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The past year has been one of growth and affirmation. From increasing enrollment to maintenance of Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International accreditation, the college continues to enhance its role as a premier provider of education for the business disciplines in the state and region.

Student enrollment in The College of Business continues to be a major factor in the success of the University growth initiative. With a total College enrollment approaching 2,800 students, the education and work force needs of the area, state and region are being met in a robust way. With highly skilled people who have learned from the best faculty in some of the most highly regarded academic programs in the world, they are ready to thrive in the 21st century economy. Highlighting the quality of our programs was an accreditation review by AACSB International last year. Every five years the College must undergo a rigorous self-study and external review that exams the quality of our programs, the expertise of our faculty and the strategic vision for the College. As a result of this last year’s accreditation review, the status of the College of Business as one of only 180 in the world that hold accreditation in both business and accounting was affirmed. What this means for our students and alumni is the knowledge that their degree and education is on par with that of the best business schools in the world. College initiatives continue to enjoy success and bring added recognition to The College of Business and the University. For example, international programs with courses in Toronto, New York and London and collaboration between our faculty and those at institutions from around the world aid our efforts to educate about the meaning and significance of globalization. Entrepreneurship remains a common interest for many of our students and for many in other colleges at the University. The entrepreneurship minor and the opportunity for all university students to participate in the Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition provide a skill and experience base for those students to succeed. The Scholar Leader Scholarship Program continues to grow with alumni and supporters helping us move to the goal of scholarship endowments to support four year scholarships for some of Nevada’s best and brightest high school students as they pursue their college level business education with us. We have much to be proud of and a lot more work to do. This magazine is a thank you to all of our alumni and supporters who have helped the College of Business through their successes, engagement, contributions or willingness to say with pride they are a part of our community of scholarship. Sincerely,

Gregory C. MosierDean, College of Business

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Greetings Fellow Alumni and Friends!At the risk of aging myself (!), I’d like to share the fact that almost twenty years have passed since I graduated from the College of Business, and I’ve been fortunate to have been involved with the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA) as a board member for much of this time. Originally endeared to the College during my student years, I

had the opportunity to get to know and work with Mike Reed, who was Dean of the College at the time. To this day, I remain thankful to Mike for getting me involved with the College again as an alumnus. It has been a tremendous honor and an amazing experience to work together and develop friendships with our talented board members and other alumni and friends of the College, to watch the College continue to grow and evolve into one of the best business schools in the country, and to observe the resulting benefits to our community. On this note, I look forward to the upcoming year serving as COBAA’s President, and I am excited to kick off the year by presenting you with the third annual issue of our magazine, N Business! The magazine was originally created and continues on as a means to keep all of you connected to and informed about the College, your fellow alumni and friends of the College, and related progress and achievements. This, in turn, helps achieve COBAA’s mission to support the College and enrich the lives of alumni and friends by helping establish lifelong relationships between the College, its alumni and friends, and our community. To help us continue to accomplish these goals and support our mission, we would love to hear from you! Please email us at [email protected] to let us know what content you enjoy seeing in the magazine, to pass along ideas regarding events/activities, and to update us regarding what’s happening in your lives. We publish alumni news in each annual issue, including new marriages, births, jobs and promotions, awards and recognition, or any other significant life accomplishments you wish to share. We all love to hear about our fellow alumni, so please send in your news! Finally, I encourage all of you to get more involved with the College and COBAA, whether through participation in activities and events or financial support or both! A great way to start is to join COBAA and register to play in our annual golf tournament held in early May. If you are already a COBAA member and/or one of the many alumni, friends or businesses that participate in the tournament, thank you! If you would like to consider membership, participation in the tournament, or other involvement, please visit www.unr.edu/business/alumni-and-giving for more information regarding such opportunities. In closing, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU . . . for all of your past and continuing support and involvement! The success of the College is dependent upon support from all of you – alumni, friends of the College, and this wonderful community in general. In fact, your support is the very reason we have such an amazing College today! Here’s to another great year and the continued success of our legacy!!!

Warmest Regards,

Nicole (Moschetti) Vance, 1996 (Finance)President, College of Business Alumni Association

The past year has been one of growth and affirmation. From increasing enrollment to maintenance of Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International accreditation, the college continues to enhance its role as a premier provider of education for the business disciplines in the state and region.

Student enrollment in The College of Business continues to be a major factor in the success of the University growth initiative. With a total College enrollment approaching 2,800 students, the education and work force needs of the area, state and region are being met in a robust way. With highly skilled people who have learned from the best faculty in some of the most highly regarded academic programs in the world, they are ready to thrive in the 21st century economy. Highlighting the quality of our programs was an accreditation review by AACSB International last year. Every five years the College must undergo a rigorous self-study and external review that exams the quality of our programs, the expertise of our faculty and the strategic vision for the College. As a result of this last year’s accreditation review, the status of the College of Business as one of only 180 in the world that hold accreditation in both business and accounting was affirmed. What this means for our students and alumni is the knowledge that their degree and education is on par with that of the best business schools in the world. College initiatives continue to enjoy success and bring added recognition to The College of Business and the University. For example, international programs with courses in Toronto, New York and London and collaboration between our faculty and those at institutions from around the world aid our efforts to educate about the meaning and significance of globalization. Entrepreneurship remains a common interest for many of our students and for many in other colleges at the University. The entrepreneurship minor and the opportunity for all university students to participate in the Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition provide a skill and experience base for those students to succeed. The Scholar Leader Scholarship Program continues to grow with alumni and supporters helping us move to the goal of scholarship endowments to support four year scholarships for some of Nevada’s best and brightest high school students as they pursue their college level business education with us. We have much to be proud of and a lot more work to do. This magazine is a thank you to all of our alumni and supporters who have helped the College of Business through their successes, engagement, contributions or willingness to say with pride they are a part of our community of scholarship. Sincerely,

Gregory C. MosierDean, College of Business

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Joe Bradley traces the roots of his Reno-based law practice back through six decades of history in northern Nevada. The roots of his quiet work as a trustee of the E.L. Cord Foundation, which provides major support to the

University of Nevada, Reno, run nearly as deep. Bradley serves as one of three trustees of the E.L. Cord Foundation, a Reno-based organization whose grants earn it a spot among the most generous in the state. The foundation has been instrumental in the creation of buildings and programs across the campus — from the telecommunications center that’s the home of KNPB Channel 5 to the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, the Davidson Math and Science Building and the E.L. Cord Academic and Athletics Performance Center. Its grants to UNR are just a part of the E.L. Cord Foundation’s mission to improve the health, education and welfare of the residents of the Truckee Meadows and citizens of northern Nevada. Even though the assets of the foundation are substantial and its gifts are generous, Bradley and fellow trustees Bill Bradley and Robert Sims are faced with the challenges of balancing the many pressing needs of the Truckee Meadows and northern Nevada. His UNR training in economics — which, after all, is about the allocation of limited resources — provides valuable assistance. So does his belief in the ability of the E.L. Cord Foundation to make a real difference in the quality of life of people throughout the community that’s been his lifelong home. “We quietly go about the mission of advancing the spirit and vision of E.L. Cord,” he says. For Bradley, his work as a trustee of the foundation is a profoundly meaningful continuation of a legacy established by his father more than 50 years ago. He tells the story: His father, William O. “Bud” Bradley, was a lifelong resident of Nevada who was well-known as an attorney, first in the areas of ranching and water rights and later in personal-injury litigation.

Combining Nevada informality and nationally recognized legal skills, Joe Bradley carries forward the tradition of a law firm co-founded by his father. Team members such as Administrator Deebe Cooke work closely with Bradley.

Attorney Joe Bradley advances the spirit of E.L. Cord

COVER STORY

Joe Bradley traces the roots of his Reno-based law practice back through six decades of history in northern Nevada. The roots of his quiet work as a trustee of the E.L. Cord Foundation, which provides major support to the

University of Nevada, Reno, run nearly as deep. Bradley serves as one of three trustees of the E.L. Cord Foundation, a Reno-based organization whose grants earn it a spot among the most generous in the state. The foundation has been instrumental in the creation of buildings and programs across the campus — from the telecommunications center that’s the home of KNPB Channel 5 to the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, the Davidson Math and Science Building and the E.L. Cord Academic and Athletics Performance Center. Its grants to UNR are just a part of the E.L. Cord Foundation’s mission to improve the health, education and welfare of the residents of the Truckee Meadows and citizens of northern Nevada. Even though the assets of the foundation are substantial and its gifts are generous, Bradley and fellow trustees Bill Bradley and Robert Sims are faced with the challenges of balancing the many pressing needs of the Truckee Meadows and northern Nevada. His UNR training in economics — which, after all, is about the allocation of limited resources — provides valuable assistance. So does his belief in the ability of the E.L. Cord Foundation to make a real difference in the quality of life of people throughout the community that’s been his lifelong home. “We quietly go about the mission of advancing the spirit and vision of E.L. Cord,” he says. For Bradley, his work as a trustee of the foundation is a profoundly meaningful continuation of a legacy established by his father more than 50 years ago. He tells the story: His father, William O. “Bud” Bradley, was a lifelong resident of Nevada who was well-known as an attorney, first in the areas of ranching and water rights and later in personal-injury litigation.

Through his expertise in ranch law, the elder Bradley began working with E.L. Cord in the 1950s, working with him in the acquisition of ranch properties throughout the rural counties of northern Nevada. Cord, a businessman who typically worked 18-hour days seven days a week, controlled companies in the transportation industry — Cord Automobile and the predecessor of American Airlines among them — before moving to Nevada in 1939. In the Silver State, he developed broadcast stations and pursued other business interests. When Cord created the E.L. Cord Foundation in 1962, a dozen years before his death, Bud Bradley was among its first trustees. Cord left a substantial portion of his estate to the foundation after his death in early 1974. That was the same year that Joe Bradley entered UNR, where he majored in economics. He’d learned about hard work as a young man, handling jobs that included fueling aircraft and driving a concrete truck. His work in the classroom demanded equally hard work. Economics professor Willem “Wim” Houwink, was particularly memorable. “He was exceedingly demanding. He thinned the herd,” Bradley says. “But his classes were always interesting.” Other faculty members also played a role in shaping Bradley, providing mentoring and helping him develop a network of associates that remains important today. His faculty adviser was Mike Reed, who later became dean of the College of Business and vice chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education. Nazir Ansari, a professor of management, was an important teacher. And Ret. Air Force Major Gen. Ron Bath, one of Bradley’s professors, strongly encouraged Bradley to follow his father’s footsteps into the law after his graduation from UNR in 1978. He completed law school at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento and joined a law firm founded in 1950 by his father and John Squire Drendel. Their sons — Joe and Bill Bradley and Thomas Drendel — joined the firm in the early 1980s. They were joined by William C. Jeanney in 1988 to create the firm now known as Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney.

Combining Nevada informality and nationally recognized legal skills, Joe Bradley carries forward the tradition of a law firm co-founded by his father. Team members such as Administrator Deebe Cooke work closely with Bradley.

Attorney Joe Bradley advances the spirit of E.L. Cord


COVER STORY

Joe Bradley balances the demands of a legal practice that’s widely known for its pre-eminence in litigation with the responsibilities of the E.L. Cord Foundation and leadership roles in the community. As a former chair of the University of Nevada, Reno, Foundation and immediate past president of the Athletic Association of the University of Nevada, Bradley has watched the development of UNR closely. “I have seen the dedication, the hard work and the commitment that have gone into transforming this into a premier land-grant institution,” he says. President Marc Johnson, Athletic Director Doug Knuth and other leaders of the university bring a laser-like focus to their work, Bradley says. “They strive for excellence — every day,” he says. The university’s transformation, in turn, brings it into a critical position — perhaps the single most critical position — as northern Nevada widens the base of its economy beyond tourism and gaming.

A strong university, Bradley notes, plays three roles in strengthening the region’s economy:

• It provides the research, innovation and other resources that fuel a sophisticated and technology-oriented new economy.

• It develops a cadre of skilled workers to create and manage new and expanding enterprises.

• It helps create a solid education environment throughout the community, lending support to the recruitment of top talent — and their families — to the region.

“The future of this community rests at the feet of the University of Nevada,” Bradley says. “The university is the starting gate for the transformation of our community.” Bradley’s background, training and education at the College of Business has uniquely qualified him to undertake the challenges of overseeing an important economic philanthropic force in northern Nevada and fortunately, he doesn’t forget where he came from. The university, on all levels, appreciates his insight and involvement.


College of Business graduate students have a new avenue for business networking. Nevada Business Connection was started late last year by a group of MBA students who previously had

been gathering informally. Nevada Business Connection now has about 80 members and was awarded official club status by the Graduate Student Association. The networking group held its inaugural event in mid-March at SoDo Reno. The group’s primary mission is connecting business students and alumni leaders with the business community, NVBC President Ricardo Saldivar says. “We want to develop stronger relationships with each other and create ways students can network and meet other students,” he says. “Most MBA or graduate students own their own businesses or are a part of bigger companies, and we wanted to create more opportunities for them. We also want to grow that network of employers seeking talented professionals and provide a forum for them to connect in a relaxed manner.” Another reason NVBC was formed, says Vice President Kylie Rowe, is to channel College of Business graduate students into local jobs by increasing their potential to land work in the Truckee Meadows rather than seeking work out of town. “The education here at the University is top of the line; the MBA program is one of the best in the country,” Rowe says. “We want to get more ingrained with the business community so that we keep people here in northern Nevada.” NVBC seeks additional places within the business community to host one to two networking events each month. To register for NVBC, log on to http://eepurl.com/PNK5P or contact the group through Facebook by searching for Nevada Business Connection Club.

Nevada Business Connection takes flight for students, alums

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A strong university, Bradley notes, plays three roles in strengthening the region’s economy:

• It provides the research, innovation and other resources that fuel a sophisticated and technology-oriented new economy.

• It develops a cadre of skilled workers to create and manage new and expanding enterprises.

• It helps create a solid education environment throughout the community, lending support to the recruitment of top talent — and their families — to the region.

“The future of this community rests at the feet of the University of Nevada,” Bradley says. “The university is the starting gate for the transformation of our community.” Bradley’s background, training and education at the College of Business has uniquely qualified him to undertake the challenges of overseeing an important economic philanthropic force in northern Nevada and fortunately, he doesn’t forget where he came from. The university, on all levels, appreciates his insight and involvement.


College of Business graduate students have a new avenue for business networking. Nevada Business Connection was started late last year by a group of MBA students who previously had

been gathering informally. Nevada Business Connection now has about 80 members and was awarded official club status by the Graduate Student Association. The networking group held its inaugural event in mid-March at SoDo Reno. The group’s primary mission is connecting business students and alumni leaders with the business community, NVBC President Ricardo Saldivar says. “We want to develop stronger relationships with each other and create ways students can network and meet other students,” he says. “Most MBA or graduate students own their own businesses or are a part of bigger companies, and we wanted to create more opportunities for them. We also want to grow that network of employers seeking talented professionals and provide a forum for them to connect in a relaxed manner.” Another reason NVBC was formed, says Vice President Kylie Rowe, is to channel College of Business graduate students into local jobs by increasing their potential to land work in the Truckee Meadows rather than seeking work out of town. “The education here at the University is top of the line; the MBA program is one of the best in the country,” Rowe says. “We want to get more ingrained with the business community so that we keep people here in northern Nevada.” NVBC seeks additional places within the business community to host one to two networking events each month. To register for NVBC, log on to http://eepurl.com/PNK5P or contact the group through Facebook by searching for Nevada Business Connection Club.

Nevada Business Connection takes flight for students, alums

Graduate students, alumni and business leaders in the community have new opportunities to

network with Nevada Business Connection.

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undergraduate student Joshua Smith

NETWORKING

Sometimes Nate Pearson wishes he’d paid just a bit more attention in his accounting classes at UNR’s College of Business. But not to worry: The books of account tell a happy

tale at TrainerRoad LLC, the Reno-based startup co-founded by Pearson. The company’s software provides structured indoor cycling workouts for competitive cyclists. The three-year-old company — turning a profit on annual sales of more than $1 million, with 13 employees in a downtown-area office — clearly is one of northern Nevada’s technology success stories. And for that, Pearson gives a healthy dollop of credit to teachers such as Dave Croasdell, Michael Ekedahl and Dana Edberg in the UNR Information Systems program from which he earned a bachelor’s degree in 2005. “A lot of the technology courses gave me a good foundation,” he says. A native of Reno, Pearson entered UNR as a Millennium Scholar in 2000. After graduation, he went to work as a software engineer at International Game Technology in Reno. A couple of years later, Pearson began cycling seriously and, like many cyclists unwilling to lose their edge when winter sets in, he began indoor training sessions at a bike shop. Week after week, he hauled his bike down the shop, paid $20 a session, loaded his bike back onto his car and drove home. “The whole process was taking two hours to get a one-hour workout,” he says.

Nate Pearson’s TrainerRoad grows strong

Nate Pearson’s big idea: Making indoor training more convenient for cyclists.

ENTREPRENEURIAL ALUM

Sometimes Nate Pearson wishes he’d paid just a bit more attention in his accounting classes at UNR’s College of Business. But not to worry: The books of account tell a happy

tale at TrainerRoad LLC, the Reno-based startup co-founded by Pearson. The company’s software provides structured indoor cycling workouts for competitive cyclists. The three-year-old company — turning a profit on annual sales of more than $1 million, with 13 employees in a downtown-area office — clearly is one of northern Nevada’s technology success stories. And for that, Pearson gives a healthy dollop of credit to teachers such as Dave Croasdell, Michael Ekedahl and Dana Edberg in the UNR Information Systems program from which he earned a bachelor’s degree in 2005. “A lot of the technology courses gave me a good foundation,” he says. A native of Reno, Pearson entered UNR as a Millennium Scholar in 2000. After graduation, he went to work as a software engineer at International Game Technology in Reno. A couple of years later, Pearson began cycling seriously and, like many cyclists unwilling to lose their edge when winter sets in, he began indoor training sessions at a bike shop. Week after week, he hauled his bike down the shop, paid $20 a session, loaded his bike back onto his car and drove home. “The whole process was taking two hours to get a one-hour workout,” he says.

He began thinking about ways to make indoor training more convenient with software that cyclists could use at home. Pearson joined forces in 2010 with Reid Weber, a fellow UNR graduate, to launch TrainerRoad. They brought on Chad Timmerman, an experienced cycling coach, to develop the workouts. Over the next 18 months, they invested $10,000 in cash — and tens of thousands of dollars worth of their time — into development of the product. “Every second I could find, morning and night, I was building it,” says Pearson. When a beta version was completed, TrainerRoad’s founders headed off to a trade show. The software got the attention of a high-profile cycling blogger whose strong support spurred early success. As the company took off, the founders moved their work from home offices into Starbucks stores, and from Starbucks into the Reno Collective co-working space before moving into the company’s current quarters from bicycle-friendly Riverside Drive in Reno. But even as TrainerRoad grows into markets around the world, Pearson keeps his ties to UNR. He turned to university students, for instance, as TrainerRoad built its customer-service staff. Three UNR students today play key roles in that part of the company’s operation.

Nate Pearson’s TrainerRoad grows strong

Nate Pearson’s big idea: Making indoor training more convenient for cyclists.


ENTREPRENEURIAL ALUM

It might have been the first time Dana Edberg ever received applause from one of her classes. The 2014 F. Donald Tibbitts Distinguished Teacher Award, which was presented as a surprise to Edberg during a class

in April, is emblematic of the special way she engaged students in meaningful ways that go far beyond the usual educational outcomes. It was difficult for David Croasdell, chair of the Department of Information Systems in the College of Business, not to get emotional as Provost Kevin Carman, Dean Greg Mosier, Associate Dean Kambiz Raffiee, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Stacy Burton, and members of the Tibbitts Teaching Committee gathered outside of Edberg’s classroom for her Information Systems 475 class. Carman had a $5,000 check and the lead duty in stepping into Edberg’s class to announce to the class that their instructor, an associate professor, had been named the Tibbitts Award winner. “There is nobody more deserving,” Croasdell said. “Dana teaches some of the most difficult courses we have, but they’re also some of our most popular. She has an innate ability to push you to your limit ... and to be there with you every step of the way.” Edberg has always been a person others take notice of, Croasdell said, noting that when Edberg graduated from high school she took a job as a shipping clerk to earn money for college. Always observant, Edberg noted some inefficiencies in the company’s inventory processes. After sharing her observations with a supervisor, she was promoted to inventory controller – at the tender age of 17. Having to work while attending the university only honed Edberg’s skills as an instructor more. “It’s given her great empathy for the students at our University who face similar circumstances,” Croasdell said. He said his colleague and friend possesses an “evangelical” zeal for her subject matter and for her students.

Dana Edberg wins Tibbitts teaching award

Dana Edberg is all smiles after she is surprised in the middle of a class session with the 2014 F. Donald Tibbitts Distinguished Teacher Award.

HONORED FACULTY

It might have been the first time Dana Edberg ever received applause from one of her classes. The 2014 F. Donald Tibbitts Distinguished Teacher Award, which was presented as a surprise to Edberg during a class

in April, is emblematic of the special way she engaged students in meaningful ways that go far beyond the usual educational outcomes. It was difficult for David Croasdell, chair of the Department of Information Systems in the College of Business, not to get emotional as Provost Kevin Carman, Dean Greg Mosier, Associate Dean Kambiz Raffiee, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Stacy Burton, and members of the Tibbitts Teaching Committee gathered outside of Edberg’s classroom for her Information Systems 475 class. Carman had a $5,000 check and the lead duty in stepping into Edberg’s class to announce to the class that their instructor, an associate professor, had been named the Tibbitts Award winner. “There is nobody more deserving,” Croasdell said. “Dana teaches some of the most difficult courses we have, but they’re also some of our most popular. She has an innate ability to push you to your limit ... and to be there with you every step of the way.” Edberg has always been a person others take notice of, Croasdell said, noting that when Edberg graduated from high school she took a job as a shipping clerk to earn money for college. Always observant, Edberg noted some inefficiencies in the company’s inventory processes. After sharing her observations with a supervisor, she was promoted to inventory controller – at the tender age of 17. Having to work while attending the university only honed Edberg’s skills as an instructor more. “It’s given her great empathy for the students at our University who face similar circumstances,” Croasdell said. He said his colleague and friend possesses an “evangelical” zeal for her subject matter and for her students.

“Her respect and compassion for her students, her ability to challenge students with difficult but attainable goals and her innate ability to instill confidence helps her students become the highest vision of themselves,” Croasdell said. Edberg’s career in the College of Business has been one of finding no role too demanding, no challenge too daunting. At various times she has served as a department chair, interim dean, academic advisor, assessment coordinator, director of student internships, mentor and peer advisor for colleagues through the excellence in teaching program, board member for Washoe County Schools technology committee and volunteer for forensics tournaments. “And she’s just so actively engaged with the students,” added Mosier. “She takes a real interest in their learning. She has high expectations, and she has a way of making sure that her students not only grasp theories and principles behind what she is teaching, but that they understand and can make very practical applications of what they’ve learned. She presents her material in such a personable, accessible way.” Burton, herself a standout teacher during her career in the Department of English, applauded Edberg’s ability to make the complex more readily understandable: “I can’t imagine anyone explaining it more clearly than Dana does.” On the day the award was presented, Edberg’s students were so intently listening to their instructor they at first seemed not to understand why the University Provost interrupted class to explain to them why Edberg was so deserving of the honor. Edberg listened carefully to Carman and a surprised smile broke across her face when she realized she had won the Tibbitts. “Wow,” she said. “I’m thrilled.” And then the class broke into applause for Edberg. “I think this is the first time I’ve ever been applauded by a class,” Edberg said. She added to Carman, “They’ve got a huge project due today, so to have everyone smiling is pretty remarkable.”

Dana Edberg wins Tibbitts teaching award

Dana Edberg is all smiles after she is surprised in the middle of a class session with the 2014 F. Donald Tibbitts Distinguished Teacher Award.


HONORED FACULTY

By almost any measure, Owen Roberts has created a successful career for himself, one that’s led to a position as a senior executive with Microsoft. But one of the keys to his success, Roberts told the

College of Business Honors and Awards Banquet this spring, arose from the decision he made with his wife to pick up a couple of backpacks and leave the corporate world behind. “I would love to tell you it is a linear line from graduation to being a senior executive at the fourth biggest company in the world,” said Roberts, who leads the Microsoft Americas Operations Center operations in Reno. “Unfortunately, it is not.” Five years after completing college and beginning a career in accounting, Roberts and his wife of 27 years, Miranda, decided to leave their home in South Africa and experience the world. They supported themselves with a kaleidoscope of jobs — Owen Roberts mixed cement and managed seaside resorts, and the couple worked together as professional sailors — as they began a journey that has taken them to 17 homes in six countries. Roberts wasn’t making much money in those early days of exploration. In today’s dollars, he figures he was making about $63 a week from a hotel management job in Corsica. But the rewards couldn’t be measured in dollars anyhow. “These roles were fantastic for teaching us about different cultures and about dealing with highly stressed environments,” he said. “When the wind is howling at night and boats are calling you on the radio for help, it teaches you to be calm in a crisis and also how to communicate effectively.”

Roberts put those skills — as well his academic training in accounting and auditing — to work when he transitioned back into the corporate world with positions at IBM and Microsoft. After working as an executive in sales, retail operations and global supply management for Microsoft, Roberts came to Reno as general manager for the company’s Americas Operations Center. Drawing from his own experience, Roberts encouraged College of Business students to take their time before they get serious about the pursuit of a career. A year or two spent exploring the world — or the world of business — has the potential to pay great benefits for decades. One of the most important skills that exploration teaches in the ability to manage change, the only thing that remains a constant in today’s business world. “Change is hard, change is exciting, change is scary, change is fulfilling,” Roberts told the Honors and Awards Banquet audience. The close relationship of Microsoft Licensing and the College of Business helps position the company to face a world of change, Roberts said later. “Finding great talent is the No. 1 thing,” he said, noting that Microsoft has identified talented staff through a relationship with UNR that includes internships. And the teaching flows both ways. UNR students also have proven to be a valuable resource to the company, Roberts says, as they provide fast feedback about the company and its products.

Success:It’s not a linear path

HONORS & AWARDS BANQUET


BUSINESS WEEK

The College of Business weeklong business celebration returns to campus in late September. Business Week features workshops, guest speakers, information sessions and networking opportunities for

students of all majors, alumni and the business community. The event is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 22-26. Maria Martinez, Business Student Council president, says it’s important to note that the many business-related activities held on campus are open to all majors. “Business is everywhere no matter what major or profession you are in,” Martinez says. “We will have a variety of events we hope will help benefit all students. We are trying to promote how business can help you.” This year’s event will include several themed days, such as networking day or participation day. The themes are geared toward helping students understand how to increase their skills in a given area, Martinez says. Business Week traces its roots back to when the Business Student Council was first created and wanted to have an event that celebrates business. This led to a handful of events put on by the Business Student Council members during the academic year. Those events coalesced into what now is known as Business Week at the University. A key tenet of the event, Martinez adds, is connecting College of Business students with members of the business community through the various workshops and activities. “We try to bring the community into The College,” she says. “We hope the business community becomes more involved so it can see what students have to offer.”

Business Week brings community to The College

Roberts put those skills — as well his academic training in accounting and auditing — to work when he transitioned back into the corporate world with positions at IBM and Microsoft. After working as an executive in sales, retail operations and global supply management for Microsoft, Roberts came to Reno as general manager for the company’s Americas Operations Center. Drawing from his own experience, Roberts encouraged College of Business students to take their time before they get serious about the pursuit of a career. A year or two spent exploring the world — or the world of business — has the potential to pay great benefits for decades. One of the most important skills that exploration teaches in the ability to manage change, the only thing that remains a constant in today’s business world. “Change is hard, change is exciting, change is scary, change is fulfilling,” Roberts told the Honors and Awards Banquet audience. The close relationship of Microsoft Licensing and the College of Business helps position the company to face a world of change, Roberts said later. “Finding great talent is the No. 1 thing,” he said, noting that Microsoft has identified talented staff through a relationship with UNR that includes internships. And the teaching flows both ways. UNR students also have proven to be a valuable resource to the company, Roberts says, as they provide fast feedback about the company and its products.

HONORS & AWARDS BANQUET BUSINESS WEEK


The College of Business weeklong business celebration returns to campus in late September. Business Week features workshops, guest speakers, information sessions and networking opportunities for

students of all majors, alumni and the business community. The event is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 22-26. Maria Martinez, Business Student Council president, says it’s important to note that the many business-related activities held on campus are open to all majors. “Business is everywhere no matter what major or profession you are in,” Martinez says. “We will have a variety of events we hope will help benefit all students. We are trying to promote how business can help you.” This year’s event will include several themed days, such as networking day or participation day. The themes are geared toward helping students understand how to increase their skills in a given area, Martinez says. Business Week traces its roots back to when the Business Student Council was first created and wanted to have an event that celebrates business. This led to a handful of events put on by the Business Student Council members during the academic year. Those events coalesced into what now is known as Business Week at the University. A key tenet of the event, Martinez adds, is connecting College of Business students with members of the business community through the various workshops and activities. “We try to bring the community into The College,” she says. “We hope the business community becomes more involved so it can see what students have to offer.”

Business Week brings community to The College

Jim McClenahan, director of corporate relations and outreach at The College of Business, talks with students at a Business Week event.

The High Desert Farming Initiative planted its first crop in October and has already harvested about 1,000 pounds of greens. Those greens go to HDFI’s current customers: dining

facilities at the University of Nevada, Reno, and US Foods, a food distributor which sells to area restaurants and grocers. Now, student volunteers are busy planting cucumbers, squash and herbs in eight hoop houses and two greenhouses on HDFI’s once-acre plot on the Valley Road Field Laboratory. The initiative is a collaboration between UNR’s College of Business and College of Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and community groups. Jennifer Ott, HDFI’s project manager, says the effort has three goals: student engagement, applied research and outreach. Student involvement includes a cadre of volunteer workers as well field trips from all kinds of classes, including a recent visit from an anthropology class. “A geography class came out once,” says Ott. “That class dealt with food security.”

Eight hoop houses are at the center of the High Desert Farming Initiative at the University.

HDFI

The business of High Desert

Farming Initiative

The High Desert Farming Initiative planted its first crop in October and has already harvested about 1,000 pounds of greens. Those greens go to HDFI’s current customers: dining

facilities at the University of Nevada, Reno, and US Foods, a food distributor which sells to area restaurants and grocers. Now, student volunteers are busy planting cucumbers, squash and herbs in eight hoop houses and two greenhouses on HDFI’s once-acre plot on the Valley Road Field Laboratory. The initiative is a collaboration between UNR’s College of Business and College of Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and community groups. Jennifer Ott, HDFI’s project manager, says the effort has three goals: student engagement, applied research and outreach. Student involvement includes a cadre of volunteer workers as well field trips from all kinds of classes, including a recent visit from an anthropology class. “A geography class came out once,” says Ott. “That class dealt with food security.”

Future projects may include a starting up a composting program and a student farm stand as a living lesson in agribusiness. In terms of research, the HDFI is currently testing a new type of lettuce called salanova grown in Europe. When harvested the green is supposed to fall off its core, saving about 40 percent in labor. But the seed costs 400 percent more than the average lettuce seed, so HDFI is experimenting with it to determine if there is an ultimate cost saving in the crop. HDFI has already established relationships with community groups through its outreach efforts, including working with Urban Roots, a demonstration farm that works with area schools to teach kids about agriculture and healthy eating. HDFI also has a new customer in the Washoe School District, for which it’s supplying grape tomatoes for weekly lunch bags. The goal is to keep growing its customer base like any other business. “The project is meant to be self-sustaining, we’re modeling an agribusiness,” says Ott. “That’s the end goal.”

Eight hoop houses are at the center of the High Desert Farming Initiative at the University.


HDFI

The business of High Desert

Farming Initiative

Crops from HDFI head to dining halls on campus as well as restaurants and grocers around northern Nevada.

Internships that will provide University of Nevada, Reno, College of Business students with relevant real-world work experience create a crucial pathway

to their successful transition from students to employees, says Stallar Lufrano-Jardine, Director of Career Services.

Lufrano-Jardine was brought on temporarily in September of 2013 to run the Student Outreach Center, and on Feb. 1 she was named as a permanent successor for Jane Bessette, who held the position for more than a decade before retiring.

Lufrano-Jardine completed her undergraduate work at San Francisco State University, where she earned a bachelor’s of science degree in business with a focus on entrepreneurship. While in college she started a skate and snowboard equipment company, which eventually led her to Whistler, British Columbia, where she immersed herself in the ski recreation industry. She returned to northern Nevada to enroll in the College of Business MBA program, and also worked in the Career Connections center as a graduate assistant at UNR. Her MBA focused on building sustainable businesses. “By developing students’ careers here at the university we have a great opportunity to grow sustainable businesses and keep our economy going,” Lufrano-Jardine says.

Imagine 2020, the College of Business and Nevada Small Business Development Center outreach program to promote Hispanic entrepreneurship and provide stronger educational opportunities in the state, expanded its horizons this past

year.

“One of the biggest focuses recently has been to enhance the global perspective for the College of Business,” says Marcel Fernando Schaerer, director of the initiative. Schaerer, along with Greg Mosier, dean of the College of Business, traveled with Gov. Brian Sandoval on the state’s trade mission to Israel in October 2013. Out of that, Schaerer says an agreement has been signed to enable a group of at least 15 UNR students attend a weeklong program at the Israel Institute of Technology in 2014 or 2015. The initiative is working on a similar arrangement with the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México and the Universidad Mexicana de Innovación en Negocios, both in Mexico. Imagine 2020 continues to work on other efforts, including holding Entrepreneurship in the Classroom classes to encourage high school students to graduate and continue onto college and NxLeveL for Entrepreneurs classes in Spanish for small business in northern Nevada and Las Vegas. In addition, the initiative routinely visits Hispanic businesses, including more than a dozen Reno-based businesses this past quarter. “We continue to be very, very involved in terms of developing relationships with standing business owners,” says Schaerer. Marcel Schaerer may be reached at [email protected].

Lufrano-Jardine new director of career services

Imagine 2020 builds a global perspective

EMPOWERING STUDENTS


Three years after a $1 million gift from alumnus Rick Sontag created an annual $50,000 prize for the best entrepreneurial idea developed by University of Nevada, Reno, students, The College of Business continues to

deepen its support of students who are working to create new businesses. Irrigo, a company that’s developing water-efficiency tools for flood-irrigated agriculture, won the Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition this spring. The company was selected from a field of seven finalists. The finalists were identified in December from a field of 24 student teams that submitted full business plans. The finalists were provided $1,000 each to validate their business model or product before the final judging. Dave Croasdell, an associate professor of information systems who serves as director of the Sontag Competition, says The College of Business has steadily developed a support system for the student teams. The College of Business is working closely with other colleges across campus to identify entrepreneurial students and promising ideas. Krysta Jackson, assistant director of the Sontag Competition, worked with UNR Entrepreneur Club through the last academic year to bring guest speakers to weekly workshops on subjects such as market analysis and creation of an elevator pitch.

Student teams create teams, win honors

Mechanical engineering doctoral student Justin Ferranto,

Executive MBA students Denis Phares and Sean Nichols

and faculty advisor Matt Westfield from the University of Nevada,

Reno, proudly display their award at the 2014 Tri-State Governor’s Cup

Competition in Las Vegas.Imagine 2020 inspires students to set lofty goals.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Lufrano-Jardine completed her undergraduate work at San Francisco State University, where she earned a bachelor’s of science degree in business with a focus on entrepreneurship. While in college she started a skate and snowboard equipment company, which eventually led her to Whistler, British Columbia, where she immersed herself in the ski recreation industry. She returned to northern Nevada to enroll in the College of Business MBA program, and also worked in the Career Connections center as a graduate assistant at UNR. Her MBA focused on building sustainable businesses. “By developing students’ careers here at the university we have a great opportunity to grow sustainable businesses and keep our economy going,” Lufrano-Jardine says.

“One of the biggest focuses recently has been to enhance the global perspective for the College of Business,” says Marcel Fernando Schaerer, director of the initiative. Schaerer, along with Greg Mosier, dean of the College of Business, traveled with Gov. Brian Sandoval on the state’s trade mission to Israel in October 2013. Out of that, Schaerer says an agreement has been signed to enable a group of at least 15 UNR students attend a weeklong program at the Israel Institute of Technology in 2014 or 2015. The initiative is working on a similar arrangement with the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México and the Universidad Mexicana de Innovación en Negocios, both in Mexico. Imagine 2020 continues to work on other efforts, including holding Entrepreneurship in the Classroom classes to encourage high school students to graduate and continue onto college and NxLeveL for Entrepreneurs classes in Spanish for small business in northern Nevada and Las Vegas. In addition, the initiative routinely visits Hispanic businesses, including more than a dozen Reno-based businesses this past quarter. “We continue to be very, very involved in terms of developing relationships with standing business owners,” says Schaerer. Marcel Schaerer may be reached at [email protected].

Lufrano-Jardine new director of career services

Imagine 2020 builds a global perspective

EMPOWERING STUDENTS


Three years after a $1 million gift from alumnus Rick Sontag created an annual $50,000 prize for the best entrepreneurial idea developed by University of Nevada, Reno, students, The College of Business continues to

deepen its support of students who are working to create new businesses. Irrigo, a company that’s developing water-efficiency tools for flood-irrigated agriculture, won the Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition this spring. The company was selected from a field of seven finalists. The finalists were identified in December from a field of 24 student teams that submitted full business plans. The finalists were provided $1,000 each to validate their business model or product before the final judging. Dave Croasdell, an associate professor of information systems who serves as director of the Sontag Competition, says The College of Business has steadily developed a support system for the student teams. The College of Business is working closely with other colleges across campus to identify entrepreneurial students and promising ideas. Krysta Jackson, assistant director of the Sontag Competition, worked with UNR Entrepreneur Club through the last academic year to bring guest speakers to weekly workshops on subjects such as market analysis and creation of an elevator pitch.

The Sontag Competition finalists were also provided intensive workshops on finance, marketing and developing a business model canvas, as they prepared their presentations. Irrigo, the winner of this year’s Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition, went on to take top honors in the graduate division of the Donald W. Reynolds Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition. Second place in the Governor’s Cup graduate competition went to the University’s Dragonfly Energy, another Sontag finalist, which is focused on the efficiency of lithium-ion batteries. Muse, a Sontag finalist focused on music composition, won second place in the undergraduate division of the Governor’s Cup. All three companies represented Nevada in the Reynolds Tri-State competition where Dragonfly Energy won first place and $30,000 in the graduate-level competition. The University’s contingent, the first team from Nevada to win at the tri-state competition, faced collegiate teams from Nevada, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Croasdell says the Sontag initiative is working closely with other entrepreneurial programs in the community to help bridge efforts between various entities including EDAWN, Startup Weekend, hackathons, and mentoring programs such as Entrepreneurship Assembly and Summit VMS. The goal is to build relationships in the community, strengthen student efforts to develop new companies and create new jobs in Nevada.

Student teams create teams, win honors

Mechanical engineering doctoral student Justin Ferranto,

Executive MBA students Denis Phares and Sean Nichols

and faculty advisor Matt Westfield from the University of Nevada,

Reno, proudly display their award at the 2014 Tri-State Governor’s Cup

Competition in Las Vegas.Imagine 2020 inspires students to set lofty goals.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

TEDx


The 2014 TEDx event at the University of Nevada, Reno, saw dramatic growth in its second year. The annual gathering, modeled on and licensed from the well-known national ideas symposium, boasted 22

speakers, up from 17 a year earlier, and its audience grew to 200 from 120 in its premier event. Among speakers at the 2014 event were local newscaster Wendy Damonte, who spoke about documenting her mother’s battle with breast cancer; Kristen Stith and Paul Klein, who are working on master’s degrees in business at the University fired up the audience with an overview of the grassroots Biggest Little City movement; and Elizabeth Smart, who was abducted as a child and now works to pass legislation to protect children. Tom Grunert, a University sophomore who won the student competition to speak at the ideas event, gave a talk entitled “Finding Your Own Rubik’s Cube,” about learning to express yourself, in which he solved the colorful block puzzle while he spoke. High school senior Bridget Park, whose brother committed suicide when Park was 12 years old, spoke about her memoir on grieving written when she was 15 years old. “The video with the most views online is Mike Haynie’s talk on how to rethink our relationship with veterans,” says Bret Simmons, associate professor of management at The College of Business, who has organized the two events and is already busy working on next year’s TEDxUniversityofNevadaReno. Tickets for the popular event are $100 and sell out within two hours, says Simmons. The all-day event is held in the Joe Crowley Student Union. For more information links to the videos of each speech, go online to www.tedxuniversityofnevada.org.

TEDxUniversityofNevadaReno delivers outstanding program

Above:Kristen Stith and Paul Klein provided the crowd with an overview of the grassroots Biggest Little City movement.

Left:Newscaster Wendy Damonte documented her mother’s battle with cancer.

The College of Business strengthened its ties with business and educational leaders across the world as Dean Greg Mosier participated in trade missions to Mexico, Israel and Canada within the last 12 months.

The trade missions led by Gov. Brian Sandoval built stronger ties between Nevada and nations that are among the state’s most important trade partners. “When these missions are led by the governor, it opens doors,” says Mosier. Mosier used his participation in the trade missions to build stronger relationships between The College of Business and universities in Mexico and Canada. And the missions provided an opportunity for the dean to strengthen The College of Business ties with important international employers. During a trade mission to Canada, Mosier shared ideas with leaders of the renowned Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and met with executives of Canadian companies such as Barrick Gold Corp. that are important employers in Nevada as well. Mosier, whose academic publications include analysis of product-liability law in Canada, has been instrumental in creation of an international study program for University of Nevada, Reno, students in Toronto. His participation in the Governor’s Trade Mission to Mexico in 2013 strengthened a relationship between the college and Monterrey Tech University in the State of Chihuahua for shared activities, exchange of ideas and student-exchange programs. Like the University of Nevada, Reno, the Mexican college has developed a focus on business innovation and entrepreneurship. The Governor’s Trade Mission to Israel, meanwhile, spotlighted the important role of the Nevada System of Higher Education in development of unmanned aerial vehicles. Mosier also took time to meet with leaders of Technion — Israel Institute of Technology, one of the preeminent technology research universities in the world. His enthusiasm to travel the world to build strong ties for the the University and the entire state of Nevada was recognized in 2013 when Mosier received the university’s Global Engagement Award.

Dean joins trade missions across the globe

TRADE

TEDx

The 2014 TEDx event at the University of Nevada, Reno, saw dramatic growth in its second year. The annual gathering, modeled on and licensed from the well-known national ideas symposium, boasted 22

speakers, up from 17 a year earlier, and its audience grew to 200 from 120 in its premier event. Among speakers at the 2014 event were local newscaster Wendy Damonte, who spoke about documenting her mother’s battle with breast cancer; Kristen Stith and Paul Klein, who are working on master’s degrees in business at the University fired up the audience with an overview of the grassroots Biggest Little City movement; and Elizabeth Smart, who was abducted as a child and now works to pass legislation to protect children. Tom Grunert, a University sophomore who won the student competition to speak at the ideas event, gave a talk entitled “Finding Your Own Rubik’s Cube,” about learning to express yourself, in which he solved the colorful block puzzle while he spoke. High school senior Bridget Park, whose brother committed suicide when Park was 12 years old, spoke about her memoir on grieving written when she was 15 years old. “The video with the most views online is Mike Haynie’s talk on how to rethink our relationship with veterans,” says Bret Simmons, associate professor of management at The College of Business, who has organized the two events and is already busy working on next year’s TEDxUniversityofNevadaReno. Tickets for the popular event are $100 and sell out within two hours, says Simmons. The all-day event is held in the Joe Crowley Student Union. For more information links to the videos of each speech, go online to www.tedxuniversityofnevada.org.

TEDxUniversityofNevadaReno delivers outstanding program


The College of Business strengthened its ties with business and educational leaders across the world as Dean Greg Mosier participated in trade missions to Mexico, Israel and Canada within the last 12 months.

The trade missions led by Gov. Brian Sandoval built stronger ties between Nevada and nations that are among the state’s most important trade partners. “When these missions are led by the governor, it opens doors,” says Mosier. Mosier used his participation in the trade missions to build stronger relationships between The College of Business and universities in Mexico and Canada. And the missions provided an opportunity for the dean to strengthen The College of Business ties with important international employers. During a trade mission to Canada, Mosier shared ideas with leaders of the renowned Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and met with executives of Canadian companies such as Barrick Gold Corp. that are important employers in Nevada as well. Mosier, whose academic publications include analysis of product-liability law in Canada, has been instrumental in creation of an international study program for University of Nevada, Reno, students in Toronto. His participation in the Governor’s Trade Mission to Mexico in 2013 strengthened a relationship between the college and Monterrey Tech University in the State of Chihuahua for shared activities, exchange of ideas and student-exchange programs. Like the University of Nevada, Reno, the Mexican college has developed a focus on business innovation and entrepreneurship. The Governor’s Trade Mission to Israel, meanwhile, spotlighted the important role of the Nevada System of Higher Education in development of unmanned aerial vehicles. Mosier also took time to meet with leaders of Technion — Israel Institute of Technology, one of the preeminent technology research universities in the world. His enthusiasm to travel the world to build strong ties for the the University and the entire state of Nevada was recognized in 2013 when Mosier received the university’s Global Engagement Award.

Dean joins trade missions across the globe

TRADE

College of Business Dean Greg Mosier, fourth from left, joined Gov. Brian Sandoval, center, and other leaders from

Nevada on a trade mission to Mexico.

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The importance of the Scholar Leader Scholarship can’t be overstated, says Robyn Davis, coordinator of advising, recruitment & retention with The College of Business. Scholarship recipients not only excel academically,

but they also are highly engaged in campus life and help raise the profile of The College of Business on campus and in the community. “Students are more successful academically and graduate on time at higher rates the more they are engaged in the campus community,” Davis says. “The scholarship is an attempt to develop those students who have the potential to be leaders in the college from their first year here.” The Scholar Leader Scholarship program was created in 2009 through a grant by the Mallory Foundation. The College of Business awarded six scholarships the first year, but that number varies (three were awarded for the 2013-2014 academic year). Scholarships total $4,000, or $500 a semester for four years. Historically, selection criteria include:

• A very strong high school grade point average

• Full-time enrollment (15 units is preferred)

• Proven track record of involvement at the high school level in leadership organizations

• Participation in other extracurricular activities.

However, selection criteria are fluid. “We still are trying to figure out the best way to identify students who will be strong academically and also serve as leaders in The College and at the institution,” Davis says. “The Scholar Leaders have proven track records at UNR of academic success and involvement in student clubs and organizations. Scholarship recipients can meet the ongoing participation requirements through peer mentoring, participation in the Nevada Global Business summer study abroad program, on-campus student jobs, and membership in student clubs and organizations. “The Scholar Leader program is crucial because students set an example in the college by virtue of being involved in student organizations and mentoring other students,” Davis adds. “They are taking advantage of services we offer, such as the career outreach office and the study abroad program, and they are driving other students toward that engagement as well.” For more information on the Scholar Leader program and ways that you can support students in the College of Business, please contact Mitch Klaich, Director of Development, at [email protected].

Donors associated with the Scholar Leader program include:

• Bank of America• CREW of Northern Nevada• Crystal Family Foundation• Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation Trust• Bernard Kwok and Hera Siu• Mallory Foundation• Brian and Anne Menzel• Maureen Mullarkey• Ralph Whitworth

Scholarship builds leadership among students E

ight student organizations received funds from The College of Business Alumni Association this spring. The support strengthens the Alumni Association’s pursuit of its goals at the same time that it assists

student organizations, says Nicole Vance, president of The College of Business Alumni Association. “We believe support of student organizations is important because it helps us achieve our mission — to support The College and enrich the lives of the alumni and friends of The College by helping establish lifelong relationships between The College and its alumni and friends, “ says Vance. “As the students are the lifeblood of The College, support of their organizations is a key component of supporting The College as a whole, as well as a means to help foster an environment where students can begin to develop relationships between themselves and also with The College that will last a lifetime.” The Alumni Association funds student organizations twice a year — once in the spring and once in the fall. In the most recent round, funds were granted to all eight organizations that applied. The amounts were based on presentation content, the purpose for which funds would be used, professionalism, and prior funding received. The grants included:

• Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity: $250 for the annual Yellow Rose Banquet.

• Business Student Council: $100 for their corporate visits to the Bay Area.

• UNR Collegiate DECA: $100 for their International Career Development Conference.

• Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity: $250 for their Build Your Network for Success event.

• Economics Club: $250 for their San Francisco Federal Reserve tour.

• Entrepreneurship Club: $250 for their Pack Pitch Business Concept Competition.

• Management and Human Resources Association: $100 for general support of their organization’s activities.

• Peer Mentors: $250 for their Member Training Retreat.

Alumni association aids student organizations

ALUMNI ASSISTANCE

SCHOLAR LEADER

However, selection criteria are fluid. “We still are trying to figure out the best way to identify students who will be strong academically and also serve as leaders in The College and at the institution,” Davis says. “The Scholar Leaders have proven track records at UNR of academic success and involvement in student clubs and organizations. Scholarship recipients can meet the ongoing participation requirements through peer mentoring, participation in the Nevada Global Business summer study abroad program, on-campus student jobs, and membership in student clubs and organizations. “The Scholar Leader program is crucial because students set an example in the college by virtue of being involved in student organizations and mentoring other students,” Davis adds. “They are taking advantage of services we offer, such as the career outreach office and the study abroad program, and they are driving other students toward that engagement as well.” For more information on the Scholar Leader program and ways that you can support students in the College of Business, please contact Mitch Klaich, Director of Development, at [email protected].

Donors associated with the Scholar Leader program include:

• Bank of America• CREW of Northern Nevada• Crystal Family Foundation• Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation Trust• Bernard Kwok and Hera Siu• Mallory Foundation• Brian and Anne Menzel• Maureen Mullarkey• Ralph Whitworth

Scholarship builds leadership among students

Among the organizations assisted by The College of Business Alumni Association were, top to bottom, the Management and Human Resources

Association, the Peer Mentors and the Business Student Council.


Eight student organizations received funds from The College of Business Alumni Association this spring. The support strengthens the Alumni Association’s pursuit of its goals at the same time that it assists

student organizations, says Nicole Vance, president of The College of Business Alumni Association. “We believe support of student organizations is important because it helps us achieve our mission — to support The College and enrich the lives of the alumni and friends of The College by helping establish lifelong relationships between The College and its alumni and friends, “ says Vance. “As the students are the lifeblood of The College, support of their organizations is a key component of supporting The College as a whole, as well as a means to help foster an environment where students can begin to develop relationships between themselves and also with The College that will last a lifetime.” The Alumni Association funds student organizations twice a year — once in the spring and once in the fall. In the most recent round, funds were granted to all eight organizations that applied. The amounts were based on presentation content, the purpose for which funds would be used, professionalism, and prior funding received. The grants included:

• Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity: $250 for the annual Yellow Rose Banquet.

• Business Student Council: $100 for their corporate visits to the Bay Area.

• UNR Collegiate DECA: $100 for their International Career Development Conference.

• Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity: $250 for their Build Your Network for Success event.

• Economics Club: $250 for their San Francisco Federal Reserve tour.

• Entrepreneurship Club: $250 for their Pack Pitch Business Concept Competition.

• Management and Human Resources Association: $100 for general support of their organization’s activities.

• Peer Mentors: $250 for their Member Training Retreat.

Alumni association aids student organizations

ALUMNI ASSISTANCE

THANK YOU CORPORATE PARTNERS


The annual golf tournament of the College of Business Alumni Association this spring raised more than $10,000 that will be used by the association in its mission of providing assistance to the college and its students.

The tournament, now in its 23rd year, drew more than 80 participants for a barbecue followed by an afternoon on the links at Wolf Run Golf Club in Reno. A team sponsored by First American Title took first-place honors. Team members included Cory Miller, Nik Kosach, Chad Felix, and Brock Marquez. Along with the registration fees from participants, the event raised money through corporate sponsorships and a raffle that drew more than 40 donations from businesses and individuals. Corporate sponsors included Wells Fargo, Muckel Anderson CPAs, Dunham Trust Company and Sierra Nevada Corp. Kyle McCann, a member of the College of Business Alumni Association board of directors, noted that funds raised by the golf tournament help the association with its support of networking events during Business Week and the Career Fair Networking Reception. The funds generated by the golf tournament also help the association in its mission to provide support to student organizations. McCann said the value of the tournament extends beyond the money it raises for The College and its students. Participants come from a wide swath of the northern Nevada business community — alumni and non-alumni alike — and the tournament provides an excellent informal networking opportunity.

Golf tournamentaids college, students

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Top:Enjoying the annual golf tournament were, from left,

John Burrows, Bryce Bland, Tom Prutzman and George Prutzman.

Top middle:The winning foursome at the Alumni Association’s annual golf tournament

was, from left, Cory Miller, Nik Kosach, Chad Felix, and Brock Marquez.

Bottom middle:Participating in the Alumni Association’s annual golf tournament were, from

left, Johnny Olivas, Kyle McCann, Bubba Henderson and Chris Aguila.

Bottom:Among the more than 80 golfers in the tournament were this foursome

of Max Volger, RJ Erickson, Chuck Sindlinger and Joe Udvare.

Photos by George Anastassatos

SCHOLARSHIPS


Larsen Scholarship for Economic Excellence Dr. Larry Larsen once calculated that he shared his expertise with about 10,000 students who came through his economics classes at the University of Nevada, Reno, from 1960 to 1991. He credits much of his professional success to those thousands of students, and the recently endowed Larsen Scholarship for Economic Excellence is a tribute to them. “The students made me a better teacher,” says Professor Larsen. “I wanted to give a gift back to the students. This is my thank you.” Originally created in 1997, the now-endowed scholarship provides assistance to a College of Business undergraduate majoring in economics. Currently an emeritus faculty member in The College of Business, Professor Larsen was deeply involved in undergraduate and graduate programs in the Economics Departments during his long career at the University. During his tenure, Professor Larsen was chairman of the Economics Department, associate dean of the College of Business, director of undergraduate programs, and received the Alumni Association’s Outstanding Faculty Member award, the Board of Regent’s Teacher Commendation and the F. Donald Tibbits University Distinguished Teacher award in recognition of the quality of his instruction and his commitment to students.

Jane Bessette Scholarship The Jane Bessette Scholarship, created to honor a staff member who inspired hundreds of students during a 17-year career at the University of Nevada, Reno, continues to gather strength through gifts from College of Business alumni. Jane Bessette’s career at the University included 10 years as Director of Career Connections for the College of Business. She also was the advisor for the Business Student Council and served as friend and mentor to many students. Recipients of the Jane Bessette Scholarship are selected from business students who are involved in a leadership role in at least one business-student organization. Preference is given to applicants who also have other community involvement.

William R. Eadington Memorial Scholarship Endowment Bill Eadington’s memory has been honored through numerous gifts to a scholarship endowment created in his name, and gifts from alumni and other business people continue to build the endowment. The William R. Eadington Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established by the Department of Economics in honor of the economic professor who died in 2013. It created a scholarship awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student studying economics. Eadington began teaching at the University in 1969. He was the founder of the Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming and the world’s most respected scholar in the application of economics to the industry. At the time of his death, he held the Philip G. Satre Chair of Gaming Studies at the University.

John R. Mills Memorial Fund The John R. Mills Memorial Fund was established by fellow faculty, students and friends of the longtime professor at the University after his death in January. The memorial fund will finance an Outstanding Student Award for an accounting student who exemplifies the attribute of excellence that John developed in students during a career that spanned more than 30 years as a professor of accounting.

Brian and Anne Menzel Endowed Professorship in Accounting Brian Menzel worked hard to earn a degree in accounting from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 1971, and he doesn’t have any doubt that his efforts were worthwhile. “My wife and I believe very strongly in education,” says Menzel. “Education is the answer.” The couple made a strong commitment to education with their decision to create The Brian and Anne Menzel Endowed Professorship in Accounting. Its goals: Support efforts to recruit and retain excellent faculty, support the Department of Accounting, and provide scholarships for accounting students. Brian Menzel says his studies at the University were inspired by several excellent professors who nurtured his interest in business. Those professors recognized a student who was driven to succeed. After service in the U.S. Army, Menzel was working 40 to 50 hours a week as a night clerk at the former Food King grocery, which was located at Wells and Ryland avenues, while he attended classes during the day. After graduation, Menzel went to work at the accounting firm of Deloitte Touche in Las Vegas. He transitioned into the gaming industry, where he served as president and chief operating officer of Caesar’s Tahoe and held executive positions with the Mirage and MGM casinos in Las Vegas before his retirement. Anne Menzel built a career in luxury retailing, working for Joseph Magnin and Neiman Marcus in Las Vegas.

To learn how you can support The College of Business, please contact Mitch Klaich, director of development,

775-682-6490 or [email protected].

SCHOLARSHIPSWilliam R. Eadington Memorial Scholarship Endowment Bill Eadington’s memory has been honored through numerous gifts to a scholarship endowment created in his name, and gifts from alumni and other business people continue to build the endowment. The William R. Eadington Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established by the Department of Economics in honor of the economic professor who died in 2013. It created a scholarship awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student studying economics. Eadington began teaching at the University in 1969. He was the founder of the Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming and the world’s most respected scholar in the application of economics to the industry. At the time of his death, he held the Philip G. Satre Chair of Gaming Studies at the University.

John R. Mills Memorial Fund The John R. Mills Memorial Fund was established by fellow faculty, students and friends of the longtime professor at the University after his death in January. The memorial fund will finance an Outstanding Student Award for an accounting student who exemplifies the attribute of excellence that John developed in students during a career that spanned more than 30 years as a professor of accounting.

Brian and Anne Menzel Endowed Professorship in Accounting Brian Menzel worked hard to earn a degree in accounting from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 1971, and he doesn’t have any doubt that his efforts were worthwhile. “My wife and I believe very strongly in education,” says Menzel. “Education is the answer.” The couple made a strong commitment to education with their decision to create The Brian and Anne Menzel Endowed Professorship in Accounting. Its goals: Support efforts to recruit and retain excellent faculty, support the Department of Accounting, and provide scholarships for accounting students. Brian Menzel says his studies at the University were inspired by several excellent professors who nurtured his interest in business. Those professors recognized a student who was driven to succeed. After service in the U.S. Army, Menzel was working 40 to 50 hours a week as a night clerk at the former Food King grocery, which was located at Wells and Ryland avenues, while he attended classes during the day. After graduation, Menzel went to work at the accounting firm of Deloitte Touche in Las Vegas. He transitioned into the gaming industry, where he served as president and chief operating officer of Caesar’s Tahoe and held executive positions with the Mirage and MGM casinos in Las Vegas before his retirement. Anne Menzel built a career in luxury retailing, working for Joseph Magnin and Neiman Marcus in Las Vegas.


Left:Brian and Anne Menzel share a special moment aboard the Crystal Symphony during an Alaskan cruise.

Below:An informal moment in their back yard.

To learn how you can support The College of Business, please contact Mitch Klaich, director of development,

775-682-6490 or [email protected].

Nicole Vance, President Nicole Vance (’96, finance with high distinction) is an attorney and works in Reno at Dunham Trust Company. She advises clients regarding trust, estate and family business planning matters, including advanced wealth transfer strategies, asset protection planning, business planning and charitable giving.

Nicole earned her law degree in 1999 from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. Nicole is involved with various local boards and organizations. She was born and raised in Reno and is proud to be a fourth-generation Nevadan. Nicole enjoys spending free time with her husband and two young sons.

Stephanie Berggren Stephanie Berggren (’06, accounting) is a manager at Muckel Anderson CPAs in Reno, where she has worked eight years. She provides audit, tax, and accounting services and specializes in accounting and auditing services for government and not-for-profit organizations. Stephanie has served on The College of Business

Alumni Association Board for one year and is currently the vice president for membership. A native of Minden, she also is a volunteer of the Reno Rodeo, working on the tickets committee. In her spare time, she enjoys wine and long walks on the beach.

Jane Bessette Jane Bessette, (‘86 BS, Accounting, ‘03 MS in Human Development) joined the COBAA board in July 2013 after spending the previous 11 years as the staff liaison to the board. She retired from The College of Business in July 2013 after 17 years with the University, 11 as the Director of Career Services for The College of Business and six as Manager of

Professional Development Programs with Extended Studies.

Eric A. Hollen Eric A. Hollen (’09, finance and economics) is an associate advisor at Open Window Financial Solutions, Ltd., an independent, fee-only investment advisory firm. With the advisory team at Open Window, Eric empowers individuals, families, and qualified pension plans to make good financial planning and investment decisions. Eric

is a Reno-area native and spends his free traveling and enjoying the great outdoors.

BOARD BIOS


William Peart Endowment The endowment created by William Peart was inspired by his personal history at The College of Business, and it’s structured to meet the changing needs of The College for years into the future. The William Peart Endowment in Business was established to provide faculty, scholarship and operating support to The College of Business. A retired healthcare administrator in Reno, Peart says his endowment provides discretion so that the administrators of The College can use its earnings to create a strong program and build an even more robust university. The University, he says, is the cornerstone of the future of northern Nevada. “UNR is really foundational to our success as a community,’ he says. “It is a tremendous community asset, a terrific place.” And The College of Business provided a cornerstone of Peart’s professional success. A native of Canada, he followed his future bride, Kathryn McFadden, to Reno, where she was studying clinical psychology at the University. After her graduation, Peart enrolled in the MBA program in The College of Business, graduating in 1989. He learned skills that he used in his career as a corporate planner with the healthcare organization now known as Renown Health, and he learned the skills that helped him become a successful private investor as well. “I found the university, and the faculty in particular, did a wonderful job,” he says.

Bill Peart and his wife, Kathryn McFadden


Nicole Vance, President Nicole Vance (’96, finance with high distinction) is an attorney and works in Reno at Dunham Trust Company. She advises clients regarding trust, estate and family business planning matters, including advanced wealth transfer strategies, asset protection planning, business planning and charitable giving.

Nicole earned her law degree in 1999 from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. Nicole is involved with various local boards and organizations. She was born and raised in Reno and is proud to be a fourth-generation Nevadan. Nicole enjoys spending free time with her husband and two young sons.

Stephanie Berggren Stephanie Berggren (’06, accounting) is a manager at Muckel Anderson CPAs in Reno, where she has worked eight years. She provides audit, tax, and accounting services and specializes in accounting and auditing services for government and not-for-profit organizations. Stephanie has served on The College of Business

Alumni Association Board for one year and is currently the vice president for membership. A native of Minden, she also is a volunteer of the Reno Rodeo, working on the tickets committee. In her spare time, she enjoys wine and long walks on the beach.

Jane Bessette Jane Bessette, (‘86 BS, Accounting, ‘03 MS in Human Development) joined the COBAA board in July 2013 after spending the previous 11 years as the staff liaison to the board. She retired from The College of Business in July 2013 after 17 years with the University, 11 as the Director of Career Services for The College of Business and six as Manager of

Professional Development Programs with Extended Studies.

Eric A. Hollen Eric A. Hollen (’09, finance and economics) is an associate advisor at Open Window Financial Solutions, Ltd., an independent, fee-only investment advisory firm. With the advisory team at Open Window, Eric empowers individuals, families, and qualified pension plans to make good financial planning and investment decisions. Eric

is a Reno-area native and spends his free traveling and enjoying the great outdoors.

Jasper Allen Jacobs Jasper Allen Jacobs (‘12 marketing) recently created a partnership to reopen his family business, A1 Glass at Lake Almanor, Calif. Jasper is a lifetime member of the Alumni Association and COBAA, which he has served as a member of the board of directors since graduation. Jasper is an active Freemason, past master of his

lodge and slated to be potentate of Kerak Shrine in 2017. Jasper lives in Reno/Lake Almanor with his two dogs and teaches scuba diving in his free time.

Jennifer Landes Jennifer Landes (’07 journalism and marketing) has been the agent and owner of the Jennifer Landes Agency of American Family Insurance since December of 2010. Her agency specializes in customized insurance plans for individuals, families and businesses through the use of auto, home, business and life insurance products. She has been

married to Travis Landes since 2009 and they have one daughter together who is 3 years old.

Kyle R. McCann, CFP® Kyle R. McCann (’05, finance, ’11, masters in finance) is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Principal at Prutzman Wealth Management (PWM). PWM is an independent, fee-only wealth management firm specializing in comprehensive financial planning for families, high-net worth individuals, small businesses and non-profit

organizations. In his free time, Kyle enjoys golfing and spending time with his wife and two young children.

Anthony Puckett Anthony Puckett (‘08, finance) is a portfolio manager, financial planning specialist and financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Reno. His true passion lies in helping people, and that’s a major reason he became a financial advisor. Earlier in his career, he worked four years in corporate financial management as vice president of Channel Publishing, Ltd.

Dave Thomas Dave Thomas (’72, ’90) has built a successful career in management, accounting, finance and banking. He currently works in the Commercial Loan Department at Mutual of Omaha Bank in Reno, where he manages, analyzes and underwrites the bank’s new and existing portfolio of commercial clients.

BOARD BIOS

William Peart Endowment The endowment created by William Peart was inspired by his personal history at The College of Business, and it’s structured to meet the changing needs of The College for years into the future. The William Peart Endowment in Business was established to provide faculty, scholarship and operating support to The College of Business. A retired healthcare administrator in Reno, Peart says his endowment provides discretion so that the administrators of The College can use its earnings to create a strong program and build an even more robust university. The University, he says, is the cornerstone of the future of northern Nevada. “UNR is really foundational to our success as a community,’ he says. “It is a tremendous community asset, a terrific place.” And The College of Business provided a cornerstone of Peart’s professional success. A native of Canada, he followed his future bride, Kathryn McFadden, to Reno, where she was studying clinical psychology at the University. After her graduation, Peart enrolled in the MBA program in The College of Business, graduating in 1989. He learned skills that he used in his career as a corporate planner with the healthcare organization now known as Renown Health, and he learned the skills that helped him become a successful private investor as well. “I found the university, and the faculty in particular, did a wonderful job,” he says.

CORPORATE PARTNERS


Ingenuity is the Haws® culture. Haws invents, designs, manufactures, and builds hydration equipment as well as standardized and customized emergency response products. With more than 8,000 distribution locations and 250

employees worldwide, we continually focus on quality, service, reliability and complete solution support. With the invention of the drinking fountain in 1906 by Luther Haws, the Haws Sanitary Drinking Faucet Company was formed in 1909 in Berkeley, California. During the 1950’s, Haws introduced emergency drench showers and safety eyewashes into its manufacturing line. Establishing headquarters in Sparks, Nevada, in 1996, Haws continued its expansion, opening global locations: Haws AG (Switzerland) in 1985, Haws Manufacturing Pte, Ltd (Singapore) in 1999, and Haws-Avlis (Brazil) in 2001. Through the years Haws has introduced many unique and renowned brands and products to enhance the safety and hydration industries. To this day, Haws Corporation’s innovative spirit is driven by third, fourth and fifth generations of the Haws family. All of whom reside in the Northern Nevada area. In addition, Haws prides itself on the quality of our employees and our continued commitment to recruiting, hiring, and helping to develop and encourage imaginative, inventive local talent. The University of Nevada has provided Haws with many valuable team members in various company divisions, including Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Accounting. It is clear our UNR alumni’s education has contributed to their career success and, in turn, to our local, national and global successes. The College of Business’ mantra of “Business is more than you think” perfectly aligns and embodies our company goals and ideals. We are honored and pleased to be able to partner with the nationally-recognized and acclaimed University of Nevada College of Business to help highlight their quality graduates.

Haws leads with ingenuity

From its headquarters in Sparks, Nevada, Haws Corp. and its employees create hydration and

emergency-response products for customers around the world.

Haws Corp. and International Game Technology are new corporate partners who work closely with the College of

Business. The companies, important players in the strength of the Nevada economy, are deeply engaged with ensuring

the success of the University of Nevada, Reno.

There are countless things that make the Reno area a remarkable place to live, learn, play and work - mountains, The University, fresh water and golden opportunity. Opportunity can take many forms for

University of Nevada, Reno, students, yet time and time again, we can count on our business partners at International Game Technology (IGT) to put community and education first, through their Corporate Business Partnership with the University of Nevada, Reno, College of Business IGT is a global leader in gaming entertainment technology. With 62 offices around the world and nearly 5,0000 employees in 15 countries, IGT does a tremendous job at fostering a global mindset, yet supporting the local communities it serves. Reno is home to the Company’s largest office and manufacturing facility and employs hundreds of UNR alumni. Earlier this year, IGT opened its doors to a group of UNR Chinese Master’s Students. The eager group toured the Company’s Reno manufacturing facility where IGT develops and manufactures thousands of gaming machines each year. The students also had the opportunity to meet with IGT’s senior leaders, giving the students and in-depth look at a true “Made in America” manufacturing experience. Because the Reno campus tour was so valued by our students, The College of Business worked with IGT to extend this experience to an eager group of students in the UK. IGT invited a group of Master’s students to their Chiswick office where students connected with Regional Marketing Manager Sonny Waheed. Waheed shared regional business objectives, strategies and challenges and gave a compelling presentation on what it means to be an industry leader in a global marketplace. “The UNR students were very engaged and asked a variety of very thoughtful questions,” said Waheed. “Opportunities to give back and further extend our relationship with the community and the workforce pipeline are so important for a healthy company.” The College of Business looks forward to cultivating similar learning opportunities with IGT in the future. According to Dean Greg Mosier, “Visiting companies, like IGT, give our students an understanding of the challenges faced by global organizations. The experience of visiting a foreign campus first hand is critical to their understanding of the global business environment. We are grateful for the opportunity IGT gave our students.”

International Game Technologyworks closely with College

CORPORATE PARTNERS

Ingenuity is the Haws® culture. Haws invents, designs, manufactures, and builds hydration equipment as well as standardized and customized emergency response products. With more than 8,000 distribution locations and 250

employees worldwide, we continually focus on quality, service, reliability and complete solution support. With the invention of the drinking fountain in 1906 by Luther Haws, the Haws Sanitary Drinking Faucet Company was formed in 1909 in Berkeley, California. During the 1950’s, Haws introduced emergency drench showers and safety eyewashes into its manufacturing line. Establishing headquarters in Sparks, Nevada, in 1996, Haws continued its expansion, opening global locations: Haws AG (Switzerland) in 1985, Haws Manufacturing Pte, Ltd (Singapore) in 1999, and Haws-Avlis (Brazil) in 2001. Through the years Haws has introduced many unique and renowned brands and products to enhance the safety and hydration industries. To this day, Haws Corporation’s innovative spirit is driven by third, fourth and fifth generations of the Haws family. All of whom reside in the Northern Nevada area. In addition, Haws prides itself on the quality of our employees and our continued commitment to recruiting, hiring, and helping to develop and encourage imaginative, inventive local talent. The University of Nevada has provided Haws with many valuable team members in various company divisions, including Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Accounting. It is clear our UNR alumni’s education has contributed to their career success and, in turn, to our local, national and global successes. The College of Business’ mantra of “Business is more than you think” perfectly aligns and embodies our company goals and ideals. We are honored and pleased to be able to partner with the nationally-recognized and acclaimed University of Nevada College of Business to help highlight their quality graduates.

Haws Corp. and International Game Technology are new corporate partners who work closely with the College of

Business. The companies, important players in the strength of the Nevada economy, are deeply engaged with ensuring

the success of the University of Nevada, Reno.


There are countless things that make the Reno area a remarkable place to live, learn, play and work - mountains, The University, fresh water and golden opportunity. Opportunity can take many forms for

University of Nevada, Reno, students, yet time and time again, we can count on our business partners at International Game Technology (IGT) to put community and education first, through their Corporate Business Partnership with the University of Nevada, Reno, College of Business IGT is a global leader in gaming entertainment technology. With 62 offices around the world and nearly 5,0000 employees in 15 countries, IGT does a tremendous job at fostering a global mindset, yet supporting the local communities it serves. Reno is home to the Company’s largest office and manufacturing facility and employs hundreds of UNR alumni. Earlier this year, IGT opened its doors to a group of UNR Chinese Master’s Students. The eager group toured the Company’s Reno manufacturing facility where IGT develops and manufactures thousands of gaming machines each year. The students also had the opportunity to meet with IGT’s senior leaders, giving the students and in-depth look at a true “Made in America” manufacturing experience. Because the Reno campus tour was so valued by our students, The College of Business worked with IGT to extend this experience to an eager group of students in the UK. IGT invited a group of Master’s students to their Chiswick office where students connected with Regional Marketing Manager Sonny Waheed. Waheed shared regional business objectives, strategies and challenges and gave a compelling presentation on what it means to be an industry leader in a global marketplace. “The UNR students were very engaged and asked a variety of very thoughtful questions,” said Waheed. “Opportunities to give back and further extend our relationship with the community and the workforce pipeline are so important for a healthy company.” The College of Business looks forward to cultivating similar learning opportunities with IGT in the future. According to Dean Greg Mosier, “Visiting companies, like IGT, give our students an understanding of the challenges faced by global organizations. The experience of visiting a foreign campus first hand is critical to their understanding of the global business environment. We are grateful for the opportunity IGT gave our students.”

International Game Technologyworks closely with College

Dean Greg Mosier, left, joined students and staff of The College on a visit to

the London office of IGT.

Pictured:Back Row: Dean Greg Mosier,

Stuart Armstrong (IGT), Michael Rashmir, Sonny Waheed (IGT),

Jim McClenahan, Amy Wallin. Front Row: Jessica Loomis

and Paul Klein.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?


Bryan McArdle Bryan McArdle (BS ‘05, MBA ‘10) is currently Manager of Entrepreneurial Development at the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN). Bryan helps entrepreneurs launch startups and grow their businesses throughout the Biggest Little City. He is an organizer for Startup Weekend Reno and

facilitated what is now Startup Row on First Street in downtown Reno. Bryan is a small business owner and entrepreneur himself. Upon finishing his undergrad degree at UNR in Environmental Science and Natural Resource Science Bryan went on to open Reno’s first hookah lounge Hookava and later a popular Irish bar. This led him back to UNR to obtain his MBA. He was the Vice President of the Midtown District at its inception and is currently the Vice President of the RiverWalk Merchants Association that hosts the monthly Wine Walk and other events. Bryan has been involved with various startup events, Reno’s Mini-Makerfaire, and the Biggest Little City campaign.

Tyler Bennett Tyler Bennett (‘97, management) has been named vice president of ambulatory care services by Alameda Health System in Oakland, Calif. He previously was director of delivery system strategy at Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc. and Hospitals for the northern California region.

Sarah E. Carmona Sarah E. Carmona (’05) has been ranked No. 18 on the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals list of the Top 250 Latino Real Estate Agents in America. She is co-owner of Dreams Realty in Sparks, Nevada, and co-founder of the Dreams Foundation.

Mark Graney Mark Graney (MBA ‘06) has been named controller of Falcon Fastening Solutions Inc. in Charlotte, N.C. He previously worked with Time Warner Cable as accounting supervisor of its Charlotte region.

River Jamil Jangda River Jamil Jangda (’13, business management and marketing) works full-time for ElectroVentures, Inc., an ecommerce company he founded with a fellow Nevada graduate during his senior year. The company, operating as RaverSwag.com, now is located in Las Vegas,

where it hired its first employees and moved into new office and warehouse space. “My whole college experience at Nevada was incredible,” he says. “If I had to pick fondest memory, it was probably seeing my hard work pay off by being picked as one of seven College of Business Outstanding Seniors and graduating in the top 10 percent of my class.”

William Justin Morrill William Justin Morrill (’11, finance and economics) works in Dallas, where he provides consulting to large companies on internal procedures. His fondest memories include seeing Nevada bring back the cannon every year he was a student.

Steven Schnell Steven Schnell (‘09, information systems) is executive director of the Science Zone, a science museum in Casper, Wyo. He writes: “I get to hang out in a science museum all day! How fantastic is that!” Steven is an avid mountain biker, climber, snowboarder, backpacker, kayaker and enjoys

being outdoors as much as possible. Last year he backpacked the Torres Del Paine circuit in Patagonia, Chile — a trek of 70 miles. He also volunteers at the Montessori School of Casper.

Lawrence Tam Lawrence Tam (’03 supply chain management) is now a Senior Supply Chain InStock Manager for the Toys & Games Division at Amazon.com in Seattle, He works with brands such as Mattel and Hasbro to develop inventory management strategies and a world-class shopping experience for Amazon customers

looking for toys and games . Through his undergraduate days, Lawrence served with the Nevada Air Guard in the 152nd Logistics Squadron, carrying out supply chain activities on deployments to places such as Bagdad, Iraq and McMurdo Station, Antarctica. He was president of the University of Nevada Logistics Council his senior year and a winner of national titles as a member of the University of Nevada Boxing Team.

Justin Thomsen Justin Thomsen (‘05, accounting and information systems) launched High Rock Accounting this year. The firm provides its business clients with cutting edge technology to provide accounting solutions that increase business efficiency and competitiveness.


WHERE ARE THEY NOW?where it hired its first employees and moved into new office and warehouse space. “My whole college experience at Nevada was incredible,” he says. “If I had to pick fondest memory, it was probably seeing my hard work pay off by being picked as one of seven College of Business Outstanding Seniors and graduating in the top 10 percent of my class.”

William Justin Morrill William Justin Morrill (’11, finance and economics) works in Dallas, where he provides consulting to large companies on internal procedures. His fondest memories include seeing Nevada bring back the cannon every year he was a student.

Steven Schnell Steven Schnell (‘09, information systems) is executive director of the Science Zone, a science museum in Casper, Wyo. He writes: “I get to hang out in a science museum all day! How fantastic is that!” Steven is an avid mountain biker, climber, snowboarder, backpacker, kayaker and enjoys

being outdoors as much as possible. Last year he backpacked the Torres Del Paine circuit in Patagonia, Chile — a trek of 70 miles. He also volunteers at the Montessori School of Casper.

Lawrence Tam Lawrence Tam (’03 supply chain management) is now a Senior Supply Chain InStock Manager for the Toys & Games Division at Amazon.com in Seattle, He works with brands such as Mattel and Hasbro to develop inventory management strategies and a world-class shopping experience for Amazon customers

looking for toys and games . Through his undergraduate days, Lawrence served with the Nevada Air Guard in the 152nd Logistics Squadron, carrying out supply chain activities on deployments to places such as Bagdad, Iraq and McMurdo Station, Antarctica. He was president of the University of Nevada Logistics Council his senior year and a winner of national titles as a member of the University of Nevada Boxing Team.

Justin Thomsen Justin Thomsen (‘05, accounting and information systems) launched High Rock Accounting this year. The firm provides its business clients with cutting edge technology to provide accounting solutions that increase business efficiency and competitiveness.

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