Business Bulletin: Spring 2021

SPRING 2021

A year full of hope THE COLLEGE RECEIVES 10 NEW SCHOLARSHIPS & OTHER MAJOR GIFTS Pg. 6

From the dean

SPRING 2021

As we conclude one of

engaging and exceptional educational environment.

the most challenging

We made a commitment for this to not be a lost year

years in the history of

for our students and used every tool possible to

higher education, I am

provide excellent courses, professional development

extraordinarily proud of

opportunities, virtual club meetings, engagement with

the energy, resilience,

industry mentors, career fair access and the ability

creativity and student

for our College of Business students to move closer

focus I have seen over

to achieving their educational dreams. I am forever

From remarkable student

grateful to everyone who helped make this possible

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AN OUTSTANDING STUDENT

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A FIRST FOR AN MBA STUDENT

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A NEW RECORD IN SUCCESS

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REMEMBERING A YEAR FULL OF HOPE

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A PROFESSOR’S DEDICATION GOES FULL CIRCLE

Business forever, our students, faculty and alumni are

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A PASSION FOR EDUCATION

working every day to help shape a brighter future for

the past twelve months.

success in competitions, to the work of accounting professors and students preparing taxes for people in need throughout our community, to record fundraising levels that will benefit the Idaho State College of

all of us.

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PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD- 2020

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PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD- 2021

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OPPORTUNITIES IN SALES

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LONG-TIME FACULTY MEMBER RETIRES

and contributed to a successful year for our students.

I had the privilege of watching the Class of 2021 walk across the stage and graduate this spring. It was a hopeful and inspirational night, and I am more confident than ever that our students, faculty and alumni are exactly the type of leaders we need in this moment and beyond as we adapt, problem-solve and move forward. We will

I have heard many refer to our time since the pandemic

be returning to normal operations on campus this fall

began as “The Lost Year”.

My initial thought as a

and I know with all of my heart that our best days are

professor, husband and father is to express my best

still ahead of us. Thank you all for your support of the

wishes that each of you, your families and all of your

College of Business and I look forward to visiting very

loved ones are safe and healthy. My second thought

soon. Congratulations again to the Class of 2021 and

is to assure you that our professors, staff and campus

go Bengals!

leaders have worked tirelessly to create a safe,

SHANE HUNT, PH.D. Dean, College of Business

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An outstanding student College of Business student Nicole Milford has been awarded this year’s

a fortunate family affair.” Graduating from university and attending graduate

Outstanding Student Achievement Award. Recipients are graduating students

school is a great accomplishment for Milford and her advice for fellow students

who have demonstrated outstanding service to their respective college, to

is “to embrace [academia’s] uncomfortable moments, embrace the challenging

Idaho State University and to the community, while maintaining exceptional

material, let your passion lead you.”

scholastic achievement. Nicole’s journey began in the fall of 2017, when she decided to attend Idaho State as a first-generation college student pursuing a degree in management. “In choosing an area of study, management was by far the most intriguing. Not only does the career field teach you how to lead others, but it also fosters individual growth. It challenges you, by nature, to practice self-exploration and improvement,” said Milford. After interning at the 366th Medical Treatment Facility during the summer of 2019, she decided to pursue a second degree in healthcare administration as well.

Growing up as a military dependent, Milford has lived in many different areas but has mostly resided in a small, rural military town in Idaho. She plans to have a career in the United States Air Force. “After graduating from Idaho State in December of 2020 with both a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, I enrolled in the Masters of Business Administration program here at Idaho State. Following the completion of my graduate degree in the fall of 2021, I plan to use my credentials to propel me into an officer role in the United States Air Force,

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A first for an MBA student Nominated for an Emmy

Kelsey Breer, a Master of Business Administration

paper was selected ahead of papers submitted by

documentary produced by Forrest

(MBA) student, made history in her graduate

a significant number of Ph.D. students and faculty

Burger featuring College of Business students

program when she submitted her extended

[around the world].” Bolinger explained that the

(left to right) Dalene Hunter, Kathryn Rose,

research abstract to the flagship journal of the

Academy of Management Discoveries is a new

Sophia Perry and Ashley French has been

premier academic management organization in

journal for the Academy of Management, which is

nominated for an Emmy award by the

the world, the Academy of Management. Breer has

an international organization.

Northwest Chapter of the National Academy

been working as a graduate research assistant with

of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS).

professor Dr. Alex Bolinger, exploring the variety of

The documentary, “Through Youthful Eyes”

ways men and women gauge a leader’s charisma.

was featured on Idaho Public Television in

After taking the lead on drafting the abstract,

2020 and featured the story of our students’

Breer submitted her work to a developmental

“The research process, as well as our specific

work writing the “Idaho in World War II” book.

paper workshop for the Academy of Management

findings, has reminded me of the importance

Discoveries and was accepted.

of valuing differences in groups of people,” said

The

WATCH THE DOCUMENTARY: www.pbs.org/video/through-youthful-eyes-naphss/

“Only half of the abstracts submitted were accepted,” said Bolinger. “That means that this

“This is undoubtedly a first for an Idaho State MBA student,” said Bolinger, who presented the paper with Breer in March.

Breer. “I can already envision future opportunities to apply my improved understanding of gender perceptions.”

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READ MORE ABOUT THE COMPETITION:

www.isu.edu/news

Courtney Ohr, created a game company named Gem Games that provided digitized cornhole boards. They won a total of three trophies for Best Written Documents, Best Presentation and Runner-

A new record in success

team (pictured on the left from top to bottom, left to right), with Gary Rendek, Kelsey Breer, Nikole

Up in Overall Performance. “We faced a number of challenges such as losing a team member early on in the competition, as well as decisions that we had

College of Business graduate students competed

Layton, Patricia Schmidt, Sierra Ambrosek and

in the 57th annual International Collegiate Business

Metamorphic Interiors and won a trophy for Best

Strategy Competition (ICBSC), taking home five

Written Documents. Kelsey Breer, Chief Financial

trophies - a new record for the College of Business.

Officer, said that, “Early on, we struggled finding

This year was the first time two Idaho State teams

the best process to make quarterly decisions

have competed in different “worlds” and, due to

efficiently. As time went on, we found a flow that

Both teams also won a trophy for Overall Winner of

COVID restrictions, the competition took place

worked for us to make predictions more exact and

the Stock Market Competition.

entirely via Zoom.

decisions much faster.”

Sophia Perry, created a furniture company called

to adapt and learn from,” said Jeff Morgan, Chief Executive Officer. “However, in the end I think we realized these obstacles were only setbacks that ended up creating a stronger, more cohesive group by the end of the competition.”

“I am so impressed by how well both of our teams

The teams ran under the guidance of co-advisors

The second team (pictured on the right from top

navigated those challenges and how adept they

Dawn Konicek and Alex Bolinger, professors of

to bottom, left to right), with Jeff Morgan, Chase

have become at collaborating via web conferencing

accounting and management respectively. The first

Downs, Marcus Peterson, Marisa Palermo and

software,” Bolinger commented.

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Remembering a year full of hope For the world, 2020 was a novel and peculiar experience. Despite a world kept apart, we managed to stay connected in a variety of new and innovative ways. Despite the challenges, we all made our best effort to stay positive and keep moving forward. For the College of Business, this year was full of opportunities to keep looking toward the future. In 2020, the College of Business and its students found hope in the generosity of numerous alumni and friends. In less than a year, we received 10 new endowments, two professorships and several other gifts dedicated to the success of our students that will live on in perpetuity. This great generosity has been a beacon of light for our College during a year that was so difficult in so many other ways. Here are a few of the latest scholarship endowments not yet featured in a Business Bulletin issue.

DON & CYNDEE ZEBE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

College of Business alumnus Don Zebe and his wife Cyndee established the first endowed sales scholarship in University history. This scholarship will benefit full-time junior or senior-level students pursuing the College of Business’s Sales Certificate.

GARY AND SUSAN CAMPBELL SCHOLARSHIP & PROFESSORSHIP

Finance alumnus Gary Campbell and his wife Susan established the Dr. Bill Phillips Memorial Endowed Professorship in Finance and the Gary D. and Susan G. Campbell Scholarship Endowment to aid finance majors in their educational investment. The Campbells chose to donate so that “others may experience opportunities to learn, grow, prosper and give back to their communities.”

BILLY D. VICKERS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT

The Billy D. Vickers Memorial Endowment was established as a way to give back to the community, honor Bill’s memory in perpetuity and contribute to the Vickers legacy. The scholarship benefits marketing and Master of Business Administration students, especially those that have participated in rodeo.

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HIRNING FAMILY EXCELLENCE IN ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

This scholarship was established by accounting alumnus Kelly Hirning, his wife Kimberly and his father, Art Hirning, the owners of Hirning Buick GMC in Pocatello, Idaho. The family founded the “Hirning Family Excellence in Accounting Scholarship Endowment” to help support students majoring in accounting.

AFLAC EXCELLENCE IN SALES SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

The Aflac Excellence in Sales Scholarship Endowment supports students pursuing the Professional Selling Certificate program at Idaho State. “Aflac is committed to fostering leadership and development in our sales program and to the future of the sales profession.”

JAKE & GRACE JONES SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

This scholarship endowment was established by Jake and Grace Jones, owners of Jakers Bar & Grill. The Jake and Grace Jones Scholarship Endowment will benefit junior and senior-level students enrolled fulltime in the College with good academic standing.

PETER C. KOLE - DR. C. SHANE HUNT SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Peter C. Kole is one of the College of Business’s most generous alumni. Since his graduation in 1963, Kole and his wife Nancy have established nine endowments within the College in addition to numerous other contributions to other campus programs. The College is proud to announce Kole’s latest endowment in the name of the College of Business dean.

BILL BYRNE (‘67 & ’71) MBA/ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

The Bill Byrne (’67 & ‘71) MBA/Athletic Administration Scholarship Endowment was established by wellknown athletic director Bill Byrne and his wife Dr. Marilyn Byrne, both Idaho State alumni. The scholarship will benefit graduate students pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree from the College of Business with an emphasis in athletic administration from the College of Education.

Today, Cutler has made the decision to honor his time at Idaho State and the help of Dr. Seelye with a planned gift - the Bob Cutler Endowed Professorship in Marketing. “My inspiration for endowing a professorship at Idaho State started when I read [the Business Bulletin] that mentioned a scholarship in the name of Dean Seelye. I also noted that the College of Business now had an endowed

A professor’s dedication goes full circle

“

The fact that the College of Business is able to provide endowed professorships is proof to me that they have been doing a good job.”

professorship in finance,” said Cutler. “Recalling the assistance given to me by Dean Seelye while I was a student at Idaho State, I thought that the least I could do was add to the scholarship in his name, and help another student like I was helped. But the more I thought about

Throughout the decades, the Idaho State University College of Business has

my time at Idaho State, the more I realized that my success in both industry and

been a home for numerous inspiring faculty members. In looking at the list of

in academics started there. Maybe I could afford to do more.”

scholarship endowments and other gifts to the College, it is clear to see that the impact of a dedicated professor often extends far beyond the classroom

Cutler, a retired university professor himself, completed his master’s degree

or degree and even has the ability to positively affect change in the lives and

in marketing in 1968 from the University of Minnesota with a full academic

careers of the students they teach. For one alumnus, Dr. Bob Cutler, his time

scholarship thanks to the recommendation of Dr. Seelye. He later obtained

as a student at Idaho State and his connection to the faculty set the stage for

his Ph.D. in marketing from the University of North Texas in 1989. “Many large

a successful and rewarding career. As a 1966 graduate of general business,

universities do not have a single endowed professorship,” said Cutler. “If a

Cutler was deeply impacted by his time at Idaho State and attributes much of

college is able to sponsor one or more endowed professorships, it means two

that impression to the former dean and professor, Dr. Frank D. Seelye. Seelye

things: the college has been providing a good education to their students, and

began his career at Idaho State in the College of Business, where he taught for

their students trace their success back to a supportive education, and specific

10 years, also serving as dean from 1963 until his retirement in 1968.

professors. The fact that Idaho State’s College of Business is able to provide

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endowed professorships is proof to me that they

very successful career. This journey began in 1968,

have been doing a good job.” Cutler’s gift will be the

working for the Onan division of Studebaker-

College’s third professorship overall and the first-

Worthington in Minneapolis as a marketing

ever professorship established in the marketing

research analyst. After a couple of years, he

department.

accepted a position as a senior marketing analyst

“Endowed professorships are important because it allows the college to recruit professors with demonstrated performance,” Cutler explained. “It also provides the recruited professor a higher level of support, greater status and substantial freedom to pursue their interests.” After working in industry for many years as a marketing research analyst, a

with Carborundum Company in Niagara Falls, New York. Two years later, he transferred to the Pangborn Division in Maryland where, at the age of 28, he was promoted to a mid-level management position after just one year. Cutler finished out his career working as a professor of marketing at Cleveland State.

Bob in 1962 as a sophomore or freshman at Idaho State University.

manager and even a real estate agent, Cutler took

“I would hope that my personal story can provide

a position working at Cleveland State University as

an example to students that you too can find a job

a marketing professor, where he achieved tenure

that you enjoy, and be successful,” said Cutler. “My

after just four years of service.

father had a fourth-grade education and my mother

“An endowed professorship in marketing enhances the reputation of the college within both academics and the business community,” said Cutler. “It provides an example to other professors that there is room to grow and advance within their field. This type of professorship also tends to draw students to the field as they recognize the enthusiasm and dedication generally provided by an endowed professor.”

Due in part to the dedication of his own professors and his education from Idaho State, Cutler led a

an eighth-grade education. Of seven children, I was the first and only one to attend college, and ended up with a Ph.D. When we are young, we don’t really know our limits. But if you keep pushing ahead you will be surprised at how far you can go.” For Cutler and hundreds of other students throughout the College of Business’s history, the passion and commitment of a good professor may have been just the push they needed.

Dr. Bob Cutler and his wife Sandra Cutler on vacation in Las Vegas, NV in 2020.

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A passion for education

Although Ruth Ann Bennett (1937 – 2020) was not an alumna of Idaho State University, she left a part of her legacy to the College of Business and several other universities and non-profits with which she was connected. Bennett, an alumna of Iowa State University, was the niece of Burton Albertson, who graduated from Idaho State University in 1924 with a degree in business education. Prior to her passing, Bennett contributed regularly to the Burton J. Albertson Memorial Scholarship, in addition to a second generous contribution to the scholarship in her will.

The Burton J. Albertson Memorial Scholarship was established in 1983 and benefits seniors or graduate students in the Idaho State University College of Business who have a financial need and a minimum GPA of 2.8.

Bennett was born in Hancock, Michigan to George Baggley and Herma Albertson Baggley, where her father managed the Isle Royale National Park. Bennett’s mother made history as the Park Service’s first female Ranger-Naturalist and co-authored the book “Plants of Yellowstone”.

After frequent moves and travels in her childhood, Bennett enrolled at Iowa State University, where she joined Delta Delta Delta and graduated in 1959 with a degree in institution management. After

In sincere appreciation of these endowments Aflac Excellence in Sales Scholarship Endowment

Cassandra Moore Gehrke and Joshua Gehrke Scholarship Endowment

Gary D. and Susan G. Campbell Scholarship Endowment

Anita and Frank Pirrone Endowment Arthur Andersen Accounting Scholarship Endowment

Christopher L. and Rebecca L. Barth Endowment

Harry and Susan Bruestle Endowment

Bartlett Family Trust Endowment

Clarence W. and Velma A. Byrne Scholarship Endowment

Hirning Family Excellence in Accounting Scholarship Endowment

Beta Alpha Psi Endowment

College of Business Scholarship Endowment

Bert and Lenee Godfrey Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Danny H. & Pauline Thiros Scholarship Endowment

J. A. & Kathryn Albertson Foundation Business Scholarship Endowment

Bill Byrne (‘67 & ‘71) MBA/Athletic Administration Scholarship Endowment

David A. Hill Endowment

Jake and Grace Jones Scholarship Endowment

Don & Cyndee Zebe Scholarship Endowment

James and Betty Kelly Endowment

Billy D. Vickers Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Don and Jeanine Sauer Scholarship Endowment

Jay Eggleston Scholarship Endowment

Bob Cutler Endowed Professorship in Marketing

Dr. Bill Phillips Memorial Professional Development Endowment

Jay Glasmann Family Scholarship Endowment

Boyd W. Hodson Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Earl C. Carlson Scholarship Endowment

Joshua and Amy Thompson Scholarship Endowment

Burton J. Albertson Memorial Endowment

Ewer Marketing Scholarship Endowment

Junius Larsen and Peter C. Kole Scholarship Endowment

Carl C. Weaver College of Business Scholarship Endowment

G. Lynn and Judith Kidd Scholarship Endowment

Kenneth and Rachel Franklin Endowment

General R. F. Molinelli Memorial Endowment

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Bennett was quick to strike up a conversation with anyone and so throughout her life made many friends and connections around the world, where she left lasting impressions and fond memories. She stayed close to her sorority sisters and joined the Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO), which supports the advancement of women through education, especially those at Cottey College in Missouri.

Bennett’s support of education extended beyond her passing, as she left her estate to numerous scholarships at various institutions and charities.

Left: Ruth Ann (bottom row, second from the left) at a Tri Delta reunion in 1997. Right: Ruth Ann kept a bucket list of places she wanted to travel. Fortunately, she was able to cross most of those places off her list.

organizations that were meaningful to her. Ruth Ann’s gift to the Burton J.

“I had the privilege of meeting Ruth Ann in the fall of 2019,” said College of

Albertson Memorial Scholarship will provide an additional $10,000 per year in

Business Director of Development Catherine Rider. “She immediately made

scholarship funding for Idaho State students in perpetuity. We are so grateful

me feel like a friend she’d known for years. She was warm, enthusiastic and

to have been included in Ruth Ann’s plans, and to play a small role in her

a true philanthropist who left everything to scholarship funds and non-profit

continuing legacy as a passionate advocate for education.”

Kenneth M. and Linda Jantz Scholarship Endowment

Michihide D. Totoki Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Ray G. and Effie G. Kaufman Endowment

Ken Smith Scholarship Endowment

Mildred C. Ames Scholarship Endowment

Richard and Peggy Garvin Scholarship Endowment

Klime and Athina Kole Memorial Scholarship Endowment

M. Lee Jacobsen and Morgan F. Hyland Endowment

Richard T. and Julia R. Norman Memorial Endowment

Larry Bird Scholarship Endowment

M. T. and Jennie H. Deaton Endowment

Rodney D. Lind Scholarship Endowment

Larry J. Roberts Endowment

Nelson Family Charitable Trust Endowed Professorship in Accounting

Sheel Pawar Scholarship Endowment

Leland D. Beckman Scholarship Endowment Loren & Debbie Pilgrim Business Excellence Scholarship

Nile Boyle and Julie Boyle Endowment

Steven J. Skaggs Scholarship Endowment

Lud Pollack Scholarship Endowment

Peter C. Kole College of Business Scholarship Endowment

Tamila Gates Scholarship Endowment Fund for the Fearless Pursuit

Luella M. Hopkins Brick Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Peter C. Kole - Dr. Frank Seelye Scholarship

of Personal Success

Mahmoud Fouad Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Peter C. Kole - Dr. C. Shane Hunt Scholarship Endwoment

T. Kim Allen Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Masters of Accountancy Endowment

Peter C. Kole - Dr. Kenneth Smith Scholarship

Tom and Genevieve Skaggs Accounting Scholarship

Melanie Smith Endowment

Peter C. Kole - Frank W. Lane Scholarship Endowment

Wilburn J. Adams Scholarship Endowment

Michael C. Ruettgers Endowment

Peter C. Kole - William E. Stratton Scholarship Endowment

Michael J. Byrne Scholarship Endowment

Ramona Strahan Henderson Scholarship Endowment

Stephen M. Meikle Scholarship Endowment

Trisa Clemons, 2020

PROFES

including their offices in Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, Anchorage and Boise. “Being one of 36 leaders across KPMG’s U.S. Audit Practice is my

ACHIEVEME

proudest career accomplishment to-date,” said Clemons.

In addition to her new role, Clemons reached

Trisa J. Clemons, a first-generation college student, decided to pursue her accounting degree after taking Accounting 201 with, Dr. Frank Plewa.

“Dr. Plewa spoke to me after class one day and suggested that it would be a good fit encouraging me to pursue it,” said Clemons, who took his advice, declaring her major after successfully completing a few more accounting courses. Clemons completed her accounting degree at Idaho State in 1993, later

another impressive landmark in 2020 as she was

Dr. Ken Smith, encouraged me to see my own

named the Professional Achievement Award (PAA)

potential and pursue a public accounting career

recipient for the Idaho State University College

with one of the Big Eight (now Four) firms. Without

of Business. The PAA is the highest college-level

that encouragement, I don’t know that I would be

award given at the University, recognizing one

where I am today.” Clemons said her education also

outstanding alumnus per college each spring.

made it possible for her to pass the Certified Public

“Being a 2020 [PAA] recipient for the College of

Accountant exam, which has been an invaluable

Business was a great honor for me,” said Clemons,

asset to her career. “Ultimately, I was well-prepared

who has maintained a connection with the College

to interview, land my first position and perform

for many years as a member of the Leadership

successfully throughout my career to get to where

Advisory Board. “Through that board, I’ve had the

I am today.”

opportunity to meet and get to know many of the College’s great alumni. It is quite special to be honored in this way given the other alumni I have met and knowing the high achievements of so many others.”

Clemons has also served on the Board of the Northwest

Children’s

Foundation

and

the

Leadership Committee for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Man and Woman of the Year Campaign. She was named “Woman of the

finishing her Master of Business Administration

Clemons, a Shelley, Idaho native, credits much of

Year” for this organization in 2018. She is also

(MBA) with an accounting emphasis in 1995.

her success in her career to her time at Idaho State.

a member of the American Society of Certified

“It is difficult to summarize in a few sentences

Public Accountants and the Washington Society of

everything that my education at the Idaho State

Certified Public Accountants. Clemons resides in

College of Business did for me,” said Clemons,

Seattle with her husband, Chris, and two children,

noting that it was the advice of a caring professor

Connor and Chloe.

Today, accounting has proven to remain a good fit for her as she was recently promoted to Pacific Northwest (PNW) Professional Practice Partner in auditing for the Big Four accounting firm KPMG. In this role, Clemons oversees risk management and audit quality for five offices in the PNW region,

that led her to choose accounting as her career path. “My accounting professors, in particular

SSIONAL

ENT AWARD Steve Skaggs, a Pocatello native, graduated from

“I credit Idaho State for much of my professional success,” said Skaggs. “[At Deloitte I] was immediately thrust into a very challenging work environment. My professional experiences resulted in interaction with graduates from the country’s most prestigious academic institutions. I quickly learned that not only did I belong, I thrived. Much

the accounting department in 1982. “I chose the

of my success resulted from the foundational skills

College of Business because it had a strong track

learned at Idaho State. I am forever grateful for

record for placing graduates with prestigious

the excellent academic experience I enjoyed in

national accounting firms.” Skaggs said he was

Pocatello.” Skaggs said that he also met his wife of

motivated to choose accounting because of

35 years, Pam, at Idaho State. Pam, also a proud

professors like Dr. Ken Smith, Dr. Albert Francisco

alumna, graduated with a degree in dietetics.

and Dean James Kelly.

Skaggs attended the University on academic and athletic scholarships, joining the golf team. “My parents’ inner circle of friends included many outstanding Idaho State faculty members and administrative leaders,” said Skaggs. “Growing up, I was a huge fan of Idaho State’s athletic teams.”

Steve Skaggs, 2021

This year, Skaggs was proudly recognized as 2021’s Professional Achievement Award recipient, an honor that he said was both surprising and humbling. “I have great respect for the University and am honored to be included alongside those in the College of Business who were recognized

Outside of the University, Skaggs volunteers with the Boise Public Schools Education Foundation, the Treasure Valley YMCA, the Hillcrest Country Club Board of Directors, Blueprint Boise, FUNDSY and the Healthcare Financial Management AssociationIdaho Chapter.

before me. I will strive to achieve the professional

“[My proudest accomplishment is] impacting

After graduating, Skaggs joined the Big Four

and personal standards established by prior

others. I am incredibly proud of the teams I

accounting firm Deloitte, where he worked until

recipients - they set a high bar.”

have worked with over the past 38 years and the

2006, moving his way up to partner and managing partner. From 2008 to 2011, Skaggs shifted careers, taking a position as a client service director at the global consulting firm Resource Global Professionals. Then, in 2011, Skaggs started his current position as chief audit officer of St. Luke’s Health System in Boise, Idaho.

Skaggs has remained involved with the College in addition to extending his time and service to a wide variety of other organizations. Since 1995, Skaggs has been part of the College of Business Leadership Board, now serving as chair. He has also served on the University Foundation board since 2018.

small difference I made in the lives of those who benefitted from my advice and mentorship,” said Skaggs. “I am also very proud of my involvement in community-based organizations. Idaho’s culture has been positively shaped by such organizations and I am proud to have played a small role in their important work.”

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Opportunities in sales As part of the new Professional Sales Program, the College of Business has implemented a Sales Advisory Board comprised of six prominent executives with vast experience. The Board, which will serve as a support for the new program, includes individuals like Idaho State alumnus and former National Football League player Merril Hoge, as well as local commercial real estate broker and former executive with General Electric and Oracle Don Zebe, who established the first scholarship endowment for the sales program and

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of United Ag &

Jeff Wimer, Chief Development Officer and Career

will serve as chairperson of the group.

Turf Northeast, which recently acquired 10 John

Financial Advisor for Northwestern Mutual in Boise,

Deere dealerships, including 25 locations and 480

Idaho.

“The Board members will support [the Professional Sales Program] by providing their time, input

employees throughout the northeastern U.S.

“The Sales Advisory Board members will be

and expertise in collaboration with outside sales

Kent Malinowski, CEO of SuccessWorks Inc., a sales

involved with curriculum development and will

professionals,” said Zebe. “[This will ensure] that

training and coaching company with a unique sales

help guide students through the internship and

students are getting the education and mentorship

methodology including systems for hiring people,

career process,” said Zebe.

needed to succeed.”

managing the sales pipeline and the sales process.

Listed below are the other members of the Board

Virginia Lee Williams, Vice President of Global

Business Dean Dr. Shane Hunt to provide their input

(in order of appearance in photo):

Customer Success at Planview, Inc., an international

on curriculum and other topics within the program,

Eric Driscoll, an Aberdeen, Idaho native and

leader in resource management tools.

helping to continue to build opportunities and skills

The Board will meet twice a year with College of

in sales for any student in the University.

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Alumni updates JOHNATHAN BALLS- CIS & ACCOUNTING, ‘99

Named director of business operations for Pocatello-Chubbuck School District #25 starting July 2021 TRISA CLEMONS- ACCOUNTING, ‘93, & MBA, ‘95

Promoted to pacific northwest professional practice partner in auditing for the Big Four accounting firm KPMG ALI JOSEPHSON- MANAGEMENT, ‘03

Long-time faculty member retires The College of Business would like to pay a sincere tribute to Dr. Dennis Krumwiede, professor of management, as he enters a new phase in his life and formally goes into retirement. Krumwiede started his journey at the College of Business in August 2000. Krumwiede said over the last 21 years, his fondest memories have been “building close relationships with my students and

University partnerships specialist at Idaho National Laboratory ERIN SIMMS- HCA, ‘03, & MBA, ‘05

Recognized in the Idaho Business Review’s Accomplished Under 40 TERESA YENOVKIAN- HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, ‘97

New branch chief for audit readiness and process compliance with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support.

meaningful relationships with my colleagues”.

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Krumwiede has been an exemplary teacher for our students and his colleagues throughout the years. In recognition of his service, Krumwiede is now a Professor Emeriti for the College of Business. The College has also established a scholarship endowment in his name.

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