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 |
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| 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 |
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| Designations Held: |
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| Title: |
Senior Cost Accountant |
| Company: |
The Dial Corporation |
| Education: |
Bachelor
of Business Administration from Evangel University and an MBA from
St. Ambrose University. |
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| Contact Phone: |
1-800-323-5385 #1 Voice |
| Contact Email: |
elliotts@dialcorp.com |
| Topics: |
Who Moved My Cheese? |
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| Month Presented: |
March 2008 |
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Lee D. Lindgren Biography |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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