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SPI’s Rigid Plastic Packaging Group Welcomes New Chairman from Airlite Plastics Co. and Vice Chair from Printpack Inc. WASHINGTON—SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association’s Rigid Plastic Packaging Group (RPPG) announced the election of a new Chairman and Vice Chairman Tuesday. Following a brief ballot period, the RPPG Executive Committee welcomed Brad Crosby, President and CEO of Airlite Plastics Co., as Chairman and Terrence (Terry) Harper, Executive Vice President for Printpack Inc., as Vice Chairman. Each of the new leaders will serve a two-year term on the Executive Committee, which directs the activities of the RPPG, an SPI member division consisting of company representatives from the supplier, processor, converter and brand owner segments of the rigid plastic packaging supply chain. “The issues facing these vital segments of the plastics industry are constantly changing, and so it’s important to bring in fresh perspectives and new leadership to ensure that SPI and the RPPG are doing everything in their power to ensure the growth of our industry,” said SPI Director, Industry Affairs George M. Southworth. “Brad and Terry’s leadership within RPPG will greatly strengthen the division with the diversity of their backgrounds and their commitment to the plastics packaging industry. The entire SPI family congratulates them on their election and looks forward to growing from the benefit of their insights.” Crosby, a long-time member and an active participant in RPPG, returns after a brief sabbatical as Chairman. He currently serves as President and CEO of Airlite Plastics. He graduated from Iowa State with a degree in industrial engineering. He lives in Omaha with his wife, Laura, and their two sons. Over his 27-year career at Printpack, Harper has been responsible for all of Printpack’s corporate services such as IT, purchasing, engineering and business development. He also had a role with the sales and operations planning with some of Printpack’s largest accounts. In his current role as Executive Vice President, he is responsible for Printpack’s rigid plastics and medical divisions. He holds an undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and a master’s in business administration from Queens College in Charlotte, North Carolina.

HILLERICH & BRADSBY CO. APPOINTS BEAIRD CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER LOUISVILLE, KY (July 16, 2015) Hillerich & Bradsby Co. has appointed Kyle Beaird Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer. Beaird joined H&B in 2012 as Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. He was promoted to VP Finance in September 2014 and now becomes COO/CFO in the newly reorganized H&B structure after the company’s sale of the Louisville Slugger brand to Wilson Sporting Goods in April. “Kyle has been a tremendous asset to our company,” said Hillerich & Bradsby CEO John Hillerich IV. “He has been tireless in his efforts to ensure our success. His knowledge and experience are exactly what a reorganized H&B needs as we move into the future.” Prior to joining H&B, Beaird served as an investment banker with Legg Mason and Friedman, Billings, Ramsey (FBR) in Washington DC as well as KeyBanc Capital Markets in Denver, CO. Beaird earned his undergraduate degree from Iowa State University in 1997 and his MBA at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania in 2003. Beaird is a die-hard baseball fan. He’s also an avid mountaineer having summited Mount Everest in Tibetan China, Denali in Alaska, and a number of other significant peaks in the U.S., South America, and Europe. Beard is also a distance runner and triathlete. He and his wife Jill live in Louisville and have two children, Boden and Bronwyn. About Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. is a fifth-generation manufacturer of sporting goods with roots dating to 1859. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, the company makes Louisville Slugger wood bats, the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, for Wilson Sporting Goods. H&B also owns and operates the world class Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory™ in downtown Louisville. The company designs and sells Bionic Gloves for a variety of sports and activities. H&B also owns Powerbilt golf equipment - golf’s oldest family-owned brand – founded in 1916.

New York Arborist and Author Honored with International Award CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (August 10, 2015) – Dr. Chris Luley of Naples, New York, is this year’s recipient of the International Society of Arboriculture’s (ISA) R.W Harris Author’s Citation Award. This Award of Distinction is given to authors who consistently publish works providing information on research in the field of arboriculture. Click here for a video of Dr. Chris Luley. Luley, vice president and pathologist for Urban Forestry LLC in Naples, has published more than 50 technical articles and given presentations on a wide range of urban forestry and pathology topics. “Dr. Luley recognized a need within the industry,” says Mark Roberts, ISA board president. “His Visual Identification Series of books provide arborists with easy-to-use arboricultural guides.” Luley is author of three popular industry guide books sold by the ISA. ABCs of Pruning, Wood Decay Fungi, and Landscape Pest Management make up the Visual Identification Series. In addition to writing these books, Dr. Luley is also a contributing author and technical editor/reviewer for many other ISA publications. “Most of what I have written so far barely scratches the surface,” says Luley. “The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know. The arboricultural industry has inherent value to society but we still have a huge need for research, critical thinking, and evaluation, as well as, a way to present the information to arborists in a comprehensive way.” ISA honored Luley at a ceremony on Sunday, August 9th in Orlando, Florida as part of the 91st Annual ISA International Conference and Trade Show. Dr. Luley is one of nine distinguished professionals who make up the circle of winners for ISA’s 2015 Awards of Distinction, sponsored by Bartlett Tree Experts. Robert Bartlett Jr., chairman and CEO of Bartlett Tree Experts added, “Regardless of size or location, every tree care company benefits when individuals endeavor to further our industry through education, science and technology. That’s why I continue to believe it is vitally important to support the Awards of Distinction and recognize outstanding work like that of this year’s recipients.” ISA, with more than 20,000 members making up the organization worldwide, has been honoring members and industry professionals with the Awards of Distinction since 1963. Nine categories recognize candidates in such areas as research, publishing, education, and advancing the cause of the organization. The winners are selected by a diverse group of experts in arboriculture. ABOUT ISA The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), headquartered in Champaign, Ill., is a nonprofit organization supporting tree care research and education around the world. To promote the importance of arboriculture, ISA manages the consumer education web site, www.treesaregood.org, which fulfills the association’s mission to help educate the public about the importance and value of proper tree care. Also, as part of ISA’s dedication to the care and preservation of shade and ornamental trees, it offers the only internationally-recognized certification program in the industry. For more information on ISA and Certified Arborists, visit www.isa-arbor.com. ABOUT BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company was founded in 1907 by Francis A. Bartlett and is the world’s leading scientific tree and shrub care company. The organization’s current chairman, Robert A. Bartlett Jr., represents the third generation of Bartlett family management. Bartlett has locations in 27 U.S. states, Canada, Ireland, and Great Britain. Services include pruning, insect and disease management, fertilization and soil care, cabling and bracing, tree lightning protection systems, and tree and stump removal. Its corporate offices are located in Stamford, Connecticut. Editor’s Note: Photos are available upon request. To arrange an interview with Dr. Chris Luley, contact Julie Gaier at 262-786-5970 or julie@trg-marketing.com. Dr. Christoper Luley – R.W. Harris Author’s Citation Dr. Chris Luley, vice president and pathologist for Urban Forestry LLC in Naples, New York, recognized a need within the industry for straightforward information presented in a format that working arborists could easily access and use. As a result, Dr. Luley developed the “Visual Identification Series” of books, beginning with the popular Wood Decay Fungi and followed by Pest Management in the Landscape and The ABCs Field Guide to Young and Small Tree Pruning. All serve as excellent references for arborists in the field. One of Dr. Luley’s greatest contributions to documented research was his involvement in an eight-year pruning study in Rochester, New York, which provided important data on branch failure rates relative to maintenance practices. He believes the industry needs more research-based evidence that supports maintenance practices believed to be beneficial at the population level. Dr. Luley has authored and co-authored more than 50 scientific publications, popular articles, position papers, poster presentations based on his research and practice, and encourages sustained evaluation and investigation within the industry.

American University Names Courtney Surls New Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations Washington, D.C. August 19, 2015 – American University has selected Courtney Surls, currently senior vice president for development at the Newseum, to become AU’s new vice president for development and alumni relations, effective September 15. Surls was selected following a national search and meetings with members of the AU community. “She is an experienced leader whose collaborative style and contagious enthusiasm combined with high performance at remarkable institutions will help us advance AU in unprecedented ways,” said President of American University Neil Kerwin. Surls will lead a fundraising and alumni relations program that has grown in size, scope, ambition and performance over the last few years. She will help AU leverage significant momentum to support strategic priorities, attract new sources of funding, and deepen lifelong relationships between AU and its more than 120,000 alumni. Since 2012, Surls has served as senior vice president for development at the Newseum, where she provided strategic leadership for fundraising, membership, and stewardship and prepared the institution for its next fundraising campaign. Prior to her position at the Newseum, Surls was Vice President of Development at University of Southern California. Surls’s experience also includes positions in development and advancement at Loyola Marymount and as a teacher and development director at an independent school in Los Angeles. She earned her master of education degree in school administration from Loyola Marymount and her bachelor’s degree in music and music curriculum from Iowa State University. In accepting the appointment, Surls said, “I am honored to serve American University at this remarkable time in its history. With strong leadership and exceptionally committed faculty and staff, AU is poised to achieve new levels of distinction in engaging alumni and attracting philanthropic support to realize its bold ambitions.” -AU- Located in Washington D.C., American University is a leader in global education, enrolling a diverse student body from throughout the United States and more than 140 countries and providing opportunities for academic excellence, public service, and internships in the nation’s capital and around the world.

Nimrod family chosen to receive 2015 Farmland Owner Award from Practical Farmers of Iowa AMES, Iowa — Practical Farmers of Iowa’s board of directors is pleased to announce that Dale Nimrod, along with his siblings Faith Sherman and Vance Nimrod, are the 2015 winners of the Practical Farmers Farmland Owner Award. Dale of Decorah, Faith of Des Moines and Vance of Mississippi received the award for selling their farmland to a local farm family at a below-market-value price. The Farmland Owner Award is given to non-operator landlords who use their land to advance stewardship and help get the next generation started on the land. With this award, the organization is calling attention to the huge role non-operator farmland owners are playing in the future success of sustainable agriculture. Thirty-one percent of U.S. agricultural land is owned by non-operator landlords. At the same time, there has been a surge in those wanting to farm. Practical Farmers has 1,600 of these beginning farmers in its network alone. The Nimrods’ parents purchased a farm in southwestern Iowa in 1944, but their father died before he had an opportunity to work the place. Their mother was determined to raise her family on the farm, a feat Dale thinks would have been very difficult without the support of the small town of Stanton and the local church. None of the three Nimrod children grew up to be farmers. In 2005, they decided the best way to pay back that community was to sell their 240 acres to a local family. The family selected for the sale was that of Mark and Melanie Peterson, who were unknown to them before they began searching for the right family. The Nimrods’ sale price and terms were generous and based on the production value, rather than market rate for the land. “We were no different from many aging landowners facing this very common situation: We aspired to find a nice, young family who would appreciate the land, the community and the church, and would invest themselves in caring for all three,” Dale says. “But far too often I have seen owners who fervently hope for such an outcome put their place up for auction with little more than their fingers crossed regarding their community.” “We’re honored to receive this award. We have immense satisfaction in seeing the Petersons on that place.” “What the Nimrods did needs to happen thousands of times over in Iowa,” says Teresa Opheim, who leads Practical Farmers’ farm transfer work. “As Dale Nimrod says, there are more important goals than getting top dollar at auction for your farmland. Helping beginning farmers is one of those goals.” New Hampton farmers Tom and Irene Frantzen, who are members of the Practical Farmers Farm Transfer Committee, will present the award to the Nimrod Family at the PFI annual conference on Jan. 22, 2016, in Ames. Previous winners of the Practical Farmers Farmland Owner Award include Helen Gunderson (2013) and Charlotte Shivvers, Martha Skillman and Marietta Carr (2014). For more on the Nimrods’ story, see practicalfarmers.org/farmtransfer. ### Practical Farmers of Iowa strengthens farms and communities through farmer-led investigation and information-sharing. Our values include: welcoming everyone; creativity, collaboration and community; viable farms now and for future generations; and stewardship and ecology. Founded in 1985, farmers in our network raise corn, soybeans, livestock, hay, fruits and vegetables, and more. To learn more, visit http://practicalfarmers.org.

New York Arborist and Author Honored with International Award CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (August 10, 2015) – Dr. Chris Luley of Naples, New York, is this year’s recipient of the International Society of Arboriculture’s (ISA) R.W Harris Author’s Citation Award. This Award of Distinction is given to authors who consistently publish works providing information on research in the field of arboriculture. Click here for a video of Dr. Chris Luley. Luley, vice president and pathologist for Urban Forestry LLC in Naples, has published more than 50 technical articles and given presentations on a wide range of urban forestry and pathology topics. “Dr. Luley recognized a need within the industry,” says Mark Roberts, ISA board president. “His Visual Identification Series of books provide arborists with easy-to-use arboricultural guides.” Luley is author of three popular industry guide books sold by the ISA. ABCs of Pruning, Wood Decay Fungi, and Landscape Pest Management make up the Visual Identification Series. In addition to writing these books, Dr. Luley is also a contributing author and technical editor/reviewer for many other ISA publications. “Most of what I have written so far barely scratches the surface,” says Luley. “The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know. The arboricultural industry has inherent value to society but we still have a huge need for research, critical thinking, and evaluation, as well as, a way to present the information to arborists in a comprehensive way.” ISA honored Luley at a ceremony on Sunday, August 9th in Orlando, Florida as part of the 91st Annual ISA International Conference and Trade Show. Dr. Luley is one of nine distinguished professionals who make up the circle of winners for ISA’s 2015 Awards of Distinction, sponsored by Bartlett Tree Experts. Robert Bartlett Jr., chairman and CEO of Bartlett Tree Experts added, “Regardless of size or location, every tree care company benefits when individuals endeavor to further our industry through education, science and technology. That’s why I continue to believe it is vitally important to support the Awards of Distinction and recognize outstanding work like that of this year’s recipients.” ISA, with more than 20,000 members making up the organization worldwide, has been honoring members and industry professionals with the Awards of Distinction since 1963. Nine categories recognize candidates in such areas as research, publishing, education, and advancing the cause of the organization. The winners are selected by a diverse group of experts in arboriculture. ABOUT ISA The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), headquartered in Champaign, Ill., is a nonprofit organization supporting tree care research and education around the world. To promote the importance of arboriculture, ISA manages the consumer education web site, www.treesaregood.org, which fulfills the association’s mission to help educate the public about the importance and value of proper tree care. Also, as part of ISA’s dedication to the care and preservation of shade and ornamental trees, it offers the only internationally-recognized certification program in the industry. For more information on ISA and Certified Arborists, visit www.isa-arbor.com. ABOUT BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company was founded in 1907 by Francis A. Bartlett and is the world’s leading scientific tree and shrub care company. The organization’s current chairman, Robert A. Bartlett Jr., represents the third generation of Bartlett family management. Bartlett has locations in 27 U.S. states, Canada, Ireland, and Great Britain. Services include pruning, insect and disease management, fertilization and soil care, cabling and bracing, tree lightning protection systems, and tree and stump removal. Its corporate offices are located in Stamford, Connecticut. To find out more, visit the company’s web site at www.bartlett.com or call 1-877-BARTLETT (227-8538). Editor’s Note: Photos are available upon request. To arrange an interview with Dr. Chris Luley, contact Julie Gaier at 262-786-5970 or julie@trg-marketing.com. Dr. Christoper Luley – R.W. Harris Author’s Citation Dr. Chris Luley, vice president and pathologist for Urban Forestry LLC in Naples, New York, recognized a need within the industry for straightforward information presented in a format that working arborists could easily access and use. As a result, Dr. Luley developed the “Visual Identification Series” of books, beginning with the popular Wood Decay Fungi and followed by Pest Management in the Landscape and The ABCs Field Guide to Young and Small Tree Pruning. All serve as excellent references for arborists in the field. One of Dr. Luley’s greatest contributions to documented research was his involvement in an eight-year pruning study in Rochester, New York, which provided important data on branch failure rates relative to maintenance practices. He believes the industry needs more research-based evidence that supports maintenance practices believed to be beneficial at the population level. Dr. Luley has authored and co-authored more than 50 scientific publications, popular articles, position papers, poster presentations based on his research and practice, and encourages sustained evaluation and investigation within the industry.

Bloch School announces Entrepreneur of the Year Awards honorees The University of Missouri-Kansas City's business school is honoring a veteran entrepreneur who built his Kansas City coffee business by bootstrapping. The Henry W. Bloch School of Management announced the 2015 honorees for its Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, which includes Danny O'Neill, founder of The Roasterie, and Gary White, CEO and cofounder of water.org. The business school named O'Neill as Regional Entrepreneur of the Year, and White will receive the Marion & John Kreamer Award for Social Entrepreneurship. O'Neill founded The Roasterie in the early 1990s and has grown the company to three cafes and a roasting factory with an event space. O'Neill is a "successful innovator" who is "well-regarded" in the industry and serves on multiple advisory boards for Kansas City companies and associations, according to the university.

Mad Men Unzipped: Fans on Sex, Love, and the Sixties on TV Iowa City, IA—This is the story of the Mad Men fan phenomenon: how the show and its fans distinguished themselves in a market where it’s hard to make an impression. In this book, four media psychologists who also happen to be dedicated Mad Men fans explore how the show’s viewers make meaning from fictional drama. The authors also interviewed several contemporary advertising industry professionals, getting their inside view of the business in its modern guise and what they make of the show’s vision of their past. The result is cutting-edge psychological research that crunches and codes online fan commentary to understand how fans use the show to debate complex social issues. In answering questions like: What do the 1960s mean to us today, and how well does the twenty-first century measure up against that famously turbulent decade? Which characters do fans identify with—and which ones do they love to hate? How would fans unfurl the Mad Men storylines if they were in charge? What makes a good man, and has it changed over time? How should husbands and wives treat each other, and how should parents treat their children? The authors explore not just the online commentary but also fan fiction, cosplay, cocktail making, and vintage furniture collecting. Whether tweeting as one of the main characters (or just a lowly mail clerk), setting Peggy up with the man who’ll treat her right, or figuring out which “Mad Man” they are at heart, fans integrate the show into their lives and use it to make sense of their own choices in work, leisure, and love. Praise “The most fun you can have when you’re not watching Mad Men . . . learning about the new world of storytelling where fans aren’t just spectators anymore.”—Helen Klein Ross, @bettydraper “A timely and thoughtful exploration of fans’ active engagement with the series and how we, as audience members, make sense out of the media we consume, often by reshaping that media to reflect our own values and desires.”—Katherine Larsen, coauthor, Fangasm: Supernatural Fangirls Karen E. Dill-Shackleford is a professor of psychology at Fielding Graduate University and the author of How Fantasy Becomes Reality: Seeing through Media Influence. She makes her home in Hickory, North Carolina. Cynthia Vinney is a psychology graduate student at Fielding Graduate University and has worked as a user experience designer for major advertising agencies and clients including Mandalay Bay, Acura, and VIZIO. She resides in Los Angeles, California. Jerri Lynn Hogg teaches psychology at Fielding Graduate University and is a senior research fellow at the Media ] Psychology Research Center. Kristin Hopper-Losenicky is a psychology graduate student at Fielding Graduate University and a lecturer in journalism and women’s studies at Iowa State University. She lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mad Men Unzipped is available for sale at bookstores or directly from the University of Iowa Press at 800-621-2736 or uiowapress.org. Customers in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, or Africa may order from the Eurospan Group at eurospanbookstore.com.

RIT to offer bachelor’s degree in digital humanities and social sciences Degree will combine technology and liberal arts subjects A new major being offered at Rochester Institute of Technology is designed to change the way people think of a liberal arts degree. A bachelor’s degree in digital humanities and social sciences – the first of its kind in the nation – will combine core liberal arts studies with technical courses such as computer programming to better prepare graduates for employment. Students will be registered in Fall 2016. “After decades of increased demand for specialized, highly technical skillsets, employers – and society – are facing a problem. They’ve found many of today’s challenges cannot be solved by technology alone, and many professionals lack the broad skills to play a role in driving change,” said James Winebrake, dean of RIT’s College of Liberal Arts. “There is a great need for more intentional integration of liberal arts disciplines into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curricula.” Students in the degree program will use new and emerging technology in their humanistic and social science studies. For example, their research could involve developing computer programs to mine data or digitally preserve artifacts and literature found in museums and libraries. “We think this is going to change the way people think about liberal arts degrees,” said Lisa Hermsen, RIT’s Caroline Werner Gannett Chair of Humanities. “We know employers want students with strong communication and critical thinking skills. Now we’re adding computational skills and the ability to use and work with digital tools.” The bachelor’s degree program will be in addition to a program offering a minor in digital humanities, which was offered at RIT two years ago. More liberal arts backgrounds have been infused in traditional technical majors, part of RIT’s strategic plan to offer more educational opportunities with collaboration across departments and other colleges at RIT. All RIT students, regardless of their majors, are required to take liberal arts courses. “RIT is poised to offer the new major because we have exceptional programs already in humanities, social sciences, information technology, game design and media studies,” Hermsen said. “Now we are bringing this all together to educate students on the important role that technology plays in today’s world and what it means to be human and live socially.” The students majoring in digital humanities and social sciences will start learning basic programming and design principles in web development courses as well as learning the history of media technologies and digital culture. Later, they will construct the core of their curriculum to shape a degree that will meet their career desires. Courses being offered include Culture and Computers, Media Archeology, Digital Storytelling and Ethics in the Emerging Digital Era. Students will follow RIT’s co-op model of at least one semester of experiential, on-the-job learning. Tamar Carroll, a faculty member in RIT’s Department of History, will be the program’s first director. An advisory board will include members from RIT’s College of Liberal Arts, B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing & Information Sciences and the College of Imaging Arts & Sciences. “This benefits not just students in liberal arts, students and faculty in all three colleges are going to benefit,” she said. Lisa Hermsen, who received her PhD from Iowa State University in 2002, is featured in the article. Lisa was the lead on the proposal in terms of its design and primary author of the proposal submitted to the NY Dept. of Education for approval. She will be teaching the first course in the degree requirements next semester. As her role as Caroline Werner Gannett Chair she provides support to the Program Director: develops opportunities for student projects, provides faculty research support, makes internal and external connections, raises funds, and writes grants. She is also organizing a regional conference on the topic of undergraduate digital humanities and social sciences.

Local, Iowa Author Jarod Meyer who once faced death himself, delves into the world of the Afterlife / William of Archonia “Redemption” The Imaginative and self-animated author, Jarod Meyer, has touched many hearts and souls through his book based on the afterlife. His new book, William of Archonia “Redemption”, delivers 362 gritty pages to take the reader on a historic journey of trials and triumphs in the afterlife! Anyone who seeks redemption and peace MUST purchase and read this action-packed journey of a novel. Des Moines, Iowa – October 17th, 2015 – Jarod Meyer is not just an amazing author, but places the reader in the shoes of his character’s during his book release signing held at Jasper Winery in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, October 17th . With over 70 people in attendance, Mr. Meyer gave two readings from his book with the help from one the female attendees to play the part of William’s fellow warrior. One must read this book and see for themselves as words cannot describe the beauty and horror that follows William of Archonia on his epic journey. “This book is perfect for someone who is fascinated by fantasy and sword play. The book is best for readers of the age of 13 and older. The following is a brief description of this first in a four part series “Redemption”. “William has had a tough life, but when that life comes to an end he could not possibly be prepared for the next. He is plunged into a world on another plane of existence known as Archonia, Where physical boundaries no longer bind him. Fighting alongside ancient heroes long dead he discovers that he can fly, lift massive objects, and even move at super speeds. He trains to become a Guardian and makes many Allies along the way. During his trials he uncovers a plot that threatens the peace in this beautiful afterlife. After the plot is sprung a great battle ensues where he must use his new found abilities to defeat the most horrifying demons and beasts imaginable. Along the way finding love friendship and a new way of life”. About the Author Jarod graduated from Iowa State University in 2010 with a bachelor of arts. He is currently employed with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Jarod's goal has always been to use his imagination to create something. For many years he didn't know what that was. In the past few years he has discovered a talent for conveying his dreams into the written word. His goal in life is to make a positive impact in the world and to stifle negativity wherever possible. “You must be the change that you wish to see in this world” ~Ghandi

Land O’Lakes, Inc. Promotes Beth Ford (Arden Hills, Minn.) Nov. 10, 2015 – Land O’Lakes, Inc. announced today that Beth Ford has been promoted to group executive vice president and chief operating officer for the Purina Animal Nutrition and U.S. Dairy Foods businesses. In addition, she will retain her previous responsibilities for Supply Chain and Operations, Information Technology and Research and Development across the entire Land O’Lakes, Inc. enterprise. “Beth has done a remarkable job of establishing and leading a fully integrated supply chain and operations function. Adding IT and R&D to her responsibilities has resulted in even stronger functional teamwork and improved operating effectiveness. These accomplishments and her stronger partnerships with the business units opened new opportunities with our customers and built capabilities for continued rapid growth,” said Chris Policinski, president and CEO of Land O’Lakes, Inc. “Beth’s promotion continues my commitment to executive development and succession management.” Ford joined Land O’Lakes in 2011 from International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF). At IFF, she was responsible for optimizing the company’s global manufacturing infrastructure, including consolidation of multiple international facilities as well as the construction of new manufacturing facilities in India, China and Singapore. Prior to IFF, she held leadership positions at companies in multiple industries including PepsiCo/Pepsi Bottling Group, Mobil Oil and Scholastic Corporation. About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Land O'Lakes, Inc., one of America's premier agribusiness and food companies, is a member-owned cooperative with industry-leading operations that span the spectrum from agricultural production to consumer foods. With 2014 annual sales of $15 billion, Land O'Lakes is one of the nation's largest cooperatives, ranking 203 on the Fortune 500. Building on a legacy of more than 94 years of operation, Land O'Lakes today operates some of the most respected brands in agribusiness and food production including LAND O LAKES Dairy Foods, Purina Animal Nutrition and WinField Solutions. The company does business in all 50 states and more than 60 countries. Land O'Lakes, Inc. corporate headquarters are located in Arden Hills, Minn.

I am an Ames native who studied pre-med at Iowa State 1956-59. I'm a life member of the ISU Alumni Association. I am announcing my retirement from 52 years of practicing general medicine and psychiatry since graduation from the U of I med school in 1963! After internship at LA County General Hospital I then served two years in the US Navy as a general medical officer in Vietnam and in San Francisco followed by psychiatric residency at Stanford University, completed in 1972. Subsequently I moved back to San Francisco where I have combined solo private practice with volunteer teaching as a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Univ of California San Francisco (UCSF) medical school these many years. I have also served as Presidents of the San Francisco Medical Society, of the Northern California Psychiatric Society, and of the Association of the Clinical Faculty at UCSF where I've received several teaching, community service and clinical awards. Along the way I have also published three book chapters and over fifty articles, essays and editorials in various journals. I've enjoyed visiting Ames and Iowa State frequently over these many years and plan to continue that practice. I like to think this Iowa farm boy has done ok in the Big City of San Francisco over this long career in medicine. Greetings to old friends and classmates from Ames and ISU! Dr Steve Walsh

AAVSB Announces 2015-2016 Board of Directors Kansas City, MO (November 6, 2015) - The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) is pleased to announce the members of its 2015-2016 Board of Directors. Elections were held at the 2015 AAVSB Annual Meeting and Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 19, 2015. John Lawrence, DVM, was reelected as President. He will serve in this role for a one-year term. Frank Walker, DVM, moved from his position as Treasurer to President-Elect. Mark Olson, DVM, moved from his position as Director to Treasurer. Per a change to the AAVSB Bylaws in 2014, two new Director positions were added to the board's roster. Kim Gemeinhardt, DVM, and Walter Robinson, DVM, were elected to the open positions as Directors. Dr. Gemeinhardt joins the Board of Directors after most recently serving as Chair of the AAVSB Conference Committee. She is a member of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board. Dr. Robinson most recently served on the AAVSB Bylaws & Resolution Committee. He is a member of the South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Leslie Knachel was also elected to the position of Director. She had previously been appointed to that role to fill a mid-term vacancy. Ms. Knachel is the Executive Director of the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine. "The current AAVSB Board of Directors is a uniquely qualified group of men and women dedicated to veterinary regulation," said Dr. Lawrence. "I am proud to work with these extraordinary leaders as we lead the association in its mission to ease the public protection burden of its member licensing boards." The current AAVSB Board of Directors consists of the following individuals: John Lawrence, DVM (Minnesota), President Beckey Malphus, DVM (Georgia), Immediate Past President Frank Walker, DVM (North Dakota), President-Elect Mark Olson, DVM (Kansas), Treasurer Kim Gemeinhardt, DVM (North Carolina), Director Michael Gotchey, DVM (Colorado), Director Leslie Knachel (Virginia), Director Roger Redman, DVM (Ohio), Director Walter Robinson, DVM (South Carolina), Director Chris Runde, DVM (Maryland), Director James T. Penrod, CAE, FASLA, Ex-Officio Member (non-voting), Secretary & Executive Director About the AAVSB: The AAVSB is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to reliably provide quality resources and accurate information for veterinary regulatory agencies and professionals in the interest of public protection. The membership of the AAVSB consists of 59 jurisdictions representing all of the United States and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and six Canadian provinces: Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan.

Bell Nunnally Adds Three Attorneys DALLAS (Oct. 13, 2015) – Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP has added three attorneys – Peter J. Kosydar, III; Scott R. Larson and Murphy C. Sayre. The firm, one of the largest in Northern Texas, continues to expand and has now added seven attorneys in 2015. “We are excited to welcome Peter, Scott and Murphy to the firm. We look forward to watching their careers progress and are confident that they will thrive in our collegial, client-first environment,” said James Skochdopole, managing partner of Bell Nunnally. Kosydar joins Bell Nunnally’s Corporate and Securities, Mergers and Acquisitions and Tax practice areas. Dual-licensed in Texas and Michigan, he joins the firm from the Kalamazoo, Mich. office of Kreis, Enderle, Hudgins & Borsos, P.C. Kosydar employs his business and accounting background to assist clients with a range of issues including entity formation, contract drafting and negotiation and mergers and acquisitions. He is a graduate of Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 2012) and the University of Oklahoma (M.A. and B.B.A., 2008). Larson joins the firm’s Litigation practice and will focus on complex commercial litigation. He is an alumnus of SMU Dedman School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude 2015), where he graduated in the top ten percent of his class and attained Order of the Coif. Active at SMU, Larson won the national Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition and served as president of SMU Law Review Association. In 2014, Larson served as a teaching assistant at SMU for Senior District Judge A. Joe Fish of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Larson received his undergraduate degree at Iowa State University (B.A., 2012). Sayre joins the firm’s Commercial Finance, Corporate and Securities, Mergers and Acquisitions and Real Estate practices. He graduated with honors from the University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2015), where he was a member of the Texas Environmental Law Journal. Sayre comes to the firm after interning for a law firm, an energy company and a technology incubator. In addition, he clerked for Judge Ruben G. Reyes of the 72nd District Court in Lubbock, Tex. Sayre also attended the University of the South (B.S., 2012). About Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP With more than 50 attorneys and three decades of doing business, Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP is among the most respected business law firms in Texas, one of the 25 largest in North Texas and one of the state’s fastest-growing firms. The depth of the firm’s knowledge and breadth of its expertise sets Bell Nunnally apart. The firm provides a full range of services, including litigation, appellate law, commercial finance, corporate and securities, creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, health law, intellectual property, labor and employment, immigration, real estate, entertainment, mergers and acquisitions, estate planning, tax and white collar criminal defense. Bell Nunnally is regularly singled out as a “Go-To” firm by America’s largest companies each year in Corporate Counsel magazine.

Merck Animal Health Honors Dr. Dean Christianson for His Commitment to Next Generation of Bovine Veterinarians MADISON, N.J. - In recognition of his commitment to mentoring bovine veterinary students and young veterinarians, Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada) and the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) presented Dean Christianson, D.V.M., with the Mentor of the Year Award at this year’s AABP Annual Conference. The annual award honors an individual who is dedicated to educating, guiding and advancing the careers of future bovine veterinarians. “Dr. Christianson’s contributions to veterinary medicine and his ongoing commitment to cultivating the next generation of bovine veterinarians is truly impressive and deserving of recognition,” said Norman Stewart, D.V.M., livestock and technical services manager for Merck Animal Health. “We commend his dedication to the veterinary medical profession, as well as his contribution of time, knowledge and real-world experiences for students and young veterinarians.” For nearly 30 years, Dr. Christianson has opened his doors to countless veterinary students and new veterinarians to share practical insights of working with clients and the animal patients within a rural veterinary clinic. “The value and recognition of being a mentor is akin to financial investing – the return often comes years or even decades after the fact,” said M. Gatz Riddell, Jr., D.V.M., executive vice president of AABP. “Oftentimes, mentees are unaware of the process at the time, and only years later realize the impact an individual had on their life and career. This is why Dean and other lifetime mentors like him are so worthy of this recognition." Veterinary students in their third or fourth year of college are eligible to receive the award. Recipients of the scholarship are selected based on academic achievement, career goals, work experience and interest in veterinary medicine. Taking a hands-on approach, Dr. Christianson teaches by example. “His philosophy is ‘see one, do one’,” said Kristi Pennington, D.V.M. with the Dakota Prairie Veterinary Clinic, who worked for Dr. Christianson after veterinary school. “What I learned from him in two years has been invaluable in my veterinary career. On a weekly basis, I use many of the techniques that he taught me 20 years ago.” She also credits him with encouraging herself and other female veterinary students to pursue large animal veterinary medicine. As president of the Academy of Rural Veterinarians (ARV), Dr. Christianson further cultivates the mission of mentoring young veterinarians among his colleagues. Under his direction, ARV sponsors numerous student externships each year, and members regularly visit undergraduate and high school classes to expose youth to careers in veterinary medicine. Within his own clinic in Ashley, North Dakota, it’s not uncommon for Dr. Christianson to host five to 10 veterinary students annually. Love of the veterinary profession, as well as concern about the long-term accessibility of rural veterinarians for producers, drives his efforts. “I think what he likes most about being a veterinarian is the relationship and bond he has with his clients,” Dr. Pennington said. “He wants to share that with students and let them see how enriching a veterinary career in a rural community can be.” A native of South Dakota, Dr. Christianson received a Bachelor of Science in microbiology at South Dakota State University. He went on to the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 1984. From there, he practiced at the Eureka Veterinary Clinic in Eureka, South Dakota. In 1986, Dr. Christianson moved to Ashley, North Dakota, to open the Ashley Veterinary Clinic, which he owns and operates today. Dr. Christianson is an active member of numerous veterinary organizations, including AABP, and is the ninth recipient of the Mentor of the Year Award, which was instituted in 2007.

Ann Bauer Selected for The Best Lawyers in America (St. Louis, Missouri) The Center for Family Law is pleased to announce that Ann Bauer has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2016. Bauer has been practicing family law for 21 years. She previously spent more than 15 years working with families in early childhood education and has a deep appreciation for the challenges facing parents and children of separation. She is one of only 37 Missouri attorneys to be a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), an organization promoting the highest degree of professionalism and excellence in the practice of family law. She was recognized in 2005-2008 and 2011-2015 as a "Super Lawyer" in Family Law by Super Lawyers of Missouri and Kansas. This is her second year being honored by Best Lawyers. Some of her numerous organizations include the Missouri Bar Association (Family Law Section Chair 2003-05), Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis Family Law Section, Missouri Chapter of the Association of Family Conciliation Courts (founding member), St. Louis Collaborative Family Law Association (founding member and current president), and Woman’s Place (former board president). Bauer is known for her service to many organizations that work to improve the practice of family law and services to families involved in the court system. Legal Services of Eastern Missouri named her Volunteer Lawyer of the Year in 2001; The Missouri Bar honored her in 2012 with an award for her pro bono work; and in 2013, the Missouri Bar Family Law Section named her the Family Law Practitioner of the Year. Bauer, a resident of Clayton, MO, holds a B.S. from Iowa State University, M.Ed from Loyola University (The Erikson Institute of Child Development), and J.D. from Washington University School of Law. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. Over 79,000 leading attorneys globally are eligible to vote, and we have received more than 12 million votes to date on the legal abilities of other lawyers based on their specific practice areas around the world. For the 2016 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, 6.7 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in more than 55,000 leading lawyers being included in the new edition. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice." The Center for Family Law is a group of experienced attorneys who focus on your future by providing creative options and solutions to complex family matters. The firm offers recommendations about mediation, collaborative practice or litigation for handling divorce and legal separation. Other matters handled include child custody and visitation, child support, modification of judgments, enforcement of judgments, paternity, unmarried rights, domestic partnerships and adoption. Helping clients to move forward in a positive way, the attorneys also assist with family business matters, estate planning, probate, guardianship and conservatorship. www.thecenterforfamilylaw.com

Samuel “Luke” Craven (‘01) was recognized by Great Plains Super Lawyers 2015 in the area of Personal Injury General: Plaintiff (Rising Stars 2015)

Jonathan E. Kramer (‘97) was recognized by Great Plains Super Lawyers 2015 in the area of Creditor Debtor Rights (Rising Stars 2015)

Jeffrey D. Stone (’76) was recognized by Great Plains Super Lawyers 2015 in the area of Construction Litigation

Kevin M. Reynolds (‘78) was recognized by Great Plains Super Lawyers 2015 in the area of Personal Injury Defense – Product

The most powerful lessons of leadership do not come at once, but are learned and re-learned through time, trial and error. In Pearls of Leadership Wisdom, Volume II, Sandra Davis neatly shares what she's learned during a lifetime of leadership consulting with many of the nation's top employers. You'll gain immediately applicable insights to maximize your leadership potential. "We all begin as budding leaders, charged with specific roles and responsibilities, and over time and with influence from others, we hopefully grow into better and more accomplished versions of ourselves. We also become more adept at 'getting' and understanding how key learnings and life lessons translate into actionable behaviors and results." (Sandra Davis, Pearls of Leadership Wisdom, Volume II) Review ''Given that Cargill does business in 140 countries, often in very challenging political and economic environments, our leaders must be ready to address a variety of often unforeseen challenges. Sandra Davis has made a career of identifying and developing leaders equipped to excel, whatever the circumstances. Pearls of Leadership Wisdom, Volume II skillfully summarizes Sandra's lifelong advocacy for well-prepared leadership.'' -- Gregory R. Page, Executive Chairman, Cargill ''As 21st century organizations expand globally, they need leaders who can deliver organizational results and lead others effectively in a global context. As Sandra Davis writes in Pearls of Leadership Wisdom, Volume II: 'All leaders need to regularly lift up their eyes and be mindful of the world around them.' Sandra's experience, insights and deep understanding of the realities and opportunities of leadership shine through in this book.'' -- Tak Chan, CEO, Mobley Group Pacific, Ltd. ''In a way, quality industrial products are a bit like excellent leadership: often not fully noticed when things are going well. What makes Sandra Davis such a standout is her ability to offer great leadership guidance, insight and value, whether you're seeking incremental improvements or needing to take a different course of action.'' --Mark Blinn, President and CEO, Flowserve ''Just as Sandra has significantly benefitted our organization with her expertise on succession, development and coaching, I'm betting she'll have a similarly positive impact on yours. Don't miss out on Sandra's wisdom in this book.'' --Jennie P. Carlson, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, U.S. Bancorp ''I have worked with Sandra Davis and have experienced firsthand how strong 'followership' can be strengthened in leaders with the right mix of awareness, humility and applied technique. In Pearls of Leadership Wisdom, Sandra demonstrates a magical ability to translate complex leadership and talent development subjects into clear and actionable solutions.'' -- Jeff Gennette, President, Macy's Inc. ''Witnessing firsthand the wisdom and spot-on insight that Sandra Davis brings to her board consulting, I'm not surprised that Sandra's Pearls of Leadership Wisdom has been so well-received by so many, offering just the right advice in the right way and at the right time.'' --Joe Harlan, Chief Commercial Officer and Vice Chairman Market Businesses, The Dow Chemical Company ''As I have shared with my NACD colleagues, no one has all the answers or can predict the future. Yet each of us has at least some of the answers and by revealing our ideas and experiences we are able to enrich others. That's really what Sandra Davis is all about: sharing her ideas, experiences and knowledge to help enlighten, improve and benefit others.'' -- Reatha Clark King, Ph.D. Board Chair, National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) --Reviews Sandra Davis is chair and co-founder of MDA Leadership Consulting in Minneapolis, a premier national leadership-development firm. As leader of MDA's CEO and Board Services, Sandra specializes in working with CEOs and boards on CEO selection and succession planning, senior-executive talent strategies, and executive coaching for C-suite leaders. She is widely known as an industry thought leader, counting many Fortune 500 firms among her clients. Sandra earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology with an emphasis in industrial/organizational psychology from the University of Minnesota, and she is a fellow of the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology and of the American Psychological Association. She has authored numerous professional articles on topics related to assessment, leadership development, coaching, and succession, as well as the books Pearls of Leadership Wisdom and Reinventing Yourself: Life Planning After 50.

Josh Alland (BS Meteorology '13) and Kristy Carter (BS Meteorology '13) were named Co-Chairs of the American Meteorological Society's Student Conference for both the 2016 and 2017 student conferences which take part each year in conjunction with the American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting. The 2016 conference will take place 9-10 January 2016 in New Orleans, LA.

NCEES honors Iowa professional engineer William Bathie for service William Bathie, P.E., of Ames, Iowa, has been awarded the NCEES Distinguished Examination Service Award for his dedicated service to NCEES and the engineering profession. Bathie received the award at the organization’s 94th annual meeting, held August 19–22, 2015, in Williamsburg, Virginia. Bathie began volunteering with the Principles and Practice of Engineering Mechanical Exam Development Committee in 1979 and has attended almost all of its meetings over the last 35 years. His service and leadership were key during two major transitions for the PE Mechanical exam. He served as vice chair of the exam’s development committee from 1993 to 1998, during the exam’s transition from essay only to a combination of essay and multiple-choice questions. He then served as chair from 1998 to 2003, during which time the exam changed to a complete multiple-choice exam with depth and breadth sections. Today, he remains an active member of the PE Mechanical Exam Development Committee. This includes serving as “exam champion” for the Thermal and Fluid Systems module for two exams, which involves working with an exam from assembly through administration to the review of final performance statistics to ensure consistency. He also continues to be a resource and mentor for new leaders on the Thermal and Fluid Systems subcommittee. A licensed professional engineer since 1968, Bathie is an emeritus professor of mechanical engineering at Iowa State University. He is also a graduate of Iowa State, receiving his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering. He is a member and Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

NCEES installs Conzett as president Michael Conzett, P.E., accepted the position of NCEES president at the conclusion of the organization’s 94th annual meeting, held August 19–22 in Williamsburg, Virginia. Having completed a one-year term as president-elect, he will now serve as president for 2015–16. A resident of Omaha, Nebraska, Conzett has been a member of the Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects since 2003. He is a former board chair as well as a former NCEES Central Zone vice president. Conzett has been a licensed professional engineer since 1982. In 2014, he retired as vice president and senior project manager with HDR Inc. in Omaha, Nebraska, after 30 years of service. Conzett is a graduate of Iowa State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in sanitary engineering. He is also a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. In his speech accepting the office of NCEES president, Conzett discussed the need to better communicate the importance of engineering and surveying licensure. He said, “Licensure is important because it compels us to think differently about the work we do every day. It reminds us of our duty to place the interest of the public over and above our duty to any other party.”

Employment Attorney Emily Pontius Joins Fredrikson & Byron’s Des Moines Office Des Moines (August 12, 2015) – Attorney Emily S. Pontius joins Fredrikson & Byron’s Employment & Labor and Litigation Groups. Pontius defends employers against allegations of sex discrimination, age discrimination, race discrimination, FMLA and ADA violations, wrongful termination in violation of public policy, and tortious interference. To help employers maintain a productive workplace and avoid litigation, Pontius partners with clients to provide supervisor and manager training, investigate internal discrimination complaints, provide reasonable accommodations to disabled employees, and navigate issues surrounding family and medical leave. Pontius also provides specialized advice and litigates on behalf of colleges and universities in disputes concerning faculty discipline, tenure and promotion, student conduct, and accommodation of students with disabilities. Fredrikson & Byron is a 275-attorney law firm based in Minneapolis, with offices in Bismarck, Des Moines, Fargo, St. Paul, Monterrey, Mexico, and Shanghai, China. Fredrikson & Byron has a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet”. Our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients, and operate as business advisors and strategic partners, as well as legal counselors. More information about the firm is available at www.fredlaw.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and on Twitter @FredriksonLaw.