Class Notes

Thomas died on November 12, 2019, of massive heart failure after fighting chronic lymphocytic leukemia for three years. He taught at the schools of business at Washington State University, Old Dominion University, and the University of South Dakota, where he retired as emeritus professor of business in 2008. He also proudly served the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America as treasurer of the national organization from 2008 to 2014.

Robert is celebrating his 15th year as an Allstate agency owner after working at CUNA Mutual Group for almost 30 years. Koss’ sons, Daniel and Michael, also work at the agency. His 3-year-old granddaughter and 8-month-old twin granddaughters will no doubt be future UW grads!

Nancy retired from the United States Navy in 2019 after completing 30 years of combined active duty and reserve military service. She primarily worked as a health care administrator. Her duties also included working as a supply and logistical officer.

Daniel died unexpectedly and peacefully on January 26, 2021. His first faculty position was with the University of Maryland-College Park. Power became professor and head of the management department for the college of business at the University of Northern Iowa in 1989. In 1996, he served as acting dean for the college of business and remained, to his death, an active member of the faculty. His expertise was renowned and he served as a lecturer or visiting scholar abroad at universities in Italy, Spain, India, Ireland, Brazil, Colombia, Russia, China, and Turkey. He was a widely published author of numerous journals and seven books.

John was elected chairman of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association. He is also president of Carew Concrete & Supply Co., Inc., a second-generation family owned and operated ready mixed concrete business headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Marykay retired to Arizona after a 35-year career in health care and education. In 1982, she earned her MBA the same day she gave birth to her first child. One week later she moved to Indiana, followed by jobs in Nebraska, Texas, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Oregon, and Washington. An active community volunteer since age 14, she looks forward to volunteering in her new home.

Thomas will retire from Baruch College, City University of New York, after teaching financial statement auditing for the past eight years. His career includes time as a CPA, auditor, standards setter, and educator.

Erbert was elected chairman of the Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp. (WHPC), a nonprofit committed to preserving and protecting affordable rental housing for low- and moderate-income residents. Erbert joined the WHPC board in 2011. He is passionate about a person’s right to live a fulfilling life and sees this position as the best way to help people achieve this goal.

Mark has been working as a consultant to government agencies to provide telecommunications services for various first-responder teams across the U.S.

Sara joined the University of Wisconsin Board of Visitors Initiative to End Alzheimer’s in 2019 after becoming a research participant in UW–Madison’s Alzheimer’s research in 2017. At the end of 2020, she became a founding member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners.

Peter retired February 1, 2019, after more than 30 years designing and developing enterprise level software for Liberty Mutual/Safeco insurance companies. He credits his major in information systems for his successful career.

Elaine recently began a new position as professor of real estate, Charles Bendit Distinguished Scholar, and chair of the Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis at George Washington University.

Nancy and Ted Albright (BBA ’87) both work at Fidelity Investments in Dallas. Nancy works on new fund launches and mergers while Ted is on the 401(k) side as a relationship director. Their son TJ works in the Dallas office as well. They also have a daughter who just received her master’s degree in urban planning from University College London.

Karen has joined the board of directors of Denmark Bancshares, Inc. and Denmark State Bank.

Chuck recently began a new role with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development as the southeastern Wisconsin apprenticeship outreach representative for emerging industries. His focus will be on forging local business relationships and training in nontraditional apprenticeship sectors. He previously spent 20 years with the U.S. Army (UW ROTC ’87) and 20 years as an automotive director with the Boucher Group and Ford.

Jerry, David, and Derek, co-founders of The Bascom Group, recently partnered with Capital Trust Group on a $100 million acquisition of a research and development, manufacturing, and testing facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. They are also proud to announce that Bascom was recently named one of 2021’s Best Places to Work in Multifamily Executive Magazine.

Roy is founder of the Sports Philanthropy Network (SPN), a nonprofit organization focused on building stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities through sports. SPN hosts an array of education and professional development programs.

Nancy was named the Thomas and Joyce Holce Professor of Science at Pacific University, an endowed research chair. She also gave a widely broadcast talk on her work building mathematical communities locally and throughout Africa. The latter has been funded by several Fulbright awards. She was on a research leave last spring to South Africa and contributed a chapter to the book Count Me In: Community and Belonging in Mathematics.