IN THE CLASSROOM

Guest Speakers

Kennon Maurer

Mr. Kennon Maurer, a real estate agent who bought the Royce Marie Bean Bar in Lacey with his wife in 2021, was invited to share his marketing and entrepreneurship experience with students at Prof. Troy Kirby’s marketing class on April 14th. Mr. Maurer has been an entrepreneur all his life. By the time he graduated from high school, he had two businesses: lawn care and professional piano playing. Mr. Maurer has transformed his Ebony and Ivory Coffee shop (www.ebonyandivorycoffee.com) into one of the premiere conversation areas in Lacey, Washington. His experience with professional musicianship started when he was 14 playing in Seattle at clubs with a band called The Grey Wharf.

Kevin Hayward

On Thursday, April 20, Kevin Hayward, owner of Lacey State Farm Insurance spoke to Ann Adams BA305 Business Communications students! He gave great tips on effective communication in his business along with advice on work-life balance.