Executive in Residence and Dr. Bill Stratton Distinguished Scholar Research Seminar Speaker

The College of Business Executive in Residence program invites successful alumni to visit campus and present to a variety of classes, meet one-on-one with students, participate in panels, network with students and faculty, as well as hold a college-wide presentation. The Executive in Residence event is an incredible opportunity for College of Business undergraduate and graduate students to gain valuable connections with high-level leaders in a variety of business fields and learn about their rise to success. This semester’s Executive in Residence was Kent Oram, retired CEO of Idaho Central Credit Union.

“Kent’s discussions with students help remind our Business Bengals that they can go anywhere and do anything with a degree from the College of Business. Further, it’s a good reminder that the information and skills they’re learning in the classroom really do apply after graduation! Kent’s story of his life and career is an inspiration to our students,” said Kristine McCarty, College of Business Director of Graduate Studies.

"Kent Oram is one of the best CEOs of the 21st century, and it was an incredible privilege for our Idaho State University students to get to interact with and learn from him during the Executive in Residence program,” said College of Business Dean and Michael C. Ruettgers Professor of Marketing Dr. Shane Hunt. “Kent's lessons on business and leadership are things that will benefit our students throughout their professional careers."

In addition to the Executive in Residence Program, the Bill Stratton Distinguished Scholar Research Seminar Series provides students, and the community as a whole, with a variety of insights, networking and research collaboration opportunities within the business world. This semester’s speaker was Anthony Klotz of the University College of London, who predicted and coined the term “the Great Resignation”. While in Pocatello, Klotz also taught a masterclass for the College of Business course, “Future of Leadership”.

“We were thrilled to host Dr. Anthony Klotz as part our Dr. Bill Stratton Distinguished Scholar Research Series. His presentation to our ISU students and members of the community provided countless insights on the Future of Leadership,” said Hunt.