
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Center for Business and Economic Insight
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. DIRECTOR AND EDITOR
Scott Wallace CHIEF ANALYST Kevin Bahr
RESEARCH ASSISTANT Mashaal Stanekzai
uwsp.edu/cbei
bitly.com/uwspcbeiblog
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Ruth E. Salzmann Center for Women’s Leadership
The Ruth E. Salzmann Center for Women’s Leadership brings people together through dynamic, intentional experiences that inspire leadership, connection and growth. Through signature sponsored events - including the annual Women Trailblazers Conference, our Point Out Loud: Women Trailblazers podcast, and our Women Trailblazers Voices speaker series to mentorship initiatives such as our Lunch with a Leader Banquet, the Salzmann Center offers a wide range of programs designed to engage and empower. Participants can also take part in volunteering projects, book discussions, educational workshops and creative experiences. Every program, open to all, offers an opportunity to connect, learn, serve and grow. SALZMANN CENTER DIRECTOR Deborah Beyer SALZMANN CENTER INTERN Leah Bertrand
uwsp.edu/salzmanncenter
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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 AI, 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 Paige Anderson William Weber
uwsp.edu/mba
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Acknowledgements
EVENT COORDINATED BY Qeng Lee, Kim Carroll, Leah Rose, Carie Winn SPECIAL THANKS TO Associated Bank AWARDS AND RECOGNITION COMMITTEE Nik Butz, Jason Davis, Ada Duffey, Siyuan Fan, Mary Jae Kleckner, Fran Reinert, Jim Servi
SENTRY SCHOOL STUDENT WORKER Marisa McAllister UWSP PRINTING AND DESIGN UNIVERSITY DINING AND CATERING SERVICES McKenzie Herian and Staff PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORIES, LLC BY THE OBERSTADTS Heidi and Brian Oberstadt TO HAVE & HOLD EVENT DÉCOR Megan Rennie POINT TROPHY LLC
CPS DEAN’S OFFICE Rebecca Sommer,
Jackie Durigan, Eva Donohoo, Kayla Kummer, Gina Miresse
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.
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