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
Friday, April 29, 2022
Table of Contents
Banquet Sponsor................................................................................................... 1
Welcome..............................................................................................................2-3
Meet the Recipients. ....................................................................................... 4-11
Scholarships & Awards.................................................................................. 12-18
Faculty Excellence Awards..................................................................................19
Special Recognition.............................................................................................20
School of Business and Economics Faculty. .....................................................21
Business Advisory Council..................................................................................22
Center for Business and Economic Insight........................................................23
Anderson Classroom to Career (C2C) Center . ..................................................24
Acknowledgements. ............................................................................................25
OUR MISSION The UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics educates and inspires students and prepares graduates for success in positions of leadership and responsibility. We serve the students, businesses, economy and people of the greater Central Wisconsin region. Our students achieve an understanding of regional opportunities that exist within the global economy. Evidence of our graduates’ level of preparation will be found in their ability to: • Analyze and solve business and economics problems • Understand the opportunities and consequences associated with globalization • Appreciate the importance of behaving professionally and ethically • Communicate effectively
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Associated is proud to support the UWSP School of Business and Economics through our involvement on the Business Advisory Council and sponsorship of the Scholarship and Awards Banquet.
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Welcome
On behalf of the faculty and staff of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics, I welcome you to our 2022 Spring Awards Dinner. It has been three long years since our last banquet. I know that the past few years have been very difficult for many of us, with losses of loved ones, experiences and community. While those losses cannot be replaced, we are excited to be back together to celebrate and honor our outstanding students and faculty, and thank our generous donors who make tonight’s awards and this banquet possible. We are especially pleased to welcome members of the School of Business and Economics 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.
It has been an eventful and exciting few years for the school.
This spring the School of Business and Economics received a full five- year accreditation extension from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The extension resulted from a visit last
fall with an AACSB accreditation review team. These reviews are an important part of the accreditation process, with teams rigorously examining programs to ensure that schools are continuing to meet accreditation standards and are innovating in order to better serve students. With the help of our community business partners, the School of Business and Economics faculty, staff and students put on a highly successful visit for the team. As always, the team had a few suggestions that we are already working to put into place to further improve our programs.
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This year marks the third year of operations for our Anderson Classroom to Career (C2C) Center. Since its launch in October 2019, the Anderson C2C Center has become the core of our mission to create career-ready students through applied learning. The Anderson C2C Center serves as a one-stop-shop for students in the School of Business and Economics, housing our Smiley Professional Events, Mundt Internship and Career- Readiness programs, academic and financial coaching, and our business and community outreach programs. The Anderson C2C Center was recognized by our AACSB team as “an exemplary program” that touches students “dozens of times throughout their college careers.” The team also commended the school’s decision to require an internship for all our students, calling it a “courageous move” that “provides a fantastic opportunity for students to gain relevant and practical experience.” This recognition from AACSB is a strong validation of our strategic direction. This year also marks the third year of our MBA in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making, which has been a remarkable success. The program has graduated over 50 students already, with 20 more graduating this year. Perhaps most exciting is the impact the program is having on our students, with stories of new positions and promotions becoming the norm. The flexible format and applied focus have proved to be very popular with students, allowing them to gain skills while balancing work and family. Once again, AACSB recognized the innovative nature of our programs, praising our “foresight to focus their MBA on the Wisconsin economy.” We are excited about the success of the program and look forward to continuing to develop talent for our region. These successes have been due to the support from UW-Stevens Point administration and the Central Wisconsin business community, as well as the quality, creativity and hard work of our faculty and staff. Kevin Neuman, Ph.D. Assistant Dean, School of Business and Economics
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Meet the Recipients
NICHOLAS AROMATARIO from Woodbridge, Ontario, is majoring in business administration. Nicholas is a member of the Pointers men’s hockey team. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship MOLLY BAKER from Thorp, Wis., is double majoring in finance and accounting. Molly is a member of the University Advisory and Policy Board Committee, the Accounting Club, and the Point Pitches A Cappella Group. CliftonLarsonAllen Accounting Scholarship Tax Executives Institute Scholarship ETHAN BOHLMAN from Kronenwetter, Wis., is majoring in marketing. Ethan participates in UWSP cross country and track and field. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship ALEC BRAATZ from Antigo, Wis., is majoring in business administration and minoring in accounting and computer information systems. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship AUSTIN BREITBACH from Greenville, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Austin is a member of the UWSP men’s soccer club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship MATILYN DUIN from Hortonville, Wis., is majoring in accounting and minoring in economics. Matilyn serves as vice president for the UWSP Accounting Club and as the treasurer for the UWSP Illuminating Engineering Society. Cheri Smith Scholarship
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JORDAN FADER from Rice Lake, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and finance and minoring in economics. Jordan is a member of the Pointers men’s hockey team, Accounting Club, and Student Athlete Advisory Committee. He is also a volunteer coach at Ice Hawks Hockey Rink and a Becker Campus Ambassador. Northwestern Mutual Bob Taylor Scholarship MBA Scholarship EMMA FISHER from Stevens Point, Wis., is majoring in business administration and minoring in economics and professional writing. Emma is a member of Sigma Alpha Pi National Society of Leadership and success, Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society, Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, and Sigma Tau Delta. DaWalt Family Economics Scholarship Randy & Patricia Cray Scholarship for Academic Achievement CHARLOTTE FOHNER from Kronenwetter, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Charlotte volunteers for the Village Church of Kronenwetter as the audiovisual tech and Women’s Outreach Ministry Leader. Steve and Shari Day School of Business and Economics Internship Scholarship SETH FORBES from Manawa, Wis., is majoring in marketing. Seth is a member of the Pointers football team. He also volunteers with the Stevens Point Youth Area Football camps and is a referee for Manawa Youth Sports Association. Mark and Julie Smiley Business Scholarship ANDREW FRANKLIN from Oconomowoc, Wis., is majoring in marketing. Scott and Julie Wallace Internship Scholarship KAYLA FURRER from Wausau, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Expanding Horizons Scholarship
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ALEXANDER GARCIA from Marshfield, Wis., is majoring in accounting and business administration. Alexander is involved in Residential Living and is currently an RA for Steiner hall. W.B. Greaton Scholarship LEWIS GEROU from Alamogordo, N.M., is majoring in business administration and minoring in military science. Lewis is a Pathways Intern with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and is taking part in Reserved Officer Training Corps. Gordon Haferbecker Scholarship MIKKALYN HAFNER from Antigo, Wis., is a student in the UWSP MBA in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making program. Mikkalyn volunteers at the Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of Commerce. She is also a member of the World Millwork Alliance and the Marathon Area Business Association. Ross and Eleanore Roberts Scholarship ZACH HANSON from Gladstone, Minn., is majoring in finance. Zach is a member of the Pointers baseball team. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship BRIAN HEINOWSKI from Merrill, Wis., is majoring in business administration and minoring in finance. Cliff King Memorial Scholarship MADISON HOHN from Clintonville, Wis., is double majoring in management and marketing. Madison is a member of the UWSP women’s club soccer. Business Advisory Council Scholarship JACOB HOIER from New London, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship BRETT HUMBERSTONE from Odessa, Canada, is majoring in finance. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
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NATASJA IVERSEN from Oshkosh, Wis., is majoring in data analytics and minoring in math. Natasja is a member of the Data Analytics Club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship CHASE JASINSKI from Waldo, Wis., is majoring in accounting and minoring in music. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship DANIEL KING from Green Bay, Wis., is majoring in business administration with an emphasis in law. Daniel serves as a board member for the Smiley Professional Events Committee. He is also a member of the University Centers Policy & Advisory Board and the Security of Law and Legal Society Club. Business Advisory Council Scholarship Lawrence and Julia Weiser International Scholarship ADAM KLAWITTER from Rome, Wis., is majoring in marketing. Adam is the media and public relations officer for the UWSP Entrepreneurship Club. Northwestern Mutual Bob Taylor Scholarship MATTHEW KNICK from Kaukauna, Wis., is double majoring in management and marketing and minoring in accounting. Matt serves as a student ambassador for the Office of Admissions and Recruitment and a senior activity supervisor for UWSP Intramurals. He is also a Smiley Pro Events intern for SBE and a recruiting intern for the Pointers football team.
Business Advisory Council Scholarship Michael and Melba Sullivan Scholarship MBA Scholarship
ADAM KOLCON from Pittsford, N.Y., is majoring in business administration. Adam is a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and the Pointers men’s hockey team. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
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ABIGAIL KOOPMAN from Vesper, Wis., is majoring in management and minoring in professional communication. Abigail is an executive board member of the Chi Alpha Campus Ministry and of the Pointers Pep Band. Business Advisory Council Scholarship NATHAN KOZAK from Stevens Point, Wis., is double majoring in finance and marketing. Central Wisconsin Apartment Scholarship Central Wisconsin Board of Realtors Scholarship BAILY KRUZAN from Highbridge, Wis., is double majoring in business administration and marketing. Baily is president of the UWSP women’s club volleyball and the public relations officer for UWSP Club Sports Coalition. Business Advisory Council Scholarship MBA Scholarship
VANESSA KURTH from Wausau, Wis., is majoring in marketing. Marlene A. Jensen-Cable PEO Scholarship
KAARIN LIND from Ogema, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and finance. Kaarin volunteers at the Hillbillies 4-H Club helping youth with development, activities, cultural arts and community service. Trish and Mick Howen School of Business and Economics Scholarship GERALD LIPKE from Milton, Wis., is majoring in finance. Gerald is a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Board, Smiley Pro Events Advisory Board, and the Pointers wrestling team. Northwestern Mutual Bob Taylor Scholarship HALLIE MANVILLE from Stevens Point, Wis., is majoring in marketing. Hallie is a peer ambassador for SBE Advising and a member of the Toastmasters Club. She is also a Business 100 coach. SBE Student Worker of the Year
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ALEX MISCHKA from Menasha, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and finance. Alex is a member of the Financial Literacy Association and the Pointers wrestling team. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship EMMA POLITOSKI from Faribault, Minn., is double majoring in business administration and management. Emma is a volunteer for the North Regional Wisconsin Science Olympiad. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship JONATHAN PRAHL from Iola, Wis., is majoring in data analytics. Business Advisory Council Scholarship ANANIA RAUWALD from Stevens Point, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Anania volunteers with the Salvation Army. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship MADALYN ROMATOSKI from Eagle River, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration and minoring in Spanish. Madalyn is a member of the UWSP women’s club soccer and volunteers with Big Brother Big Sisters. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship TYLER RUFENACHT from Evansville, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Tyler is a peer advisor for the Academic Career and Advising Center and a member of the Smiley Pro Events Advisory Board. Tyler also volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters. W.B. Greaton Scholarship TANNER SCHELVAN from Amherst Junction, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration. Tanner is a member of the UWSP Accounting Club and volunteers with Tomorrow’s Anglers Kids Fishing. W.B. Greaton Scholarship
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TRISTAN SCHELVAN from Amherst Junction, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration. Tristan volunteers with Tomorrow’s Anglers Kids Fishing and as a football coach for Waupaca High School. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship MEGAN SCHRODER from Merrill, Wis., is double majoring in business administration and marketing. Megan is a member of the Pointers volleyball team, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, and the National Society of Leadership and Success. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship EVAN STANISLAWSKI from Hatley, Wis., is majoring in business administration. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship NOAH STARY from Gillett, Wis., is double majoring in management and marketing. Noah volunteers for youth wrestling tournaments and youth flag football. W.B. Greaton Scholarship OLIVIA STEINMAN from Medford, Wis., is majoring in accounting. Olivia is a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America. Business Advisory Council Scholarship YULONG TANG from Inner Mongolia, China, is double majoring in data analytics and mathematics and minoring in business administration and economics. Yulong is a STEM one-on-one tutor at the Tutoring- Learning Center. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship KYLE THEILER from Stevens Point, Wis., is a student in the UWSP MBA in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making program. MBA Scholarship
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ROY THORSON from Wausau, Wis., is majoring in business administration and minoring in political science and music. Roy is president of the UWSP Pointers Vote Coalition and a member of the UWSP Low Brass club. He also volunteers with the Muscular Dystrophy Association. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship MAX TRZEBIATOWSKI from Stevens Point, Wis., is a student in the UWSP MBA in Applied leadership and Decision-Making program. Max is a board member for the Junior Achievement of Portage and Wood Counties, as well as the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin. MBA Scholarship JOSE VASQUEZ from Osicala, Morazan, El Salvador is double majoring in business administration and data analytics and is minoring in economics. Jose is the founder and president of Sharing Joy. Gordon Haferbecker Scholarship BRYCE WALKOWSKI from Wausau, Wis., is double majoring in economics and finance. Bryce is a member of the Financial Literacy Association. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship TRENTON WIELOCH from Mosinee, Wis., is majoring marketing. Business Advisory Council Scholarship Expanding Horizons Scholarship ALICIA WITHERS from Wausau, Wis., is a student in the UWSP MBA in Applied leadership and Decision-Making program. Kelly Garr Dawley Scholarship HANNAH ZOESCH from Schofield, Wis., is majoring in marketing and minoring in media studies. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
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Scholarships & Awards
BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIPS The 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.
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CliftonLarsonAllen is the alliance of Clifton Gunderson and LarsonAllen, two peer firms that have merged to create a different kind of professional services firm. Since the merger in January of 2012, the firm exists among our nation’s top 10 accounting firms with more than 90 locations across the United States (including one office in Stevens Point) and headquarters in Minneapolis and Milwaukee. CliftonLarsonAllen has more than 1,550 CPAs on staff to meet the needs of over 150,000 clients nationwide. RANDY AND PATRICIA CRAY SCHOLARSHIP FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Randy Cray is the emeritus chief economist at the Central Wisconsin Economic Research Bureau at UWSP. He served as chair of the School of Business and Economics from 1995-2001. He also is an emeritus professor of economics and taught in the areas of monetary economics and finance. Cray has been recognized numerous times by the School of Business and Economics 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 in St. Michael’s Hospital Pace Program, escorting patients who need assistance getting to their doctor appointments and providing wheelchair service to patients being discharged. Also, Patricia enjoys volunteering two afternoons a week at the community’s food pantry (Operation Bootstrap). Helping others is very rewarding to her. DAWALT FAMILY ECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIP John F. DaWalt is a 1996 UWSP graduate who was interested in both pharmaceutical research and the stock market. After four years with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, he moved to a new career with Merrill Lynch. John has a successful practice as an Investment Analyst and Wealth Consultant. He received valuable career advice from a faculty advisor during his undergraduate studies. John’s wife, Mandy, is a successful teacher, proud mother of two, and a 1997 UWSP graduate. The DaWalt family is rewarding a promising economics student with a scholarship as a way of giving back to UWSP.
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KELLY GARR DAWLEY SCHOLARSHIP Dr. Donna Garr and husband Phil established this scholarship following the death of their daughter and granddaughter. Kelly Garr Dawley was their only daughter; she died in a tragic automobile accident while pursuing a degree at UWSP as a non-traditional student. This scholarship rotates throughout the CPS majors. STEVE AND SHARI DAY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP After completing his associate degree at Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, Michigan, Steve Day transferred to Northern Michigan University in Marquette and received a bachelor’s degree. Even though his education was earned through the G.I. Bill, Steve applied for a veteran’s scholarship and was awarded for his two years at NMU. Steve was very grateful to have that additional money. Steve and Shari are pleased to be able to sponsor this scholarship at UWSP for a deserving veteran, drilling reservist or guardsman, or student. Also, the Day family views this scholarship as a tribute to Dr. Tom McCaig who was instrumental in establishing Steve’s philosophy on leadership and Dr. Bill Kirby who was very supportive and encouraging as Steve pursued his master’s degree. EXPANDING HORIZONS SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is made possible by Marcia Tepp and Gary Hetzer. Marcia studied abroad as a business student and had experiences that would have never happened at home. The scholarship provides Business and Economic majors with the opportunity to study outside of the United States in a foreign environment developing their awareness of other cultures and experiencing people of all countries. 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.
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GORDON HAFERBECKER SCHOLARSHIP Gordon Haferbecker was an economics professor for 10 years at UW- Milwaukee beginning in 1946. He received his doctorate in economics from UW-Madison in 1952. He began a long affiliation with UWSP in 1956 when he was appointed dean of instruction, the number-two administrative post. The position later became Vice-Chancellor for academic affairs and he held it until returning to full-time teaching as a professor of economics in 1974. He served as acting president of the university several times. When Haferbecker moved from administration to teaching in 1974, the faculty established a scholarship to fund in his honor. Haferbecker passed away in December 1998. His wife, Darlene, survives. TRISH AND MICK HOWEN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIP Trish and Mick Howen graduated from UW-Stevens Point after serving in the U.S. Army and starting a family. Trish started her accounting career at the UWSP Foundation and is currently the director of accounting for The QTI Group in Madison. Mick worked at the Central Wisconsin Economic Research Bureau while attending UWSP and is currently a director with the Madison Metropolitan School District. Although they were both fortunate to receive scholarships while attending UWSP, there were none available to part-time students, such as Trish, through the School of Business and Economics. As a sign of their appreciation to UWSP for helping in their professional success, they established this scholarship to help part-time, non-traditional students with financial need who have responsibilities outside of school that make their pursuit of education challenging. INSTITUTE FOR INTERNAL AUDITORS FOX VALLEY / CENTRAL WI SCHOLARSHIP The Institute for Internal Auditors Fox Valley/Central WI Chapter supports the education of students enrolled in accounting and business who wish to pursue a career in internal audit. MARLENE A. JENSEN-CABLE PEO SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by Dick Cable in memory of his wife, Marlene. Marlene was an elementary education graduate of UWSP. This scholarship is for a non-traditional UWSP Female student majoring in a College of Professional Studies program.
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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 School of Business and Economics Advisory Committee. His efforts directly contributed to increasing the university’s prominence in the business community. Cliff always made time to engage with students and will be remembered for his bright smile and personable demeanor. Cliff passed away on May 8, 2021, at the age of 66. His family, including his wife, Karen, and children, Megan and Tom, are proud to continue Cliff’s legacy with UW-Stevens Point through this memorial scholarship. NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL BOB “RAP” TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIPS Northwestern Mutual has a long history of tradition and in keeping with that tradition established the Northwestern Mutual – Bob ‘Rap’ Taylor Scholarship in 2010 to not only support higher education of others but to honor Robert T. Taylor who served as a managing director for the Stevens Point area from 1974-2008. During his 34 years as managing director, Bob not only grew his personal practice in the financial services industry by qualifying for Million Dollar Roundtable every year but also took time from his practice to mentor 58 college interns while raising his family in Stevens Point. Bob’s commitment to grow young professionals resulted in several interns becoming some of the most productive in the company, and while some interns moved on to other successful careers, they’ve continually thanked Bob for having spent his time providing guidance during their time at Northwestern Mutual. Bob’s values, passion for learning, and endless pursuit of excellence exemplified during his tenure as managing director is what makes every person in their community hopeful that tomorrow will be better than yesterday. Although Bob has stepped down from the managing director role, he continues to work with his clientele, and along with his wife Mary, continue to support the Stevens Point community. ROSS AND ELEANORE ROBERTS SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by Lon and Mary Roberts in memory of Lon’s mother and father. SBE STUDENT WORKER OF THE YEAR AWARD In recognition of extraordinary service to the School of Business and Economics from 2021-22.
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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. MARK AND JULIE SMILEY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP Mark and Julie are both alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Mark graduated with a business administration degree in 1985 and Julie graduated with a communication degree in 1987. CHERI SMITH SCHOLARSHIP In 2007, Cheri Smith celebrated 25 years in business as a successful real estate broker in Stevens Point. As a UWSP graduate in business and economics, she felt a scholarship was an important way to thank the community with a lasting gift to university students. This scholarship is available to UWSP juniors or seniors in the School of Business and Economics. MICHAEL AND MELBA SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP Michael Sullivan served as a professor of economics in the Division of Business and Economics from 1965-94. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1972, his M.S. from UW-Madison in 1961, and his B.A. from the University of Denver in 1950. Sullivan’s courses included Production and Operations Management, Labor Problems, Managerial Economics, Collective Bargaining, and Principles of Economics. He served on a number of university committees throughout his tenure. He held several offices in the Central Wisconsin APICS chapter, including Director from 1986-89. In the fall of 1984 he and his wife, Melba, led a group of students on the university’s semester abroad program in Madrid, Spain. After retirement, Michael and Melba built a home that won a first-place award from the National Association of Homebuilders. Michael and Melba have opened their home for tours during the annual MREA Energy Fair and the National Tour of Solar Homes. Melba taught in the Stevens Point Public Schools from 1967-93. She continues to lead an active life of gardening, travel and volunteer work. Michael passed away in December 2007.
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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. SCOTT AND JULIE WALLACE INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP This award was created to promote and enhance the internships in UWSP’s School of Business and Economics in an effort to increase opportunities for SBE students. This award was based on their daughter Erin’s positive experience during her internship, which led to a great entry-level position after graduation. LARRY AND JULIA WEISER INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP After receiving his Ph.D. from UW-Madison in 1967, Larry Weiser began his service to the then Division of Business and Economics in 1972 as an associate professor of economics. He was promoted to full professor in 1978. Weiser taught a vast array of economics coursework at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He had an extensive record of service to the Division of Business and Economics, the College of Letters and Science, and UWSP as a whole. He was chair of the division from 1975-81 and became director of the Center for Economic Education in 1990. After an illustrious career, Weiser retired in 2002 and became an emeritus faculty member. In the years following his retirement, Larry continued to support the School of Business and Economics and to teach within the LIFE program.
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Faculty Excellence Awards EXCELLENCE IN EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION Sujana Kabiraj (Economics)
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Caz McChrystal (Business) EXCELLENCE IN SCHOLARSHIP Nikolaus Butz (Data Analytics)
EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE Elizabeth Martin (Business)
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, SCHOLARSHIP AND SERVICE Nikolaus Butz (Data Analytics)
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Special Recognition
DISTINGUISHED BENEFACTOR Family of Cliff King
Given in appreciation for Cliff and the many years he spent supporting the School of Business and Economics and UWSP through his service on the Business Advisory Council and Foundation Board. Cliff spent endless hours attending special events and advocating for students and the university. He made us better and we miss him and the joy he brought to our campus.
CORPORATE PARTNERS AWARD Skyward
Given in appreciation for Skyward’s support of UW-Stevens Point in general as well as the School of Business and Economics in particular as demonstrated by its enthusiastic and helpful participation in our Smiley Professional Events and Internship programs. KEITH AND TAMMY ANDERSON NONPROFIT INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established to support students participating in unpaid internship opportunities throughout the academic year. Shawna Dennee 2021-22 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.
Joseph Bergquist Jerry Lipke Danny King Tiffany Marshall
Anna Pistone Tyler Rufenacht Sufei Xia
2022 “BRANCH” PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS While working on real-world problems sponsored by local businesses, “Branch” participants build vital collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity skills.
Zoe Anderson Aaron Baker Audrey Cleveland
Alexis Moser Alexia Nelson Lisandro Ortiz
Jasmyn Reckner Gabriel Weiks
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SBE Faculty
ACCOUNTING Bo DeDeker (A) Marissa Warzynski
EMERITUS FACULTY Randy Cray
James Haine Richard Judy* Gary Mullins
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Kevin Bahr (C, E)
ADJUNCT FACULTY Nadine Castellano Christine Cherney Kit Kiefer Greg Koepel Brian Krolczyk Vicki Lobermeier Janice Marshall Michael Mitchell Josh Misner Alex Pflughoeft Angela Servi Chris Spranger Marcia Tepp Greg Wright RETIRED FACULTY Darrell Christie James Dunigan Vance Gruetzmacher Clifford Jacobsen William Love Barb Mihm Dennis Palmini Christine Schalow
Deborah Beyer Ricardo Boeing Mary Jae Kleckner (A) C.R. Marshall Elizabeth Martin Lyna Matesi Caz McChrystal (E) Marty Meyers (A) Jim Servi
Reed Stratton Scott Sybeldon
DATA ANALYTICS Nikolaus Butz Kurt Pflughoeft ECONOMICS Jason Davis (C, E) Tracy Hofer (A) Sujana Kabiraj Kevin Neuman (E) Scott Wallace
David Schalow David Schanke Robert Witte
(A) Awards & Recognition Committee (C) Area Coordinator (E) Executive Committee
*Passed away December 2018
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Business Advisory Council
The School of Business and Economics Business Advisory Council (BAC) members are executive management level leaders from various industries. BAC members partner with SBE 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
Jim Fetherston President and CEO Worzalla Quyen Hom Entrepreneur/Owner Assembly Shop Dean Johnson Principal CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC
Marty Loy Dean, College of Professional Studies
Jim Anderson ’89 President Ellis Stone Construction Keith Anderson ’85 Retired NVR Construction Wayne Ashenberg ’70 Retired Fairfax Financial Holdings Rick Crosson COO DeBoer Transportation
Kevin Neuman Head, School of Business and Economics
Carie Winn Outreach Specialist, School of Business and Economics
Dave Kallstrom President Greenheck Fan
Mark Koehl Retired WIPFLI
Mathew Snyder CFO Gamber Johnson Jim Wysocki CFO Wysocki Family of Companies
Dennis DeLoye Market President, Central Wisconsin Associated Bank
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Center for Business and Economic Insight
DIRECTOR AND EDITOR Scott Wallace RESEARCH ASSISTANT Alexis Flaten
CHIEF ANALYST Kevin Bahr
PUBLICATION DESIGNER Eva Donohoo
The UW-Stevens Point Center for Business and Economic Insight (CBEI) promotes regional and community development through the provision of business and economic knowledge to local business, governmental and community leaders.
The faculty of the 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
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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 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 DIRECTOR Max Trzebiatowski OUTREACH SPECIALIST Carie Winn
FINANCIAL COACHING ADVISOR Professor Tracy Hofer
STUDENT STAFF Adam Klawitter Averee Kluck Matt Knick Katie Koehler Abby Koopmen Jerry Lipke
Ryan Baxter Sarah Bjork Madison Deiter Hannah Gunderson Trent Janowski Madeline Kasper
Hallie Manville Brenna Schoenebeck Nicole Steinmetz Jose Vasquez Bryce Walkowski
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Acknowledgements
EVENT COORDINATED BY Kim Carroll, Qeng Lee, Leah Rose, Carie Winn
SPECIAL THANKS TO Associated Bank AWARDS AND RECOGNITION COMMITTEE Marty Meyers, Tracy Hofer and Bo DeDeker, Mary Jae Kleckner SBE STUDENT WORKERS Olivia Nelson and Haley Schenk CPS DEAN’S OFFICE Marty Loy, Jackie Durigan, Eva Donohoo, 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.
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