VANDAL INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE WORKS
VIEW Entrepreneurship hp Business Plan Competition Saturday, April 27, 2013 J.A. Albertson Building
Welcome to the 2013 VIEW Business Plan Competition. This is the eighth year of the competition and we are pleased to have 20 outstanding teams competing for up to $20,000 this year. The students on these teams represent colleges from across campus. The 2013 VIEW Business Plan Competition has three tracks: v Innovative Ventures transform an idea into a business venture and get a new product, technology, process, or service to the marketplace. v Small Business plans typically do not to involve intellectual property but focus more on traditional startup ventures such as new or expanded retail or service operations. v Small Business and Social Entrepreneurship plans must address a social cause or effort to better the world and society. The business can be set up as a nonprofit organization or it can be set up as a profit-oriented business. As you review this program you will notice many outstanding judges who are reviewers and evaluators of the business plans. The experience of these professionals is what makes this competition. My sincere thanks to these judges for taking the time to be involved with this business plan competition. Without the judges and the real world experience they bring to the competition this would simply be another classroom exercise. However, our judges make this competition real world. How real? Many past teams have launched a business idea creating jobs, building our economy, and enhancing our tax base. Many of the teams you see today will also launch, taking their dreams, and the mandate of VIEW “out there!” Our thanks also goes out to the many faculty and staff who are serving as mentors to our student teams. It’s also important I thank the many students competing today. We at VIEW look forward to helping you launch not just your businesses, but also reach your entrepreneurial goals. I hope you enjoy this year’s competition and sincerely thank all of our private donors who have made this event possible. With their support the students you see today can, and will realize their dreams and change the world.
Dr. Mike McCollough VIEW Director Vandal Innovation and Enterprise Words (VIEW) is a campus wide, multidisciplinary education program at the University of Idaho. The mission of the VIEW Entrepreneurship Program is to stimulate entrepreneurial spirit throughout the University of Idaho and beyond.
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SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013 Time Innovative Small Small Business & Social Ventures Business Entrepreneurship ALB 102 ALB 201 ALB 101 8:15-8:30
OPENING REMARKS - ALB 102
8:45-9:15 Stone cold Armory
Grey Badger Rims GenTree Center
9:30-10:00 Reckoning BearFoot Weapons systems Shoes
Tisquantum Fertilizer
10:15-10:45 DrifTrip Big Head On-Site Furniture Hats 11:00-11:30 Craft Beer Consortium (CBC) 11:30-12:30
LUNCH - ALB 311
12:30-1:00 EagleEye Infinity Bridal
Coffee Innovation
1:15-1:45 SkyData Paradise Innovative Projections Retreat 2:00-2:30 BioCement Sure Hire On the Whey Technologies Professional Development 2:30-3:30
JUDGES DECIDE
3:30-4:30
AWARDS CEREMONY - Administration auditorium
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TEAMS Innovative Ventures BioCement Technologies Team Members: Nick Lodato, John Maxwell , Marshall Piatt Mentors:
George Tanner, Instructor, College of Business and Economics Malcolm Burbank, Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Food Science
BioCement technologies, is a proposed liquefaction mitigation startup founded at the University of Idaho. Liquefaction mitigation and soil improving technologies have created a multibillion dollar market worldwide, one which we soon hope to join. BioCement is faster, eco-friendly and considerably cheaper than the competition, which grants us a large competitive advantage. BioCement is patent-pending in 37 countries, and has received international recognition from the National Science Foundation. Our main headquarters will be in Seattle, Wash., where we will not only manufacture BioCement, but also act as consultants for customers in need of soil improvement.
DrifTrip Team Members: Solina Bressler, Katherine Carpenter , Adam Chadwick , Scott Dayhuff, James Jones, Darren Miller, Tyler Zollinger Mentors:
Nigel Davey, Instructor, College of Business and Economics Joe Harris, Director, Entrepreneurial Studies, WSU
The internet and apps have changed the way we travel. They act as guides, help navigate, reduce travel expenses and much more. When integrated, this toolset becomes just as essential to the road trip as a spare tire. Today’s travel tools are good at getting directions from A to B, but previous to DrifTrip, you might have never known that landmarks like Mount Rushmore were only 20 minutes out of the way. DrifTrip equips road trippers with the ability to search for events, landmarks and attractions near any route or in any town along the way.
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TEAMS Innovative Ventures EagleEYE Team Members: Skyler Gullickson, Brennan Miller, Blake Noble, Halle Smith, Kyle Sutton Mentors:
George Tanner, Instructor, College of Business and Economics Bill Myers, Founder Instructor, EagleEYE
The EagleEYE golf ball tracking and analytics package possesses the possibility of revolutionizing the game of golf and the golf ball industry. Combining GPS location technology and a smart phone application creates a combination that will virtually eliminate the need for a second ball in your pocket. In addition to the tracking and navigational information, the application will also track and compile analytics for the hole, round, and season for the golfer. The benefits of EagleEYE begin with the increased pace of play, decreased ball loss, better scores for users, smarter golfers and continued growth of the industry as a whole.
Reckoning Weapon Systems Team Members: Cody Barker, Brian Bond, Christopher Kreps, Colby Nahas, Abigail Stomberg Mentors:
Don Elger, Academic Faculty, Mechanical Engineering George Tanner, Instructor, College of Business and Economics
Reckoning Weapon Systems addresses the issue of limited tactical information for both the military and civilian sectors. By coupling our ammunition counting technology with existing weapon platforms, the user will be able to know at all times the amount of ammo left within their firearm. Centering our business on this product and developing new models as time progresses, it becomes possible to maintain a steady level of growth as the firearms world evolves and expands to include even more technology. VIEW Entrepreneurship Business Plan Competition
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TEAMS Innovative Ventures SkyData Team Members: Brett Bennett, Casey Hayward, Garrett Kyle, Sam Phillips, Drew Wilkinson Mentors:
George Tanner, Instructor, College of Business and Economics Joshua Riley, Chief Marketing Officer, Mupor Technologies
SkyData is a revolutionary business concept that uses reconnaissance drones with ability to be autonomous to monitor areas of interest. It will concentrate on forest fire detection, search and rescue as well as pipeline monitoring. Data collection will be used to observe bark-beetle infestations, natural disaster zones, endangered keystone species and land surveying. Our company will endeavor to obtain lucrative contracts with government agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Agency, U.S. Forest Service and Federal Emergency Management Agency in addition to civilian corporations.
Stone Cold Armory Team Members: Rebecca Anderson, Zack Preston, Georgia Stone Mentors:
George Tanner, Instructor, College of Business and Economics Ron Finnicum, Owner, Summit Mold, INC.
Stone Cold Armory is a manufacturing company, which produces magazine clips for semi- automatic rifles and pistols. With new designs of clips, Stone Cold Armory will be able to meet Federal guidelines but also give the customers what they need. They are designing, manufacturing and marketing their products to nationwide companies and civilians. Stone Cold Armory is proud to be manufacturing entirely in the United States.
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MEET THE JUDGES Innovative Ventures Pamela Bird
Founder and CEO, Innovative Product Technologies Pamela is an internationally recognized commercialization expert for IPT, a product and technology based market commercialization corporation. Pamela is a key player in the technology-transfer process. She is a liaison between inventor organizations, venture capital organizations, entrepreneurial networks and research park facilities. She works with manufacturers regarding production of new products and investors to capitalize new business ventures. Pamela founded the Inventors Educational Foundation, a nonprofit public charity to assist in the educational, as well as commercialization needs of innovators and entrepreneurs with new ideas, products and technologies.
Scott Green
CEO, Pepper Hamilton LLP Pepper Hamilton provides corporate, litigation and regulatory legal services to leading businesses, governmental entities, nonprofit organizations and individuals internationally. Scott is responsible for leading about 1,000 attorneys and staff that comprise Pepper Hamilton. He was formerly the executive director for the law firm of WilmerHale and was responsible for that firm’s operations in 14 offices in five countries. He has over 20 years management, finance and compliance experience and is an award-winning author. He is a Certified Public Accountant and has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Idaho and an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School. VIEW Entrepreneurship Business Plan Competition
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MEET THE JUDGES Innovative Ventures Dietmar Kluth
President, Kluth Associates Kluth Associates, LLC, is a consultancy focusing on strategy and new business development. Kluth has 21 years of progressive experience with the H.J. Heinz Co., including founding president of Seoul-Heinz, Ltd. (in Korea) and vice president of sales and marketing at Ore Ida Foods, Inc. He has an extensive background in sales, product marketing and business process improvement. He received a bachelor’s degree from University of Idaho in 1966, a MBA from University of Utah, and earned a doctoral degree from the Drucker School at Claremont Graduate University. He is a past board member of the University of Idaho Foundation.
Mike Richards
Senior Partner, KPMG At KPMG, Michael the leads the firm’s West Region Transaction Services practice and provides merger and acquisition advisory services to large and middle-market private equity firms. He has more than 23 years of professional and M&A experience. Before, joining KPMG in 2012, Mike spent 19 years with Deloitte and three years as a principal at Calera Capital (formerly Fremont Partners), a private equity firm associated with the Bechtel Group with more than $2 billion under management. Mike has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Idaho and is a member of the College of Business and Economics Advisory Board.
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MEET THE JUDGES Innovative Ventures Tom Ryan
CEO, Athena Chiefs Athena Chiefs combines Angel investing and consulting for early stage companies in the Pacific Northwest. Tom started his career with Andersen Consulting and Cambridge Technology Partners and spent 12 years in the systems consulting business before devoting himself to the startup world full time in 1999. Since then he has been a VP of Services, VP of Sales, COO and CEO of various software and wireless firms. He is an advisor for several start-ups in Washington and Idaho (including the winner of the 2010 VIEW competition) and runs a social group of 25+ startup CEOs called “Birds of a Feather.” Tom has degrees in management and computer science from the UI.
Gene Taft
President, Summit Marine Services Gene is managing partner of Louisiana MidStream Terminals. Gene earlier served as regional vice president of Kinder Morgan Terminals and president of International Marine Terminals, which he joined in 1991. Previously, he worked at CSX Railroad and RailTex, in various marketing and management functions. Gene received bachelor’s degrees in geography and economics at the University of Idaho and attended West Virginia University in mineral economics. Gene also holds an MBA from Tulane University. He is a governor appointee on the Louisiana Pilotage Fee Commission and serves on the Executive Committee of the International Dry Bulk Terminal Group. VIEW Entrepreneurship Business Plan Competition
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TEAMS Small Business Track One Bearfoot Shoes Team Members: Caleb Gilmour, John Hudspeth, Joseph McGee, Heidi Score, Coleman Weiss Mentors:
Jan Rauk, Instructor, College of Business and Economics Don Hudspeth, CEO, Soil Express
There are currently 19 companies in the minimalist shoe market. The market has grown from a $540,000 market to a $59 million market in only six years. Bearfoot Shoes combines many elements of existing shoes such as zero drop from heal to toe, open toe box, minimal unnecessary padding and lace design, but combines elements such as increased flexibility of the sole and new innovative lace design. With these innovative ideas we hope to grab substantial market share in the minimalist shoe industry.
Big Head Hats Team Members: Jeff Dean, Zachary Floyd, Erica Hart Mentors:
Greg Russel, Outlast Co.
Creating protective sports equipment such as helmets, under helmet hats, and associated apparel, Big Head Hats hopes to capitalize on a $738 million industry and end traumatic brain injuries. On average, 1.7 million people fall victim to traumatic brain injuries annually. Of those, two out of three victims do not survive, and the remaining third spend an average of 10 years in rehabilitation. Using an in-house design team and outsourced contract manufacturing Big Head Hats hopes to gain a licensing agreement with NASA’s space technology “Outlast” to create innovative “helmet hats.” This product will manage heat while controlling the production of moisture. It will be made of outlast material, woven into a hat form which regulates body temperature under helmets. Our hope is to establish attractive apparel that coordinates with helmet usage in order to increase the use of helmets and stop the “silent epidemic.”
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TEAMS Small Business Track One Craft Beer Consortium (CBC) Team Members: April Bockstruck, Jeffrey Heath, Jon Manning, Kurtis Stark, Molly Marie Stinson Mentors:
George Tanner, Instructor, College of Business and Economics Jeremy Ritter, Owner, Camas Prairie Winery
The Craft Beer Consortium changes how consumers discover and share their passion for quality craft beer. There is an abundant range of retail craft beer available but information is nearly non-existent. Specialty stores, while knowledgeable, lack assortment. The market needs a central location where enthusiasts connect in a purchasing environment. CBC is a specialty retailer offering the highest quality craft beer in the Northwest. Its physical location will be a hub for events and customers and its online presence is an ‘amazon-style’ website where customers can recommend, rate and review craft beers to help in the creation of a thriving online craft beer community.
Grey Badger Rims Team Members: Bernie Druffel, Shijun Fang, Hillary Judd, Sean O’Connor, Crissy Peterson, Xiaofan Tian Mentors:
George Tanner, Instructor, College of Business and Economics Clint Dubois, Owner, Dubois Roustabout Services
The idea is to make rims out of stainless steel. The advantage of stainless is that it won’t rust and it will always have a shine. These rims are for the market more geared towards individuals with 4x4 trucks. This is a group of individuals that are always looking for the newest and best parts for their vehicles. The smaller market is geared towards those with show/street cars, as well as cars that are in high corrosive environments including the coast or where de-icers are commonly used on the roads. VIEW Entrepreneurship Business Plan Competition
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TEAMS Small Business Track One Infinity Bridal Team Members: Brenda Berkey, Shawna Bertlin, Kelsey Hanson, Ellen Kaasik, Seth Kochersperger, Riley Swanson Mentors:
Anubha Mishra, Assistant Professor of Marketing, College of Business and Economics Guillian Bon, owner, GiGi Bridal Boutique
The ideal wedding gown is different for every woman. Choosing the perfect dress should be an experience. We propose the idea of a bridal boutique that presents a complete bridal experience to its clients. It will offer walk-ins and appointments. Brides can choose from a variety of packages including champagne toasts. Many times the wedding dress shopping is stressful, but with this bridal boutique our brides will experience the ambiance of an upscale boutique. Showcasing wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses and bridal accessories, this bridal boutique promises to deliver an unrivaled service.
Paradise Retreat Team Members: John Byers, Marius Cirstea, Chelsey Michals, Neil Mickelsen, Jared Watt Mentors:
George Tanner, Instructor, College of Business and Economics
Provides a beautiful getaway for people to experience local recreation. A place to stay and relax or get out and play.
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TEAMS Small Business Track One Sure Hire Professional Development Team Members: Michael Mattson, Meredith Stone Mentors:
Dan Moyer, Owner, After Image Visual Services
The role of this business is to create a comprehensive apprentice program that provides members realistic and applicable skills necessary for success in specific professional industries. The company will develop programs specific to its client businesses for use as an employee training or further development program.
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MEET THE JUDGES Small Business Track One Andrew Bielat
CEO, EIS Analytics Andrew Bielat is a nationally recognized expert in business performance and leadership. Andrew’s background in corporate America as a fast-track leader in Frito-Lay, an executive accountable for organizational performance in the commercial nuclear power industry and an executive director of manufacturing in the steel industry, followed by a decade as an executive adviser for hundreds of business executives, uniquely enabled him to develop the management analytics EIS now provides. He recently co-wrote a book with Eugene Bryan called “The BestPossible® Enterprise, A Comprehensive Guide to Optimal Profits.”
Meg Carlson
President/CEO, Prosperity Organic Foods, Inc. Meg has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho and an MBA from Washington State University. She is the former chair of the college advisory board and holds emeritus membership. Meg is president and CEO of Prosperity Organic Foods, Inc., makers of Melt® Organic spreads. Meg has been principal and co-founder of Carlson Hall (CH), a M&A advisory firm facilitating both business buy and sell transactions for privately held companies, since 2002. She has an extensive background in strategic business development and general management gained through nearly 20 years of experience in corporate management.
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MEET THE JUDGES Small Business Track One Todd Dompier
Managing Partner, Idaho Package Co. Todd is a managing partner with Idaho Package Company, one of the largest full service agricultural packaging distributorships in the Pacific Northwest. After graduating in 1993 with degrees in finance and English from the University of Idaho, Todd went into sales work for Pacific Container & Supply in Idaho Falls. After quickly establishing a multi-million dollar book of sales, Todd was asked to be a partner of Idaho Package Company at the time it bought out Pacific Container. Along with his pre-existing sales commitments, he serves as marketing director for IPAK and helps establish new sales throughout the Intermountain region. He splits his work time between IPAK’s two locations of Boise and Idaho Falls.
Ric Rocca
President, Darios Investments Ric graduated from the University of Idaho in 1977 with a degree in finance. Ric received his MBA from Washington State University in 1980. He held a variety of financial and executive positions during his corporate career at Marriott/ Sodexo (vice president of finance and planning, SVP of operations) and Renaissance Learning (president). Ric currently lives in Spokane and is president of Darios Investments — a franchisee of Jimmy Johns Sandwich shops. Darios operates five Jimmy Johns in Spokane and has the rights to five more stores — including one in Moscow.
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MEET THE JUDGES Small Business Track One Bryan Timm
Executive VP/COO, Columbia Sportswear Co. Bryan joined Columbia Sportswear Company in June 1997 as corporate controller and was named chief financial officer in July 2002. In 2003, Bryan was named vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. In April 2008, he was promoted to chief operating officer and named executive vice president in October 2008. Prior to joining Columbia, he held various financial positions with Oregon Steel Mills from 1991-97, rising to Divisional Controller for CF&I Steel, Oregon Steel Mills’ largest division. From 1986 -91, he was an accountant with KPMG LLP, one of the big four accounting firms. Bryan is a member of the Board of Directors of Umpqua Holdings Corporation, on the board for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation, serves on the College of Business and Economics Advisory Board and the 2012 Policyowners’ Examining Committee of Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company.
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TEAMS Small Business/Social Entrepreneurship Coffee Innovation Team Members: Tiffany Donefeld, Chelsey Michals, Steve Spurlock, Theo White Mentors:
George Tanner, Instructor, College of Business and Economics
Steve thought of this idea when visiting Japan and he had an idea for Coffee Innovation. After seeing how instant coffee is overseas, he thought about making a heat fridge so you can buy a can of instant coffee hot instead of cold. This would work well in seeing how vending machines and coffee are very popular in our society and will always be a market for meeting college students needs/wants.
GenTree Center Team Members: Bruno Bennett, Caroline Chavez, Rian Miller, Brandon Mitcham, Brandy Ramos, Jen Smith Mentors:
George Tanner, Instructor, College of Business and Economics Sean Wilson, Realtor, Latah Realty
The purpose of the GenTree Center is to develop and maintain a self-sustaining community center in Genesee, Idaho, that will offer events and services to meet the needs of all age groups in our community, to have a positive impact on citizens and visitors, and to promote community excellence.
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TEAMS Small Business/Social Entrepreneurship Innovative Projections Team Members: Blake Brintnall, Alex Huff, Travis Kiser, Christopher Luke, Daniel Tostengard Mentors:
Dan Eveleth, Professor of HR, College of Business and Economics Kenneth Nuhn, Instructor, College of Business and Economics
Advertisement is one of the most vital factors in the success of many businesses. However the public has become very jaded to the common forms of advertisement whether it be TV, radio or newspaper ads. We believe we have found a solution to the monotonous forms of advertisement. Projection advertisement, through the use of shooting advertisement on the side of buildings and other city landscape via high definition projectors. We will place projectors in high foot and car traffic areas starting in Seattle. Revenue will come from charging companies by the min/hour to shoot their advertisement through our projectors.
On-Site Furniture Team Members: Jessica Cammann, Wesley O’Bryan, Chris Ross, Hanna Uhling Mentors:
Michael McCollough, VIEW Director, College of Business and Economics Austin Storm, Owner, The Storm Cellar
On-Site Furniture will be a used furniture retail pop-up shop premiering for two consecutive months during the optimal furniture-selling season for college students. On-Site Furniture’s mission is to create a highly anticipated annual event for university students, the Moscow community and surrounding areas. The short-lived furniture retail business will attract price-sensitive individuals seeking one-of-a-kind refurbished pieces of furniture. On-Site Furniture will provide the Palouse area with an experience unlike any that currently exists, while providing customers the ideal furniture. The business model for On-Site Furniture can be franchised and modeled to fit the interests and needs of any college.
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TEAMS Small Business/Social Entrepreneurship On the Whey Team Members: Alex Meldrum, Beau Polk, Travis Schwenne, Lanfei Gao Mentors:
Mike Costello, Research Technologist for Food Science, Washington State University George Tanner, Instructor, College of Business and Economics
On The Whey is a protein drink manufacturer and distributor that seeks to use whey that is left over from the production of cheese. Our company seeks to distribute our product through local markets starting in the Palouse area. We intend to start out selling our product to the college student market with hope to expand into other markets in the future. We intend to differentiate ourselves by offering a higher quality product with more unique flavors to consumers.
Tisquantum Fertilizer Team Members: Christopher Anderson, Thomas Lansing, Jake Schwaller Mentors:
Steve Peterson, Clinical Assistant Professor, College of Business and Economics Arlie Sommer, Boise Manager, Idaho’s Bounty
Tisquantum Fertilizer is based on the idea of converting invasive species in the Northwest into USDA organic fertilizers with premium phosphate and potassium content for farmers. Four species of carp constitute the target biomass, which is substantial. A simple and effective method of organic fish emulsion can transform the unwanted and harmful biomass into a premium fertilizer product. The mulching and fermenting operations necessary for emulsion will occur at a location in Boise. Our primary target market is organic farmers, many of whom currently pay premium prices for fertilizers.
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MEET THE JUDGES Small Business & Social Entrepreneurship Pat Binkley
Vice President of Engineering, Zumobi Pat started his career as a software engineer for FourGen software, a startup company focused on next-generation accounting software. Pat transitioned into executive leadership positions at AT&T Wireless, Walt Disney Internet and Real Networks. During this time, Pat led product development efforts integral to our daily lives in the mobile, internet and digital media space. Pat transitioned back into the startup scene with a mobile payments initiative at Modiv Media. Zumobi provides mobile publishing services and mobile advertising solutions to some of the world’s largest media companies and magazine publishers. Pat has a bachelor’s degree in business, management information systems from the UI.
Doug Chadderdon
President and CEO, Great Floors Doug is the President, CEO, and majority owner/ managing partner of Great Floors, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. From 17 Northwest locations, Great Floors, LLC serves the needs of Idaho and Washington. Doug, a Coeur d’Alene native, previously worked in Seattle in the banking industry. In 1993, Chadderdon took over the leadership of the family business. Under Doug’s leadership sales have grown tenfold, from $12 million in 1992 to $128 million. Doug graduated from the University of Idaho in 1982 where he earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and marketing. He serves on the College of Business and Economics Advisory Board, the Idaho Community Foundation Board and the EPSCoR Committee.
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MEET THE JUDGES Small Business & Social Entrepreneurship Michael Graff
Co-Founder, Navigating Cancer Michael is the co-founder and head of product and operations for Navigating Cancer, a platform for connecting cancer patients with their health care team, copies of their own health records and personalized content specific to their condition. Previously, he was a senior vice president at Ancestry.com, responsible for consumer and family site strategy, design and development. Before that, Michael spent 14 years at Microsoft as a general manger, product unit manager and group product manager for products such as Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, Office, MapPoint, Streets & Trips and Windows Mobile. He has a degree in information systems from University of Idaho.
Edward Hawkins
Founder/Keeper of Values, Litehouse, Inc. Edward is a lifelong veteran of Litehouse. He grew up working in the family restaurant in Hope, Idaho, which his parents had purchased in 1958. After college and a short time as an elementary teacher — 25-year-old Edward joined the salad dressing business full time in 1977. This had been his passion to do so from childhood and his first official job was as a mixer in the production department. He also was the financial manager and in 1985 added responsibility for all operations. He served as CEO from 1986-2011, and held the office of president from 2003-08. Today, Edward is on the board of directors. He received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Idaho. VIEW Entrepreneurship Business Plan Competition
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MEET THE JUDGES Small Business & Social Entrepreneurship Liese Razzeto
Northern Division President, Wells Fargo Liese Razzeto serves as Community Banking President for Idaho Region’s Northern Division, a position she has held since 2008. She is responsible for managing 42 stores and more than 350 team members. Liese joined the company in 1984 as a consumer loan officer in Twin Falls and has since served as a store manager and business development officer. Before being named to her current position, Liese served as North Idaho district manager. She attended the College of Southern Idaho and the University of Utah and is a graduate of the Northwest Commercial Loan School and the Pacific Coast Banking School. Liese is a member of the Kootenai Hospital Board of Trustees and the Kootenai Medical Center Foundation Board.
Ben Rolphe
CEO, Rolphe Industries A retired businessman, Ben considers himself a true entrepreneur. He identifies himself as a ‘Vacuum Seeker.’ During his business career, he successfully started, operated and sold 16 companies. His business philosophy is that an individual desiring to succeed must be willing to, as he states, “Get down and pick with the chickens.” Ben has served as a director for 14 companies and organizations. He is a director for North Idaho College Foundation, a member of the College of Business and Economics Advisory Board and recently retired from being director of bankcda Community Bank of North Idaho. He attended Law School at the University of Santa Clara. He is a decorated Air Force combat veteran of the Korean War.
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TEAMS Elevator Pitch Competition GreenWater Team Members: Adam Bunch, Andrew Davis, Kyle Dennis, Kendra Johnson, Ryan Paluso, Benjamin McDonnell-Ramsey GreenWater is a new technology concept where recycling of “grey� water is done on-site using innovative, green technology to reduce costs and help the environment.
Idaho Sports Connection Team Members: Samira Van Grinsven, Danielle Scott, Jenna Young The Idaho Sports Connection is an online newspaper that will serve to connect high school athletes with their surrounding communities by covering all sports in all schools in the Treasure Valley Area. Students interested in journalism will be able to gain experience in the industry by working with the Idaho Sports Connection to cover sporting events and have their articles published. Before now, high school athletics have not had much exposure, but that problem will be solved with this online networking between athletes and their communities, allowing students recognition and give their families memories to look back on for years.
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TEAMS Elevator Pitch Competition Living Mosaics: Place Makers Barrier Brakers Team Members: Miguel Elgueda, Kaily Brown, Kathleen Burns, Katelyn Dillon, Hoi Man H. Wong We are a nonprofit social entrepreneurship collaborative in Moscow, Idaho, that promotes social public art installations through adaptable living art mosaics connecting food, art and heritage. Our goals are to inspire, connect and bring forth a greater sense of inter-generational awareness of public open space and quality of life. Through apprenticeship and sustainable models of voluntary service in the community, we strive to promote cultural and spatial agency to meet gaps recognized in our community’s physical and social landscapes aesthetically, economically and culturally.
Palouse Pancakes Team Members: Jordan Amoth, Brittany Lowe, Darren Miller, Stephen Van Patten Mentors:
Kathy O’Malley, Professor of Marketing, College of Business and Economics Darin Peterson, Engineering Director, Trimble Navigation
To package and sell fresh, unground wheatberries (the unadulterated wheat kernels) alongside the necessary ingredients for fresh, healthy, delicious pancakes. Presented with eco-friendly packaging and an easy-to-use recipe, this product is an healthy alternative to processed breakfast foods, and tastes better, too. VIEW Entrepreneurship Business Plan Competition
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TEAMS Elevator Pitch Competition Plast-astic! Team Members: Eric Demattos This business is to address the problem of discarded water bottles. There is a big potential for the creative reuse of this disposable item. Plast-astic! will maximize the potential of the bottle label to give the bottle a new purpose. A few of the labels created will include: Seed packet labels with planting in your bottle instructions, children’s sticker rolls on the label, fine art labels with art trivia, along with sports figure labels to turn the bottles into trading cards. We believe the bottle can be turned into a valuable commodity rather then waste.
SportsCenter Team Members: Sydnie Ayers, Michael Baszle, Alex Huff, Amy Jacobsen, Sara Randolph, Kelsey Rozzano There are millions of athletes across the U.S. from casual soccer players to hardcore triathlon runners. Yet with these millions of athletes there is no dedicated social media aimed at sports. We have determined an athlete as anyone who is active. The website will stand upon three pillars (1) an athletic profile, (2) a new way to organize sport meet ups between friends, (3) an aggregator for paid sport events. The website will be free to all users, with a large foundation of users revenue will be easier to attain. Revenue will come from advertisement and percentages taken from aggregating.
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TEAMS Elevator Pitch Competition The Turn Bar & Grill Team Members: Derek Belschner, Marta Pascual Garcia, Bekah Ryan, Heidi Score, Margeaux Wintz The Turn Bar and Grill will be a family-owned and operated business located at Twin Lakes Village Resort in Rathdrum, Idaho. The restaurant will provide full-service food and beverage. Because the restaurant is located on a golf course, we also will provide concessions and cocktails. The Turn will occupy a 4,500-square-foot space in the club house of the golf course. The town of Rathdrum lacks options for family-friendly dining so there is room in the market for our new venture.
Vandal Apps Team Members: Sarah Brady, Natashia Saxton, Jacob Stevens Baby Boomers, Gen X’ers, and Gen Y’s come together around social media. That presents our new company, Vandal Apps, with a unique marketing opportunity. In small college towns such as Moscow or larger urban areas such as Spokane or Seattle, everyone is looking for a great social experience at a good value. Our new entertainment app allows each generation to scope out restaurants and bars to see if the crowd looks like them and lets them find deals on dinner and drinks. This app will work in college towns and beyond and we anticipate franchising opportunities.
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TEAMS Elevator Pitch Competition Vandal Containers Team Members: Erin Phipps Five percent of the 40 million cargo containers shipped into the U.S. annually are taken out of service each year and find their way into a variety of post-shipping uses. Vandal Containers, a new nonprofit, plans to use a portion of the plentiful West Coast supply to create distinctive housing options for a refined clientele, unique small-business packages for budget-strapped start-ups and entrepreneurial communities and innovative homeless shelters to solve housing problems in urban areas.
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Biographies
STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES Jordan Amoth Major: Graphic Design Jordan is a junior in the College of Art and Architecture. Jordan is hoping to become a freelance graphic designer in the future as an entrepreneurial endeavor.
Christopher Anderson Major: Biology, Math & Computer Science An Idaho native, Chris has used his undergraduate career to pursue dual passions of biology and computer science. Having filled internship positions in bioinformatics and math, Chris is now seeking to expand the applications of his skill set to a locally oriented and sustainable business proposition.
Rebecca Anderson Major: Operations Management Rebecca is originally from Lewiston, Idaho. She will graduate in May 2013 with an operations management degree. She is currently working for Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. as a purchasing intern. Rebecca believes that Stone Cold Armory will be able to capitalize on this innovative opportunity.
Sydnie Ayers Major: Management & H.R. Sydnie is from Boise, Idaho, and is a senior studying business management and human resources. She plans on graduating this May to pursue my career. Her strengths are being very social, organized and a motivated individual.
Cody Barker Major: Management & H.R. Cody is majoring in business management and human resources. In addition, Cody is a professional archery competition shooter and has been competing at that level for eight years. He is a pro staff hunter working directly with eight different companies in the hunting and shooting sports world. He brings his knowledge of the shooting sports market to his team.
Michael Baszle Major: Psychology Michael will be graduating with a degree in psychology. Michael is taking the MCAT exam in April as consideration for medical school in the future. He is part of the pre-med club and have taken the recommended pre-med classes.
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STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES Derek Belschner Major: Management & H.R. Derek is expected to graduate in spring 2014 with a degree in business management. He works as a shipping manager at Logos Press. His father was in the military, and he has experienced different places, people and jobs.
Brett Bennett Major: Marketing Brett is a senior majoring in marketing with a minor in accounting. He is originally from Danville, Calif., and recently had a summer internship with a position in business development for a small startup company in Silicon Valley, Calif. After Brett is finished with his bachelor’s degree, he plans to apply for an MBA program.
Bruno Bennett Major: Marketing, Mgmt. & H.R. Bruno is majoring in marketing as well as business management and human resources. He was born and raised in London and has always had a passion for helping to create and facilitate the success of businesses. Along with business, Bruno has a passion for politics — which he has experience in as well.
Brenda Berkey
Shawna Bertlin
Major: Finance & Clothing, Textiles & Design
Brenda is earning a double major in finance and clothing, textiles and design. She is graduating in the fall of 2013, and plans to continue growing her retail experience while applying to masters of apparel design programs. She plans to use her creativity, organization and leadership skills to achieve her goal of working in the fashion industry.
Major: Management & H.R.
Shawna is a management and human resource major and will be graduating in December 2013. She was raised in Sonoma, Calif., but plans to remain in the Idaho area to eventually work as an office manager or information specialist. Shawna also plans to continue taking classes in web design after graduation and eventually own her own web-based business in the future.
April Bockstruck Major: Management & H.R. April is a senior studying business management and human resources. Her interests lie in helping a company grow through recruiting the proper talent and being involved in that growth process.
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STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES Brian Bond Major: Mechanical Engineering Brian is a senior in mechanical engineering with a 3.93 GPA. Being an avid shooter and hunter, he developed the technology around which this project is based. Taking his previous experience into the real world, he will begin work as a Process Engineer with an emphasis on corporate management after graduation.
Sarah Brady Major: Business Sarah is the rare freshman selected to Vandal Solutions. She was drawn to the UI and VS for their real-world practicality and a chance to practice classroom lessons in the real world. She is considering operations as a degree option and the VIEW Competition will help her see how operations management fits within an entrepreneurial framework.
Solina Bressler Major: Marketing Entrepreneurship Solina is from Coeur d’Alene. She has attended numerous colleges including the University of Oslo in Norway. She will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in marketing entrepreneurship in the spring. She has held marketing positions for different organizations. In addition, Solina is an Ambassador for the College of Business and Economics.
Blake Brintnall Major: H.R. & Operations Management Blake is a senior and is graduating in May. Blake is from Hamilton, Mont. While at University Of Idaho, Blake has been involved in Vandal Reps, Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, ASUI, Kids on Campus and the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival.
Kaily Brown Major: Interior Design Kaily is a junior and originally from Kealakekua, Hawaii. She became engaged in leadership, civic action and volunteerism at Lakeland High School in Coeur d’Alene. Philanthropy, and customer service through her retail work experience influence her creative design, she is passionate about the arts, photography, community based design and making a difference.
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STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES Adam Bunch Major: Mechanical Engineering Adam is in his junior year in the mechanical engineering department. He is a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Adam enjoys racing and pursues that passion here at the University in the Formula 1 Team.
Kathleen Burns Major: n/a Kathleen has been the art director for the City of Moscow since 2007, focusing on celebrating, cultivating and promoting the arts and understanding their economic value to the community. Under her direction the Moscow Farmers Market has been voted the No. 1 Farmers Market in Idaho.
John Byers Major: Information Systems John is a senior from Pocatello, Idaho, who is graduating in May with a degree in information systems and a certificate in GIS. He just finished working as a programmer for the Idaho Geological Survey and last summer started a technology consulting business. John enjoys riding mountain bikes, making computer games and intramural sports on campus.
Jessica Cammann Major: Marketing Jessica is a marketing and clothing, textile and design student. She is interested in fashion and marketing. She hopes the competition will enhance her experience at the University of Idaho.
Katherine Carpenter Major: Accounting Katherine is enrolled in the accounting department. She received her bachelor’s of science in psychology from the University of Idaho. Her interests include financial accounting, entrepreneurship and business management.
Adam Chadwick Major: Marketing Adam is a senior in marketing. He has been involved in many leadership roles on the campus. His hobbies include outdoor activities, cooking and leisure reading.
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STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES Caroline Chavez Major: Management & H.R. Caroline is a business management major with an emphasis in human resources. She intends on graduating in Spring 2013. She actively participates in various organizations including: Circle K International, Society of Human Resources Management, Organización de Estudiantes Latino Americanos (OELA), UNITY and Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. Caroline enjoys giving back to the community and participates in various volunteer activities. Marius Cirstea Major: Marketing Marius is originally from Romania who is a 23 years old and senior majoring in marketing. Marius will graduate in May and he plays tennis for University of Idaho. He is a team person and likes to help as much as possible. During college, he learned how to work in a team and learn what means to be part of the team. He is familiar with the restaurant and event organizing businesses and knows how to run a restaurant.
Andrew Davis Major: Architecture Andrew is a junior is studying architecture at the University of Idaho. He is pursuing a career as a architect. To pay for school he is a salesman for vivint where he sells PV solar and home automation products to home owners. He has been married happily for three years.
Scott Dayhuff Major: Master of Accountancy Originally from Houston, Texas, Scott graduated from Brigham Young University – Idaho with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He interned with Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) as an audit intern in the Houston office. He is pursuing a masters of accountancy at the University of Idaho and is studying for the CPA exam. In the fall, Scott with begin working for PwC in San Jose, Calif., as an audit associate with a focus on venture capital and technology firms.
Jeff Dean Major: Marketing Jeff is an avid outdoor enthusiast from Burley, Idaho, majoring in marketing and entrepreneurship. He plans to continue my career with Stinker Stores as a retail manager in Sun Valley, Idaho, when he graduates in May.
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STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES Eric Demattos Major: Art Eric is a second year graduate art student at the University of Idaho. Eric’s experience in business comes from having owned and operated two coffee houses and a real estate investment corporation. His love of art brought him back to school in 2011, where he is working hard on enhancing his entrepreneurial and artistic skills.
Kyle Dennis
Major: General Studies
Katelyn Dillon Major: Interior Design Katelyn is a senior graduating in May. Katelyn focuses on place making, sustainable design, material innovations, communication and technology. She brings her customer service experience, study abroad in London, bilingual training, and strong design thinking skills to develop context based solutions and designs that celebrate merging nature and new technologies.
Tiffany Donefeld Major: Mechanical Engineering Tiffany grew up in north Idaho and is studying mechanical engineering.
Bernie Druffel Major: Operations Management & H.R. Bernie is a senior majoring in production/operations management and management and human resources with an entrepreneurship certificate. He went through IBC during the summer of 2012 and will graduate in 3½ years in the fall. Someday he hopes to own his own business manufacturing stainless steel rims.
Luis Miguel Elgueda Major: Landscape Architecture Miguel is a graduate student investigating the social aspects of sustainable communities and has a bachelor’s degree from BYU-Idaho in horticulture. Inspired by his childhood in Chile, the places he has lived in the U.S., Design-Build internships in Idaho and his two young children, Miguel brings a culturally-rich perspective about place and participation into designing inclusive community settings and outdoor spaces.
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STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES Shijun Fang Major: Accounting Shijun is an international student from China. Shijun believes that the different cultural and educational background can make their group’s idea more global. Shijun also had an internship in a small city in China that facilitating learning to work well with groups and bring forth more ideas. Zachary Floyd Major: Marketing & Operations Mgmt. On Feb. 11, 2012, Zachary was a victim of a hit and run while riding his bicycle. He suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and nearly lost his life. He took a semester off to recover, and during this time identified the different issues influencing the helmet industry and the consequences associated with not wearing a helmet. In creating this business venture he hopes to end the silent epidemic of traumatic brain injuries nationwide.
Lanfei Gao Major: Accounting Lanfei Gao is a graduate student from China. She had a start-up small tea shop in China and also has worked for a seasoning company in sales in China. Now she is learning accounting and she is curious about the real business world. Caleb Gilmour Major: Operations Management & H.R. Caleb is a senior double majoring in human resource management and operations management. His work experience has largely been in the construction and agricultural industry and is broad, ranging from being a firefighter to computer technician, forklift operator, and loading bay supervisor. He is motivated and driven by his many passions in life.
Skyler Gullickson Major: Management Skyler will be graduating in December and is looking to get an entrepreneur degree along with his management degree. He is a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and is looking to starting his own business in the future.
Kelsey Hanson
Major: Management
Kelsey is a senior and will be graduating in May with a degree in management and human resources. She plans on continuing her education in Seattle in management and human resources and obtaining a medical esthetics license. She hopes to manage a dermatology practice. Kelsey also plans to own a medical spa.
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STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES Erica Hart Major: Management & H.R. Eric is a senior majoring in business management and human resources with a management emphasis. She is from Spokane chose to attend UI because of a soccer scholarship. She participated in the Elevator Pitch competition in fall semester and pitched a nonprofit cafe/bistro which placed second in the competition.
Casey Hayward Major: Operations Management Casey is a senior from Harrison, Idaho. Casey started studying mechanical engineering and transferred into business and aims to work in the aviation industry. He is now minoring in mechanical engineering. He currently holds his pilot’s license.
Jeffrey Heath Major: Marketing Jeff was born into an entrepreneurial environment. Because of his experience, he has a strong passion to utilize his unique skillset to establish his own business or assist other start up firms in impacting the market and to reach their full potential. Jeff is an outdoor enthusiast and is keen to explore new areas through winter and summer sports.
John Hudspeth Major: Operations Management John is a senior with a operations management major. His father owns an erosion control company out of Prosper, Texas, where he has worked for eight years. After graduating in December 2013, he plans on moving back to Texas and go into business with his brother.
Alex Huff Major: Management Alex is a management major and will be graduating in May. He has played sports throughout his childhood and has become passionate about sports and business. Alex recently held two internships — one with the Boys and Girls Clubs and another with a startup recreational sports company in Seattle called Tenacity Sports.
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STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES Amy Jacobsen Major: Management & Human Resources Amy is from Hayden Lake, Idaho, and will graduate in spring with a bachelor’s degree in human resources and management. She is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, Student Alumni Relations Board (SArb) and is involved with Vandal Solutions, our student-run marketing business.
Kendra Johnson Major: General Studies Kendra is a senior in the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Her passions are photography and volunteering. After graduation, Kendra hopes to travel and work abroad with a nonprofit organization
James Jones Major: Accounting James is a graduate student pursuing a master of accountancy degree. He received a bachelor’s of science degree in accounting from Brigham Young University-Idaho. Before coming to the University of Idaho, James interned at the public accounting firm Weaver. Upon graduation in May 2013, James will return to Weaver in Midland, Texas.
Hillary Judd Major: Management & Human Resources Hillary plans on graduating in May 2014 with a double major in Human resources and management and a psychology minor. One of her goals is to work in the hospitality industry as a human resources director or recruiter. She would love to have a job where she can interact and make individuals happy.
Ellen Kaasik
Major: Accounting & Finance
Ellen grew up working for a small-business owner — her grandmother. Since then, Ellen has held an interest in opening up her own business one day in the wedding industry. She has an affinity towards fashion and cake, and she is expecting to graduate in the fall 2013 in accounting and finance.
Travis Kiser Major: Marketing Travis is from Parma, Idaho. He is studying marketing and plans to graduate from the University of Idaho in December. He loves skiing and anything that involves the outdoors. His future plans consist of finding a job in sales and minting his love for skiing.
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STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES Seth Kochersperger
Major: Economics
Seth is a senior majoring in business economics with a minor in statistics. He graduate in December 2013, and will be interning with a Minor League Baseball team this summer. He is from State College, Pa., has a love for sports and has aspirations to work in the front office of a sports franchise one day.
Christopher Kreps Major: Mechanical Engineering Christopher is a mechanical engineer student with a minor in architecture and a current GPA of 3.28. He has been placed twice on the architecture dean’s list in 2008 and once in mechanical engineering in 2012.
Garrett Kyle Major: Operations Management & Finance Garrett is a senior with majors include production/operations management, finance and is obtaining the entrepreneurship certificate. He is from Boise and is working toward starting a career with Pacific Star Seafoods where he had an internship last summer.
Thomas Lansing Major: International Studies Thomas is an Idahoan and a seasoned commercial gill-netter. He recently received an undergraduate degree in international studies and will attend the University of Washington for a master’s of marine affairs in the fall. Thomas has sold fish in Idaho and is committed to creating a sustainable business in Idaho.
Nick Lodato Major: Management & H.R. Nick junior and is pursuing a degree in management/human resources. He originally is from the greater Seattle area, and wants to move back there after graduation. He is an intern at Boeing, and would like to work for Boeing full time after graduation or work for a start up.
Brittany Lowe Major: Operations Mgmt./Human Resources Brittany is a junior hoping to apply her knowledge of entrepreneurship to her business, Rein or Shine Horse Massage. After graduation, she hopes to expand her business and potentially travel worldwide helping horses and people.
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STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES Christopher Luke Major: Business Management Christopher is 27 years old and transferred to the University of Idaho from North Idaho College. He is a senior and an enrolled Coeur d’Alene tribal member. He grew up and lived most of his life in DeSmet, Idaho.
Jon Manning Major: General Studies Jon has a passion for business and technology. He has consulted with multiple start-ups as well as currently working as a part of a team to start his own. He has experience working within corporate business models, franchise business models and nonprofits. He is constantly looking for new ideas and ways to improve personally and professionally.
Michael Mattson Major: Marketing Michael fell in love with the concept of owning his own business after founding a small landscape maintenance company. His passion for entrepreneurship has provided him direction through his career in higher education. He strives to acquire a well-rounded education and gain necessary real-world experience to apply my education and prepare myself for the demanding environment of entrepreneurship.
John Maxwell Major: Economics John, originally from Elkton, Md., earned his bachelors in economics at Washington State University in 2011. He is now a second-year graduate student in applied economics at University of Idaho, his research focusing on community economic development and entrepreneurship.
Benjamin McDonnell-Ramsey Major: Finance Ben is a senior majoring in Finance. He is pursuing a career in corporate banking and is looking to relocate to Boise. He enjoys spending time outside skiing, hiking, mountain biking, camping and boating.
Joseph McGee Major: Marketing & Spanish Joseph is a senior, working toward marketing and Spanish majors and an international business minor. He will be studying abroad in Bilbao, Spain, in fall semester. Much of his work experience has been in the service industry, but had an entrepreneurial spirit since childhood. In the future, he hopes to find the balance between business, creativity and bit of travel, and start a venture.
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STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES Alex Meldrum Major: Food Science Alex is a food science student. He involved himself mostly with product development competitions and works in labs geared toward food safety. He has won the Feeding tomorrow scholarship from IFT. He also has been a manager at Bob’s Place, the University of Idaho Cafeteria.
Chelsey Michals Major: Marketing & H.R. Chelsey is senior from Lewiston, Idaho, and is expecting to graduate in Spring 2014. She has a double major in marketing-entrepreneurial emphasis and human resource management and an active member of the Society of Human Resource Management club. She also owns a small video production business of two years with her sister. She has a diverse business background.
Neil Mickelsen Major: Marketing Neil started his first business in 2004. In 2005, he started his second business. In 2006, he joined the Army as a Military Policemen, and was deployed to Iraq in 2007. He was deployed for 16 months and on returning to the U.S., he was honorably discharged having served his full term. He was then encouraged to attend university by his wife and decided to study marketing.
Brennan Miller Major: Marketing Brennan will be graduating December with a marketing degree. He is a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity and is looking to have a marketing position in a company after graduating.
Darren Miller Major: Management & Human Resources Darren is pursuing his human resources degree but hopes to become a consultant for start-ups and small businesses someday in the future. He enjoys playing and writing music, homebrewing, competitive chess and skiing. He has won awards for engineering, philanthropy and scholastics.
Rian Miller Major: Management & H.R. Rian is a senior studying business management and human resources. Someday, after completing a master’s degree in business administration, she would like to pursue a career in consulting and specialize in management and nonprofit work.
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STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES Brandon Mitcham Major: Business Economics & Finance Brandon is a junior and a double major in business economics and finance. Before coming to the University of Idaho, Brandon spent several years bookkeeping at his family’s restaurant, which generates multi-million dollar revenues every year. He is interested in trading and plans on participating in the Barker Capital Management Group during his senior year.
Colby Nahas Major: Mechanical Engineering Colby grew up in a small town outside Oakland, Calif., called Alamo. He fell in love with everything mechanical which led to his interest in anything with wheels and some without. In high school he pursued automotive shop classes, robotics and introduction courses in engineering. After graduation he wishes to one day own a business in off-road suspension design and fabrication.
Blake Noble Major: Marketing Blake is a senior in business marketing. He has a passion for music and hopes to land a job in the music marketing industry.
Wesley O’Bryan Major: Operations Management & Marketing Wesley is majoring in marketing and project operations management. Most of his passion lies in the arts. He loves theater, music and art and would love to work in any of these fields in the future.
Sean O’Connor Major: Economics & Finance Sean is a second-time student. He dropped out to work construction, but came back to get a degree in business economics/finance. He has worked in a variety of service fields as well as construction.
Ryan Paluso Major: Accounting Ryan is a graduate student pursuing a Master’s in Accountancy. He has passed the CPA exam and accepted a job in Boise at a public accounting firm. Ryan is a member of the Delta Chi fraternity and enjoys sports, especially football and basketball.
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STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES Marta Pascual Garcia Major: Business Administration Marta is an exchange student from Spain and a double major in business administration and law. Marta will be graduate in June 2014.
Crissy Peterson Major: Accounting Crissy is wife and mother of a 5-year-old girl and a 2-year-old boy. She plans on graduating in December 2013 with an accounting major.
Sam Phillips Major: Operations Management Sam is a senior is working toward a degree in production/operations management. Sam is from North Carolina and will soon be starting a career as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Erin Phipps Major: Business Economics Erin is a sophomore business economics major. Erin also the manager of services for Vandal Solutions, the student marketing consulting organization. Erin enjoys working in the nonprofit environment and Vandal Containers offers a chance to put business skills into practice to help others.
Marshall Piatt Major: Management & H.R. Marshall is a junior pursuing a bachelor’s in management and human resources. He is originally from Sandpoint, Idaho, and plans to move to Seattle after graduation to start his own business. His fields of interest include entrepreneurship and management strategy.
Beau Polk Major: General Studies Beau is a history student from Coeur d’Alene. He has conducted business in many trades, mostly those associated with construction or farming, as an independent contractor. For the last two years, he has been working as a draftsman for an electrical engineer while going to school. These experiences have made him able to adapt well to many different situations.
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STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES Zack Preston Major: Operations Mgmt. & Info. Systems Zack was born in Plymouth, N.H., but since the age of 2 has lived in Moscow. He is expecting to graduate in May 2013 with a double majoring in information systems and operations management. Zack brings his skills in technology and his background in manufacturing operations to help grow Stone Cold Armory into a successful business.
Brandy Ramos
Major: Operations Mgmt. & Marketing
Brandy is a hard-working and intrinsically motivated individual who seeks challenges. Brandy comes from a family of entrepreneurs and owns a small business of her own. She is married and a mother of two children. She is a senior, and after graduation she plans on furthering the development of the GenTree Project in her community.
Sara Randolph Major: Marketing & Spanish Sara is a senior graduating in May with a degree in Spanish and marketing. Sara plans on moving abroad when she graduate to gain experience working internationally.
Chris Ross Major: Math Chris is a senior graduating in mathematics and economics, with a focus on actuarial science and finance. I am interested in data analysis and portfolio management.
Kelsey Rozzano Major: Operations Mgmt. & H.R. Kelsey is a senior double majoring in management/human resources and operations management graduating in May. Kelsey is from the small town Graham, Wash. Kelsey has work experience in varying roles and has gained strength in organization, project management and customer service.
Bekah Ryan Major: Clothing, Textiles & Design Bekah is studying clothing, textiles and design and will graduate in Spring 2014. She grew up in Moscow, and has always wanted to start her own clothing line in Moscow.
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STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES Natashia Saxton Major: Operations Mgmt. & H.R. Natashia is a sophomore double majoring in management and human resources and operations management. Natashia is from Port Townsend on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington and joined Vandal Solutions and entered the VIEW Business Plan Competition to broaden her experience base and career options. Jake Schwaller Major: English A fourth generation Montanan, Jake holds a bachelor’s degree in English and is pursuing a master’s degree in Literature, with an emphasis in Ecocriticism. Jake also works as a commercial salmon fisherman in Alaska. He plans to support this business proposition with his hands-on knowledge of sustainable bioregion management and his skills in rhetoric and communication. Travis Schwenne Major: Management Travis is from Genesee and is a senior pursing a major in management. His family owns a beef cattle operation and he has had significant experience working in agricultural jobs. He also works as an assistant at a veterinary clinic in Lewiston, Idaho, on the weekends. Travis enjoys the agricultural lifestyle and hopes to one day work his own farm. Heidi Score Major: Management & H.R. Heidi is a management and human resources major and was born and raised in Moscow. She is married, has three boys and her husband and she are currently starting their own business. She is graduating May 2013, and will be moving to Twin Lakes, Idaho, to own and manage her own business.
Danielle Scott Major: Ag Science, Comm. & Leadership Danielle grew up in a small Idaho town and has been involved in agriculture and sports. She was an active member in 4-H and FFA. She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agricultural science, communications and leadership and plans to enter the production side of agriculture. Halle Smith Major: Management & Marketing Halle will be graduating in May with degrees in business management and business marketing. Throughout her college career she was active in her sorority, having served as the 2012 president. She serves as an ASUI senator and looks forward to continued leadership positions and project managing.
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STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES Jen Smith Major: Mgmt., Operations Mgmt., H.R. Jen is passionate about the outdoors and using her degree in human resources and operations management to serve the disadvantaged through nonprofits. Her greatest joy has been finding ways to co-mingle her passions by working with Compassion International in the Rocky Mountains and backpacking through rural China to do linguistic research. This summer she is hoping to teach kids about mountaineering and she is training to climb Mount Rainer.
Steve Spurlock Major: Information Systems & Marketing Steve grew up in California and is a senior. He grew up being a tech savvy type of person breaking things down and rebuilding.
Kurtis Stark Major: Management Kurtis is an experienced part time manager of his parent’s small business in Boise and will be graduating in May with a degree in business management. Last fall, Kurtis was a part of a team that took second place in the VIEW Elevator Pitch competition.
Jacob Stevens Major: Marketing & Finance Jacob is a marketing and finance double major from Malad, Idaho. Jacob has always sought opportunities to gain business experience and the VIEW Business Plan Competition offers the chance to work on a business plan for a Vandal Solutions mobile app idea. Jacob is a member of Vandal Solutions and Moscow Chamber of Commerce liaison for the group.
Molly Marie Stinson Major: Management & Marketing Molly is a senior majoring in business marketing and management. She is a proud member of the Alpha Phi sorority and has competed with the rodeo team on campus. Molly hopes to a pursue a career in the sports marketing industry and is a huge baseball fan.
Abigail Stomberg Major: International Studies & Journalism Abigail is an international studies major with a double in journalism. She comes from a lot of places around the country, most recently from the Seattle area. Her goals for post-graduation include working for a travel/ culture magazine like National Geographic or Traveler.
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STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES Georgia Stone Major: Management Georgia is a junior at Lewis Clark State College. She is majoring in Management. Georgia is a dedicated wife and mother to three kids. She is looking forward to finishing her dream of becoming a college graduate. Georgia feels that small businesses power America and believes that Stone Cold Armory will be a very successful small business with capabilities of growing into a large corporation.
Meredith Stone Major: Management & H.R. Meredith is a junior pursuing a degree in management and human resources while completing a minor in music. She currently works at The Breakfast Club as well as at the Regional Theatre of the Palouse. She enjoys all aspects of business, thinks like an economist and is enjoying her activities in entrepreneurship.
Kyle Sutton Major: Management Kyle Sutton will be graduating in May with a degree in business management. He served as financial vice president in his fraternity, Delta Tau Delta. He looks forward to a future in sales. Riley Swanson
Major: Finance
Riley is from Clarkston, Wash., and will be graduating in May with a bachelor’s degree in finance, and a minor in accounting. Riley’s family has been involved in small-business ownership for three generations. Riley plans to pursue a career in commercial lending, and would love to own a small business of her own later in life.
Xiaofan Tian Major: Accounting Xiaofan, is from Xi’an, China, which has more than 3,100 years of history. Xiaofan’s major is accounting and in 2013, will receive degrees at the University of Idaho as well as Chinese studies. Xiaofan has a broad experience which provides knowledge of both countries.
Daniel Tostengard Major: Operations Management & Finance Dan was born in the San Francisco Bay Area and is a senior. Daniel has lived in Idaho since 2005. He always has been an active sports club member and enjoys the outdoors.
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STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES Hanna Uhling Major: Marketing & Human Resources Hanna is a triple major in her fifth year at The University of Idaho. Ideally, she would love to move to New York City and pursue a career in the fashion or cosmetic industry after graduation.
Samira Van Grinsven Major: Accounting Samira was born in the Netherlands and always had a desire to be in accounting. She grew up playing basketball and was recruited to play in the U.S. at age 18. Samira has an undergraduate degree in international business and is currently pursuing her master’s in accounting. Her ultimate goal is to be a CPA and support various businesses.
Stephen Van Patten Major: Mechanical Engineering Stephen currently is a junior in the College of Engineering. In the future, he hopes to have a career that is meaningful to the world. He hopes to help people fulfill their dreams.
Jared Watt Major: Economics Jared is a senior studying business economics. Originally from Filer, Idaho, he has had numerous jobs and a diverse business background. On campus, he is an influential member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He is team-oriented and has an entrepreneurial spirit that will aid his team.
Coleman Weiss Major: Operations Management Coleman is a senior at University of Idaho and is currently majoring in operations and production management. My work experience pertains mainly to marine transportation services around rural Alaska. He will graduate in the Fall 2013, and will move back to Alaska where I hope to pursue a career in one of many marine transportation companies.
Theo White Major: Mechanical Engineering Theo is form Post Falls, Idaho, and a junior in the mechanical engineering program.
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STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES Drew Wilkinson Major: Operations Management & Finance Drew is a senior in operations management and is from Sandpoint, Idaho. Upon graduation Drew will be continuing to develop and manage a small rental business located in Sandpoint. During the winter season Drew will be volunteering in Nepal working on organic farms.
Margeaux Wintz Major: Management & Human Resources Margeaux is a junior studying management and human resources. Margeaux has grown up working summers doing various tasks at a family-owned company. When she graduates, she will be managing one of her dad’s companies.
Hoi Man. H. Wong Major: Interior Design Hoi Man is a junior and originally from Tuen Mun, Hong Kong. She combines Eastern and Western worldviews in addressing global issues and pressing problems relative to habitat and quality of life. Hoi Man speaks Cantonese and English, and enjoys drawing, design, graphic novels and travel.
Jenna Young Major: Clothing, Textiles & Design Jenna was raised in Nampa, Idaho, developing a love for fashion her first year of high school. Since then she has been striving to be a clothing designer. Jenna will graduate in December with a bachelor’s in clothing, textiles and design. Her ultimate goal is to own her own boutique.
Tyler Zollinger Major: Agriculture Business Tyler is an undergraduate in his final semester majoring in agriculture business with a minor in accounting. Growing up on a ranch in Southeast Idaho, he developed the work ethic necessary for developing new ventures. Most recently, he has been successful in marketing, selling and promoting scientific instruments to the food and pharmaceutical industries.
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