The Franklin University
Clocktower Winter 2011
Franklin Moves Forward pg. 4
Stay Connected
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Alumni in the Spotlight pg. 12
Thanks for Giving pg. 24
Class Notes pg. 31
A magazine for alumni and friends of Franklin University
Dear Fellow Alumni, 2011 promises to be an exciting time for Franklin alumni! We kicked off the year by launching Franklin’s Center for Career Development in January, offering a variety of services and resources to enhance the careers of Franklin’s alumni and students. And plans are under way for the 2011 Alumni Bash at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on August 20. I encourage you to read more about both in this issue of the Clocktower. Also in this issue, we showcase how some of your fellow alumni are making an impact in their communities and how your generosity has helped Franklin students achieve their educational aspirations. After you’ve had a chance to enjoy this Clocktower, be sure to visit the alumni website at alumni.franklin.edu to discover the many ways to stay connected, to get involved, and to give back to your community – and beyond. Find out for yourself the rewards of tapping into the network of more than 33,000 Franklin alumni.
university leadership Dr. David R. Decker President Marv Briskey Chief Financial Officer Christi Cabungcal Vice President for Human Resources
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Bonnie Quist ’00 Vice President for University Advancement & Strategic Relations Jane Robinson ’04 Senior Vice President for Administration and Chief of Staff Dr. Pam Shay Vice President of Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness Dr. Christopher Washington Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Julie Barry ’01 Director of Alumni Relations
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As always, please let us know if you change your email or mailing address, make a career change, or want to share exciting news. By keeping in touch, we can also keep you up to date with what’s happening at your alma mater.
Shawna Crum Administrative Assistant to the V.P.
Best Regards,
Bonnie Quist ’00 Vice President for University Advancement & Strategic Relations
Kevin Greenwood Director of Alumni Development
stay connected New Alumni Web Portal Social Media: Like & Follow Get LinkedIn Network through Facebook & Twitter
Kathryn Billy Advancement Services Specialist
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alumni profiles Oyauma Garrison Diana Ferguson Buffie McGee Patterson Greg Nelson Carolyn Williams Shaikha Alansari Dusan Jovanovic
franklin news Expanding Globally New Board Members Announcing Two New Graduate Programs IACBE Accreditation Student/Alumni Job Fair Center for Professional Training & Development Center for Career Development A Day Dedicated to Leadership
Dr. Klaus Haberich Senior Vice President of Planning & Global Programs
Office of university advancement
Greetings from the president
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thanks for giving Your Generosity 1902 Leadership Circle Scholarship Make a Difference
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2011 calendar of events class notes Davis Family Coles Family
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faculty in the community
clocktower Jody Noreen ’09 Director of Advancement Services & Strategic Relations
Nana Watson ’09 Director of Development
editorial staff
Editors Julie Barry ’01 Jonathan Knight Lili Macklin Meghan Stout ’09
Designer/Photographer Lydia Stewart ’07
Julie Barry MBA ’01 Director of Alumni Relations barryj@franklin.edu
Contact information
Franklin University Attn: Office of University Advancement 201 S. Grant Ave. Columbus, OH 43215 614.947.6062 1.877.341.6300 alumni@franklin.edu alumni.franklin.edu
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GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT It’s been quite a year for Franklin University. Throughout 2010, we continued to expand and fortify our reputation as a global leader in higher education as we made great strides toward meeting our long-term goals – for example numerous Franklin business degree programs earned specialized accreditation by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). Our other noteworthy accomplishments include: • Launching new academic programs • Expanding our global partnerships • Welcoming additional highly qualified full-time faculty members • Enhancing partnerships and growing our Community College Alliance In an era of accelerated growth and significant change, you can take pride in your alma mater maintaining its mission of offering exciting new educational opportunities. With alumni such as yourself who demonstrate what can be achieved with a Franklin education, we embrace the future as we explore new ways to make it possible for other students to accomplish their goals just as you did. In that spirit, I encourage you to remain connected with the University and to take advantage of all Franklin offers its alumni and current students. Together, we can help shape the future of higher education and leave a positive imprint on the world.
Dr. David R. Decker President
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EXPANDING GLOBALLY
Matthew Jauchius is the Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Nationwide, responsible for the overall strategic leadership for $20 billion diversified financial services and leading the annual strategic planning process and design of major initiatives.
Franklin continues to strengthen its global presence and distinguish the University as an innovator and leader in the export of higher education.
J. Clarke Price, who graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration from Franklin in 1969, is President and CEO of The Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA). During his 38-year career with OSCPA, Clarke has worked in virtually all areas of the operation, including public relations, membership, governmental relations, and marketing.
Through agreements with international partners, Franklin now offers its MBA Program with the National Mining University in the Ukraine and Okan University in Turkey. Franklin now has formed nine partnerships with universities around the world. MBA students from the Wroclaw School of Banking (WSB), with whom Franklin formed its first international partnership, visited the Franklin campus to learn more about their partner university, as well as expand their global business perspective.
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Carole Watkins is the Chief Human Resources Officer of Cardinal Health, Inc. She joined Cardinal Health in 1996 as Vice President of Human Resources for its Cardinal Distribution business and was given additional responsibility in 1999 for the entire Pharmaceutical Distribution and Provider Services business segment. She graduated from Franklin in 1983 with a B.S. in Business Management. In June, representatives from WSB, as well as from Franklin partner schools in Macedonia, Slovakia, and China, attended Franklin’s first International MBA Summit. Created to form an alliance among the University’s growing number of global partners, the summit will be used to improve curriculum development, pedagogical research, and encourage faculty, student, and staff mobility. Further expanding its role as a global leader in education, Franklin has been designated by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) as a sponsor of the Exchange Visitor Program (J-Visa) in the categories of college/university students, shortterm scholars, professors, and specialists.
IACBE ACCREDITATION The International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), the premier business accrediting association for business programs in student-centered colleges and universities, recently granted specialized accreditation for numerous Franklin business degree programs. This accreditation assures the high quality of Franklin’s business programs, which were measured by the accomplishment of the school’s mission and broadbased goals, the effectiveness of student learning, and the operational effectiveness of the academic business unit. To review full statement, go to www.franklin.edu/iacbe.
Flags representing the Franklin partnerships around the globe.
NEW BOARD MEMBERS Franklin is committed to building strategic relationships within the community. Currently 24 local business leaders make up the Franklin University Board of Trustees (along with seven emeriti members). In 2010, the University welcomed five new members to its Board of Trustees. Bruce Hagen is the President of Riverside Methodist Hospital. Responsible for strategic planning and day-to-day operations for Riverside and its affiliated work areas, he has more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Judy Huang serves as President of 889 Global Strategies, a consultancy/importer providing strategic advice and sourcing clients headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with five offices and representatives in China. Her extensive contacts in consulting, government, manufacturing, and international experience give her unique perspective.
New Leadership Gary James has transitioned from Vice Chair to Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and Gary Flynn has been elected to the position of Vice Chair of the Board. James succeeded Melissa Ingwersen, who completed her term as Board Chair in January 2011. James, a 1971 Franklin graduate, is founder and President of Dynalab, Inc; President of GPAX, Inc.; and President of JAAS Systems. Flynn, a Board Member since 2002, and 1971 Franklin graduate, is the former president of Ross Products, a leading global broad-based healthcare company, for which he served for 33 years. Franklin University would like to express tremendous gratitude for all members of the Board of Trustees for their service and dedication to the University.
New Leadership The Board of Trustees was deeply saddened by the loss of three members during 2010: Raymond E. Mason, Jr., (ret) US Army Major General; Chairman, Columbus Truck & Eqmpt. Co., The Honorable Thomas J. Moyer, Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court, Donald R. Smith, (ret) Pharmaceutical Consultant; Franklin Alum ’71
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ANNOUNCING TWO NEW GRADUATE PROGRAMS M.S. in Accounting Good things truly do come to those who wait. That’s why, every now and then, Dr. Thomas Seiler can be seen happily basking in the glow from classrooms where the graduate program he championed for years is being taught. Long-awaited and highly anticipated, Franklin’s new M.S. in Accounting (MSA) was introduced in late 2010. The comprehensive 17-month program, available both on campus and online, is designed to help accounting professionals to differentiate themselves with elevated technical, research, and communication skills. Charged with helping to guide the development of the program’s curriculum are a group of industry experts who comprise the Accounting Advisory Board. Included are such industry luminaries as J. Clarke Price, President and CEO of the Ohio Society of CPAs; Joe Bell, Chief Audit Executive for the State of Ohio, Office of Budget and Management; and Diana Ferguson, Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of the Columbus Association of Performing Arts (CAPA). (See related story on page 14). “The MSA is designed to serve the growing complexities of accountancy,” says Price, who was instrumental in showcasing the need for forensic components in the program. “The profession is no longer just debits and credits.” Accordingly, the MSA not only reinforces core financial and managerial technical aspects, but also enables students to develop advanced skills in fraud investigations, data-mining, systems process improvement, and enterprise risk analysis. Bell stresses that accountants who conduct audits need to understand enterprise risk management.
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“MSA students will learn essential skills in deductive reasoning − how to audit smarter and look deeper to follow trends,” Bell states. “They will be highly attractive with this skill set.” Ferguson comments on the added value of the practical experience that Franklin’s instructors bring to the program. “As a result of how they shed light on coursework through real-world examples,” she says, “Franklin graduates offer a deeper, more adroit understanding of how to approach job situations.” The future looks bright for MSA graduates. “Because of the insight and direction from our Advisory Board,” Seiler says, “graduates of the new MSA should be quickly embraced for the high-level acuity they bring to the accounting profession.”
M.S. in Instructional Design & performance technology If you consider yourself a curious and analytical person and you like the idea of becoming an authority on improving human performance, then check out the new M.S. in Instructional Design & Performance Technology (IDPT) from Franklin University.
curriculum was meticulously developed with the insight of several industry leaders, including Dr. Judith Hale, President of the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) and owner of a premiere management consulting firm, Hale Associates.
With this comprehensive graduate degree in hand, you will have the highly sought-after expertise that helps people and organizations perform more effectively. And you will be able to move into a career in training and development, learning management, or human performance consulting – or elevate your expertise if you’re already in the field.
Hale, considered an icon in the field of performance improvement, is pleased with the program. “It is an elegant blend of theory and practicality,” she enthuses. “I marvel at how Dr. Snyder has accomplished what so many other schools have not been able to, which is to move beyond the sole focus on processes.”
“This program is designed to teach people the science behind how to improve human performance,” says Dr. Dawn Snyder, Program Chair of the hands-on 24-month program, which is currently accepting students for its inaugural class in April. Offered both on campus and online, the program enables students to apply new concepts, principles, and technologies in business, community, government, or educational workplace settings.
Snyder also touts the merits of IDPT. “This is an exciting time to be learning a performance improvement profession,” she says. “Advancements in the field have improved our understanding of how people learn, and we have exciting new technologies that we incorporate into the learning and performance processes.” Through the IDPT Program, she says, “We empower people to take work performance to the next level.”
Elaine Conrad, Learning and Performance Specialist in the HR organization, Talent Management, Nationwide Insurance, brings to light the type of work for which a graduate of the IDPT Program will be qualified to do.
Dr. Tom Seiler
Joe Bell
“I look at a particular skill or application and determine what is required on the job – knowledge, behavior, skills,” Conrad says. “Then I specifically develop a training program that targets those elements and gives associates an opportunity to learn the theories, practice the skills, then develop them on the job.”
Dr. Dawn Snyder
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Franklin’s IDPT Program blends the disciplines of behavioral psychology, communications theory, systems theory, management science, and cognitive science. The Dr. Judith Hale J. Clarke Price
Diana Ferguson
More information about Franklin’s graduate programs is available at franklin.edu/success.
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CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT
A DAY DEDICATED TO LEADERSHIP
Now in its second year, the Franklin University Center for Professional Training & Development (CPTD) offers workshops, certificate programs, and customized professional development training sessions at a variety of locations, including the Franklin University Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, and on-site at organizations’ facilities.
The Center for Career Development (CCD) has been created to provide another opportunity for Franklin to meet the needs of its current students and alumni, and expand relationships with the business community.
Central Ohio leaders filled the Grand Ballroom at the Columbus Convention Center on April 29, 2010, for the Seventh Annual Raymond E. Mason, Jr. Leadership Symposium. This event, offered by the Franklin University Leadership Center since 2004, continues to draw top Central Ohio leaders as participants and speakers, and the 2010 edition was no exception.
Through these programs, experienced professionals can maintain a competitive edge and boost career mobility by staying on top of industry trends and technology advancements. For a complete list of upcoming professional development workshops and to browse the 2011 catalog, visit www.franklin.edu/prodev.
The Center will provide services that will enable students and alumni to make a connection between educational experiences, intentions, and career paths. CCD will pursue new opportunities in innovative ways that will differentiate Franklin from other universities’ career service centers. The abundant resources include one-on-one career coaching, résumé review services, interviewing, networking, and recruiting events, industry and company information panels, and professional development workshops.
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FRANKLIN’S ALUMNI GOLF OUTING
Register now at leadership.franklin.edu for the Eighth Annual Raymond E. Mason, Jr. Leadership Symposium, which will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2011, at the Columbus Convention Center. For more information, visit leadership.franklin.edu.
Franklin’s 21st annual Alumni Golf Outing was held on June 29, 2010, at Pinnacle Golf Club in Grove City, Ohio, bringing together alumni for an outstanding day of golf and camaraderie. The winning team consisted of Chris Brooks, Steven Fields (’07), Phil Fankhauser (’68), and Scott Fankhauser (’71). The 2011 Alumni Golf Outing will be held June 28, 2011, at Pinnacle Golf Club. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@franklin.edu or 614.947.6062.
To learn more about the Center for Career Development or to become a career coach, email careerdev@franklin.edu or visit www.franklin.edu/careerdev.
Student/alumni job fair More than 450 Franklin students and alumni gathered in Phillips Hall in August for a job fair presented by the Franklin Coaching Programs. Attendees visited with representatives from respected local companies such as Battelle Memorial Institute, Cardinal Health, Huntington, Nationwide, NetJets, the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, and Sterling Commerce. Attendees also participated in mock interviews and rèsumè review sessions. Additionally, breakout sessions were available with nationally syndicated résumé advice columnist and graduate Samantha Nolan and Heather Hughes, Certified Employment Interview Professional.
Watch the Alumni Newsletters for details about the 2011 job fair! One of the many organizations that participated in the 2010 Job Fair.
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new alumni web portal Get connected through alumni. franklin.edu, an online community designed just for you and your fellow Franklin University graduates. You will be able to search for and reconnect with your Franklin friends, create and customize your own personal profile page, share and view photos and class notes, register for Franklin events, career-network, join groups, and stay current with the latest Franklin news.
GET LINKEDIN Join fellow Franklin alumni online and stay connected to each other and the University. LinkedIn is an online professional networking tool that, in addition to keeping you up-to-date with what’s happening with the careers of classmates and colleagues, can also help you expand your network of professional contacts, enhancing your knowledge of career and business-related topics. To join, visit www.linkedin.com, search for “Franklin University Alumni Group,” and stay connected to your fellow alums and alma mater.
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WELCOME NEW ALUMNI Graduation has always been a time of celebration for Franklin University. The air is filled with energy from students’ tremendous sense of accomplishment after completing their degrees while juggling work, families, and other life commitments. For years, at the conclusion of each trimester, graduates attend the commencement ceremony as a culmination of their time spent at Franklin. The past year’s commencement ceremonies were no different. At the Winter 2010 ceremony in May, William B. Ruth, a dedicated leader who worked for nearly two decades at the Ohio Department of Education, addressed the graduates, while Amy Jo Newlun (M.S. in Marketing & Communication) represented the class as Graduating Student Speaker. History was made at the Summer ceremony in September when Carrie Alison Barnes became the first graduate of Franklin’s Operations & Supply Chain Management Major. Adding to the distinctive atmosphere was Marjory M. Pizzuti, President and CEO of Goodwill Columbus, who addressed the graduates, as did Graduating Student Speaker Shawn Flynn (MBA). Former Mayor of Columbus Greg Lashutka was the commencement speaker at the Fall 2010 ceremony in January 2011, at which Joshua Huber (M.S. in Computer Science) represented the graduates as Graduating Student Speaker. Continuing a long-standing tradition, Franklin graduates – as well as their friends and families – helped the University celebrate its commitment to lifelong learning.
Winter 2010 graduates are recognized after entering the auditorium.
Shaikha Alansari (left) celebrates her graduation with her mother.
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Oyauma Garrison a is a well-grounded young executive, a philanthropic mover and shaker, and a busy father of three. Yet for all his talents, what he does best is open doors – both for himself and others. Currently the Associate Vice President of Marketing at Nationwide Insurance, Oyauma oversees budgets and expenses, works with peers on business initiatives and marketing campaigns, counsels with top executive officers, and manages the marketing leadership rotation program through which Nationwide recruits and places graduate students within the organization.
OPENING DOORS In a crisp, engaging style, Oyauma articulates how earning his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Franklin University helped define his career. “I was told to find ways to stand out positively and the Franklin MBA did exactly that,” Oyauma says. “It opened a lot of doors.” One of those doors was the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA), which is devoted to creating educational and economic opportunities for African Americans. The Columbus Chapter earned Chapter of the Year each year Oyauma presided, from 2005 through 2008. Oyauma also serves on the board of trustees for St. Vincent Family Centers, as well as on the Big Brother Big Sisters African American Advisory Council working on Project Mentor. He is a founding member of the Licking County Young Professionals Association, a member of the Young Executive Board and Ambassador Council at the Capital Club, and a mentor in the Columbus-based 100 Black Men organization.
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PAYING FORWARD Oyauma’s service-oriented aspirations began at home. As a single parent, Oyauma’s mother raised him and his sister in Baltimore, Md., while earning her bachelor’s degree and two master’s degrees. His mother’s resolute example established the importance of earning an education and of giving back to the community. “My mother instilled in us the intense value of service; about paying forward,” He explains. “If someone helps you get a job, you help someone else get a job. If someone feeds your family, you help someone else feed their family.” This philosophy is embraced by Oyauma’s wife, Dr. Sacheen Garrison, who also engages in good works when not tending to her thriving dental practice and to the many needs of their three young children.
EARNING ACCOLADES Oyauma’s tributes are as plentiful as his activities. In 2005, he was honored with an Ohio General Assembly leadership proclamation for going above and beyond in impacting the quality of life for his work team, department, and company. He also received a Resolution of Expression from the Columbus City Council and a proclamation from the 127th Ohio General Assembly honoring him for his achievements with the NBMBAA and for his positive impact on the community. He has also been featured in Who’s Who of Columbus and in More Than Entertainers: An Inspirational Black Career Guide. When asked what is next on his horizon, Oyauma smiles mysteriously and says, “Good question.” He then quotes Milton Berlet, “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.”
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Diana Ferguson’s career as a leader in the arts community has flourished for nearly 20 years. As Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of the Columbus Association of Performing Arts (CAPA) in Columbus, Ohio, Diana has been instrumental in helping the nonprofit organization grow into a $26 million powerhouse of talent. Established in 1969 to save the Ohio Theatre from demolition, CAPA today is celebrated for its successful restoration and operation of several theaters and other nonprofit organizations in Ohio and beyond.
AMPLIFYING THE COMMUNITY “The service CAPA provides is meaningful to many people,” explains Diana. “How we treat these historic buildings in the CAPA world and what we present in them is a very emotional thing for many of the supporters of this organization.” Diana adds, “Performances touch people. Something deeply visceral is felt and you are enriched for it.” Such experiences inspire Diana to help nonprofit arts organizations with financial challenges find the right operational model that will help them survive – and ultimately thrive. In addition to CAPA, Diana has filled the role of CFO through a shared services model with Contemporary American Theatre Company, Phoenix Theatre for Children, and more recently – Franklin Park Conservatory. “No matter what the nonprofit’s mission may be, they need sound practices,” Diana says. “They need to be a good steward with limited resources.”
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Diana notes that beyond their intrinsic value, the arts are an important economic driver for the community. For example, restaurants, parking garages, hotels, and transportation are all touched by productions such as Wicked and Jersey Boys.
LENDING A HAND BACKSTAGE While Diana jokes that she does the non-interesting side of the business to support the interesting side, the mere number of projects and people for which Diana is responsible is impressive. Promoted in the fall of 2010 from Chief Financial Officer to her present position, Diana oversees the cover operations, box office, ticketing, information technology, payroll, and human resources. “Sometimes I feel like a firefighter,” she remarks. “How can we fix this? Do that better? Quick, help them out!” Appropriately, Diana has come to see that the common denominator of her success is her problemsolving skills. Hired by CAPA in 1992 with a B.S. in Accounting from Franklin University and Certified Public Accountant status, Diana says she has learned to look beyond the numbers to bring focus to what issues are beneath the surface. “As an accountant, I did not think of myself as a problem-solver. As time has evolved, however, my position has become much more proactive than reactive,” she says. And while CAPA relies on Diana’s steady hand to help continue its success, she relies on her husband, her two grown daughters, and her grandchildren to provide a backdrop to the drama of her profession. Diana shares a soft smile as she says, “I love my work; I cherish my family.”
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“I can take anything and make it better,” says Buffie McGee Patterson, brightly summing up her accomplishments and aspirations. “Whether it be people, places or things, I want them to be better for my involvement.” Consider her home, for example. Built in the 1930s, every detail of this thoroughly renovated house reflects the care with which Buffie gave it new life. Buffie purchased her first piece of property as an investment at the age of 23. Yet before choosing to devote herself full time to her real estate business two years ago, Buffie was in process improvement and banking for two decades.
FROM BANK TELLER TO STELLAR LEADER Her rise from teller to executive was rapid. Early on, Buffie proved to be a capable manager of not only technology, data, planning, and processes, but also with training, guiding, and building teams of people. “I seemed to have a gift for understanding both the big picture and the details, for empowering people, and for turning around poor performance,” says Buffie, who excelled in math and science throughout her high school and college years. Buffie’s steady climb included leadership roles on the United Parcel Service’s Industrial Engineering team, in a variety of progressively responsible roles at National City Bank, and eventually to a top spot at JPMorgan Chase.
FROM PILLAR TO POST Midway through her career, Buffie earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Franklin. Through class contacts, Buffie became involved with
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a number of organizations, including the Columbus Chapter of the National Black MBA Association, for which she currently serves as president. Buffie also serves on the board of the Columbus Housing Partnership and has been on the boards of numerous nonprofits, including the United Way, the Prevention Council of Central Ohio, the PCCO/ Columbus Board of Health, and the Central Ohio Truancy Initiative. In addition, Buffie was recognized in Who’s Who in Black Cleveland and Columbus and selected for the Forty/Forty Club of Kaleidoscope magazine, which highlights African American success stories in Northeastern Ohio.
FEATHERING MANY NESTS Despite all of the rewards of career achievement and social involvement, the vibrant woman who tells us she “loves life, loves people” felt a need to do and be more. That’s why she now follows in the footsteps of her parents, who are educators but also entrepreneurs, as she buys, refurbishes, rents, sells, and manages properties all over the city of Columbus through her M3 & Associates Realty, and own business, East of 23 Properties. “My new mission is to convert renters into home owners,” Buffie says. She plans to increase her effectiveness by owning services related to real estate, from restoration to cleaning and landscaping. This will enable her to control the associated costs of ownership. With people from all walks of life turning to her to help them acquire and renovate property for personal use or as investments, Buffie is helping to improve homes, neighborhoods, and the lives of individuals. And living up to her commitment to make anything better – people, places, and things.
As we sit in Greg’s office at Nelson Auto Group overlooking sports cars and vintage automobiles that would make many a collector drool, Greg begins his story. “It all started with a desire to drive a cool car…” Greg worked two part-time jobs in high school to purchase his first vehicle. Upon graduation, he took his father’s advice to “get a trade or an education.” Yet after a few years of working toward a skilled trade, Greg soon discovered the awakenings of entrepreneurial drive – he decided to become his own boss.
RUBBING IN THE POLISH To accomplish this, Greg knew he needed to learn about the world of commerce. He turned to Franklin University and in three dizzying years, earned a B.S. in Business Administration and two associate’s degrees – all while working a full-time job and completing a four-year sheet metal apprenticeship. “Attending Franklin was truly a life-changing experience for me,” Greg states. “I took accounting from a CPA. I learned business law from an attorney. They helped me ‘get it.’” With great sincerity, Greg leans forward and adds, “At Franklin, they genuinely cared about my success.” As it turns out, success for Greg came at him as fast as the automobiles his clients drive.
THE FINE RIDE BEGINS With degrees in hand, Greg started his first venture, Columbus Classic Cars. Selling Corvettes and Cadillacs, Greg leveraged his skill as a mechanic to bring the cars to optimal sales value. He also developed
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a distinctive writing style for advertisements that resonated with car enthusiasts. “What really propelled me was the cellular phone business,” Greg explains. Sensing opportunity in the new technology, Greg began installing the devices in vehicles long before most people carried them in their pockets. The savvy entrepreneur even converted Les Wexner to Cellular One service on Christmas in 1985. Greg opened several cellular phone dealerships, expanded his car ventures, and eventually owned the largest Lamborghini dealership in the United States. Today, turning in a different direction, Greg now serves elite car customers all around the globe through the extensive reach of the internet.
COLLECTING ACCLAIM Greg’s efforts have been nationally recognized over the years. Some of his awards include Time magazine Quality Dealer, Lamborghini Customer Service Award, the 2007 Union County Large Business Award of Excellence, and six-time winner of Chrysler’s Award of Excellence. He was also a twotime recipient of the Columbus Business First Fast 50 Award, and was named to the Columbus Business First Forty under 40 list. Greg counts his proudest achievement as earning the Central Ohio Better Business Bureau Integrity Award. For him, it exemplifies the qualities of hard work and honesty that his parents instilled in him. Thinking of them as well as his many experiences, Greg pauses to look out on a row of luxury vehicles. Like a mantra for his own success, he tells us, “Get your education, pay your dues, be patient, stay honest, and good things will come your way.”
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Picture yourself at a Columbus Blue Jackets hockey game. You’re having trouble finding your seat. To your aid comes a petite woman wearing a big smile and a tidy usher’s uniform. As she leads the way to your section and chats about the sport, you probably have no idea that this amiable, unassuming person is the brains behind the biggest and busiest public agency in Ohio. You’ve just met Carolyn Williams, Ohio’s 28th Registrar of Motor Vehicles and the first woman to be appointed to the role in the 102-year history of the position. Her name graces more than seven million Ohio driver’s licenses, and she oversees the activities of 204 deputy registrar agencies across the state and the productivity of more than 1,400 employees.
by moving her out of the secretarial pool and into the world of management.
CHANGE AGENT Promoted to researcher, Carolyn developed a signature philosophy that she nurtured through successive appointments, from Assistant Chief to Chief to Deputy Administrator to Assistant Registrar to her role today: “Don’t tell me about a problem unless you also have a solution to suggest.” To earn the respect of the BMV employees, Carolyn worked six days a week and learned every position in the bureau. “I ask nothing of them that I have not done myself,” she says. Even today, she lends an occasional hand to help answer the 1.2 million calls taken each year, a fact she will recall with satisfaction when she retires in 2011.
PARADIGM SHIFT JUGGLING ACT When she was recruited to join the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) in 1984, Carolyn was a divorced single mother working full time in logistics at Nationwide Insurance and part-time as a telephone operator. She was also a student at Franklin University studying Business Management. In fact, Carolyn was on the verge of ending her 10-year academic pursuit when she learned she was only a few courses shy of completing her bachelor’s degree. “I was so tired. I thought I would never finish.” Carolyn remembers. “But my academic advisor said, ‘Come on, Carolyn, this is important. You can do this!’” So with the support of her family, friends, and colleagues, Carolyn fulfilled her long-held goal and earned her degree. And her new employer, impressed with her tenacity, celebrated Carolyn’s achievement
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She thinks the hallmark of her success is applying her stern-but-fair style while also fostering a culture of loyalty and trust. “Yes, I have a tough-love approach,” she admits. “The nurturing side knows everyone’s name, the demanding side expects them to produce; they owe it to the taxpayers.” To balance the stress related to her profession, Carolyn escapes in her role as an usher at the hockey games. “It’s different and fun,” she explains. “I find it therapeutic to be nearly anonymous, to just watch people enjoy themselves.” All in all, of what is she most proud? Carolyn pauses to answer before mentioning her father, who only reached the sixth grade. “He was so proud of me for earning my degree. He would be even more proud to know that, as the first woman to be Registrar of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, I shattered a ceiling forever.”
Shaikha Alansari
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From shy teenager to confident sophisticate, Shaikha Alansari made the most of her time in Columbus, Ohio, while pursuing her education at Franklin University. She graduated in 2010 with a B.S. in Human Resources and Business Administration and minors in Web Design and Global Business.
He works next to Wall Street. He dines in Manhattan. His New York City apartment is a regular stop for friends and family from Europe and across the United States. Dusan Jovanovic is living the American dream. Born in Serbia in 1974, Dusan moved to the United States 20 years later to attend college. Like many successful immigrants, Dusan learned to be resourceful while he moved from one “American adventure” to another and earned his B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in International Business from Franklin.
“People say I was crazy to take so many courses at the same time,” the energetic 24-year-old says. “But my goal is to eventually own my own business and this schooling is important to achieve that.” A native of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Shaikha was influenced by her parents when she chose Franklin. As educators, Shaikha’s parents put a high priority on education. Shaikha, her brother, and cousin have each earned their undergraduate degrees from Franklin, while Shaikha’s younger sister is on track to finish hers in a year. Raised in a close family-oriented setting in the UAE, Shaikha explains that she learned a form of “British English” as a second language. As a result, she initially found it difficult to not only be on her own in a different culture, but to also feel comfortable with the colloquial American speech she encountered in Central Ohio and beyond. “Compared to now, you would not recognize me that first year in Columbus,” Shaikha explains. “Everything was such a trial, from successfully ordering food in a restaurant to properly writing a paper for my classes.” Yet she thrived. Shaikha excelled in her studies, developed strong friendships, traveled extensively to cities such as Boston, New York, and Chicago, and gained independence along the way. She learned to cherish the American culture, which she considers friendly, casual, and diverse. “I love my country and am glad to be going home for a year to work in human resources. My mother has such happiness about my homecoming,” she muses. “Still, I look forward to returning to the United States for my master’s degree.” What will she miss the most? “The independent lifestyle and traditional American food. I love mashed potatoes!”
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He made ends meet working as a math tutor and living in a variety of humble circumstances. He also learned to write well and apply his keen analytical abilities, winning a full scholarship to complete his M.A. in Economics from Youngstown State University. “I earned a fine education,” Dusan reflects, “and made great friends at the same time.”
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Successive years of professional achievements followed. As an economist at Joel Popkin and Company, a small but elite consultancy in Washington, D.C., Dusan collaborated on the developing Wage Trend Indicator (WTI), an index predicting employment cost movements that is frequently cited by The Wall Street Journal. His work gained notice and he moved into a role in which he was responsible for the advocacy of bank accounting and financial management with a trade and lobby group in Washington. In 2004, Dusan joined Marsh, the world’s largest insurance broker, where he serves as Senior Vice President and Global Benchmarking Leader. He downplays his title. “Marsh is a huge corporation, and there are senior vice presidents around the world,” he chuckles. “I just think I’m fortunate to work with some of the finest minds in the industry.” While he has lofty goals for his profession in risk management, Dusan contemplates the potential advantages of pursuing doctoral studies in philosophy, settling down outside the Big Apple, and slowing his pace. He also indulges his affection for old friends by visiting Ohio and Washington as often as possible. “I enjoy my work in the big city,” he muses. “But there’s nothing like time to reflect, relax, and enjoy time with friends.” 23
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GENEROSITY Your generosity is what differentiates you as a member of the community of Franklin alumni. It is through your generosity that you make a difference in the lives of our students. By helping us ensure academic excellence, you ensure our graduates are prepared for leadership, service, and professional accomplishments. Franklin alumni and friends share their time, talents, and treasure for various reasons, but the
thank you for your generosity common bond holding each of you together is generosity – and the desire to positively influence another person’s life through education.
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A current scholarship recipient recently shared the importance of attaining his education:
“I am a father of four children, husband of almost 10 years, and full-time employee at a local electric and natural gas cooperative, as well as the director of children’s ministry at my church. I am also the first member of my immediate family who has ever attended college. Completing my education is of the utmost importance to me because I need to set an example for my children.”
“Your generosity has inspired me to help others and give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to lend a hand of support for other students at Franklin University in order to achieve their goals, just as you helped me reach mine.” - Raed Yaish, 1902 Leadership Circle Scholarship recipient
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make a difference As Franklin University continues its role as the University of Opportunity, it relies on the generosity of alumni and friends like you to help expand opportunities for our students – both today and tomorrow.
PRESIDENT’S INNOVATION NETWORK Create an immediate impact. Become a member of a select network of business and community leaders with a desire to help reshape the future of Franklin University. Your investment of $10,000 annually will provide President Decker and Franklin University the ability to fund innovative new ideas.
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Help others change their lives and achieve their dreams.
Secure the future.
Ensure the strength of Franklin’s heritage.
Your gift to the Excellence Fund is an investment in the improvement and expansion of Franklin’s core strengths, including curriculum development, the library resources, and other student support services and campus technology, all of which combine to ensure a high-quality education at a competitive cost.
By designating a planned gift to Franklin, you will provide the resources to strategically enhance our programs and expand educational opportunities to a greater number of students – across the country, and around the world. Your legacy will become a part of the University’s future and will serve as an enduring reminder of your generosity and belief in Franklin. Every gift makes it possible for Franklin students, today and tomorrow, to achieve their dreams.
Awarded annually, this scholarship is given to Franklin undergraduate and graduate students who have made a positive impact on the economic and social good for their local community by displaying drive, tenacity, and an entrepreneurial spirit similar to that of the University’s namesake Benjamin Franklin.
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“I joined the 1902 Leadership Circle to help noteworthy students receive financial support for their education. I am grateful for the education I received at Franklin and am happy to have the opportunity to give back to my alma mater.” – Judy Reinhard ‘77
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1902 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS FOR FALL 2010 HOPE GEORGE
RAED YAISH
Benjamin Franklin trait: Creating harmony to improve humanity
Benjamin Franklin trait: Lending others a hand
A single mother, Hope has consistently strived to improve her own situation while helping others as well. From her start with a trucking company where she improved the company’s safety program, to the outpatient imaging facility where she improved access for patients needing mammograms and later marketed the mobile mammogram program that resulted in the tripling of the number of mobile units available, Hope has strived to help others while improving her own position. Hope is looking forward to earning her bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management.
Appreciative of all the blessings he has experienced that have helped him succeed in his own life thus far, Raed set out to help others improve their lives. From helping those who worked for him by providing financial and technical support to start their own businesses, to sponsoring four orphans by providing shelter, food, health care, and education, Raed extended his hand to help others. Despite the recent recession and current economic crisis, Raed is more determined than ever to succeed and is now working toward earning his bachelor’s degree in Financial Management and Accounting.
WILLIAM PIWTORAK
ERIK KENDALL
Benjamin Franklin trait: Enhancing your community
Benjamin Franklin trait: Driving to improve
A firefighter with the Liberty Township (Ohio) Fire Department, William was approached by a mother whose child had a rare form of epilepsy. Knowing that the treatment for this rare disease would react counterproductively with standard seizure protocol, and knowing that others had similar situations, William gathered a coalition of partners and developed a web-based registry for all of Delaware County, identifying people in the community with special medical needs. The registry, available through www.delcospecialneeds.com, allows for first responders to identify residents with rare or complicated conditions that require specific treatments. This enhancement to the emergency responder’s toolbox has saved lives and enhanced the way public safety agencies provide service in Delaware County. William is currently working toward earning his bachelor’s degree in Public Safety Management.
While deployed in Afghanistan, Erik developed his leadership skills to become a squad leader and then a platoon leader. During down time, rather than relax, Erik exercised and read books in preparation for taking care of his growing family. Upon his return to the U.S. and in continuance of his desire to improve his personal growth and development, Erik returned to school and has plans to earn a master’s degree. This achievement will fulfill his desire to expand his awareness about each role he occupies in life. Erik is currently working toward earning his bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Franklin University’s 1902 Leadership Circle Scholarship does more than provide deserving students with the financial support to earn their degree – the scholarship helps change students’ lives.
1902 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE SCHOLARSHIP Through our new 1902 Leadership Circle Scholarship, Franklin alumni and friends ensure that deserving students from all walks of life – across the country and around the world – have the financial support necessary to achieve their dreams of educational attainment and professional success. Awarded annually, the 1902 Leadership Circle Scholarship is provided to undergraduate and graduate students who make a positive contribution to the economic and/or social good of their local communities by displaying drive, tenacity, and an entrepreneurial spirit similar to that of the University’s namesake, Benjamin Franklin. 1902 Leadership Circle donors meet the scholarship recipients.
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calendar of events
FEBRUARY Feb. 7 Strategies for Competing in a Tough Workforce* Alumni Hall, Ross Auditorium and online via FranklinLive! 6-7:30 pm Feb. 8 Graduate Programs Open House Alumni Hall, Ross Auditorium 4:30-6:30 pm Feb. 22 Graduate Programs Information Session Online via FranklinLive! 7-8 pm Feb. 24 Navigating Your Career (Part 1)* Dublin location 6-9 pm
March Mar. 3 Navigating Your Career (Part 2)* Dublin location 6-9 pm
Mar. 7 Interviewing Strategies Alumni Hall, Ross Auditorium 6-8 pm Mar. 14 Navigating Your Career (Part 1)* Online via FranklinLive! 6-7:30 pm Mar. 21 Navigating Your Career (Part 2)* Online via FranklinLive! 6-7:30 pm
april Apr. 26 Effective Two-way Communication Key for Investor Relations Alumni Hall, Ross Auditorium 6:30-8 pm Apr. 26 Eighth Annual Raymond E. Mason, Jr. Leadership Symposium Columbus Convention Center 8 am-4 pm
may May 8
Winter ‘11 Commencement Veterans Memorial 2 pm
june June 22
Graduate Programs Open House Alumni Hall, Ross Auditorium 4:30-6:30 pm June 28
Alumni Golf Outing Pinnacle Golf Club TBD June 30
Graduate Programs Information Session Online via FranklinLive! 7-8 pm
class notes In Memoriam
Births
Marriages
Joe Aebi, ‘99, July 31, 2010
Patrick Bennett, MBA ‘06, and his wife Leslie (Schaefer) Bennett, M.S. in Marketing & Communication ‘06, welcomed their son Dylan Thomas on April 7, 2010.
Karin Comerford, MBA ‘07, married Charles Myers on Jan. 21, 2010.
Brittany Eaton, M.S. ‘07 in Marketing & Communication, and her husband Mike celebrated the birth of their daughter Isabella Faith on Feb. 4, 2010.
David Locke, ‘09, and Leslie Rodgers, ‘09, married on Oct. 27, 2010, after meeting in a math class at Franklin University two years before.
Allen Alwood, ‘83, May 16, 2010 Tamara DiLauro, ‘09, May 21, 2010 Brian Dowds, ‘85, June 1, 2010 Anton “Tony” Forrest, ‘91, Sept. 16, 2010 John G. Gillivan, ‘95, July 11, 2010 Alice Mullins, ‘92, May 29, 2010 Roger Pfister, ‘97, May 12, 2010
Hall Leadership Lessons are offered on the second Thursday of each month (except May and December) from 7:30-8:30 pm in Alumni Hall, Ross Auditorium.
Jacqueline Scarry, ‘95, April 22, 2010
* For more information on how to attend, please visit www.franklin.edu/careerdev.
Ryan Seitz, ‘91, Sept. 24, 2010
For more details on these and other events, please visit alumni.franklin.edu or contact us at 614.947.6062.
Donald “D.R.” Smith, ‘71, Dec. 28, 2010 Edward L. Snedaker, ‘92, April 13, 2010
SAVE THE DATE FOR the ALUMNI Bash Reconnect with old classmates and faculty members and meet fellow Franklin graduates at the inaugural Alumni Bash on Aug. 20, 2011, at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Come see the polar bears, ride the carousel, dine, and network with fellow Franklin alumni. Hear about the exciting things happening at your alma mater and find out how you can get involved. Watch for more details coming soon, or visit alumni.franklin.edu.
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Frank Trautman, ‘91, July 7, 2010
Leslie Gibbs, MBA ’05, and her husband Ray welcomed their son Parker Douglas on Nov. 20, 2010. Sarah (Johnson) Lathrop, MBA ’05, and her husband Preston welcomed their son Charles Preston on June 28, 2010.
Gary James, ‘71, married Kelly Silveous on Nov. 12, 2010
Neely Popa, ‘09, married Roussiel Medlock on March 8, 2010. David Voelker, ‘04, married Sarah Ann Reiter on June 19, 2010.
Submit Class Notes Online! Franklin University would love to know what’s new with you. Share your news about career changes, marriages, accomplishments, new affiliations, and additions to your family. If you would like to submit a class note, go to alumni.franklin.edu, and click on the “Stay Connected” link, login to your alumni account, and submit your news to the Alumni Office for posting online and in the next issue of Clocktower. We look forward to hearing from you!
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alumni accomplishments
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Stacey Angel, MBA, earned the Professional in Human Resources certification (PHR) and is a Compensation Analyst with The Babcock & Wilcox Company. Leslie Attwooll, M.S. in Marketing & Communication, is the President of Balanced 6 Coaching and has published the book, Should I Stay Or Update My Résumé?, which guides people through the process of making career decisions.
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Steve Blackburn, MBA, was promoted to the East Zone Vice President for Rural/Metro Corporation in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Kris Pokorny was promoted to University Development and Support Coordinator at Franklin University. Tiffani Susi joined InnerWorkings in June 2010 as a Print Production Manager.
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Tracey Izzard-Everett, MBA, joined the United Methodist Children’s Home in Worthington, Ohio as the President and CEO. Brett Kim, MBA, is the Director of Clinical & Business Operations for OhioHealth at the McConnell Heart Health Center and was named to the Columbus Business First annual “Forty Under 40” list in 2010.
Leslie Ann Ross was promoted to Unit Manager with Lia Sophia Jewelry. Meghan Stout, Marketing Account Coordinator at Franklin University, has launched a business called Megalo Designs (www. megalodesigns.com), which specializes in handmade jewelry and accessories. Nana Watson was named the new Director of Development at Frankin University. Brittni Wrightson was promoted to Marketing Account Coordinator at Franklin University.
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Shelly McMahon, M.S. in Marketing & Communication, is the Registrar at Ohio Wesleyan University. Christie Angel, MBA ‘06, was appointed by Governor Strickland as the business community representative to the Public Utilities Nominating Council.
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Brian Becker was promoted to Financial Advisor at Hamilton Capital Management, Inc., investment management and financial advisory firm based in Columbus, Ohio.
Joanne Davis, ‘82 James Davis, ‘03 Justin Davis, ‘10 Judith Kimchi-Woods, MBA, was named the Dean of the Chamberlain College of Nursing’s Columbus, Ohio campus. Christina Lyles, MBA, is the author of Inspirational Lessons for the Soul: Equipping Women with Purpose, Peace, and Praise; available at www. tatepublishing.com/bookstore.
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Bill Balderaz, MBA, President of Webbed Marketing, was named to the Columbus Business First annual “Forty Under 40” list in 2010.
Mandy McGlone, M.S. in Human Services Management, Director of Administrative Services at Amethyst, Inc., was named to the Columbus Business First annual “Forty Under 40” list in 2010. Joseph Hall, MBA, was named the Director of the Customer Service Center for Verizon Wireless in Mankato, Minn.
Jennifer Laurel Day-Haeger, MBA, was promoted to Scientific Analyst Manager of Synthetic Organic Chemistry with Chemical Abstracts Service. R. Steven Johnston, M.S. in Marketing & Communication, is the Head Coach of The MarCom Coach. He also serves on the Board for Action for Children, and on the National Advertising Review Board, and is a committee chair for the Association of National Advertisers.
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Canisha Kirk started Kirk’s Nonprofit Consulting & Writing Services with her husband Gerald.
Christina Schrank was promoted to Vice President of Marketing at NAC (formerly National Auto Care). She also serves as NAC’s Secretary to the board of directors and is a member of the Women’s Automotive Association International and the National Association of Professional Women. Lydia Stewart, M.S. in Marketing & Communication, has started a pet photography business called PhotoBark (www.photobark.com).
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Cale G. Burke, M.S. in Marketing & Communication, was promoted to Business Development Manager at Buildipedia.com. Julia Hart, a Network Analyst at the University of Illinois, is pursuing her Doctorate there. Bambie King has joined Heritage Federal Credit Union as the Information Service Supervisor.
Cindy Keitch, Senior Vice President at Huntington Bank, has been appointed to lead the new in-store branch channel and exclusive partnership with Giant Eagle.
Allison Kuhn was promoted to Business Services Manager in the Marketing & Communications Department at OhioHealth. Robert Stoops, MBA, is the Founder of SpecialMuse.com, which is designed to help local special-need providers amplify awareness of their products and services to individuals and families.
Dave Voelker was promoted to Assistant Vice President of Old Fort Banking Company in Old Fort, Ohio.
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Juni Frey, MBA, was named the Executive Director of the Paint Valley ADAMH Board. This organization assists with mental health program funding for Ross, Fayette, Highland, Pickaway, and Pike counties in Ohio. She also serves as a strategic planner with the Suicide Prevention Coalitions, is involved in Family and Children First Councils, and serves on the statewide Behavioral Health Board Association.
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Tim Giese, MBA, and his family moved to Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, and are helping women and children at Grace Center (www. graceforethiopia.org).
The Davis trio’s story is replete with life experience – and achievement. Grandmother Joanne Davis, set the bar high when she graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s in Public Administration in 1982, at the age of 45. During her career, Joanne progressed from manager of a county social services department to eventually become Chief of Compliance for the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services. Now retired, Joanne enjoys time with her four children, 13 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Father James Davis worked as a mail carrier and restaurant manager before setting his sights on earning a Franklin degree. Continuing to work full time and raise four children, James completed his B.S. in Business Administration in 2003. As a summa cum laude graduate, James today operates his own successful accounting business.
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Before he graduated in the summer of 2010 with a B.S. in Business Administration, son Justin served four years in Iraq with the U.S. Air Force. He translated his military training into a career as a logistics specialist in the transportation and lumber industries before landing at Allied Chemical, where he is today. Encouraged by his employer to earn a college education, Justin also turned to Franklin. So while each Davis came from different paths, each found that Franklin made it possible for them to finish their educational story with the same happy ending: holding a useful and valued degree.
Candace K. Watson was selected in September 2010 to serve as the new Union County, Ohio, Convention and Visitors Bureau Public Relations and Tourism Director. Tina A. Wiernusz, MBA, was named an officer of the Utica Mutual Insurance Company, the principal member of the Utica National Insurance Group in New Hartford, N.Y. She has also earned the Fellow Life Management Institute (FLMI), Associate Annuity Products & Administration (AAPA), Associate Customer Service (ACS), and Associate Insurance Agency Administration (AIAA) professional designations.
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Teresa Cennamo, M.S. in Marketing & Communication, joined the Hopewell Federal Credit Union as Marketing Director.
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Matthew C. Huffman, M.S . in Marketing & Communication, was named the new Executive Director of the Richland County Regional Planning Commission.
Kevin Poling published his second book, Delivering Circumstance - Love Can Be Dangerous ... When She Believes It. Kevin writes under the penname Douglas Foster.
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Michael Walter, MBA, is a Vice President at Sallie Mae in Philadelphia, Pa.
Michelle Banks, M.S. in Marketing & Communication, recently was named Development Officer at the University of Puget Sound (Tacoma, WA).
’98
Alison Brown joined TrainingPros as a Relationship Manager for the Columbus, Ohio virtual office.
’97 Scott Bausch, MBA, is the Regional Vice President of Sales for the Northeast at Legrand/Pass & Seymour, and leads the company’s commercial and residential product marketing sections. Tandi Phillips Musuraca, M.S. in Marketing & Communication, joined the CPM Marketing Group as the Chief Marketing Officer.
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Boris E. Mason, Supervisor for the Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center in Dallas, Texas, participated in the Sam Houson State University College of Criminal Justice’s “Real Talk with CJ” lecture series.
’91
Kim Coleman has joined Finance Fund as a Program Loan Officer. Michael Epperson was appointed the City Manager of New Bern, N.C., in September 2010. Previously he has served the City of Dublin, Ohio, for 23 years as the Deputy City Manager, Police Chief, and Police Patrol Officer.
’96
John Franz started his own company, Franz Construction Company of Columbus, LLC.
Cheryl Morgan has published her second book, The Brothers Lewis: A Journey to Redemption.
’90
Peggy Evert and her husband, Dr. Donald Evert, were honored for serving for more than 20 years service in the mental health industry at An Evening of Expression, held on February 24, 2010 in Findlay, Ohio. John Rausch serves as Head Bowling Coach at Campbellsville University. He started a new varsity United States Bowling Congress program there, an NAIA Mid-South Conference institution.
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Carolyn Y. Williams was appointed Registrar of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) in March, 2010. Carolyn is the first female and the second African-American appointed to Registrar in the 102year history of the Ohio BMV.
Casey Corbin is the Executive Director of Sustainable Farms and Communities, Inc.
Paul Groves, Director of Materials Management and Logistics at Safelite, was named to the Columbus Business First annual “Forty Under 40” list in 2010. Kevin Rush, Director of Radiation Oncology Center at Bloomington Hospital in Indiana, has been elevated to Fellow status by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
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Terry Driscoll is an Application Developer with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
Jeff Ferezan graduated on November 30, 2010 from Union Institute & University (OH) with a Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies, with concentration in Educational Leadership/Systems and specialization in Higher Education.
’99
Holger Kamin is the CMO of Interactive MAYA.
Li-Wei Phor has been appointed Director for Equator Life Science Berhad in Malaysia.
Carrie Craddock, MBA, joined Bank of America in Charlotte, N.C., as Vice President and Designer of Product Development.
Timothy Oatney, President of Oatney & Associates CPAs, was selected for appointment as a member of The Ohio Society of CPAs 2010-11 Tax Legislation Committee. He also serves as the Chairman of the Lancaster City Board of Zoning Appeals and is the Income Tax Commissioner for the Villages of Sugar Grove and Carroll.
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Dana E. Waldo joined Frontier Communications as Senior Vice President and General Manager for West Virginia. Dana is also involved in organizations dedicated to improving life for West Virginians. He sits on the advisory committee of the University of Charleston’s Graduate School of Business and is chairman of the West Virginia Roundtable.
’82
David W. Freeman was appointed President of QNB Corporation and President/Chief Operating Officer of QNB Bank in Quakertown, Pa. Mahyar Izadi was named Interim Dean of the Lumpkin College of Business and Applied Sciences at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
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Robert Denman celebrated 25 years with the U.S. Postal Service in January 2010. He is a member of American Society for Industrial Security International and recently earned the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification.
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Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing, has published the book Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses by Cynthia Saver, RN, MS, and her team of nurse contributors.
Gary Mertz is a Business Development Consultant with Baldwin Gilman, LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Coles family Robert Coles, ‘96 Robert Coles, Jr. , ‘03 The phrase “putting out fires” has different implications for the father-son duo of Robert Coles, Sr. and Robert Coles, Jr. For the senior Coles, the phrase is literal. He is Deputy Chief of the Columbus, Ohio, Division of Fire. For his son, the phrase usually means that important decisions need to be made in the Marketing Department at Franklin University, where he serves as Director of Creative and Account Services. The common denominator that unifies their unrelated professions is that each holds a diploma from Franklin that acted as a catalyst toward career success. Deputy Chief Coles earned his B.S. in Public Administration, summa cum laude, in 1996 to continue his upward mobility as a firefighter. He returned to college after serving in Vietnam, marrying, and raising three children. For his son, earning the M.S. in Marketing & Communication in 2003 launched him into leadership roles that combine his undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts with the strategic perspective he gained from the graduate program. So while each Coles puts out fires in different ways, both find that they regularly apply elements of their Franklin degree programs. “I’m glad we were both able to learn from instructors who are experts in their fields,” says Deputy Chief Coles. “We are each more effective for doing so.”
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Dale DiSanto is Executive Director of Development at Penn State University.
Nancy L. Bryan has been appointed the Finance Director of Avon Lake, Ohio in October 2010. Prior to her appointment, she was Project Manager for the Ohio State Auditor’s Office since 1986.
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faculty in the community NEW MBA PROGRAM CHAIR honored In 2010, Franklin announced the appointment of Dr. Doug Ross as Program Chair for the MBA Program. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Ross served as Chair of the Franklin M.S. in Marketing & Communication Program and Lead Faculty in the MBA and undergraduate Marketing Programs, as well as Chair of the Franklin undergraduate Marketing Major and its undergraduate Applied Communication Major. His accolades include winning the American Marketing Association Achievement in Marketing Award in 2006 for his innovative “Faces of Franklin” campaign. Additionally, Dr. Ross was named the 2010 Outstanding Marketing Educator by the Central Ohio Chapter of the AMA. He is the only person to be given this award more than once, having been honored a record four times (1999, 2005, 2008, and 2010). Additionally, Dr. Ross is the only Franklin professor to win the Robert L. Bailey Teaching Award at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
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Dr. Esmail Bonakdarian Division of Computer and Information Sciences Lead Faculty had an article titled “Selection of Minimal Variable Subsets With the Help of Genetic Algorithms in Economic Analysis” accepted for publication in The Journal of Interdisciplinary Economics.
Dr. Michelle Buchberger Interdisciplinary Studies Program Chair had an article focusing on British author John Fowles published in The Yearbook of English Studies.
Dr. Chunbo Chu Computer Science Lead Faculty had two papers he co-authored accepted for publication: “Eventually Perfect Predicate Detection in Crash-Affected Finite Average Response Time Systems” in The International Journal of Parallel, Emergent, and Distributed Systems and “Mobile Agents and Eventually Perfect Predicate Detection: An Intelligent General Approach to Monitoring Distributed Systems” in Multi-Agent System Technology for Internet and Enterprise Systems.
Dr. Ronald Hartung Computer Information Sciences Division Chair co-edited the book Agent and Multi-Agent Technology for Internet and Enterprise Systems along with Professor Anne Hakansson of Stockholm University and Professor Ngoc Thanh Nguyen of the Wroclaw University of Technology. Dr. Hartung also authored a chapter in the book, titled “Service Oriented Architecture and Agents: Parallels and Opportunities.”
Dr. Kody Kuehnl Natural Sciences Lead Faculty, was appointed to the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Teacher Advisor Committee (STEM-TAC) by the Ohio Academy of Science. In this capacity Dr. Kuehnl will review Ohio’s draft science and mathematics education standards and advise the Academy on evidence-based educational policy.
Dr. Dawn Snyder Instructional Design & Performance Technology Program Chair was invited to join the Certified Performance Technologist (CPT) Governance Committee of the International Society for Performance Improvement. This committee plays a key role in coordinating the ongoing upgrades and expansion of certification and accreditation programs for Human Performance Technology (HPT).
Dr. David Welch Forensic Accounting and Business Forensics Program Chair, was appointed President of the Central Ohio Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners for the July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 term.
Dr. Yi Yang Accounting & Finance Design Faculty, along with Dr. Michelle Buchberger, Interdisciplinary Studies Program Chair, had two chapter proposals accepted for publication in the book The Handbook of Research on Practices and Outcomes in Virtual Worlds and Environments. The titles of the chapters were “Using an Innovative Multimedia Tool for Online Programs” and “Assessing General Education Outcomes Across Programs” and were written in collaboration with Dr. Harrison Yang from the State University of New York.
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