Speakers' Biographies

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Dr. Dan Dieterich's Biography
Title: Professor of English
Company: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Honors: Nationally recognized writing consultant.
Co-founder and past president of the Association of Professional Communication Consultants
UWSP gave Dan their Excellence in Teaching Award and twice gave him their Outstanding Service Award.
In 2004, the Association of Professional Communication Consultants gave him their award for excellence in training and renamed the award “The Dan Dieterich Award for Excellence in Training"
Topic: Business Writing Skills
Topic Description: Lessons on how to write effective business emails and proper business letter addressing inside and outside the office
Contact Email: dan.dieterich@uwsp.edu
Month Presented: January 2008
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Jeff Hohn's Biography

 

Designations Held: AAMS
Title: Financial Advisor
Company: Edward Jones
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of South Dakota
Hobbies/Interests: Boating, traveling, downhill skiing, and watching Badger football
Contact Phone: (715) 342-1116 or (800) 738-4047 
Contact Email: jeff.hohn@edwardjones.com
Topics: December: Retirement Planning
February:  Outlook and Opportunities Relating
                  to Personal Finances
Topic Description February: a discussion of 2008’s economic outlook, the impact politics and social events may have on the financial markets, and the importance of maintaining a long-term investment strategy.
Month Presented: December 2007

February 2008

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Sheryl Elliott's Biography

 

Designations Held:
Title: Senior Cost Accountant
Company: The Dial Corporation
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration from Evangel University and an MBA from St. Ambrose University.
Hobbies/Interests:
Contact Phone: 1-800-323-5385 #1 Voice
Contact Email: elliotts@dialcorp.com
Topics: Who Moved My Cheese?
Topic Description
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March 2008

Lee D. Lindgren Biography      
 
Designations Held: CPA
Title: Field Auditor
Company: Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting – UW Superior Master of Science degree in Management – Troy State University, Troy, AL
Family: Wife – Nancy, 2 children
Contact Phone: 715-421-0595
Contact Email: Lee.Lindgren@revenue.wi.gov
Topics: Introduction to Wisconsin Sales and Use Tax Law
Topic Description This presentation will cover basic Wisconsin sales and use tax law, including taxable transactions and the most common exemptions, with time allowed for a question & answer period. 
Month Presented: November, 2007

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William H. Love Biography
Designations Held: CMA, CFM, CPA, CIA
Title: Professor
Company: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Education: Graduate degree from University of San Diego, California-Los Angeles and Arkansas
Family: Wife, Ann
Contact Phone: 715-346-3871
Contact Email: wlove@uwsp.edu
Topic Ethics: Seven Lessons from the Andersen Frauds
Topic Description This presentation will include one hour lecture about the lessons that can be learned from the Andersen frauds.  A second hour will be offer for those who need to fulfill the two hours of ethics requirement for CPE.  The second hour will include review and discussion of ethical case studies. 
Month Presented: September 2007
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Christopher M. Menard

 

Designations Held: CPA
Title: Controller
Company: Wausau Homes
Education: BBA- UW- Eau Claire
Family: Married 20 years to Theresa, 6 children
Contact Phone: 715-241-4792
Contact Email: menardc@wausauhomes.com
Topic Opportunities and Challenges in the Home Building Industry
Hobbies Family time and youth ministry
Month Presented: May 2007
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John Pollara's Biography
 
Designations Held: CMA
Title: 2007-2008 IMA Chair
Company: IMA
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Cal Poly-Pomona
Contact Phone: (800) 638-4427 x1554
Contact Email: jpollara@zieman.com
Topic “From Backyard Business to Public Company” -the role of the management accountant
Topic Description Mr. Pollara’s presentation will discuss how he helped to transform a small, private manufacturing company into a publicly traded company.  This is a compelling story of how the management accountant can add significant value if they are armed with the appropriate skills, training and certifications. 
Month Presented: October 2007
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Paul Wachowiak's Biography
Title: Vice President
Company: Paper City Savings Association
Education: Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point and his MBA from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
Family: Wife, Cheryl and two children
Hobbies/Interests: Fishing and managing rental properties
Topic: The Basics of Lending: How to Stay Out of Trouble
Topic Description: Basics of Lending will be an overview of lending including mortgage, home equity, commercial and vehicle loans
Contact Phone: 715-422-1803
Contact Email: paul@papercitysavings.com
Month Presented: April 2008
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