At the time of induction, McCord served as senior vice president of First of America Bank Corporation. Prior to his nomination in 1993, he held various roles in marketing, lending and fund management with the organization. Before joining First of America Bank, McCord was employed with Caterpillar Tractor Company for 10 years.
Hall of Fame Inductees: 1990-1999
1999 Inductees
Hubert H. Avent (1969 BS Marketing - SIU)
Senior Advisor of Division of Health Center Management
Bureau of Primary Health Care, Rockville, MD
At the time of induction, Avent served as senior advisor of the division of health center management for the Bureau of Primary Health Care. Previously, he was director of urban health for the Bureau of Primary Health and has over 26 years of experience in the health care delivery and health policy industries.
Allen J. Price (1974 BS Marketing - SIU)
Market Manager
Mercedes-Benz, U.S.A., Jacksonville, FL
At the time of induction, Price served as market manager of Mercedes-Benz. He began his career in 1975 and has served in different positions including regional sales manager for the Chicago region and manager of field operations. In his role as market manager, Price was responsible for the overall accountability of the retail network.
Robert L. Rich, III (1965 BS Finance - SIU)
Senior VP - Downstream Business
Exxon Company, U.S.A., Houston, TX
At the time of induction, Rich, III, served as senior vice president - Downstream Business, of Exxon Company, U.S.A., He commenced his career in 1965 as a retail salesman. After several marketing assignments, including retail business district manager in Long Island, the Anna native joined Esso and became vice president in 1990.
Steve "Rudy" Vonachen (1965 BS Marketing - SIU)
Senior Vice President of Sales
Vonachen Service and Supply, Peoria, IL
At the time of induction, Vonachen served as senior vice president of sales of Vonachen Service and Supply. He used his education at SIU Carbondale to develop the self-discipline that allowed him to succeed throughout his entire career in his father's company business.
1998 Inductees
Kenneth J. Hull (1958 BS Accounting - SIU)
Board Chairman, President and CEO
Follett Corporation, River Grove, IL
At the time of induction, Hull was recognized for his services at Follett Corporation. Throughout his career at Follett Corporation, he held various roles, including vice president finance and chief financial officer, division controller, corporate controller and treasurer prior to his election as chairman, president and CEO in 1997 which he held until his retirement in 2001. Hull has also served on the College of Business Dean’s Advisory Board.
Donald LeBeau (1974 BS Management - SIU)
Retired Senior VP - Worldwide Operations
Cisco Systems, Inc., Menlo Park, CA
At the time of induction, LeBeau was recognized for his services as senior vice president of worldwide operations at Cisco Systems, Inc. in Menlo Park, California. After doubling revenues and profit annually for two years, LeBeau was given responsibility for Cisco’s Worldwide Operations.
Lawrence A. Luebbers (1980 BS Accounting - SIU)
Partner - International Tax
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Tokyo, Japan
At the time of induction, Luebbers served as partner of international tax of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, in Tokyo, Japan. He also held a position as director of the national office for the firm’s International Executive Services Practice and served on the faculty of the Andersen International Tax Master’s Program.
Richard A. Navarre (1982 BS Accounting - SIU)
Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer
Peabody Energy Corporation, St. Louis, MO
At the time of induction, Navarre served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Peabody Energy Corporation. In 1993, Navarre first became director of financial planning, then controller of Peabody Group. Peabody Energy Corporation is the world's largest private-sector coal company and a global leader in sustainable mining and clean coal solutions. He has also served on the College of Business Dean’s External Advisory Board.
1997 Inductees
George E. Curry (1969 BS Marketing - SIU; 1970 MBA - SIU)
CAB Group Manager
Caterpillar, Inc., Peterborough, United Kingdom / Mossville, IL
At the time of induction, Curry served as director of product support for Perkins Engines Company Limited since 1999, a subsidiary of Caterpillar, Inc. He wrote the strategy outlining the approach Caterpillar and Daimler/Chrysler needed to take regarding parts and service aspects of the Engine Joint Venture.
William A. Fenwick (1964 BS Marketing - SIU)
Partner
Fenwick & West, Palo Alto, CA
At the time of induction, Fenwick served as partner and co-founder of Fenwick & West after having earned a law degree from Vanderbilt University in addition to his marketing degree from SIU Carbondale. He has represented numerous clients before federal and state legislative committees, including Apple Computer and the Smithsonian Institute.
Elaine Hyden (1971 BS Journalism - SIU; 1980 M.Acc. - SIU)
VP for Financial Services and Board Treasurer
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL
At the time of induction, Hyden was recognized for her services at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Beginning as a staff auditor in 1980, she was promoted to vice president for financial services in 2000 and held the position until her retirement in December 2003. She also served as treasurer on the SIU Board of Trustees.
Bert Levan (1964 BS Management - SIU)
Vice President of Human Resources
Shell Oil Company, Houston, TX
At the time of induction, Levan served as vice president of human resources for Shell Oil. He began his long and distinguished career at Shell in 1966 as a labor relations analyst at the company’s Wood River, Illinois refinery. Levan has remained in labor relations and personnel management throughout his career.
Vern Schroeder (1971 BS Finance - SIU; 1975 MBA - SIU)
President
Weiser Lock Company, Tucson, AZ
At the time of induction, Schroeder served as president of Weiser Lock Company. Previously, he has held several top management positions. He was president of the two American Brands Office Products companies Data Forms and Acme Visible Records and served as executive vice president and chief operating officer for the Wilson Jones Company.
1996 Inductees
Lawrence Burk (1965 BS Economics - SIU)
President and Chief Operating Officer
Alexander & Alexander International Inc., Chatham Township, NJ
At the time of induction, Burk served as president and chief operating officer of Alexander & Alexander (A&A) International Inc. Prior to this appointment, he served as chairman and chief executive officer of A&A Inc. beginning in 1993.
Michael L. Glassman (1961 BS Business Management - SIU; 1962 MS Economics - SIU)
President
Glassman-Oliver Economic Consultants, Inc., Washington D.C.
At the time of induction, Glassman was the president of Glassman-Oliver Economic Consultants in Washington, DC.
Frank E. Rosenbaum (1969 BS Management - SIU)
President
Frank A. Rosenbaum, P.C., Troy, MI
At the time of induction, Rosenbaum served as president of his own medium size full-service certified public accounting and management consulting group that he had started in 1979. He began his career with Ford Motor Company and KPMG Peat Marwick in Detroit.
Anthony E. Schubert (1976 MBA - SIU)
Partner
Contract Exchange Corporation, Cedar Rapids, IA
At the time of induction, Schubert served as president of Contract Exchange Corporation, a business he founded in 1981, which specializes in sourcing, obtaining and servicing private mortgage paper. Prior to that, he served as manager for New Benefits, the first professional contract and mortgage paper buyer in Iowa.
Diane K. Schumacher (1974 BS Economics - SIU)
Senior VP, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary
Cooper Industries, Inc., Houston, TX
At the time of induction, Schumacher served as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of Cooper Industries. Prior to this appointment in 1995, she held the position of a judicial law clerk for the Illinois Appellate Court after receiving her law degree from DePaul University in 1977.
1995 Inductees
John M. Collard (1969 BS Finance - SIU)
Chairman, President
Strategic Management Partners, Inc., Annapolis, MD
At the time of induction, Collard served as chairman of Strategic Management Partners, Inc. He also held positions as the president of Strategic Equity Capital Investment Fund, as a special advisor to an $80M Slovene Special Restructuring Programme privatization fund and as acting president for Delta Data Systems (NASDAQ).
Richard E. Ludwig (1969 BS Finance - SIU)
President
TECO Power Services Corporation, Tampa, FL
At the time of induction, Ludwig served as president and chief operating officer of TECO Power Services that he founded in 1990. He began his career with New York State Electric & Gas Corporation and later became the president and chief operating officer of TECO Investments and TECO Finance.
Brian L. Merriman (1959 BS Finance and BS Marketing - SIU)
Vice President and General Manager
Electronic Imaging Division, Toshiba Corporation, Irvine, CA
At the time of induction, Merriman served as vice president, general manager of the Toshiba America Information Systems Electronic Imaging Division. Prior to this appointment, Merriman held positions with Addressograph Division of A.M. Corporation from which he transferred to Royal Business Machines and Konica Business Machines.
Richard Norwood (1967 BS Marketing - SIU)
Partner
Aston, Roberts & Associates, Inc., Los Alamitos, CA
At the time of induction, Norwood served as partner with Aston, Roberts & Associates, Inc. He has also worked for Standard Oil of New Jersey and 3M Company as a sales representative before moving on to R.H. Donnelley where he became director of national sales.
Herbert S. Shear (1970 BS Marketing - SIU)
President and CEO
GENCO Distribution System, Pittsburgh, PA
At the time of induction, Shear served as president and CEO of his own company, GENCO Distribution System, which is one of the country’s largest third-party logistics provider. Shear was a recognized entrepreneurial industry leader whose innovations in reverse logistics have notably changed the logistics landscape.
1994 Inductees
Richard K. McCord (1968 BS Finance – SIU)
Senior Vice President - Corporate Development
First of America Bank Corporation Kalamazoo, Michigan
Dimitri Monge (1973 MBA – SIU)
President
Airtex Products Fairfield, Illinois
At the time of induction, Monge served as president of Airtex Products, the leading southern Illinois-based U.S. automotive aftermarket manufacturer of electrical and mechanical fuel delivery system components.
Ralph G. Moore (1971 BS Accounting – SIU)
President
Ralph G. Moore and Associates Chicago, Illinois
At the time of induction, Moore served as president of Ralph G. Moore & Associates (RGMA). He began his career as a staff accountant and went on to become vice president of the Chicago-based Minority Enterprise Small Business Investment Company (MESBIC).
Ray Osmus (1975 MBA - SIU)
General Manager
Jefferson Smufit Corporation Hanover Park, Illinois
At the time of induction, Osmus served as general manager of Jefferson Smufit Corporation. Before joining the Illinois-based company, Osmus held positions as sales manager of various plants, general sales manager for National Accounts and director of marketing for the 700 million dollar Container Division.
Paul C. Pecorin (1978 MBA - SIU)
Vice President/Chief Information Officer
Lillian Vernon Corporation New Rochelle, New York
At the time of induction, Pecorin served as vice president and chief information officer for Lillian Vernon Corporation and was responsible for Management Information Systems and voice and data management.
Joseph E. Price (1970 BS Management, 1971 MBA - SIU)
President and CEO
AGRIS Corporation Roswell, Georgia
At the time of induction, Price served as founder and president of AGRIS Corporation and led his company to become the leading supplier of accounting software for the agribusiness industry. In 1971, Price received his MBA from SIU Carbondale where he taught courses in Management Principles and Information Systems.
William T. Schram (1971 BS Accounting- SIU)
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Sovereign Specialty Chemicals Chicago, Illinois
At the time of induction, Schram served as vice president and chief financial officer of Specialty Chemicals Group. He started his career with the Morton International in 1975 as an accounting systems projects manager. In 1996, he co-founded Sovereign Specialty Chemicals in Chicago.
Paul G. Shelton (1975 BS Accounting - SIU)
Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
AMCOL International Corporation Arlington Heights, Illinois
At the time of induction, Shelton served as senior vice president and chief financial officer of AMCOL International Corporation (formerly American Colloid Company) where he held various management positions for more than 12 years.
Paul L. Stein (1966 BS Management - SIU)
General Agent
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Troy, Michigan
At the time of induction, Stein served as general agent of Northwestern Mutual Life. Joining the company in 1969, he first held the position as an insurance agent before his promotion in 1985. Stein is a life member of the Million Dollar Round Table and was a Who's Who in the Midwest.
Timothy G. Towle (1971 BS Finance - SIU)
President
Boulevard Bank Chicago, Illinois
At the time of induction, Towle served as president of Boulevard Bank. Prior to his appointment, he was employed as collection manager and responsible for supervising and administering the Collection Division. He later became vice president of Consumer Finance Division and senior vice president of Retail Banking.
Omar Winter (1958 BS Business Administration - SIU)
Vice President and General Manager
Sunstrand Corporation Rockford, Illinois
At the time of induction, Winter served as president and general manager of Sundstrand Corporation. He began his career at Sundstrand Corporation as the director of Customer Service and was five years later promoted to vice president of Customer Marketing and Service.
1993 Inductees
Edward E. Curtis III (1967 MBA – SIU)
President
Curtis Company Mt. Vernon, Illinois
At the time of induction, Curtis served as owner and president of Curtis Distribution Center, an Indiana-based company that distributes incentive, mail order. He achieved success in his career, while also fostering the development and growth of Mt. Vernon.
Thomas J. Fly (1957 BS Marketing – SIU)
President
The Bank of Montecito Santa Barbara, California
At the time of induction, Fly served as president of The Bank of Montecito in Santa Barbara, California. Prior to joining this branch, Fly spent 25 years with the Bank of Hawaii.
Thomas J. Fowler (1974 BS Accounting - SIU)
Vice President, Finance & Information Technology
Johnson & Johnson/Cordis Miami, Florida
At the time of induction, Fowler served as vice president of finance and information technology at Johnson & Johnson/Cordis after having held a number of accounting positions within the organization, including financial analyst and director of finance.
Bruce L. Hahn (1977 BS Accounting - SIU)
Senior Shareholder
Allen & Company, P.S.C. Paducah, Kentucky & Metropolis, Illinois
At the time of induction, Hahn served as a senior shareholder in Allen & Company, P.S.C. in charge of tax operations. He has also been active the SIU School of Accountancy Board of Advisors and the SIU School of Accountancy Accounting Circle.
Teresa Hirsch (1976 BS Marketing - SIU)
National Business Manager - Wireless
GTE Irving, Texas
At the time of induction, Hirsch served as national wireless business manager of GTE Telephone Operations. She has held a variety of positions with GTE, including manager of market planning and market intelligence supervisor.
William J. Kwasniewski (1968 BS Accounting - SIU)
Chief Financial Officer
Your Staff, Inc. Woodland Hills, California
At the time of induction, Kwasniewski served as chief financial officer of Your Staff, Inc., a subsidiary of Kelly Services, Inc. Before joining Your Staff, Inc. he held a variety of positions with companies such as The Coca-Cola Company, Bell & Howell Company and Ernst & Young.
Elwyn K. Patterson (1977 BS Management - SIU)
Vice President
Wachovia Corporation Atlanta, Georgia
At the time of induction, Patterson served as vice president of Wachovia Corporation in Atlanta. He is also a certified cash manager (CCM) and major owner of Benson & Patterson, Inc.
Djuandi "Andy" Saat (1983 BS Finance - SIU)
President
National Medical Specialty, Inc. Youngwood, Pennsylvania
At the time of induction, Saat served as president of National Medical Specialty Inc., in addition to his roles as vice president of marketing & sales of Hayes Medical, Inc. His previous work experiences includes positions with the American Cyanamid and with Johnson & Johnson.
John W. Stone (1965 BS Financial Management - SIU)
Retired Executive Director
Compliance, Supervision and Resolutions Divisions FDIC Washington, DC
At the time of induction, Stone was recognized for his services as executive director of compliance, supervision and resolutions divisions. He started his career as assistant regional director of FDIC where he held various top-level management positions.
Jospeh Wai (1969 BS Accounting – SIU)
Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer
Orbit Semiconductor, Inc. Sunnyvale, California
At the time of induction, Wai served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Orbit Semiconductor Inc. He has also held the positions as manager of international assets, corporate cash manager and senior auditor at Trans Union Corporation.
Mark C. Zweig (1979 BS Administrative Services, 1980 MBA - SIU)
President and CEO
Zweig White & Assoc., Inc. Natick, Massachusetts
At the time of induction, Mark served as president, CEO and majority stockholder for Zweig White & Associates, Inc. Prior to founding Zweig White & Associates in 1988, he held positions as marketing and human resources director for two national engineering and planning firms.
1992 Inductees
Robert E. Arroyo (1970 BS Marketing – SIU)
Law Partner and Co-Chair, Litigation Service Group
Keck, Mahin and Cate Chicago, Illinois
At the time of induction, Arroyo served as partner and co-chair of litigation service group of Keck, Mahin and Cate, a major Chicago law firm. While attending law school, he began his career in marketing with U.S. Gypsum Company and later joined Keck, Mahin and Cate, a Chicago law firm.
Raymond S. Caruso (1961 BS Business Commerce & 1962 MS Marketing – SIU)
Executive Vice President
Backer Spielvogel Bates, Inc. Dublin, Ohio
At the time of induction, Caruso served as executive vice president of the worldwide advertising agency Backer Spielvogel Bates, Inc. (BSB) and as general manager of the agency's Columbus, Ohio office. Caruso was also president of the Institute of Cultural Affairs and vice president of the International Board of Directors of ICA.
James L. Clairmont (1971 BS Business Management – SIU)
Chairman/CEO
The Nissen Company Webster City, Iowa
At the time of induction, Clairmont served as chairman and CEO of Nissen, a manufacturer and marketer of specialty meat products in Webster City, Iowa. He was twice named International Multifoods Consumer Division Profit Center Manager of the Year.
George H. Cook Jr. ( 1973 BS Accounting & BS Finance – SIU)
Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer
MacLean-Fogg Company Mundelein, Illinois
At the time of induction, Cook served as vice president, finance & chief financial officer of MacLeanFogg, a manufacturer of automotive and electrical parts. Previous positions include as vice president and chief financial officer at CR Industries and senior vice president and chief financial officer of Boulevard Bancorp.
Robert A. Disbrow (1967 BS Accounting & 1971 MBA – SIU)
Partner
Sleeper, Disbrow, Morrison, Tarro & Lively P.C. Decatur, Illinois
At the time of induction, Disbrow served as partner of his own company Sleeper, Disbrow, Morrison, Tarro & Lively. He began his career with Ernst & Ernst and joined Peat Marwick & Mitchell before starting his own firm. Disbrow is a charter member of the SIU College of Business School of Accountancy Board of Advisors.
Paul Miner (1966 BS Business Administration – SIU)
Vice President, Program Management Office
GTE Telephone Operations Irving, Texas
At the time of induction, Miner served as vice president of Program Management Office for Telops' Process Reengineering project at GTE Telephone Operations. Previous experiences include positions in Customer and Network Operations and International Operations Support.
Allan T. Tichy (1972 BS Accounting - SIU)
Senior Vice President
Vining-Sparks IBG Memphis, Tennessee
At the time of induction, Tichy served as senior vice president and an institutional financial consultant with Vining-Sparks IBG. Previously, Tichy held positions as institutional sales representative and financial institution coordinator with Union Planters Investment Bankers Group, Inc. (UPIBG) and KPMG Peat Marwick.
Don L. Tomala (1969 BS Management & 1970 MBA - SIU)
President and Managing Partner
Matrix Partners, Ltd. Itasca, Illinois
At the time of induction, Tomala served as president and managing partner of Matrix Partners, Ltd., a marketing consulting and advertising company he founded in 1989 with his partner Dennis Abelson. Before owning his own company he worked for Quaker Oats, Sara Lee, Nestle and McCullough Cartwright.
David W. Waggoner (1970 BS Business Management - SIU)
Executive Vice President
Firstbank of Illinois Co. Springfield, Illinois
At the time of induction, Waggoner served as executive vice president-north region of Firstbank of Illinois Co. Prior to assuming corporate responsibilities in 1994, Waggoner was employed at the United Illinois Bank of Southern Illinois since 1971 and had been president and chief executive officer since 1984.
1991 Inductees
Larry D. Bailey (1972 BS Accounting – SIU)
Partner
Coopers & Lybrand Washington, DC
At the time of induction, Bailey served as partner in the National Tax Department of Coopers & Lybrand and as partner-in-charge of the U.S. firm's Africa desk where he coordinates client service and marketing with Coopers & Lybrand's African member firms. Bailey has also served on the College of Business Dean’s External Advisory Board.
Richard D. Barrett (1966 BS Business Administration – SIU)
Senior Vice President
EVEREN Securities, Inc. Oak Brook, Illinois
At the time of induction, Barrett served as senior vice president of Everen Securities in Oak Brook, Illinois. Previous work experience includes positions as a government securities specialist with F.I. DuPont and as a vice president of Blunt Ellis & Lowei.
David A. Bayer (1961 BS Marketing – SIU)
President
dbX Corporation St. Louis, Missouri
At the time of induction, Bayer served as president and owner of dbX Corporation. Prior to his appointment, he had been the owner and operator of paging and cellular systems in the United States through his company, CyberTel Corporation for over 20 years. In November 1991, CyberTel was sold to Ameritech Corporation.
Larry K . Becker (1970 BS Accounting - SIU)
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
The Horace Mann Companies Springfield, Illinois
At the time of induction, Becker served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of The Horace Mann Insurance Companies where he began his career as an internal auditor in 1970.
Gary L. Lindsay (1966 BS Economics - SIU)
Director of Planning and International Business
Monsanto St. Louis, Missouri
At the time of induction, Lindsay served as director of planning and international business of Monsanto Plastics Business Unit, primarily in charge of the Fibers Business Unit implementation of a re-engineering project. He previously held various other roles such as a sales representative, market manager, planning and analysis director.
Gray M. Magee Jr. (1966 BS Economics - SIU)
President
Specialty Alloys Corporation Gallaway, Tennessee
At the time of induction, Lindsay served as director of planning and international business of Monsanto Plastics Business Unit, primarily in charge of the Fibers Business Unit implementation of a re-engineering project. He previously held various other roles such as a sales representative, market manager, planning and analysis director.
Donald R. Margenthaler (1960 BS Business Administration - SIU)
President
John Deere Foundation
Deere & Company Moline, Illinois
At the time of induction, Margenthaler served as president of the John Deere Foundation with Deere & Company. Associated with the organization for more than 33 years, he has served a variety of positions, ranging from foreman to president. He was also the chairman of local, regional and national organizations such as the Corporate Associates of the United Way of America.
Joe R. Micheletto (1961 BS Accounting - SIU)
Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Ralcorp Holdings
Chief Financial Officer Ralston Resorts St. Louis, Missouri
At the time of induction, Micheletto served as co-chief executive officer and chief financial officer of both Ralcorp Holdings and Ralston Resorts. He began his career as controller for Lamply Electronics. In 1962 he joined Ralston Purina Company as financial analyst, planning and financial coordinator. In the 1970s he acted as controller and division vice president of the Consumer Products Group.
Kenneth R. Posner (1970 BS Accounting - SIU)
Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer
Hyatt Corporation Chicago, Illinois
At the time of induction, Posner served as senior vice president of finance and treasurer of Hyatt Corporation. He began his career as accounting manager for the Jewel Companies. In 1972, he joined Laventhol & Horwath for 10 years and became an Audit Partner in 1980. Since 1981, Posner has been with the Hyatt Corporation.
Robert H. Schmidt (1974 BS Marketing & 1977 MBA - SIU)
President
Information Technologies International, Inc. Hinsdale, Illinois
At the time of induction, Schmidt served as president of Information Technologies International, Inc. Previously he has held various roles within Illinois Bell Communications, and went from account executive to vice president-systems. In 1992, he was named vice president-customer service, responsible for installation and maintenance of IBC's products.
Randall N. Targhetta (1973 BS Accounting - SIU)
Owner and Partner
T. C. Premier Enterprises Houston, Texas
At the time of induction, Targhetta served as owner and partner of Monsanto where he held various financial positions. In 1986, he first served as superintendent of accounting & business analysis for Savannah River Plant and then started his own consulting firm T.C. Premier Enterprises for small and medium-size businesses.
William W. Walsh Jr. (1972 BS Accounting - SIU)
Vice President and Controller
Leprino Foods Company Denver, Colorado
At the time of induction, Walsh served as vice president and controller of Leprino Foods Company. Prior to this appointment, he held accounting positions with several companies, including Touche Ross (now Deloitte & Touche) and Nabisco Brands and passed his CPA exam in 1974.
1990 Inductees
Nobert J. Bartosik (1972 BS Finance – SIU)
General Manager & CEO
California Exposition & State Fair Sacramento, California
At the time of induction, Bartosik served as general manager & CEO of California Exposition & State Fair (Cal Expo). Before joining the Cal Expo, he worked 10 years as general manager & CEO for the Orange County Fair. His career began in 1972 at the DuQuoin State Fair as an administrative assistant with promotions continuing to president & general manager.
James M. Beltrame (1969 BS Accounting – SIU)
Executive Vice President, CFO & Member, Board of Directors
Restaurant Associates Industries New York, New York
At the time of induction, Beltrame served as executive vice president, CFO & member, board of directors of Restaurant Associates Industries. Previous work experience include senior management positions such as a vice president of finance & planning (CFO) for Hyatt International Corporation from 1974 to 1983.
James L. Berg ( 1964 BS Management – SIU)
President, Treasurer & CEO
Borg Mechanical Contractors Hillside, Illinois
At the time of induction, Berg served as president, treasurer and CEO of Borg Mechanical Contractors after starting his career as an office manager for Coca Cola. He also owned several apartment buildings and was a partner in the development of the home subdivision, Crest Meadows.
Lee Roy Brandon (1958 BS Marketing - SIU)
Senior Program Administrator
Illinois Development Finance Authority Marion, Illinois
At the time of induction, Brandon served as senior program administrator of Illinois Development Finance Authority administering the Direct Loan Program on a state-wide basis from the Marion, Illinois branch office. Previously, he was general manager of the Illinois Industrial Development Authority. ||
Donald R. Britton (1965 BS Finance - SIU)
Director of Residential Lending
1st Nationwide Bank San Francisco, California
At the time of induction, Britton served as director of residential lending at 1st Nationwide Bank. Before that he was executive vice president of the residential lending division of Weyerhaeuser Mortgage Company. He was a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, and has held various management positions with banks and mortgage institutions.
Michael R. D'Addio (1974 BS Accounting - SIU)
Partner
KPMG Peat Marwick Chicago, Illinois
At the time of induction, D’Addio served as partner of KPMG Peat Marwick after he began his career with Ernst & Ernst upon graduation and the award of his CPA designation in 1974. He then joined KPMG Peat Marwick's Chicago office and was elected to partner status in 1985. D'Addio was also a tax advisor to the Computer Dealers and Lessors Association in Washington, D.C.
Larry D. Hoffman (1967 BS Accounting & 1968 MBA - SIU)
Chief Financial Officer
Anheuser-Busch Employees' Credit Union St. Louis, Missouri
At the time of induction, Hoffman served as chief financial officer of Anheuser-Busch Employees’ Credit Union. Previously, he held roles as a senior accountant with KPMG Peat; vice president of Centerre Bank and senior vice president of Mercantile Bank.
William M. Hutton (1972 BS Operations Management - SIU)
Owner and President
The Wilkra Co. Portland, Pennsylvania
At the time of induction, Hutton served as owner and president of The Wilkra Company. Ten years earlier, he first joined Ingersoll-Rand as a manager of machining operations in the Turbo Equipment Division before he became the manager of manufacturing at Bendix Aerospace.
Philip C. Johnson (1970 BS Management & 1972 MBA - SIU)
Senior Director, Benefits & Compensation
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Chicago, Illinois
At the time of induction, Johnson served as senior director, benefits and compensation of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company where he began his career as a personnel specialist and was later promoted to personnel manager in the Gainesville facility in 1974. In 1980, he transferred to corporate offices in Chicago.
Marvin K. Kaiser (1963 BS Accounting - SIU)
Chief Financial Officer
DOE Run Company St. Louis, Missouri
At the time of induction, Kaiser served as chief financial officer for DOE Run Company, a position he took after serving as vice president and CFO for Amax Gold, Inc. and in various positions with Ranchers Exploration & Development Corporation for 15 years.
Craig A. Loomis (1974 BS Accounting & BS Finance - SIU)
General Manager and Chief Financial Officer
Woolf Distributing Co. Inc. Peoria, Illinois
At the time of induction, Loomis served as general manager and chief financial officer of Woolf Distributing Co. Inc. Prior to this role, Loomis has served as the general manager and chief financial officer of Woolf Distributing Co. Inc. Previously, Loomis was employed by Sun Electric Corporation.
James A. Minton (1964 BS Economics/Math & 1965 MBA - SIU)
Vice President of Sales
Lovejoy, Inc. Downer's Grove, Illinois
At the time of induction, Minton served as vice president of sales of Lovejoy, Inc. From 1965 to 1978, Minton was employed with Borg-Warner Corporation commencing with their corporate management training program, then with the Ingersoll Steel, and Morse Chain Divisions.
Randy Allan Ragan (1967 BS Accounting & 1968 MBA - SIU)
Partner-In-Charge
Deloitte & Touche Springfield, Illinois
At the time of induction, Ragan served as partner-in charge of Deloitte & Touche. He spent 12 years with Ernst & Young firm in Springfield. Beyond his accounting achievements, he has served on the Rochester Board of Education and chaired the School Efficiency Committee-Cost Control Task Force.
Robert Richter (1967 BS Management Science - SIU)
Labor Arbitrator
National Mediation Board Chicago, Illinois
At the time of induction, Richter served as labor arbitrator for the National Mediation Board in 1992. Prior to taking this assignment he was vice president of labor relations for the Illinois Central Railroad, which he joined as a real estate assistant in 1967 and was promoted to manager and director of labor relations.
Steven L Stroup (1961 BS Marketing - SIU)
Director, Radiation Oncology
Park View Medical Center Nashville, Tennessee
At the time of induction, Stroup served as director of radiation oncology at Park View Medical Center after he received his therapeutic radiology training at Duke University Medical Center where he was an American Cancer Society Fellow and Special Fellow for the National Cancer Institute.