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At J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co., the values of hard work, honesty, integrity, being good stewards of the land and treating employees like family have been passed down for three generations.
“We all navigate life in our own ways, and the path we take to success is supposed to be unique. It's important to remember that we are all at OSU for a reason. Sko beavs!!!”
The social media team sat down with Joel Walker ’20, MBA ’21 at the College of Business Student Leadership Conference to talk about his experience at OSU as well as his advice on finding professional success.
Melanie Ho, Ph.D. — our keynote for the annual Susan J. McGregor Lecture on Women’s Leadership — is an award-winning academic, artist, author and sought-after motivational speaker, whose published work has been described as the evolution of the 'lean in' mantra.
Named one of Portland’s “40 under 40” in finance by the Portland Business Journal, Scott Christianson reflected on his road to success and the importance of giving back.
Anita Winn ‘79 wasn’t sure what she wanted to study when she arrived at Oregon State as a first- year student. Her epiphany came in class, when a buyer from Macy’s spoke about his career. Winn listened, and was sold.
After Kelsey Landforce became a mom, she wanted to design her own career. So she became a business owner.
"I am so thankful for the career-enriching opportunities to connect with industry professionals at Austin Hall – and beyond. I'm looking forward to bringing my merchandising expertise and management skills to this new opportunity. I am enthusiastic about participating and having a positive impact on the company and my community. I can't wait to see what the future holds!"
"I am most proud of all the opportunities that I have been able to take part in that have put me outside of my comfort zone. I've gotten to grow personally and professionally through taking on new experiences that challenged my normal."
Cyndi Latorre '23, MBA Organizational Leadership, has made a lasting contribution to the college during her studies, but she also takes away a rich set of skills for herself.
“My college journey required me to adjust to the goals I wanted to achieve, which meant practicing habits that would be conducive to a successful career. I am proud of the person I have become in this time ... I have learned a lot about myself.”
"My goal was to teach engineering to high-school students, and I had been working as an engineer for a few years already in high school."
"I think it’s important for women on the pathway to leadership to be confident in their abilities and contributions to their organizations. There are several ways to build this confidence: through formal and informal education, mentorship, peer support, and the best teacher of them all… practice!"
In just days now, Henderer earns two bachelor’s degrees – a B.S. in Interior Design and a B.S. in Design and Innovation Management – as well as a minor in family business. And then she returns to work full time for the family business, Henderer Design + Build.
Investing since the age of 13, OSIG alum and finance grad Ryan Hogan '23 has this advice: Consistency, not dramatic changes, is what counts in investing and life.
"I'm most proud of the many friends and acquaintances I've made here at OSU over the years. I have built connections and learned from a diverse background of people, something that would have been difficult without my enrollment in the College of Business, and I'm proud of the personal growth that has come as a consequence of that."
With his company HundredX, Rob Pace ‘84, might have cracked a difficult code: how to make sure a business does well while it does good in the world.
OSU alumnus Bernard A. Newcomb, ’65, created a pioneering legacy of technological ingenuity and philanthropic impact at Oregon State and beyond. He died on January 29 at age 79. Newcomb made a monumental difference to the College of Business and the university. He will be missed.
With ingenuity and tenacity Gordon Clemons founded CorVel Corporation, helped innovate the healthcare industry and made a big difference to the College of Business.
In 2021, Megan Milliken '04 and her husband, Jesse, started Woolybubs, the world’s first disappearing baby shoe. Woolybubs are ethically made, planet friendly, durable, biodegradable and cute.
Roughly halfway through her specialized master’s program, Josephine Namuddu knows she sits in a rare seat – defying the odds, raised in an orphanage in a country where only 25% of primary school students successfully enter high school. Next, she will return to Uganda to open a school to give young people more opportunities.
Sometimes, the things we do for others that seem small open unexpected paths to a brighter future. It’s one of the reasons Chris Dowhaniuk ’18, volunteers as a mentor with the Business Leaders Scholars program.
Growing up in the Rogue Valley near Medford, Oregon, in the 1960s, Laura Naumes ‘81 was steeped in her family’s orchard and fruit-packing business. By the time she planned to attend Oregon State University, she knew she wanted to stay in the family business.