Neeley EMBA 10th Anniversary

NANCY NIXEMBA Executive Director

I want to wish all of you a happy New Year! As we are still thinking about those New Year’s

resolutions and the challenges and opportunities 2013 will bring, let’s also look back at

2012 and the special milestone we achieved. In April, we celebrated the 10th anniversary

of the first graduating class from the Neeley EMBA program – and we’ve seen 12 classes

graduate from the program since then. You need not look any further than the following

pages to see what an exceptional group of alumni you are!

Since that first class, much has changed. In 2008, the program was compressed from 21

months to 16 months – and yes, that means no summer vacation! While we did eliminate

electives, we also added a personal leadership development component that gives

students the opportunity to work one-on-one with a professional leadership coach to

improve specific leadership skills. After four years of study abroad travels to Europe in the

early years, students travelled to China from 2006 to 2012, and the Class of 2013 will be

the first to visit South America (Sao Paulo, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Santiago,

Chile). There are also many new faces among the faculty and staff. While we miss those

who contributed so much to the program over the years, we welcome great new additions

that are helping us continue to improve the program and the student experience.

There is also much that hasn’t changed since that first graduating class. Our focus continues

to be on strategic leadership – providing an outstanding educational experience that

helps our graduates develop the perspective and capabilities required to be a successful

leader in their organizations and achieve career goals. While many of our faculty members

have taught in the program only in recent years, some have taught every graduating class

– In-Mu Haw (Accounting), Rita Kosnik (Negotiations), and Rob Rhodes (Business Law)

continue to bring excellence to the classroom and we’ve asked them to share with you

their perspective on the evolution of the program as well.

I want to thank all of you – faculty, staff, and alumni – who have worked over the years

to make the Neeley EMBA program exceptional. I especially want to thank the Alumni

Advisory Board members and our event sponsors for your support and for making our

10th Anniversary Celebration such an outstanding event! As a result of your generosity,

several $10,000 scholarships will be available for exceptional candidates enrolling in the

Class of 2014.

As alumni, you can play an important role in building the Neeley EMBA brand. We

encourage you to get involved, whether as an Advisory Board member, as an advocate,

or by referring great candidates to the program, and to make a difference to your EMBA

program. Finally, we look forward to seeing all of you at future EMBA Alumni events!

Go Frogs!

NEELEY EXECUTIVE MBA FACULTY

John BizjakProfessor, Finance

Suzanne CarterAssociate Professor of Professional Practice, Strategy

In-Mu HawProfessor, Accounting

Mark HoustonProfessor, Marketing

Rita KosnikProfessor, Negotiations

Nancy NixAssociate Professor of Professional Practice, Supply Chain

Larry PetersProfessor, Leadership

Richard PriemProfessor, Ethics

Ranga RamaseshProfessor, Decision Sciences

Robert RhodesAssociate Professor of Professional Practice, Business Law

Mauricio RodriguezProfessor and Department Chair, Finance

Ira SilverAssociate Professor of Professional Practice, Managerial Economics

Ray SmilorProfessor of Professional Practice, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Morgan SwinkProfessor and Executive Director, Supply and Value Chain Center

Nancy NixExecutive Director

Kevin DavisDirector, Recruiting and External Relations

Linda LaCosteAssociate Director, Student Services and Operations

Christina Rangel-BautistaProgram Specialist

NEELEY EXECUTIVE MBA STAFF

NEELEY EXECUTIVE MBA LEADERSHIP COACHES

Richard BestLifeNet Services, Inc.

Reginald CarneyLead Strong Inc.

Marnie CrawfordValencia Consultants, LLC

Martha DuesterhoftPeople Results

Ed MaierThink Straight. Talk Straight.

Jude Olsen, Ph.D.Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company

Brooke O’SheaBrooke O’Shea Leadership Coach LLC

Paulette TurnerIntegrated Leadership Concepts, Inc.

Planning the 10th Anniversary Celebration gave the Executive MBA program

staff an opportunity to research the story of how the program was launched and

reconnect with the many alumni, faculty, and administrators that have contributed

to making the Neeley EMBA program what it is today. In doing so, we became

intrigued with answering two questions. Firstly, we wanted to know, “What

theme(s) and experiences have been constant since the launch of the program?”

Secondly, we wanted to know, “How have the program and its students changed

over the years?” To answer these two questions, we thought that we would ask

the three professors who have taught every Neeley EMBA student – Dr. In-Mu

Haw, Dr. Robert (Rob) Rhodes, and Dr. Rita Kosnik.

Dr. Haw is a longtime member of the Neeley faculty and is

renowned globally as an expert in international accounting

practices. He teaches students around the globe, having led

undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate accounting courses in

Asia, Europe, and the United States. In-Mu was a member of

the faculty committee charged with designing the EMBA

program in 1999. He teaches the Managerial Accounting

course in the EMBA program and has been recognized as an

Outstanding Professor by EMBA students seven times. “EMBA

students make teaching exciting. Their devotion, dedication, and

preparation make the experience rewarding,” said In-Mu when

asked what has been a constant theme since the launch of the

program. “EMBA students have a genuine interest in learning

and changing momentum in their careers,” In-Mu continued.

“The one thing that has changed over the years is the increased focus and value

for globalization. EMBA students recognize the need to be in tune with global

business markets and practices more today than before.”

Dr. Rhodes is another longtime member of the Neeley faculty who has taught

business law to undergraduate and graduate students since the mid-80’s. Rob

was also a member of the faculty committee charged with designing the EMBA

program. He has been recognized as an Outstanding Professor five times by

EMBA students and currently serves as one of five members of the Admissions

Selection Committee. “I am honored to have the opportunity to teach ‘the Execs.’

It is the most rewarding teaching experience that I have,” said Rob. “The level

BY KEVIN T. DAVIS

10 YEARS OF DEVELOPING STRATEGIC LEADERS: THE FACULTY PERSPECTIVE

of preparation [of EMBA students] is at least three times

greater than other students. I have never had to waste

a moment convincing [EMBA] students that the subject

[business law] is important. Students approach the program

with a greater sense of intensity and professionalism,” said

Rob when asked what has changed over the years. Rob

thinks that students may be required to have a different

approach given the decrease in employer sponsorship/

support and the growing desire to make career changes

after graduating from the program.

Dr. Kosnik is a visiting faculty member from Trinity

University in San Antonio. Rita is an expert in corporate

governance and negotiations. She was introduced to the

Executive MBA program by Dr. Stuart Youngblood, another member of the faculty committee

charged with designing the EMBA program. Dr. Youngblood asked Rita to teach Negotiations

as an elective course for the Class of 2002. Thanks to the feedback from the Class of 2002,

Rita was asked to return the following year to teach Negotiations as a required course. As they

say, the rest is history. Rita has been recognized as an Outstanding

Professor by EMBA students six times and has been credited many

times for helping her students achieve a return on their investment

in the program and growing their business. “The values and culture

of the Neeley EMBA has been constant since the beginning. TCU

offers a supportive and stimulating learning environment for EMBA

students,” said Rita. “The ‘family feel’ to the program makes teaching

more interesting because of the [increased level of] interaction

versus other learning environments,” Rita continued. “I have had to

upgrade my learning to meet the challenge of teaching the critical

learners in the Neeley EMBA program. The motivation and the

studious nature of the students are energizing,” said Rita. “I have

met some fabulous people while teaching in the Neeley EMBA

program. They make teaching easier.”

There you have it. What has stayed the same? The quality of the people, that is, values-centered

and team-oriented individuals who want to become better leaders, has been a constant. A

supportive learning environment that enables and stimulates leaders to think and act differently

has been a constant. What has changed? The evolving global economy and market conditions

have required EMBA students, faculty, and staff to want and expect more from the program

and themselves, short-term and long-term. What should we expect in the next 10 years? A

world-class Neeley EMBA program and community that has continued to adapt and improve

to ensure we develop strategic leaders equipped to meet the challenges in a rapidly changing

business environment.

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MIKE CARTER

Row 1: Elaine Vaught, Linda Price, Diana Weitzel, Barbara Cook, Felicia (Lathon) Williams, Mike Carter. Row 2: Mel Horikami, Carl Henderson, Zoran Solaja, Kent Backus, Bob Akin, Jon Kautz, Jim Salter. Row 3: Joe Murphy, Bob Montgomery, George Smallwood, John Plunkett, Scott Allen, Jim Dickson, Ranson Roussel, Richard Ott. Row 4: John Merrifield, Jyrki Keronen, Pat Wallace, Andy Lucas, Jeff Matthews, Mark Stanley, Mitch Lucas, Mike Doil. Not Pictured: Deborah Roe.

Class of 2002

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CHARLES BAMFORD IN-MU HAWo utstan d i n g cl a s s m em b er

CHUCK THACKSTON

Row 1: Diana Miller, Debra Weaver, Michele Gagne, Paula Dowell, Revell Hicks. Row 2: Michael Bachand, Angie McCrary, Steve Pierce, Sean Choate. Row 3: Ed Scott, Paul Palek, Dave Johnson, Christopher DeTrempe, Chuck Thackston. Row 4: Johann Van Beest, Ron Davenport, Richard Miller, Brian Morel, Dave Cheney, Ovi Alfaro, Blaine Bilderback.

Class of 2003

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HENRY CHIARELLI

Row 1: Henry Chiarelli, Debbie Kidwell, Meera Neb, Becky Burke, Jody Hutchison, Eric Wolfe. Row 2: Alan Schultz, Jeff Askam, Dan Thompson, John Ornsby, Tracy Crowther, Greg Doherty. Row 3: Tim Powell, Kent Ash, Paul Curtis, Mike Scott, Mark Muller, Bart Boudreaux, Chuck Burriss, Jim Wilhoit. Not Pictured: Rick Price.


CHARLES BAMFORD IN-MU HAW

Class of 2004

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CAREY BOND

Row 1: Gary Tonniges, Dr. Will Lowe , Carol Klocek, Ellen Pitcher, RJ Blair, Margaret Tyson. Row 2: Scott Rose, Carey Bond, Ross Givens , Sam Arora, Ron Cook, Dave Martin. Row 3: Don Vietti, Mike Russel, Lettie Haynes, Jeff Robinson, Jerry Gladysz, Roberto Castro.


IN-MU HAWRITA KOSNIK

Class of 2005

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RITA KOSNIKROB RHODESo utstan d i n g cl a s s m em b er s

RUBEN CHALANTTEMICHAEL LANNAN

Row 1: Karen Skjolsvik, Sheila Ryan, Marion Mehagan, Lourdes Hassler, Beth Humphrey, Irene Kieweg. Row 2: Jon Rudy, John Ricciardelli, Tim Evans, Chuck Epley, Lance Sauer, Kortney Paul, Ruben Chalantte, Steve Slemmons, Scott Fitzgerald, Keith Meadors. Row 3: Bill Poteet, Jr., Charley Mock, Keith Bird, Larry Ruple, Dennis Feeney, Dewey Brooks, Brad Ballentine. Not Pictured: Michael Lannan, Dan Van Ackeren.

Class of 2006


CHARLES BAMFORDIN-MU HAW


STEPHEN BLOODWORTH

Row 1: Alicia Duran, Carlos Huertas Prieto, Gary Wicks, Jeanne Reese-Asmode, Kristi Radford, Sandy Martin, Danny Maldonado, Peter Liu. Row 2: Dorith Hakim, Robin Ahearn, Vern Bennett, Wayne Davis, Jon Stevens, Phil Laster, Dennis McTighe, John Skenesky, Steve Eason. Row 3: Glenn Wallace, Andy Giddings, Anthony Moreland, George Fassett, David Forbes, Vance Dell, Walker Wilson, Eric Davis, Jim Doyle, Tim Cummings, Stephen Bloodworth.

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STEPHEN BLOODWORTHPHIL LASTER

Class of 2007

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TODD BAILEY

Row 1: Eric Lawson, Percy Thompson, Martha Carnera, Mary Ann Williamson, Keith Briggs, Miguel Garcia, Jr., Mel Bailey, Paige Stauffer. Row 2: David Avila, Kenneth Cheung, Chuck Miller, Kathy McLean, Shnease Webb, Max Horne, David Isom. Row 3: Joy Ovien, Paul Marsh, Keith Jennette, Michael Stanley, Joe Vojtkofsky, Chuck Artymovich, Todd Bailey, John Stevenson, Sean Kerr. Not Pictured: Chóle Stauffer.

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JOE VOJTKOFSKY

Class of 2008 (May)

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TOM CARNEYMICHAEL MILLER

Row 1: Neal Shields, Brian Horan, Sharon Clark, Todd Nicholson, Linda Livingston, Julie (Thigpen) Grimsley, Randy Rowles, Stephen Barrett. Row 2: Maricela Verduzco, Rob Odom, Tom Stallings. Row 3: Jason Vinson, Trey Wade, Mark Morgan, Marce Ward, Kim Trost, Jamie Folkmann, Heather Reynolds, Scott Shultz, Del Rudy, Ray Lleverino. Row 4: Matthew Shaffer, Chuck Gummow, Michael Miller, Jim Harris, Michael Fischer, Angelo Marvronis, Tom Carney, Andy Mathiesen, Troy Laird, Chris Bullen, Michael Mueller.

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TOM CARNEYNEAL SHIELDS

Class of 2008 (December)


DAVID BASS

Row 1: Paul Allen, Richard Butler, Erin Snell, Doug Lutz, Stacey Brewer, Jari Mema, Scott Roby. Row 2: Heath Rhodes, Jim Cherry, Jill Bass, Tony Lehew, Abel Palacios, Charlie Havis, Brad Wanek, Chris Crabtree, Derrick Pratt. Row 3: Don Mask, David Bass, Steven Sorrells, Jeff Range, David Pitre, Howard Blankenship. Not Pictured: Glenn Murray.

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PAUL ALLEN

Class of 2009


IN-MU HAWRITA KOSNIK

2010


RITA KOSNIKROB RHODES


WAYNE VAUGHN

Row 1: Michael Paul, William McCall, Justin Spooner, Elsom Eldridge III, John Myers, Ellen Holditch, Nada Ruddock. Row 2: Rick Yoder, Brenda DeVore, Mervin Clermond, Michael Sherrod, David Smith, Stephen Eppinette, John Moore. Row 3: Barbara Kiss, Cathy R. Sheffield, Wayne Vaughn, Jr., Will Fulton, William Johnson, Bryan Lucas, Ben Daniels.


BRYAN LUCAS

Class of 2010

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LI N DA O ’ B R I E N

2011

Row 1: Rick Smith, Jamie Phillips, Susan Semmler, Alvar Diaz, Sondra Bowden, Angela Caddell, Jesse Peltier. Row 2: Bo Bobrowski, Dan Pitts, Jr., Ryan Jaggi, Greg Kajoian, Linda O’Brien, Ken Stephens, Aaron Ray. Row 3: Scott Jiles, Mirza Sarwat, Frank Cantwell, Mant Hawkins, Michelle Stefan, Nelson Knight, Greg Saltsman, Ty Mallard.

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MANT HAWKI N SLI N DA O ’ B R I E N

Class of 2011

2012

Row 1: Terry Trofholz, Cori Bergeron, Michelle Meek, Ron Gomez, Erin Stover, Alicia Hicks, Jay Stegall, Joel Coleman. Row 2: Marcos Zamorano, Macy Hill, Mike Hamby, Jon Souder, Joel Friederich, Zach Fullerton, Timothy Hardman. Row 3: Isaiah Davis, Yancy Qualls, Chris Moore, Curtis Watson, Kathy Novak-Johnson, Tonya Veasey, Stanley Cone, Rick Mills. Row 4: Josh Harbuck, Archie Griffith, Jose Flores, David Rys, Clint Smith, Courtney Sartain, Scott Jimison. Not Pictured: April Harris.

Class of 2012

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SUZ AN N E CARTE R

MIKE CARTERClass of 2002

ANGIE MCCRARYClass of 2003

HENRY CHIARELLIClass of 2004

RON COOKClass of 2005

KAREN SKJOLSVIKClass of 2006

DENNIS MCTIGHEClass of 2007

TODD BAILEYClass of 2008 – May

JAMIE FOLKMANNClass of 2008 – Dec.

DAVID PITREClass of 2009

CATHY SHEFFIELDClass of 2010

ANGELA CADDELLClass of 2011

ALUMNI BOARD

10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONPREMIER SPONSORS

Summer and Michael StanleyClass of 2008 (May)

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Nada RuddockClass of 2010

SILVER SPONSORSGOLD SPONSOR

Bob Montgomery Class of 2002

Mary Ann WilliamsonClass of 2008

Marion Mehagan Class of 2006Mike Carter

Class of 2002

BRONZE SPONSORS

Tom & Linda O’Brien Class of 2011

Karen & Kent Backus Class of 2002

Jim SalterClass of 2002

UPCOMING EVENTS

MARCH 6

APRIL 18

APRIL 25

MAY 8

JUNE 12

Managing Risk in a Global Business Environment

Negotiate Success

Alumni Networking Event

Innovation Starts Here

The Economy, the MBA, and You

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

6:00 - 8:00 PM

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

City Club, Fort Worth

Las Colinas Club, Irving


Las Colinas Club, Irving


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TCU BOX 298530 Fort Worth, TX 76129

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