Tuesday, November 1, 2011
10:40-11:55 – Accounting -
Lance Fenton, Partner in Charge – Boise Office, Cooper Norman
Lance Fenton joined Cooper Norman in December 2004 and worked in Twin Falls at Cooper Norman’s headquarters. Lance graduated from Boise State in 2003 with a BS in Accounting.
Greg Braun, Principal, Ripley Doorn
Greg Braun has been practicing as a public accountant for 19 tax seasons all at Ripley Doorn. Greg received a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Boise State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Washington State University (Summa Cum Laude).
Dawn Teply, CSIA, Boise, Inc.
Dawn Teply began her career in the internal audit department, where she advanced to project manager. She participated on several key projects through out the years and played a key role in leading the Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for the company. She was promoted to her current role, Supervisor Corporate Accounting in 2010.
Bobby Lawrence, Partner, Eide Bailey
Bobby Lawrence has more than eight years public accounting experience conducting audits and preparing financial statements for a wide variety of industries, including numerous government entities, non-profit organizations, construction and manufacturing companies, retail and distribution organizations. Bobby is a graduate of Boise State University.
Rachel Evans, Manager Insurance Client Services, Clearwater Analytics
Rachel Evans specializes in Statutory reporting for Insurance Companies, where she manages the Insurance Client Services group & is responsible for keeping up with Statutory Accounting updates & changes. She also works on product development, helps clients with regulatory filings prepared by Clearwater, and provides client training/information regarding financial statements, analytics reporting and GAAP & SAP guidance.
Greg Chaffin
12:15-2:55 – International Business Management -
Damian Bard, Administrator of International Trade and Investment Promotion, State of Idaho Commerce
Damien Bard has worked for the State of Idaho since January 1998 and is responsible for managing Idaho’s international trade and investment promotion activities globally. Mr. Bard completed a Bachelor of Science degree at Boise State University in Political Science and International Relations in 1997.
Anjuli Waybright, International Trade Analyst & Diplomatic Affairs International Business Division, State of Idaho Commerce
Anjuli Waybright has her BA in International Relations, Spanish minor, from Boise State University (2009). Currently with the Idaho Department of Commerce International Business Division, she handles diplomatic relations for the State of Idaho, manages global trade statistics, delivers statewide seminars and trains companies on how to export.
David Christensen, Professor, Boise State University
David Christensen has been teaching international business classes in the College of Business and Economics David was the administrator for the Division of International Business at the Idaho Department of Commerce andthe recipient of the U.S. Presidential “E” Award for excellence in export services.
4:40-5:55 – General Business – Keiser Hall, Room 103
Katie Park, Retail Banker, Washington Trust Bank
Katie Park received a BBA with an emphasis in Marketing in 2006 and started with Washington Trust Bank in 2009. Excelling in retail banking Katie quickly narrowed her focus to small businesses.
Kevin Rigenhagen, Managing Partner, Northwestern Mutual
Kevin Rigenhagen joined Northwestern Mutual in 1997 and is currently Managing Director of the Rigenhagen Financial Group in Nampa, ID. Throughout his tenure with the company Kevin has qualified for numerous awards including Million Dollar Roundtable, National Quality Award and the National Sales Achievement Award. Kevin has also been selected by the Idaho Business Review as an Accomplished Under 40 recipient.
4:40-5:55 – Economics – Multipurpose Bldg., Room 118
Blake Lingel, Owner, Boise Fry Company
Blake Lingel graduated from Boise State in 2003, where he was a member of the Founder’s Leadership Society. He has worked as an analyst for the U.S. Agency for International Development-funded International Technical Assistance program in the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s Office of International Affairs.
Larry Johnson, Manager of Investments, Idaho Endowment Fund Investment Board
Larry Johnson received his B.B.A. in Economics and Accounting from Boise State University in 1978 where he was honored as a top scholar. He is responsible for the management of $1.5 billion of assets for four different state clients.
Darby Heidemann, Wealth Management Advisor , The Bailey Financial Group
Darby Heidemann began his career as a college intern in 1990 and upon completion of his undergraduate education at Boise State in 1991, Darby decided to pursue his MBA at the University of Southern California.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
11:40-12:30 – Leadership – BUS 102A
Bae Emilson, Center for Professional Development
Bae Emilson, MA SPHR , Assistant Director and Professional Development Specialist, Boise State University Center for Professional Development. Bae has over 20 years experience in training and consulting with a specialization in performance improvement and transition management. Prior to joining the Center, Bae managed Career Centers and coached hundreds of individuals in making success career transitions.
Laura Jantz Vincent, St. Lukes
Laura Jantz Vincent is helping build and establish IT governance and project methodology while leading a major compliance project. Laura graduated from Boise State with a BS in Biology in 1989. She worked as the manufacturing coordinator for Weyerhauser’s process engineering group where she established, developed, and led iDea:IDAHO!
Max Wilson, Bailey Financial Group
Max Wilson graduated from Boise State University with a degree in Finance, Accounting, and Computer Information Systems in 2005. Max transitioned to starting his own practice at Northwestern Mutual in January of 2007, helping individuals, families and businesses develop a more secure and strategic financial future. Max is a certified Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant and Chartered Advisor for Senior Living.
Kristin Muchow , Vice President, Meeting Systems
Kristin Muchow has been active in the Boise business community since her time at Boise State University. At Boise State, she was selected for the Kauffman Entrepreneur Internship Program, participated in Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), presented at the National Student Advertising Competition, and was a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society.
12:40-1:30 – Leadership – BUS 102A
KK Lipsey, K Lipsey Creative
KK Lipsey is an accidental entrepreneneur. She has owned her marketing communications company for 14 years. KK studied Industrial Engineering at Stanford. Upon returning to the business world she worked for architecture and engineering firms in Seattle, then turned to consulting. Over time she relocated to Boise, where she believes, “The best of the creative and real people are here in Boise.”
Tami Trout, Trout Business Solutions
Tami Trout has more than 25 years experience managing people and projects, developing and facilitating training programs, optimizing business processes and operations, and creating and executing strategic employee communications. Tami’s formal education includes degrees in Management and Organizational Leadership and Health Information Technology, and her mediation training is through the Northwest Institute of Dispute Resolution University of Idaho College of Law, Boise State University Extended Studies, and the Idaho Mediation Association.
Max Wilson, Bailey Financial Group
Max Wilson graduated from Boise State University with a degree in Finance, Accounting, and Computer Information Systems in 2005. Max transitioned to starting his own practice at Northwestern Mutual in January of 2007, helping individuals, families and businesses develop a more secure and strategic financial future. Max is a certified Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant and Chartered Advisor for Senior Living.
John Williamson, Senior Vice-President, Commercial Banking Relationship Team Manager, Keybank
A native of Boise, John has worked for KeyBank for the past nine years in business and commercial banking. He began his banking career in 1989 as an operations specialist. John earned his undergraduate degree from Boise State University, and a Masters of Business Administration degree from Westminster College.
Shannon Stoeger, Senior Vice President & Regional Manager, Idaho Independent Bank
Shannon Stoeger manages the Bank’s Boise River Office located in downtown Boise. In addition, she oversees the management of eight Southern Idaho branches. Shannon graduated from Boise State University in 1994 with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration.
4:40-5:55 – Entrepreneurship – ED 110
Rick Vycital, Idaho Small Business Center
Rick Vycital has been with the Idaho Small Business Center since 2000. Prior to that Rick worked as the Region III Director Idaho SBDC. Rick is also the owner of Silver Creek Inc. and a partner of DBF @ Co.
Kevin Rigenhagen, Northwestern Mutual
Kevin Rigenhagen joined Northwestern Mutual in 1997 and is currently Managing Director of the Rigenhagen Financial Group in Nampa, ID. Throughout his tenure with the company Kevin has qualified for numerous awards including Million Dollar Roundtable, National Quality Award and the National Sales Achievement Award.
Brandon Armstrong, Idaho Tech Connect
Brandon Armstrong holds an MBA from Boise State University. He has broad experience in both the private and public sectors. His private industry experience includes sales, marketing, research, and customer service in small and large local and global companies.
Lisa Laajala, Consilio Business Managers
Lisa Laajala earned an MBA at Boise State University in 2009. Prior to her employment with Consilio Business Managers, she was Executive Director at the YMCA of the Central Bay Area,Community Services Manager, St. Luke’s Healthcare System; Development Director,Sun Valley Center for the Arts; MLS Administrator, Sawtooth Board of Realtors; and Finance Manager for an architecture firm.
Jason Crawforth, CEO, Founder Treetop Technologies, Piehol Enterprises
Jason Crawforth earned his Masters Degree from Boise State University. He is the CEO of several companies. His resume includes vast experience in the mobile software environment.
4:40-5:55 – General Business – ILC 201
Sidney Bateman, Tom Ruff Company
Sidney Bateman graduated from Florida State University. She has been in the recruitment industry since 1999 and is currently an Executive Recruiter. She specializes in the placement of medical and pharmaceutical sales representatives.
Randy Smith, Northwestern Mutual
Randy Smith graduated from Boise State University with a degree in Accounting in 1986. His career with Northwestern Mutual actually started in 1985 when he was an intern in his senior year at Boise State. Randy’s practice focuses on small business planning and financial security planning for individuals.
Jeff Hancock, KeyBank, Vice President Relationship Manager
As a Key Private Bank Relationship Manager serving the Boise market, Jeff brings the skills and experience necessary to meet his clients’ needs. With professional strengths developed over two decades of experience. After receiving a BA in International Relations from Denison University, Jeff pursued and earned the Certified Financial Planner™ designation.
Kevin Learned, Idaho Small Business Development Center
Kevin Learned has extensive experience as an entrepreneur, manager and angel investor. Trained as a CPA, he was the co-founder of Learned-Mahn, a Boise software company that supplied its software nationwide in the banking and hospital industries.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
9:15-10:30 – Marketing – BUS 217
Nic Kawaguchi, Product Marketing and Management, Inovus Solar™
Nic Kawaguchi is currently part of the marketing group with one of Boise’s premier technology companies, Inovus Solar™. Nic moved to Idaho from Hawaii in 1998 to attend Boise State University. Nic holds a BA in Finance and an MBA from Boise State University.
Travis Hawkes, President, Sports Fan Corporation (The Blue & Orange Store, Pro Image, Capz)
Travis Hawkes received his BBA in Business Management from Boise State University and an innovative entrepreneur he successfully created new retail concepts and marketing strategies that have performed at the top of their peer group nationwide.
Jimsi Kuborn, Marketing Director, Boise Philharmonic
Jimsi Kuborn’s responsibilities include planning, administering and evaluating marketing strategies. Jimsi has also been active in event planning and coordination in her career and with multiple volunteer positions held over the past ten years. Some non-profits organizations include Boise Chamber of Commerce, Boise Young Professionals as a Leadership Board Member, Opera Idaho and as a Board Member and Trey McIntyre project to name a few.
9:15-10:30 – Economics – BUS 309
Sterling Russell, Senior VP Senior Portfolio Manager, KeyBank
Sterling Russell has 27 years of financial market experience including 12 years as an investment analyst and strategist and 15 years as a Portfolio manager and Chief Investment Officer of a major life insurance company. Sterling holds a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and a Masters Degree in Economics from Brigham Young University.
Randy Smith, Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Randy Smith graduated from Boise State University with a degree in Accounting in 1986. His career with Northwestern actually started in 1985 when he was an intern in his senior year at Boise State. Randy’s practice focuses on small business planning and financial security planning for individuals.
1:40-2:55 – Supply Chain Management - Student Union Building, Farnsworth Room
Cathy Light, Business Builders LLC
In 1998, Cathy left corporate America and founded Business Builders, LLC, a privately owned management advisory company which specializes in creating the right strategy, structure, hiring and processes for companies to achieve growth successfully. • Prior to founding Business Builders, Cathy was Vice President and General Manager of Sunrise Technologies, Inc., a publicly traded developer and manufacturer of lasers and related products and services for ophthalmic and dental applications. Cathy also worked for Fuji Optical Systems Ltd., a subsidiary of Fuji Film as a senior Sales and Marketing Executive and was instrumental in developing a new division for Fuji that revolutionized the dental industry for years to come. Cathy earned her BS in Business Administration, San Jose State University, and MS in HR & Organizational Development, University of San Francisco.
Jacob Blanchard, Continuous Improvement Coach, St. Luke’s Health System CMRP
Jacob Blanchard is a graduate of the Boise State College of Business and Economics, with a BBA in Supply Chain Management. His experience is primarily in healthcare Supply Chain where he has worked as a Buyer, Supply Chain Analyst, and Project Coordinator. Currently, he is employed as a Continuous Improvement Coach within the Office of Program Management at St. Luke’s Health System.
Kyle Puckett, Supply Chain Manager, Jackson Foods
Kyle Puckett graduated from Boise State University with a B.A. in supply chain management in 2008. He oversees all sales and distribution for Idaho’s 5th largest private company Jacksons Food Stores. His primary responsibilities include handling purchasing, sales and distribution to the companies 200+ locations from their sister company Capitol Distributing. Marketing responsibilities include analyzing sales data, demand forecasting and private label brand development.