Spring 2007 Issue - NIU College of Business - Northern Illinois ...

Alumni | FocusAlumni NewsmakersCrain’s ChicagoBusinessDaniel Arnold (B.S. Marketing1983), president of the RockfordbasedRoad Ranger gas stations,was featured in the article “GasSeller Pursues Truck and Auto NicheMarket” (October 9, 2006). The articledescribes Road Ranger’s plans togrow at a rapid pace over the year,as evidenced by the company’s latestexpansion in the Midwest and Mid-South states.Russell Ivinjack (B.S. Finance1991), advisor for institutionalinvestors at Ennis Knupp &Associates, was quoted in the articleentitled “Frontenac Falls on HardTimes” (January 2, 2006). The articlereviews the more than $300 billionpoured into buyouts over the past fiveyears.Peter Principe (B.S. Management1980), merchandising manager forpaint at Ace Hardware Corp., wasfeatured in the article “Ace hashigh-end line of paint up its sleeve”(September 14, 2006). The articledetails the hardware chain’s additionof Benjamin Moore paints to itsproduct line.Michael Reschke (B.S.Accountancy 1977) was featured inthe article “Reschke Reboots as HotelDeveloper” (May 8, 2006). The articledescribes the plans of Reschke andpartner E. Barry Mansur to converta half-vacant 1914 vintage LaSalleStreet Tower into a high-end hotel,which they plan to name the Reserve.Crain’s“On the Move”Alfred L. Berbaum (B.S. Finance1989, M.B.A. 1990) was promotedfrom assistant controller to controllerat Golub & Co. (April 17, 2006).Clifford W. Briars (B.S.Accountancy 1974) moved frompresident at Briars & Associates,Ltd., to controller at RenaissantDevelopment Group, LLC (April 3,2006).Larry S. Brigman (B.S. Management1972) moved from vice president ofhuman resources at Revcor Cos. tovice president of human resourcesat Icon Identity Solutions (June 26,2006).Kevin Krueger (B.S. Accountancy1994), previously controller at ENEngineering, was promoted to chieffinancial officer. He also continues toserve as the company’s vice president(March 6, 2006).John McCallion (B.S. Marketing1983) moved from senior vicepresident at Morgan Stanley to seniorvice president and wealth advisor atSmith Barney (September 4, 2006).Steven Oppasser (B.S. Marketing1985) was promoted from generalmanager to president and CEO ofContinental Packaging, Inc. (May 29,2006).Steven Warner (B.S. Finance1992) moved from vice president atGeneral Electric Capital Corp. to vicepresident of the Chicago businessservices team at Baird CapitalPartners (July 10, 2006).Summarized by Ashley LePard (marketing major)and Elizabeth Dombek (B.S.B.A. major)Business Network 2007 | 29