2022-2023 MGMT Student Honors Magazine

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Spring is one of the most rewarding and exciting times to be a professor, because that’s when the greatest number of students graduate, that’s when the awards ceremonies occur, and that’s where we get to see the true height of student accomplishments. This year was no exception. We had the opportunity to celebrate and showcase students from each of our concentrations at an awards celebration and are excited to highlight and share all their achievements with each of you.

Much of management is about relationships – how to build, develop, and maintain relationships with all types of stakeholders. We enjoy connecting with our students and look forward to staying connected as those students graduate and become alumni representing (1) the University of Nebraska Omaha, (2) the College of Business Administration, and (3) the Management Department.

Let us know about your success along the way so we can share it with others. After all,

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Once a Maverick, Always a Maverick.
DR. JOHN ERICKSON JR. CHAIRPERSON DR. ERIN PLEGGENKUHLE-MILES ASSISTANT CHAIRPERSON

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

COLLABORATION | COMMUNICATION | PROBLEM-SOLVING

Versatile and portable, Management & Leadership is ideal for students looking to gain a broad range of skills that will prepare them to manage organizations and lead people. The concentration is structured around 5 Power Skills that are cultivated in every course. All Management & Leadership students kick-start their skill development in three foundational courses. After completing these courses, students can choose to take a deeper dive by completing one of two tracks.

The Managing Organizations Track centers on how to manage organizations by focusing on concepts such as operational effectiveness, structure, and competitive advantage. The Leading People Track focuses on leading others, including individuals and teams, by highlighting the skills needed to motivate and engage a diverse workforce and collaborating in teams for high performance. Through these two tracks students enter the workforce with a greater understanding of their role as leaders.

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CONNOR MOCKENHAUPT

MAJOR/CONCENTRATION

BSBA / Management & Leadership; Marketing; Sales

HOMETOWN

Oakland, NE

HIGH SCHOOL

Oakland High School

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS/MEMORIES

Competing in the North Shore Sales Competition

Exploring Omaha and experiencing unique job opportunities

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Dr. Nicholas Arreola - Instructor, Management Department

Gaye Walker - Instructor, School of Health and Kinesiology

POST GRADUATION PLANS

Staying in Omaha for at least a year. Part-Time work at CED, with a potential for a full time position. Looking to transition into a sales role.

ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS

"Find and be willing to reach out to your professors. Build relationships with them. Get out of your shell. Meet people. Don't be afraid to be social."

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ERIN EPP

MAJOR/CONCENTRATION

BSBA / Management & Leadership; Marketing

HOMETOWN

Omaha, NE

HIGH SCHOOL

Mercy High School

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS/MEMORIES

Internship opportuntity with Werner Enterprises

Attending the Career Fair

Fostering relationships with CBA faculty

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Mr. Ed Cochran - Instructor, Management Department

POST GRADUATION PLANS

Pursuing her Masters, then proceeding to a doctoral program in education

ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS

"Try to stay on top of homework and not putting it to the last minute. Create some type of plan or schedule. Time management is key. Try to use the resources that are available; professors, tutors, the various labs that are open to help."

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LUCAS SCHLIESMAN

MAJOR/CONCENTRATION

BSBA / Management & Leadership

HOMETOWN

Rochester, MN

HIGH SCHOOL

Century High School

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS/MEMORIES

Experiencing the diverse, thriving city of Omaha

Having access to available internships/job opportunities

Interning at LOUP

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Dr. Nicholas Arreola - Instructor, Management Department

POST GRADUATION PLANS

Stay in Omaha, gain experience in the job market

ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS

"Don’t sit in the back of class. Front three rows at least. Second row is the best. First row you’re going to get called on a lot. Pay attention is all. Don’t skip class. Showing up to class and doing the work is a big part of success."

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

PEOPLE | ENGAGEMENT | PERFORMANCE

Imagine helping an organization to create and maintain a culture that supports employee growth and development, fosters innovation and collaboration, and leads to success for both the organization and each employee. Think about the satisfaction of finding talented people to join the organization and watching them flourish in their careers. Picture yourself working side by side with managers to help them achieve great results through effectively working with their employees. All of these dreams, and plenty more, can result from studying Human Resource Management.

UNO is proud to be aligned with the HR curriculum guidelines of the Society for Human Resource Management. UNO is the only university in the NU system that holds this designation, and it ensures that our students graduate with all the essential knowledge to hit the ground running in the HR profession. If you study HR at UNO, you can confidently enter the field of HR knowing that you have mastered all the vital information to be successful. There are also many opportunities for students to work in an HR-related Internship. And, our students are eligible to sit for the HR certification exam (SHRM-CP) in their final year of study. This is a major differentiator when students hit the job market.

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MORGAN DICKEY

MAJOR/CONCENTRATION

BSBA / Human Resource Management; Management; Business Finance

HOMETOWN

Papillion, NE

HIGH SCHOOL

Home Schooled

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS/MEMORIES

CBA Scholars Academy Member

Interning at Valmont Industries

Co-creating the Valmont Challenge

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Dr. Patricia Meglich - Professor, Management Department

Laurel Raymond - Mentor, CBA Scholars Academy

CBA Faculty & Staff

POST GRADUATION PLANS

Continuing at Valmont, growing their internship program

Acquiring SHRM/CP certification and PHR certification

ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS

"Be organized; whatever that looks like for you. Secondly, spend time talking with faculty and staff. Build relationships with them as they provide a wealth of information beyond just academics."

Click here to read Morgan's full story!

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MEGHAN THIES

MAJOR/CONCENTRATION

BSBA / Human Resource Management

HOMETOWN

Hastings, NE

HIGH SCHOOL

St. Cecilia High School

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS/MEMORIES

Interning w/ American Red Cross in Fort Lauderdale, FL Studying abroad in Pamplona, Spain

Attending the Las Fallas Festival

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

College of Business Administration Faculty

POST GRADUATION PLANS

Attending law school at UNL; obtaining a dual degree with a Master of Business Administration and a Juris Doctor

ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS

"When you’re younger, it’s very normal to graduate high school and go to college, which is what I did, but even then, there’s so many experiences you haven’t had yet or pathways you haven’t explored. As you learn more about new things, maybe what you want to do changes. It’s ok to deviate from the ‘4-year plan’ to find your passion. Be open minded and find out what you care about."

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Click here to read Meghan's full story!

ELLEN VOGLTANZ

MAJOR/CONCENTRATION

BSBA / Human Resource Management; Management & Leadership

HOMETOWN

Omaha, NE

HIGH SCHOOL

Home Schooled

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS/MEMORIES

CBA Scholars Academy Member

Spring Break study abroad to Paris and Dijon, France

Participating on the Dean's Student Advisory Council

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Dr. Patricia Meglich - Professor, Department of Management

Dr. Robert Otteman - Professor, Department of Management

POST GRADUATION PLANS

Continue to work for Medical Solutions

ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS

"Get involved. Be positive. These four years are such a unique time in your life; you get opportunities you would have never gotten without being a college student. You’re only one connection away from your entire life changing."

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Click here to read Ellen's full story!

LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

LOGISTICS | PROCUREMENT | RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

The Institute for Supply Management defines supply chain management as the following:

"The design and managment of seamless, value-added processes across organizatioal boundaries to meet the real needs of the end customer."

This study is ideal for students looking to work in a team environment, utilize technology for planning and execution, conduct data analysis, manage distribution networks, negotiate contracts with supplies, and to bring new products into the market.

For graduates, career opportunities are numerous. Some examples include planners and schedulers; buyers and procurement officers; product managers; distribution center managers; business analysts; account managers; and sustainability leaders to name a few.

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SAVANNA DENTON

MAJOR/CONCENTRATION

BSBA / Logistics & Supply Chain Management

HOMETOWN

Platte Center, NE

HIGH SCHOOL

Lakeview High School

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS/MEMORIES

Participating in a pilot class for the exploratory studies program Working at Valmont Industries

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

University of Nebraska at Omaha Faculty

POST GRADUATION PLANS

Continuing her career at Valmont Industries

ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS

"Try everything, whether it’s social activities, class, explore all your options. Don’t be afraid to try new things. Don’t be afraid to accept change. Find the subjects that interest you and turn your passions into a career."

Click here to read Savanna's full story!

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GRANT JOHNSON

MAJOR/CONCENTRATION

BSBA / Accounting, Business Finance, Banking and Financial Markets, Logistics and Supply Chain Management

HOMETOWN

Omaha, NE

HIGH SCHOOL

High School

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS/MEMORIES

Thompson Learning Community Peer Mentor Internship opportunities

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Dr. Burch Kealy - Professor, School of Accounting

Ms. Lori Simonsen - Instructor, School of Accounting

POST GRADUATION PLANS

Working for the Suzann & Walter Scott Foundation as an Associate Financial Analyst

ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS

"Do internships. They’ll enable you to figure out what you like and don’t like, plus give you a resource of experience to pull from. And secondly, be real with yourself. Know what you want and pursue it."

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Click here to read Grant's full story!

SYDNEY MEISINGER

MAJOR/CONCENTRATION

BSBA / Logistics & Supply Chain Management

HOMETOWN

Columbus, NE

HIGH SCHOOL

Columbus High School

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS/MEMORIES

Switching majors and school, finally settling at UNO Being awarded the Nebraska Promise scholarship

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

College of Business Administration Faculty

POST GRADUATION PLANS

Continue with Nebraska Furniture Mart

ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS

"It’s ok to take your time. It’s ok to change your mind. You don’t have to complete everything in four years. If you need to take a breather to figure out what you want to do, I recommend that. That way you have a better understanding.”

Click here to read Sydney's full story!

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AUSTIN WARD

MAJOR/CONCENTRATION

BSBA / Logistics & Supply Chain Management

HOMETOWN

Omaha, NE

HIGH SCHOOL

Millard North High School

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS/MEMORIES

Interning at LOUP Logistics

Beta Gamma Sigma member

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

College of Business Administration students services; Career Fair, Handshake, Tutoring

POST GRADUATION PLANS

Continuing with Loup/UPRR

ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS

"Get to know the people around you. Make the connections, networking and building those relationships is extremely valuable.”

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DEAN

Dr. Michelle W. Trawick

ASSOCIATE DEAN

Dr. Susan Eldridge

Dr. Lynn Harland

DEPARTMENT CHAIR

Dr. John Erickson Jr.

DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT CHAIR

Dr. Erin Pleggenkuhle-Miles

FACULTY

Dr. Matt Allen

Dr. Nick Arreola

Dr. Erin Bass

Mr. Aaron Cerrone

FACULTY (CONT.)

Dr. Brent Clark

Mr. Ed Cochran

Dr. Chris Diller

Dr. Jenny Hoang

Dr. Ziaul Huq

Dr. Gina Ligon

Dr. Leif Lundmark

Dr. Thomas Martin

Dr. Kelsey Medeiros

Dr. Patricia Meglich

Dr. Robert Ottemann

Dr. Steve Schulz

Dr. Ahn Ta

STAFF

Monica Boyer, Administrative Associate

Abi Leyden, Graduate Assistant

Sam McDermott, Graduate Assistant

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DEPARTMENT

CONNECT

Dr. Michelle W. Trawick | Dean

Dr. John Erickson Jr. | Department Chair johnerickson@unomaha.edu

Dr. Erin Pleggenkuhle-Miles | Department Assistant Chair erinpmiles@unomaha.edu

University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Business Administration | Mammel Hall 6708 Pine Street | Omaha, NE 68182 unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration

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