School of Business
Upcoming Events
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Civility, Competition, and CommunicationWednesday, February 15, 5:30 pm |
Panelists: John Bowling, PhD, Organizational Consultant and SOU Master in Management Coordinator; Steve Schein, MA, CPA, and founder of ResortQuest International, Inc; and Cynthia Scherr, MBA, MTS, and Principal, Scherr Management Consulting.
Global competition, emerging technologies, and increased communication have dramatically changed the way business is done. Business civility defines the standards of behavior expected in employee/employer interactions and consumer/investor dealings. Three SOU School of Business professors examine the social responsibilities and ethics occurring within businesses today. External accountability to the world community and internal responsibilities will be debated. These dual, and sometimes opposing, obligations to people will be scrutinized as the business community considers how to civilly compete and communicate.
Past Events
Wendy Larson, SVP, Customer Experience, Union Bank
Thursday, October 6
Wendy Larson's Bio
Andy Junker, Visiting Professor, HTW des Saarlandes, Germany
The Business Environment in Germany
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
People Helping People: Meeting Basic Needs in the Face of Scarce Resources
Wednesday, April 26
A panel of local nonprofit leaders will examine the dual roles of responsibility and leadership required to serve our community. Join us to find out what is happening locally and how you are involved in the process of People Helping People.
Moderator: Dee Anne Everson, United Way Executive Director
Panel Members:
Susan Harris, Ashland Food Bank Director
Brad Russell, Rogue Valley YMCA Executive Director
Ida Saito, La Clinica Chief Operating Officer
Dan Thorndike, Community Volunteer
John Lee, Co-Founder and General Manager, Folium Partners
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
John Lee's Bio
Anne Root, Co-Owner and General Manager
Eden Valley Orchards and EdenVale Winery
Thursday, February 24
Anne Root's Bio
Paul Nicholson, Executive Director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Thursday, November 18, 2010 Paul Nicholson's Bio
Jeff Bowman, CEO, Massif FR Fabrics
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Professor Karen Clarke
Friday, May 7, 2010
The Perfect Storm One Year Later...Are We Still at Sea...or is the Boat Docking?
SOU Adjunct Business Professor, Karen Clarke, discussed the financial markets and federal agency attempts to quell economic unrest. She attempted to forecast what's ahead and what it will mean for our global and local economies.
Robert MacLellan, Founder of Pacific Coast Restaurants
"Why was Pacific Coast Restaurants so Incredibly Successful?"
Tuesday, May 11
Robert MacLellan's career encompasses restaurant and retail experience in both the corporate and the entrepreneurial environment. Robert spent many years as a consultant to companies with an emphasis on guiding them through the explosive growth stages of their businesses. Notable clients included Safeco Insurance (Winmar Development), Stouffers, Mini-lube, Embassy Suites, Sylvan Learning Systems, Papa Aldo's, Silicon Technology Corporation, and numerous other restaurants and retailers.
Robert's entrepreneurial ventures also include owning and operating a number of different franchised concepts such as Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers, Blockbuster Video, and Baskin-Robbins ice cream. In 1980, he, with two great partners, owned and operated six franchised Wendy's restaurants in southern Oregon. The franchise in Medford, OR had the distinction of being the highest volume restaurant in the chain with $1.7 million in annual sales. After his business experience with Wendy's, Robert opened and developed Blockbuster Video stores in Alaska, Oregon and California. He eventually sold those stores to the parent company.
His corporate experience includes tenure with companies such as Fotomat, PepsiCo's Taco Bell division, and Marriott Corporations Farrell's division where he served as vice president.
Robert now spends time on many advisory boards throughout the state for companies experiencing explosive growth.
Dean Fortmiller, Director of Education for Consumer Credit Counseling Service
What local non-profit has seen a 300% increase in customers in the last five years? (They made their entire 2008 "figures" by August of last year.) That company would be Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Southern Oregon Inc., the only agency in Southern Oregon to offer free credit counseling and in-person bankruptcy counseling and education, which is a requirement under the bankruptcy laws. Dean Fortmiller, Director of Education for Consumer Credit Counseling of Southern Oregon will discuss trends in this industry. Dean was raised in Ashland and spent years trying to separate people from their money in retail sales, both for the May Company Department Stores, and his family's independent clothing store that was a fixture in Ashland for 60 years. Dean now spends his time assisting people in their bankruptcy process and educating people in the proper use of credit.
Lou Miramontes, KPMG, San Francisco
Monday, February 1, 2010
Lou Miramontes has 33 years of experience with KPMG, including 23 years as a partner. He started his career in the Northern California practice in 1976. He was admitted to the partnership in 1986 and primarily served real estate, construction and middle market companies through 1994. In that year, Lou transferred to KPMG's Mexico office, and served multinationals operating in Mexico. In 1998, Lou assumed the Regional Executive Partner role for the entire Latin American region. In 2003, he returned to KPMG's U.S. Practice and became the Office Managing Partner in San Francisco. As Managing Partner, Lou's responsibilities include the office's market activities, client relationship management, attracting talent to the firm and serving as audit partner on various accounts. He is the audit partner on several public and private clients including a Fortune 1000 construction company and a leading retailer.
Southern Oregon DECA Competition
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Babson Entrepreneurship Forum Presenation
Monday, January 11, 2010
School of Business students, Kala Bernhardt and David Parker, attended the 2009 Babson Entrepreneurship Forum last term. They were sponsored by Cropper Medical, Inc., an Ashland Company. The two students will provide highlights of the conference, including advice provided by the conference presenters and a number of exciting video clips. If you would like to view the website before you attend, it is located at http://www.babsonforum.com/2009/.
Direct Marketing/Interactive Marketing Partners Panel
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Executives and managers from Musician's Friend, Fire Mountain Gems, Lithia Motors, Harry & David, and Motorcycles USA will talk about their interactive marketing practices. Learn about the new InterActive Marketing Partners (IAM Partners) that focuses on internship opportunities and employment after you graduate. Learn more about the CIMeC, one of a select group of programs nationwide approved by the Direct Marketing Association and the only certificate program of its kind approved by the Oregon University System. Hear about our new partners, Nike and Barefoot Motors.
International Student Panel
Thursday, November 19, 2009
The International Student Panel is brought to you by SOU students who have participated in the Study Abroad program. The panel will share stories and photos of their adventures while abroad. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions about studying in another country. Come find out if an international program is right for you!
SOAR ~ May 19-21, 2009
Sustainability Leadership Spring 2009 SOAR Presentation
Daily Tidings Article: May 26, 2009
Green Job Opportunities Appear to be Growing ~ SOU Students see hope for future employment.
Guy Kawasaki, Appearing via live iChat video conference
Guy Kawasaki, the author of "The Art of the Start," "Rules for Revolutionaries" and "How to Drive Your Competition Crazy," knows his business -- and technology. When the Macintosh was born, Guy was Apple's evangelist. His latest book is "Reality Check: The Irreverent Guide to Outsmarting, Out-managing, and Outmarketing Your Competition." He packs an iPhone and the new unibody MacBook with his hockey gear.
Tuesday, May 12
Dan Hawkins, President of the Human Bean, Inc.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
"Bottlemania ~ How Water Went on Sale and Why We Bought it."
Water Quality Panel featuring Elizabeth Royte
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Business Success Panel ~ "How to be Successful in Business"
Monday, March 2, 2009
Dorothy Billingsly, CEO of Billingsly Associates, an executive search firm, discussed what executive search firms do and how one becomes an executive recruiter. Billingsly presentation materials
David Mitchell, Ph.D., Corporate Psychologist, and Joan C. Fullerton, Fine Artist, joined Dorothy Billingsly on this panel to discuss business success strategies.
Effective Interviewing Techniques
Monday, March 2, 2009
Dorothy Billingsly discussed how to interview for managerial positions and will conduct mock interviews with students.
Quartetto Gelato Presentation ~ "The Business of Music"
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Quartetto Gelato ~ This quartet has established itself as a dominant force on the emerging "new classical" scene, winning the coveted title of NPR Performance Today's Debut Artist of the Year in 1996.
Interactive Marketing Panel Presentation
Monday, November 17, 2008
We were very pleased to once again host four of our region's most dynamic marketing companies -- Musician's Friend, Fire Mountain Gems, Lithia Motors, and Motorcycle USA to talk about their interactive marketing practices and how they market through the Internet. The audience had an opportunity to learn about the InterActive Marketing Partners program that focuses on internships and employment opportunities with these companies, as well as about the CIMeC, the only certificate program of its kind approved by the Oregon University System. The reception immediately after the panel presentation allowed the audience an opportunity to talk to the panel members.
"Reality - What it really takes to do business"
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Two recent SOU students, Jordan Beck and Chris Benware, shared about their experiences in starting the Rogue Valley's first biodiesel manufacturing plant.
Nike Marketing Representative
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Dave Robino
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Dave Robino's Presentation Link
Business Today Conference Speakers
Mae Nelson and Dino Rossi
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Sustainable Growth Presentation Link
Hank O'Dougherty, President & CEO of Professional Tool Manufacturing, November 27, 2007
As President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. O'Dougherty directs all aspects of the Company's operations. Mr. O'Dougherty's experience in sales, marketing, finance and operations has been integral to the development and execution of ProTool's successful business model. Mr. O'Dougherty joined Darex in December 1997 to head its Drill Doctor division and immediately began to assemble a strong management team. Between 1989 and 1997, Mr. O'Dougherty was a senior executive with Naumes, Inc., the largest deciduous fruit grower in the world. Between 1986 and 1989, Mr. O'Dougherty served as Controller on the five-person executive team at California Cooler Company, a division of Brown-Forman Corporation that produced the first wine coolers. As California Cooler's Controller, Mr. O'Dougherty managed budgeting, forecasting, data processing and office administration. Mr. O'Dougherty began his career in 1979 as a CPA and auditor with Grant Thornton. Mr. O'Dougherty holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of the Pacific.
Rudd Johnson
Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Harry and David Holdings, Inc., April 19, 2007
Rudd Johnson joined Harry & David in 1996 after fourteen years at Neiman Marcus in Dallas, Texas, where he was Vice President of Human Resources. He received a BA from South Dakota State University and an MBA from Southern Methodist University. Mr. Johnson is past President of the Board of Trustees of the Hearts and Vines Foundation and previously served as a member of the Board of Directors of Britt Festivals, the Medford/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, the Center for Retailing Studies at Texas A&M University and the Associate Board of Southern Methodist University. Currently, Mr. Johnson is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Leadership Forum of Oregon, the Corporate Advisory Board of the Center for Retailing and Consumers Sciences of the University of Arizona and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Mr. Johnson and his wife, Barbara, live in Medford, Oregon.
Robert MacLellan, June 1, 2006
Robert MacLellan, Chairman and Founder of Pacific Coast Restaurants, built, owns and operates twenty-four restaurants employing 1800 people in Oregon, Washington, California and Colorado. The Wendy's restaurant on Riverside near Barnett in Medford, Oregon, which Mr. MacLellan built and operated with two partners, posted the highest sales in the United States at $1.7MM in 1980. The partnership also built and operated five other Wendy's restaurants in Southern Oregon. Past executive experience includes: Taco Bell -- middle management real estate (built twenty restaurants per week); Fotomat Corporation -- middle management (built 650 stores per year in the US and Canada), Marriott Corporation -- Farrell's division (as youngest vice president developed 20 restaurants per year nationwide). Mr. MacLellan has served on the Southern Oregon University Foundation for 11 years, and is currently a member of the SOU Foundation Emeritus Trustee Council.
Jim Root Presentation May 18, 2006
CEO and Owner, Sabroso Company
Jim Root is the owner and Chief Executive Officer of Sabroso Company. Sabroso produces fruit purees and concentrates for a variety of industries. Sabroso currently exports to 26 different countries and has been recognized three times by the Governor of Oregon for its international involvement. Most recently Sabroso received the Oregon Department of Agriculture's Processor of the Year Award for 2005. In addition, Sabroso has been recognized by Oregon Business magazine as a Top 100 Company to work for in Oregon.
Randy Harrington Presentation January 25, 2006
CEO, Extreme Arts and Sciences and speaker extraordinaire
One of the most dynamic speakers in the country today, Harrington uses energy, humor, and creative problem solving to take on some of todays toughest organizational challenges. Harrington is the founder and CEO of Extreme Arts & Sciences. He brings a blend of media, academics, and information science to challenge people to work at their very best. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Oregon in Communicationsand his Masters Degree from the University of North Carolina in Interpersonal Communication. He is one of the most sought after speakers and writers in the country today. Harringtons energy, humor, and creative problem solving helps clients take on some of the toughest organizational challenges.
Business Today Conference - Panel Presentation January 19, 2006
The speakers/panel members are senior business students who recently attended this year's Business Today Conference in New York. Kanako Onaka (Accounting), Sean Fitzsimmons (Accelerated Baccalaureate, Management), and Margret Dunlap (Accounting) were chosen via a competitive selection process to represent the School and participate at the November 2005 National Business Today Conference. The BT Conference is an annual meeting that brings together 200 students from across the country and around the world to discuss and share perspectives on current business issues, and benefit from the knowledge and experience of the current leading generation. Executives from major US corporations as well as political leaders attend this annual event. Most of them come to meet some of the bright minds in college today.
The SOU business students participation in this national event was made possible by the generous sponsorship of Sid DeBoer, CEO of Lithia Motors
Left photo- the panel presentors
Right photo - the panel presentors with Pres. Elisabeth Zinser, Dean Sebastian Sanzberro, Prof Susan Cain, and representatives from Lithia Motors
Tom Hanenburg, CEO
Southern Oregon Service Center
Providence Health System
Thursday, May 22
Anne McAlpin, world traveler and packing expert
"Traveling Smart and Safe in Today's World"
Wednesday, April 30th
Craig Black, Blackstone Audio
Thursday, April 17
Jose Luis Romero Hicks, Guanajuato State University
"NAFTA at Almost 15"
Thursday, April 10