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James McNeil Named President of Information, Inc. BETHESDA, Md. – November 18, 2014 – Information, Inc., a leader in providing high-impact, customized, cost-effective digital content and delivery solutions for trade and professional associations, corporations and government agencies, has named James McNeil as president and publisher, effective Jan. 1, 2015. He replaces founder Alain Carr, who is retiring but will serve as an ongoing adviser to the company. McNeil, who previously was Information, Inc.’s chief operating officer, leads a team of content experts who create robust communication, marketing and public relations initiatives for client organizations through proprietary, state-of-the-art content management solutions. They monitor industry-specific developments, innovations, best practices, trends, competitors and regulations, keeping the client’s target audiences and key constituents informed on key topics and issues. Since Carr started the company in 1980, Information, Inc. has grown to serve more than 1 million readers each month. SmithBucklin acquired Information, Inc. in 2011. McNeil has also been promoted to senior vice president, SmithBucklin. “We are thankful for Alain’s service and wish him the best as he begins his well-deserved retirement,” said Henry Givray, president and CEO of SmithBucklin. “I am excited to see how Jim and the whole Information, Inc. team continue to deliver ever-increasing levels of value to their clients.” McNeil brings a strong publishing background, as well as association management experience, to his new position. He served as chief operating officer for a division of The Times Mirror Company (now McGraw-Hill), leading product development and delivery, marketing and sales performance. He also served as executive vice president and chief operating officer for BAI, an innovative membership-based association providing high-value information, education and research to the global financial services industry. Joining SmithBucklin in 2011, McNeil served as executive director of the Bank Insurance & Securities Association. In addition, he served as vice president of SmithBucklin’s Business + Trade Industry Practice, providing oversight for client organizations headquartered in Washington, D.C. McNeil holds a Bachelor of Arts in marketing, journalism and advertising from Iowa State University, and he has completed the Kellogg Management Institute Executive Program at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. He is also a graduate of the SmithBucklin Leadership Learning Forum, an intensive 12-month program that each year inspires the individual learning, self-discovery and personal growth of 15-20 SmithBucklin employees by exposing them to leadership concepts and principles. About Information, Inc. Information, Inc. provides high-impact, customized, cost-effective digital content development and delivery solutions to trade and professional associations, corporations and government agencies. The company serves hundreds of client organizations by providing client-specific, timely and original editorial and business intelligence services. Through proprietary state-of-the-art content management solutions, Information, Inc. creates robust communication, marketing and public relations initiatives for client organizations. The team of content experts monitors industry-specific developments, innovations, best practices, trends, competitors and regulations, keeping the client’s target audiences and key constituents informed on key topics and issues. Founded in 1980, the company is based in Bethesda, Md. Since 2011, Information, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of SmithBucklin. For more information, please visit infoinc.com or call 1-301-215-4688. About SmithBucklin SmithBucklin is the association management and services company more organizations turn to than any other. Founded in 1949, the company’s mission is to achieve the missions of the client organizations it serves and provide uncompromised stewardship for their long-term prosperity. SmithBucklin offers full-service management and high-impact specialized services to trade associations, professional societies, technology user groups, industry consortia, charitable organizations, corporations and government institutes. SmithBucklin’s offices are located in Chicago, Washington, D.C., Old Lyme, Conn., St. Louis and San Ramon, Calif., and the SmithBucklin + MCI Worldwide Partnership provides client organizations with seamless association and event management services from more than 40 offices throughout the world. The company is 100 percent employee-owned. For more information, please visit smithbucklin.com or call 1-800-539-9740.

Davis Brown Attorneys Contribute to The Technology Transfer Law Handbook Two Davis Brown Law Firm attorneys contributed to the recently published The Technology Transfer Law Handbook. Sean D. Solberg, patent attorney, edited the textbook and contributed to both chapter one, “Changes to the Patent Laws” and chapter two, “Managing Patent Prosecution.” Shareholder Emily E. Harris authored chapter three, “Post-grant Proceedings Under AIA.” Other topics include: • Patent diagnostic tests • University patent enforcement • Licensing of federally supported subject inventions • Approaches to managing patent filing costs • Biotech licensing • The university as venture investor The book is currently available through the American Bar Association. Solberg is a patent attorney offering expertise in patent prosecution, patentability and freedom to operate analyses, IP transactions, portfolio management, IP litigation, and IP due diligence, focusing primarily on medical device, biotech, and agricultural technologies. He has counseled clients ranging from startups and venture capital firms to universities and Fortune 500 companies. In the area of technology transfer, Solberg represents a number of major U.S. colleges and universities, as well as several international universities. He currently serves on the Central Region Planning Committee of the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM). In 2000, Solberg was awarded a JD degree from the University of Iowa College of Law and received his undergraduate degrees from Iowa State University and Grinnell College, graduating with honors. Harris’s practice encompasses patent and trademark law. She holds a BA in biology from Grinnell College and a JD from the University of Iowa College of Law. She formerly conducted research at Pioneer Hi‑Bred International, Inc. and Northwestern University Medical School in the areas of molecular biology and immunology. She frequently assists university startups with patents and licensing and co-developed the Start-Up Launchpad website, a novel online delivery platform for legal services aimed at startups.

Alexis Taylor Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services In her role as Deputy Under Secretary, Alexis oversees the department's international activities. She has key responsibilities in international trade policy and export assistance programs, and coordinates USDA's role in international food aid. She also plays a leadership role in several international economic development and trade capacity building programs. Alexis Taylor was formerly the Chief of Staff for FFAS where she worked to implement provisions of the 2014 Farm Bill. Before joining USDA, she served as Legislative Assistant for Senator Max Baucus of Montana, where she advised Baucus on agriculture and telecommunication issues. Alexis was the responsible for negotiating the 2012 Senate Farm Bill for Baucus. Prior to working for the Senator, Alexis spent five years with Congressman Boswell of Iowa as his Legislative Director. During her time with Boswell she worked on the 2008 Farm Bill. Alexis served in the United States Army Reserves from 1998 to 2006. During her time in the Reserves she did one tour in Iraq with the 389th Combat Engineer Battalion. Alexis is a graduate of Iowa State University and grew up on her family farm in Iowa which has been in her family for over 150 years.

Making Their Mark: Brewer builds on industry surge The image of World Cup winners is unmistakable: Beer-bellied men gleefully cheering and chugging brews. This is not the soccer World Cup, but the World Beer Cup, and when Kevin DeLange’s amber ale won gold in 2006, his brewing company took off. DeLange, the owner of sister companies The Brew Hut and Dry Dock Brewing, started brewing home batches at age 21. After discovering he didn’t have the patience for the corporate world, DeLange tried his hand as an entrepreneur, founding The Brew Hut in 2002. Wanting to challenge himself with a second brewery, he started Dry Dock in 2005. Just six months after opening, Dry Dock’s amber ale won World Beer Cup gold. The publicity and attention sparked further growth and helped Dry Dock emerge in Colorado’s expansive beer industry. “Our biggest successes are awards and timing,” DeLange said. “That put us at the forefront of the new wave of breweries.” Since 2006, the national number of craft breweries has nearly doubled, jumping from 1,409 to 2,768. Colorado ranks fourth with 164 microbreweries, which created more than $1.6 billion in economic impact in 2012. “[Gov.] Hickenlooper loves to throw out the ‘Napa Valley of craft beer’ line,” DeLange said. Hickenlooper’s affinity for Colorado beer is so strong that he put beer taps in the governor’s mansion, making him the first governor in the nation to do so. The growing popularity of craft beers can also be seen in the World Beer Cup participation. The biennial competition put on by the Brewers Association had 2,221 entries in 2006. This year, there were 4,754 beers entered from 58 countries. After receiving guidance from New Belgium Brewing Co. and Avery Brewing Co., DeLange has returned the favor by helping startups. Dry Dock and The Brew Hut play a role in fostering budding breweries. They provide myriad resources for home brewers, including an equipment starter kit, a list of ingredients and recipes, and information on brewing basics. “It’s fun for me to have been the benefactor of that advice and now give back, he said. “What differentiates our brew shop from others is our patience in teaching people how to brew.” Dry Dock has experienced its own rapid growth in past years. When the company first started, it brewed about 280 barrels (one barrel equals 31 gallons or two kegs). Last year, the company opened a 30,000-square-foot manufacturing plant, increasing capacity to 12,000 barrels. This year, output is set for 17,000 barrels. “We’re proud of the fact that all of our beer is sold in Colorado,” DeLange said. “Most breweries our size are in 10 states, but we haven’t even maxed out our home state.” Dry Dock distributes everywhere in Colorado except Pueblo and the Four Corners, but future expansions could reach those areas, he said. In 2009, DeLange hired Doug Hyndman as head brewer and gave up his brewing duties. The need for a refined and repeatable recipe outstriped DeLange’s artisan approach. “A lot of [brewing] is science,” DeLange said. “It was more of an art for me, so it wasn’t exactly the same every time.” The head brewer’s Ph.D. in microbiology and meticulous testing of the process have helped create consistent batches. Now that DeLange no longer handles the brewing, he works with the Colorado Brewers Guild, lobbies politicians at the Capitol and plays in the occasional charity golf tournament. Dry Dock runs fundraising events for breast cancer walks, the Special Olympics and the Colorado Freedom Memorial. The label of the Colorado Freedom Memorial Blonde Ale, whose proceeds help fund the memorial, flaunts the American flag. The patriotic label required federal approval, and the ale is the first beer to gain permission to use the flag since World War II. Despite the four World Beer Cup and 19 Great American Beer Festival awards, the most meaningful recognition comes from patrons lauding Dry Dock’s beer. “It’s fun for me to be at a bar hearing people talk about our beers,” he said. “It hits home a lot more than even the awards.”

Thompson & Knight Again Named Recommended Litigation Firm DALLAS, Texas (November 4, 2014) – The law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP has been recognized as a “Recommended Litigation Firm” in Texas by Benchmark Litigation. Benchmark Litigation 2015 recognized Thompson & Knight for its expertise in antitrust, energy and natural resources, franchise, and general commercial litigation. Partner Gregory S.C. Huffman was recognized among lawyers nationwide as a “Litigation Star – United States” in antitrust. In addition, Huffman, Partners Joseph S. Pevsner, Richard B. Roper, and Scott P. Stolley, and Senior Counsel David R. Noteware were each named “Local Litigation Star – Texas.” Partners Debora B. Alsup, Hunter M. Barrow, and Jennifer R. Ecklund were each recognized as a “Future Star – Texas.” Benchmark Litigation identifies the leading U.S. trial attorneys and firms at the local and national levels. Focused exclusively on the U.S. litigation market, Benchmark’s rankings and editorials are the result of extensive interviews with litigators and their clients and review of case work to identify the leading litigators and firms. The guide’s “Litigation Stars – United States” and “Local Litigation Stars” reflect lawyers who are recommended as reputable and effective litigators by clients and peers on a national level and regional level, respectively. “Future Stars” reflect those attorneys who were consistently referenced by peers and clients as litigators who are likely to be become “Local Litigation Stars” in coming editions. For more information about Benchmark Litigation, please visit www.benchmarklitigation.com.

Vincent A. Lowenberg September 15, 1926- July 7, 2014 Vincent A. Lowenberg was born in Donnellson Iowa on September 15, 1926 to Viola (Krehbiel) and Herbert Lowenberg. He had one sister Elaine (Lowenberg) Harper and 83 first cousins…some of them were double first cousins. Vince loved his large family and kept great correspondence throughout the years Vince married Tyra Elisabeth (Lisa) Lindahl on August 26, 1961 at Ekero Church on an island in Stockholm’s archipelago. The church was built in 1106, and it stands close to where the King and Queen live today. They were married 52 years and have 3 children Karin, Robert, and Kirsten, and 6 grandchildren. Our dad grew up in Donnellson, where he sang in the church choir, was on the high school basketball team, and even played the clarinet in a Dixie Land jazz band. After High School dad went to Iowa State University for two years before signing up to serve his country in the Navy during World War ll. After the war, Dad returned to school, and graduated from the University of Michigan. While at Michigan, he sang with the Men’s Glee Club (the oldest in the Nation), and 2 months ago, the men from the current Michigan Men’s Glee Club honored him with a private concert on the lawn in front of his home in Lake Oswego. Approximately 20 years ago, dad declined an Honorary Doctorate to teach in the Department of Economics with the University of Michigan. After graduation, Dad moved to Boston and earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. Vince worked as an Economist and Consultant for a number of companies including Stanford Research Institute (SRI), The United Nations, and USAID. Dad travelled the world for SRI, and his longest assignments allowed him to move his family to Sweden for a year, and to Ethiopia for two years. Eventually, the family moved to a small farm in Lake Oswego, Oregon where mom and dad lived for 40 years together. From that home base, Dad accepted a twelve month assignment with the United Nations in Zambia, and an eighteen month assignment with the US State Department in Cairo, Egypt. Dad was also a long time member of the Bohemian Club in San Francisco which allowed him long time friendships in business and life. He deeply enjoyed the “Grove” in the summers…writing and preforming music and plays with the other members. The Redwoods were always one of his favorite places to be. The farm in Lake Oswego was our dad’s big love. He could spend hours in his amazing garden, pick fruit from the orchard, or tend to the various animals we had on the farm. He spent countless hours teaching his children the value of hard work by example and word, because he knew that hard work builds great character. Our dad loved the adventure of life and had a passion to see the world. In his 87 years he was able to travel to over 137 countries- and the family accompanied him to 41 of them. Of all of Dad’s accomplishments and adventures, none compared to his love for the Lord. He was very involved in the Gideons International, and would take every opportunity to pass out a Bible. Wherever he was traveling to, he would make sure he filled one briefcase with bibles in the language of the country he was going to be in.…even if it was Communist Russia (in the 1980’s) or Communist China. Dad was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. We will miss him terribly. We are thankful for all the amazing memories and adventures, and we are exceptionally thankful that we will be together again in Eternity. We love you dad! Contributions in Vincent A. Lowenberg's name can be made to any 3 of the following organizations: Gideon's International (gideons.org) Samaritans Purse (samaritanspurse.org) Lake Oswego United Methodist Church

Patricia "Patti" Downey married Anthony Vilutis on August 16, 2013 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They met at the public library where she works when he volunteered to translate the titles of some foreign language books that were donated to the library. Mr. Vilutis is an elder law attorney who loves to read. It is a first marriage for the bride. A family celebration for the couple was held in Elkader, Iowa. Use whatever you want from the above. I realize that may be way too long. If you can only use the names and the dates, that is fine. People seem to get a big kick out of our story. His mother loves it that I am a librarian. I look forward to receiving a copy of VISIONS. It has interesting stories and great photos. Two of my nephews are currently students at Iowa State. One brother and one uncle are ISU alums.

Glen was born in Denison, Iowa, son of Glen Reeser, Sr., and Leona (Kremin) (Reeser) Mack. In 1975, he wed college classmate Martha Bell of Fairfield, Iowa. After graduating with a degree in electrical engineering from Iowa State University, he began his professional career in 1976 with a position at Motorola, Inc. in Schaumburg, Illinois. Glen's early career focused on designing emergency radio equipment to transmit medical data from ambulances to emergency room doctors, which at the time was adopted as the standard across the country. Mid- career, he undertook two overseas assignments with Motorola, in Taunusstein, Germany, and in Malahide, Ireland. Each was memorable not only for the work accomplished but also for the many friendships formed. In the latter part of his career he designed electronic components, garnering 26 U.S. patents for his innovative and creative work. The Motorola components division was sold to CTS Corporation, a manufacturer of components where Glen worked for an additional 13 years before retiring from CTS as a senior technical engineer in 2011. In the last two decades of his life, Glen was deeply devoted to artistic pursuits, including metalworking and, especially, ceramics. In 2013, he was honored with a one-man ceramics exhibition at the Fairfield (Iowa) Arts and Convention Center. He was a longtime participant in the ceramics program at Harper College in Palatine, IL, and found there a circle of friends with the same interest. In June of this year, the ceramics studio at Harper College was dedicated as the Glen O. Reeser Ceramics Studio. Glen is survived by his wife Martha Bell and by two sisters, Jean Lance of Dow City, Iowa, and Mary Jo Peter of Charter Oak, Iowa. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Dorothy Bell, by his brothers-in-law David Bell, Scott Bell, Jim Peter, Larry Allen, and Jim Hulbert, his sisters-in-law Sue Ellen Bell and Mary Bell, and by many loving nieces and nephews. Although Glen and Martha had no children, the couple hosted many international exchange students through Rotary International and privately , and so he is also survived by Prajna Desai, Thomas Ferrard, Hector Cabrera Farjat, Anna Hunke, Danielle Hartman, and Silke Punzenberger Buettinghaus along with their families. He was predeceased by his parents and by a sister, Jackie Bukacek. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to the Glen Reeser Arts Fund at the Harper College Educational Foundation, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 20th, 2014 from 4:00PM until the time of the Service of Remembrance at 8:00PM at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL. Services will also be held on Saturday, August 23rd, 2014 with visitation from 10:00AM until the time of the funeral service at 11:00AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Fairfield, 200 S. Main Street, Fairfield, Iowa. Interment will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Birmingham, Iowa.

HILLERICH & BRADSBY CO. APPOINTS KYLE BEAIRD VP, FINANCE LOUISVILLE, KY (October 9, 2014) – Hillerich & Bradsby Co., makers of Louisville Slugger diamond sports equipment and Bionic gloves, has appointed Kyle Beaird Vice President of Finance. Beaird joined H&B in 2012 as Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. “Kyle has been a tremendous asset to our company since he arrived nearly three years ago,” said Hillerich & Bradsby CEO John Hillerich IV. “He’s taken our company to a new level of financial planning and analysis to help us make sound business decisions. Kyle is an invaluable member of our management team who has certainly earned this promotion.” In his new role, Beaird will provide financial, operational and strategic support for corporate development, strategic partnerships, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting. Prior to joining H&B, Beaird served as an investment banker with Legg Mason as well as FBR & Co. in Washington, D.C. He also served as an investment banker with KeyBanc Capital Markets in Denver.. Beaird earned his undergraduate degree from Iowa State University in 1997 and his MBA at the Wharton School of the 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. Beaird is also a distance runner and triathlete. He and his wife, Jill, live in Louisville and have two children, Boden and Bronwyn.

Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce the addition of Laura E. Cowan MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA (November 22, 2013) - Laura Cowan, a 1998 graduate of Iowa State University, is an associate in the firm’s Private Wealth Planning practice group. She focuses her practice on a wide range of estate planning and wealth transfer issues. Prior to attending law school, Laura had a prominent career working with high-net worth individuals in New York. She practiced as a CPA at Ernst & Young, and later gained experience at Goldman Sachs, Fortress Investment Group, and a family office. In her Private Wealth Planning practice at Best & Flanagan, Laura draws upon her prior career to assist families with traditional estate planning, tax, and investment matters. “Laura is a strong addition to our practice group. Her past professional experience is a natural fit for our work with high-net worth families,” Joe LaFave, chair of the Private Wealth Planning practice group at Best & Flanagan. Laura holds a J.D. from the University of Minnesota (2013) and a B.S. in accounting, with honors, from Iowa State University (1998).

Nathan Kalaher receives 2014 AIA Young Architects Award Des Moines, Iowa– The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced Nathan Kalaher, AIA, with PLaN Architecture, in Sioux City, Iowa, is a recipient of the 2014 AIA Young Architects Award. This national award recognizes individuals who have shown exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the profession early in their careers. Kalaher will be presented the Young Architects Award at the 2014 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition in Chicago, IL, along with 17 other recipients from around the country.

Annual List Highlights the Most Talented Attorneys in the State CHICAGO, IL - October 7, 2014 - McAndrews, Held & Malloy shareholder Sandra A. Frantzen was named one of the "40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch" for 2014 by Law Bulletin Publishing Company. Frantzen was selected from among more than 1,400 lawyers nominated by their peers. The selection process is based in part on how quickly the nominees have risen within their area of practice. In her profile article in the "40 Under Forty" publication, Frantzen was commended by both her clients and peers for her deep experience in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries, and praised for her skills as a patent litigator, particularly in complex, high-stakes cases. Indeed, Frantzen has produced a number of exceptional litigation results, including successes at trial and arbitration. Most recently, she represented a defendant in a series of successful cases where several patents were invalidated on summary judgment by the district court with the judgment affirmed by the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. The former head of global legal affairs at a leading international biotechnology company said the following about Frantzen and her abilities: "I first came to know Sandra when I was hired as an in-house counsel at a biotech company that was embroiled in a fierce fight to defend its marquis technology - indeed the technology upon which the company was built - against an aggressive plaintiff that also happened to be one of the company's biggest competitors. Sandra was absolutely instrumental in the successful defense and resolution of this case that was, quite literally, ‘bet-the-company' litigation. This experience led my company to work with Sandra on multiple other matters, and she has never failed to deliver. Having worked with and against some of the best lawyers our profession has to offer, I can unequivocally say that Sandra is among the elite of the elite. As a client and as a professional colleague, this is one lawyer that I definitely want on my side of the table." Jean Dudek Kuelper, now retired from McAndrews and who worked with Frantzen for many years on several cases, said of Frantzen: "Although hard working and brilliant, the skill that stands out the most is Sandra's ability to quickly discern the key issue that will win the case. That is no small thing in patent litigation." Another former colleague of Frantzen's who is now in-house counsel said, "Sandra was a mentor to me during the early stages of my career and continues to be an example of an attorney who goes above and beyond for her clients. She takes on clients' issues as if they are her own and is relentless in developing creative and long-term solutions." In addition to helping clients litigate disputes, Frantzen also regularly advises on strategic IP development, acquisition, protection and enforcement. She assists clients in evaluating patents and patent portfolios, drafting and negotiating license agreements, performing due diligence review and analysis of intellectual property rights for corporate acquisitions, and assisting clients in obtaining patents, copyright, and trademark registrations. The Chief Executive Officer of one of Frantzen's clients said, "Sandra Frantzen's capabilities in several areas have been crucial for us. She is excellent at IP contract development and negotiation, and she has successfully navigated a path that provides us with solid patents that have added notable value to our company." Frantzen is recognized as an international expert on intellectual property issues. Recently, the U.S. Department of State invited her to give a presentation on IP developments for the U.S. embassy in Jordan. In addition to other engagements, Frantzen also recently spoke on U.S. regulations and legal practice at conferences in Istanbul, Turkey, and Dalian, China. As an active participant in the McAndrews' mentoring program, Frantzen has provided professional guidance to young attorneys and serves on the firm's Recruiting and Diversity committees. She is Vice President of the Arab American Bar Association of Illinois and is a pro bono volunteer with the Heartland Alliance National Immigration Justice Center. Frantzen graduated from Iowa State University with high distinction with B.S. degrees in Chemistry and Environmental Science, and received her law degree from The University of Chicago Law School, where she also graduated with honors. Tim Malloy, founding partner, chairman and shareholder of McAndrews, said, "Sandra is a high-powered, eminently likable litigator who makes key points in understandable and compelling ways, representing the firm's clients in bet-the-company litigation. We congratulate her on her achievements and wish her continued success in the future."

Jessica Reinert, 2014 AIA Iowa Honorary Membership Award Recipient Jessica Reinert, CAE, IOM, Hon. AIA Iowa received a 2014 AIA Iowa Honorary Membership for her distinguished service to the profession of architecture in Iowa. Reinert is the Executive Director of AIA Iowa which is headquartered in Des Moines. Reinert started with the organization in 2003 as the Director of Communications. Throughout her eleven year tenure with AIA Iowa, she has consistently communicated the value of architects and energized membership, establishing AIA Iowa as a leading component among AIA chapters nationwide. Reinert has been honored with several awards and recognitions related to the architectural profession as well as association management. Reinert recently received the first-ever 2014 AIA Emerging Executive Award, in 2013 she was name the AIA Component Ambassador and became a Certified Association Executive with the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Among other recognitions, she has also received a Certificate of Excellence from the AIA Iowa Chapter. Reinert has held three additional positions with the Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects since 2003. She completed her Bachelor of Liberal Studies at Iowa State University in 2000 with emphasis in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, and holds a minor in Sociology.

Dr. Farrah Dina Yusop and her co-writer Assoc Prof Dr Ana-Paula Correia (from School of Education ISU) won the prestigous Outstanding Journal Article Award 2014 awarded by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). Official letter of the award is attached. AECT is a well known educational technology association in USA with many professional affiliations around the world. She will receive the award and present her work at the AECT conference in Jacksonville 4-8th Nov. 2014.

Kevin Carlson appointed head of Department of Management at Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business BLACKSBURG, Va., Oct. 3, 2014 – Management professor Kevin D. Carlson has been appointed head of the Department of Management in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech after serving as interim head since July 2013. A faculty member at Virginia Tech since 1997, Carlson teaches courses related to staffing, recruitment, training and development, turnover, productivity improvement, human capital metrics and analytics, and the effective use of technology in organizations. He has published studies on topics related to the measurement and evaluation of individual, process, and organizational effectiveness. His research examines the determinants of individual performance and how knowledge affects individual and organizational outcomes. He also studies research methodology with an emphasis on understanding what it means to make progress in the organizational sciences. Carlson currently chairs the board of directors of the International Association of Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM). He speaks and has taught professional development courses throughout the United States on the topic of workforce analytics. His work has been published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Journal of Management, IHRIM Journal, and Organizational Research Methods. He has published numerous book chapters and presented research papers at the meetings of the Academy of Management, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and the International Association for Human Resource Information Management. Carlson served as his department’s director of graduate studies for four years. He has won departmental and college awards for teaching excellence. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa, an MBA from the University of South Dakota, and a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University. Before beginning graduate studies, Carlson worked for Cargill Inc. and later in the Iowa Community College system as an administrator and instructor of business and microcomputer courses. He succeeds Anju Seth, who returned to full-time teaching and research after serving as department head from 2008 to 2013.

Iowa State University alumnus to lead new College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of West Florida Pensacola, Fla. – Sept. 23, 2014 – The University of West Florida recently appointed Dr. William Crawley, an Iowa State University alumnus, as dean of the newly formed College of Education and Professional Studies. "I look forward to working with the faculty, staff and students at UWF and coming to know this quality institution,” Crawley said. “As dean, I hope to continue supporting the quality of the College of Education and Professional Studies and enhance the visibility of its programs by growing community engagement, in an effort to increase student success." Crawley and two other deans were appointed as the UWF Division of Academic Affairs is implementing a new organizational vision to restructure its academic departments. As part of the process, the former three-college structure will be transitioned into four academic colleges. The new academic college structure and respective deans are as follows: • The College of Science, Engineering and Health, Dr. Michael Huggins, Dean • The College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, Dr. Steven Brown, Dean • The College of Education and Professional Studies, Dr. William Crawley, Dean • The College of Business, Dr. Tim O’Keefe, Interim Dean As dean for the College of Education and Professional Studies, Crawley is responsible for leadership of the college, including the advancement and support of seven academic departments, including teacher education and educational leadership, criminal justice, hospitality, recreation and resort management and more, as well as the ROTC programs and several institutes and centers. He previously served as associate dean of the College of Community and Public Service at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Mich. Crawley holds a bachelor’s degree in resource management from Iowa State University and a bachelor’s degree in Asian studies from the University of Iowa. Additionally, he earned a master’s degree in criminal justice and a graduate certificate in drug and alcohol studies from the University of South Carolina. He received a doctorate in philosophy in criminal justice and criminology from the University of Nebraska. To learn more about the UWF College of Education and Professional Studies, visit uwf.edu/cops.

Clinton Pilcher, DuPont Pioneer’s global director for insect resistance management, will receive the College of Agricultural Sciences Honor Alumnus Awards, part of the Distinguished Alumni Awards, from the Colorado State University Alumni Association on Thurs., Oct. 16, 2014, at the Lory Student Center in Fort Collins, Colo. at 5:30 p.m. College of Agricultural Sciences Honor Alumnus Clinton D. Pilcher, Ph.D. B.S. ’93, Bioagricultural Science Grimes, Iowa Dr. Clinton Pilcher has spent most of his career working to improve insect pest management options for farmers. Dr. Pilcher’s interest in entomology started when, as a young boy, he worked in corn and wheat fields with his father, an Extension entomologist. He has dedicated his professional career to developing insect control solutions created through agricultural biotechnology. His ultimate goal is to help farmers globally manage these valuable tools in a sustainable manner in order to meet future food production needs. Dr. Pilcher began his career with Monsanto working as a research entomologist. Currently, he is DuPont Pioneer’s global director for insect resistance management within the industry affairs and regulatory department. He recently became active in CropLife and chairs the biotechnology team within the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee. This group is responsible for global education and implementation of effective IRM strategies. He has traveled to many countries within Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and South and Central America educating key stakeholders on biotech pest control solutions and collaborating with industry, academic, and government officials on management strategies to delay insect resistance development. Most of his efforts, however, have been working with U.S. farmers on managing challenging corn insect pests. After finishing his B.S. in bioagricultural science at Colorado State University, he received his M.S. and Ph.D. in entomology and crop production and physiology at Iowa State University. Dr. Pilcher and his wife, Carol, a fellow entomologist, have always been agriculture supporters. They invest in the next generation of agriculture leaders by contributing to the College of Agricultural Sciences’ scholarship programs at CSU as well as sponsoring the Pilcher Leadership in Agriculture endowed scholarship at ISU. They also actively support the National Future Farmers of America Foundation. Dr. Pilcher has received several awards including the Future Seed Giant award sponsored by the American Seed Trade Association and Seed World magazine, as well as awards for activities with the Entomological Society of America. Dr. Pilcher is an outdoors enthusiast and is involved with several conservation organizations, such as Pheasants Forever. He and Carol reside in Grimes, Iowa, where they have fun with their dogs, Abby and Frazer.

Leslie Buttorff, CEO and president of Quintel Management Consultants, will receive the College of Natural Sciences Honor Alumna Award, part of the Distinguished Alumni Awards, from the Colorado State University Alumni Association on Thurs., Oct. 16, 2014 at the Lory Student Center in Fort Collins, Colo. at 5:30 p.m. College of Natural Sciences Honor Alumna Award Leslie A. Buttorff (Cavarra) B.S., ’79, Statistics Greenwood Village, Colorado Probability and statistics came naturally to Leslie Buttorff. She started using probabilities in second grade when approached for a business venture to sell her hair in exchange for savings bond stamps. While attending Wheat Ridge High School in the Denver metro area, a CSU Colorado State University representative came to Ms. Buttorff’s math class and talked about statistics degrees. Because she loved math, and because statistics offered careers in a field she enjoyed and a good income, she decided to major in statistics at CSU. Statistics helps people think differently about things and to solve problems. Statistics allows one to combine business, math, and economics all into one subject; this is valuable for the business world because probability and analysis come into play in almost every business opportunity. After earning her bachelor’s degree in statistics from CSU, Ms. Buttorff received her master’s degree in finance, industrial engineering, and statistics from Iowa State University. Ms. Buttorff spent 15 years at an engineering company, Stone and Webster, working on regulatory matters for many utilities across the globe. Statistics was used to determine increment pricing, marginal power demands, and failure rates for nuclear and hydroelectric equipment. Currently, Ms. Buttorff is CEO and president of Quintel Management Consultants, a company that deals with management consulting and systems application products technology integrations for public sector and utility organizations. She created the company in 2002. Quintel has won many awards for successful SAP implementations. Before she founded Quintel, she was a director at Arthur D. Little, where she was a key participant in business development and sales. She was the president of the oil and gas, utilities, and chemical business units for Electronic Data Systems. In addition to Quintel, Ms. Buttorff owns a real estate company in Colorado and is chairwoman of Active Youth Network. AYN targets youth organizations and assists them with fundraising and growth activities. Ms. Buttorff sponsors a scholarship at CSU for high school seniors who enroll in the CSU statistics department. She also hopes to have her investment company, Prosperity Ventures, help other CSU ventures to expand and grow. Ms. Buttorff lives in the Belleair Shores, Florida area in the winter months. She enjoys golf, swimming, traveling, skiing, and basketball, and is an avid Denver Broncos fan. She has two sons, Jordan and Nick. Her brother and sister, Nick and Jennifer Cavarra, also attended CSU, as did her significant other, John Miles.

Clinton Pilcher, DuPont Pioneer’s global director for insect resistance management, will receive the College of Agricultural Sciences Honor Alumnus Awards, part of the Distinguished Alumni Awards, from the Colorado State University Alumni Association on Thurs., Oct. 16, 2014, at the Lory Student Center in Fort Collins, Colo. at 5:30 p.m. College of Agricultural Sciences Honor Alumnus Clinton D. Pilcher, Ph.D. B.S. ’93, Bioagricultural Science Grimes, Iowa Dr. Clinton Pilcher has spent most of his career working to improve insect pest management options for farmers. Dr. Pilcher’s interest in entomology started when, as a young boy, he worked in corn and wheat fields with his father, an Extension entomologist. He has dedicated his professional career to developing insect control solutions created through agricultural biotechnology. His ultimate goal is to help farmers globally manage these valuable tools in a sustainable manner in order to meet future food production needs. Dr. Pilcher began his career with Monsanto working as a research entomologist. Currently, he is DuPont Pioneer’s global director for insect resistance management within the industry affairs and regulatory department. He recently became active in CropLife and chairs the biotechnology team within the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee. This group is responsible for global education and implementation of effective IRM strategies. He has traveled to many countries within Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and South and Central America educating key stakeholders on biotech pest control solutions and collaborating with industry, academic, and government officials on management strategies to delay insect resistance development. Most of his efforts, however, have been working with U.S. farmers on managing challenging corn insect pests. After finishing his B.S. in bioagricultural science at Colorado State University, he received his M.S. and Ph.D. in entomology and crop production and physiology at Iowa State University. Dr. Pilcher and his wife, Carol, a fellow entomologist, have always been agriculture supporters. They invest in the next generation of agriculture leaders by contributing to the College of Agricultural Sciences’ scholarship programs at CSU as well as sponsoring the Pilcher Leadership in Agriculture endowed scholarship at ISU. They also actively support the National Future Farmers of America Foundation. Dr. Pilcher has received several awards including the Future Seed Giant award sponsored by the American Seed Trade Association and Seed World magazine, as well as awards for activities with the Entomological Society of America. Dr. Pilcher is an outdoors enthusiast and is involved with several conservation organizations, such as Pheasants Forever. He and Carol reside in Grimes, Iowa, where they have fun with their dogs, Abby and Frazer.

Dan Bruns Joins Kennedy and Coe's AgKnowledge Division as Field Analyst August 25, 2014 - Kennedy and Coe, LLC, a leading U.S. agricultural accounting and consulting firm with clients in 48 states, welcomes Dan Bruns as a field analyst for the firm's AgKnowledge division. Bruns provides farmers with market research, analysis, and needs assessment, giving them a complete picture of their operation so they can make good financial decisions. He has more than 10 years' expertise in financial analysis, credit management, and business development. Most recently he was a Field Marketer at Titan Machinery, a network of full service agricultural and construction equipment stores in Grundy Center, Iowa. Having grown up on his family farm and now managing it, Bruns has first-hand experience in the ag industry. His passion for farming, combined with his background in financial services, means he understands producers financial challenges. By leveraging his banking, ag equipment, and crop insurance knowledge, Bruns establishes trust-based relationships and provides sound recommendations based on the scope of their operation. “I bring a skill set that is deeply ingrained in agriculture. As a field analyst, I'm able to partner with clients to provide the tools and information they need to be financially successful,” Bruns explains. Bruns has a bachelor's degree in ag business from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. He is Treasurer for the Diamonds and Fields Sports Complex Parkersburg, in Parkersburg, Iowa, and is Past President of the Parkersburg Rotary Club. Bruns resides in Parkersburg with his wife and children.

Jingjing Huang appointed assistant professor of accounting and information systems at Virginia Tech's BLACKSBURG, Va., Aug. 26, 2014 – Jingjing Huang has been appointed assistant professor in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems (http://www.acis.pamplin.vt.edu) at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business (http://www.pamplin.vt.edu/). Huang is one of nine new faculty members at Pamplin this fall. Their addition reflects the college’s commitment to hiring tenured and tenure-track faculty to further strengthen its teaching, research, and business outreach, particularly in the areas of business intelligence and analytics, innovation through entrepreneurship, and international programs. Huang received her Ph.D. in accounting in June from the University of Oregon. She has a master’s degree in accounting from Iowa State University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Shanghai University of Electric Power in China. Her dissertation examined tax incentives for foreign earnings management and their implications for pricing of foreign earnings. Her research interests are in financial reporting, international taxation, technological innovation, corporate governance, and corporate finance. Her work in progress includes a study of how block ownership by institutions affect corporate governance, using evidence from the valuation of a firm's cash holdings; and an analysis of the role of tax, intellectual property rights, and collaborative research networks in research and development. Huang has worked as a federal tax associate at KPMG in Des Moines, Iowa, and was an accounting intern at Deloitte and Touche in London and at HNI Corporation in Iowa and Hong Kong. She received doctoral fellowships from the Deloitte Foundation and the University of Oregon. Virginia Tech’s nationally ranked Pamplin College of Business (http://www.pamplin.vt.edu/) offers undergraduate and graduate programs in accounting and information systems, business information technology, economics, finance, hospitality and tourism management, management, and marketing. Pamplin emphasizes technology and analysis that improve business, entrepreneurship that leads to innovation and innovative companies, international opportunities for learning and research, and an inclusive, collaborative community. It is named in honor of two alumni: the late Robert B. Pamplin, retired chairman of Georgia-Pacific, and businessman, author, and philanthropist Robert B. Pamplin Jr.

Jeff Wulf, was recently appointed as vice president of marketing at American Specialty Health. American Specialty Health Appoints Jeff Wulf as Vice President of Marketing SAN DIEGO (August 27, 2014) – Jeff Wulf has joined American Specialty Health, Inc. (ASH) as vice president of marketing, effective immediately. Wulf will develop and implement strategic marketing initiatives designed to optimize the ASH experience for health plans, employer groups and other clients utilizing the company’s population health management, fitness and exercise and specialty health management programs to improve the quality of health for their members. He will also enhance efforts to expand visibility for ASH and broaden the reach of ASH solutions, which have been recognized repeatedly for quality and reliability by national organizations such as NCQA and URAC. “At ASH, our team works tirelessly to deliver products and services that improve the health and well-being of millions of members, and we want to reach even more people,” said ASH Chairman and CEO George DeVries. “I’m confident Jeff can help us accomplish this, and I’m excited to have him on board to take our message and mission to the next level.” Wulf is an accomplished leader with a broad range of experience in brand and creative management through digital, social and traditional media channels. Having served in executive roles for a variety of industries including financial services, digital affiliate marketing and retail, he will provide a unique perspective to ASH’s marketing initiatives. As senior vice president of marketing and communication at LPL Financial, Wulf created an industry first marketing and branding program: BrandPartners. This program helped advisors brand and market their business and was instrumental in attracting new advisors to the firm, retaining existing advisors and helping them grow revenue. The wide range of materials created through this program earned industry recognition, including platinum and gold Hermes awards for design and branding; a Financial Communications Society Portfolio gold award for business-to-business collateral; and numerous platinum, gold and silver MarCom Awards. Active in the marketing industry, he is a member of the San Diego chapter of the American Marketing Association and the Chief Marketing Officer leadership organization, as well as other organizations. Wulf holds a bachelors degree in advertising from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, and resides in San Diego with his wife and two daughters.

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