- Colin Powell
General Colin Luther Powell, United States Army (Ret.) (born April 5, 1937) is a former American military leader and statesman. He became the first African-American to be confirmed as United States Secretary of State. As the 65th United States Secretary of State (2001-05) under President George W. Bush, Powell became the highest ranking African American government official in the history of the United States.
- Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., also known as T.R. and to the public (but never to friends and intimates) as Teddy, was the twenty-sixth President of the United States, and a leader of the Republican Party and of the Progressive Movement, as well as being the youngest President in United States history, at age 42. He served in many roles including Governor of New York, historian, naturalist, explorer, author, and soldier.
- Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor (November 24, 1784 - July 9, 1850) was an American military leader and the twelfth President of the United States. Known as "Old Rough and Ready," Taylor had a 40-year military career in the U.S. Army, serving in the War of 1812, Black Hawk War, and Second Seminole War after achieving fame while leading U.S. troops to victory at several critical battles of the Mexican-American War. A Southern slaveholder who opposed the spread of slavery to the territories, …
- Leslie Groves
Leslie Richard Groves (August 17, 1896 - July 13, 1970) was a United States Army officer who oversaw the construction of the Pentagon and was the primary military leader in charge of the Manhattan Project to develop the atomic bomb during World War II. Descended from French Huguenots who came to America in the 17th century, Leslie Groves was the son of a U.S. Army chaplain.
- Rick Rescorla
Cyril Richard Rescorla (May 27, 1939 - September 11, 2001), known as Rick Rescorla, was a retired United States Army officer of British birth who served with distinction in Rhodesia as a British soldier and the Vietnam War as an American officer. As the World Trade Center security chief for the financial services firm Morgan Stanley, …
- Albert Gore Sr.
Albert Arnold Gore, Sr. (26 December 1907 - 5 December 1998) was an American politician, serving as a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator for the Democratic Party from Tennessee. Gore had two children: Nancy LaFon Gore, born in 1938, who died of lung cancer in 1984 and Albert A. Gore, Jr, Vice President of the United States from 1993 to 2001.
- Don Lafontaine
Don LaFontaine (born August 26, 1940 in Duluth, Minnesota), also known as That Announcer Guy, is a voice actor famous for recording over 5,000 movie trailers, television commercials, network promotions, and video game trailers. His signature voice is both ominous and sonorous. He is often nicknamed "The King of Movie Trailers", "Mr. Voice," "Thunder Throat" or "The Voice of God", and credited with helping to create the modern movie trailer.
- Reubin O'Donovan Askew
Reubin O'Donovan Askew (born September 11 1928) is an American politician. A Democrat, Askew served as the 37th governor of the U.S. state of Florida from 1971 to 1979. Prior to becoming governor, Askew served in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, and later in the Florida State House and State Senate. Askew was one of the first Southern governors to openly support desegregation, and was offered but declined a place as Vice President on a ticket with George McGovern.
- Hanford Macnider
Hanford MacNider (1889-February 18 1968) was a United States diplomat and United States Army General, serving in both World War I and World War II. MacNider was born in Mason City, Iowa, the son of a prominent banker. He attended boarding school in Milton, Massachusetts and subsequently attended Harvard University, where he graduated in 1911 before returning to Iowa.
- Edward Streeter
Edward Streeter (August 1, 1891 - March 31, 1976) was an American novelist and journalist, best known for the novel "Father of the Bride" and his "Dere Mable" series. Streeter began his career as a reporter for the Buffalo, New York newspaper the "Buffalo Express" as a war correspondent and travel writer. He grew in notoriety with his "Dere Mable" letters, a humorous column from an illiterate soldier writing home.
- Rick Dalzell
Rick Dalzell is the Chief Information Officer/Divisional Senior Executive Vice President of Amazon.com in Seattle, Washington. In charge of technology, software and services at the Internet marketing behemoth, Dazell has been a corporate officer at Amazon since August 1997, when he was named Vice President (VP) and Chief Information Officer (CIO). He was styled a Senior VP in October 2000 and was named to his present title, Senior VP, …
- Bill S. Forcade
Bill S. Forcade is a partner in Jenner & Block�s Chicago office. He is a member of the Firm�s Environmental, Energy and Natural Resources Law, Climate and Clean Technology Law, Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition, Defense & Aerospace, and Association Practices. Mr. Forcade is AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell�s highest peer recognition for ethical standards and legal ability. In 1993, Mr. Forcade joined the Firm as a partner.
- Charles Sweeney
Charles Sweeney - Biography Charles Sweeney is a South Bend Native. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1956. He attended the University of Dayton on a football scholarship and graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in 1961. While at Dayton University, he was President of his junior class and Vice-President of his senior class. After getting his B.S. he attended Notre Dame Law School, receiving his Degree in 1964.
- David G. Greathouse
David G Greathouse , PT, PhD, ECS, FAPTA David G Greathouse is the director of clinical electrophysiology services at the Texas Physical Therapy Specialists in New Braunfels. He earned his bachelor's degree in biology from Marshall University, a certificate in physical therapy from the DT Watson School, and an MS in physical therapy and education and a PhD in anatomy from the University of Kentucky.
- John Pohlad
John worked for Apocalypse since 1983 as Portfolio Manager, Investment Strategist, Vice President and President. During his time at Apocalypse, John developed and implemented equity and fixed-income strategies for a diverse group of clients including wealthy individuals, philanthropic foundations, religious communities, banks, and retirement plans of Fortune 500 companies.
- Jon N. Pardew
Jon N. Pardew Principal Principal Associate Associate Associate Associate Associate Analyst Analyst Analyst Analyst Senior Analyst Analyst Director of Operations Office Administrator Office Administrator Office Administrator Jon N. Pardew Jon is a Principal at St. Charles Capital. Previously, Mr. Pardew was an Executive at Wallach Capital.
- Fred Smith
Fred Smith is Vice President of PRIDE Industries Integrated Facilities Services Department.
- Lieutenant Steve Finney
Lieutenant Steve Finney finney@utdallas.edu Steve Finney, Jr. received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with Minors in Psychology and Political Science from Kutztown State University in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Lieutenant Finney is a certified Law Enforcement Instructor.
- Ralph W.E. Donges
Ralph W.E. Donges, like his father, also became involved in politics and community affairs. On September 23, 1904 hew was named secretary of the First Congressional District branch of the Democrats. He had served as a legal aide to Woodrow Wilson prior to his election as president. Ralph W.E. Donges was an active member of several fraternal and professional organizations, especially Camden Lodge 111, Loyal Order of Moose .
- Malachi S Hull
Malachi S Hull Director On November 12, 2002, Malachi S. Hull was appointed Director, Taxicab Bureau and Vehicles for Hire for the Atlanta Police Department. Director Hull served as Director of Sales and Chief Financial Officer for Abraham Real Estate and Associates since 1993. Since joining in 1994, Director Hull recently served as Company Commander in the United States Army Reserves.
- Robert H. Strouse
Robert Strouse serves as the President of Wind River Holdings™. Mr. Strouse’s primary responsibilities include working with the Presidents of the portfolio companies in the rollout of their strategies, and oversight of Wind River’s mergers and acquisitions and real estate activities. Prior to joining Wind River in 1997, Mr. Strouse was a partner in the law firm of Drinker Biddle and Reath where he advised clients in corporate finance transactions and mergers and acquisitions.
- Lawrence G. Morehouse
Dr. Morehouse’s achievements have not gone unrecognized as he has been the recipient of numerous awards and appointments throughout his career. Dr. Morehouse has received the Dean’s Impact Award in 1995, a Distinguished Service Award in 1987, was commended for Outstanding Professional Service in 1977, and was named Chancellor’s Emissary in 1978 and Executive Chair, PhD Pathology Area Degree Program in 1968, all by the University of Missouri.
- Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan President of Culinary and Health Education Divisions Paul Ryan was recently appointed President of the Culinary and Health Care Divisions at Career Education Corporation, after serving as the President of the Academy, and Culinary Divisions for the last three years. Prior to that, Mr. Ryan served as Senior Vice President of Operations for the Colleges, Schools and Universities Group and as the Vice President and Managing Director of the Culinary Division.
- Joseph E. Atchison
Joseph Atchison was born on Christmas Day, 1914, in Barnum, West Virginia. One of three children, Mr. Atchison grew up in Elk Garden, West Virginia, where he attended a three-year high school. After completing his high school education at Kitzmiller, Maryland, he attended Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, Virginia, for one year to study a foreign language and physics.
- Roger F Castro
Roger F Castro Mr. Castro has served on the board of directors including serving as Vice-Chair since January 2005. As Vice-Chair, he was instrumental in promoting NOKR's mission nationally throughout the entire Katrina event. Mr. Castro joined the NOKR staff as Vice President and Chief Operations Officer in January of 2006. Now with his successful effort in recruiting a highly qualified COO, Mr. Castro can focus on business development and partnerships for NOKR.
- Marvin Wamble
Marvin Wamble , Vice President, marvelousworks1@comcast.net Marvin serves as Vice President of Creative Strategies for Walls Communications, Inc. His extensive experience in public relations and journalism allows him to develop and execute strategic communications plans for a variety of WCI clients including the United States Army, Miller & Long, Motorola and the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
- Ralph Rodriguez
Ralph Rodriguez has over 20 years of experience in technology management and operations. Prior to joining Aberdeen, Rodriguez was the CTO of Brooks Automation�s Enterprise Software Division, which was acquired by Applied Materials in 2007. Prior to his tenure at Brooks Mr. Rodriguez was the EVP and CIO of Excelon Corporation (formerly Object Design), which was the market leader in XML based business process management prior to its acquisition by Progress Software at the end of 2002.
- Darcy Anderson
Darcy Anderson Chief People Officer and Vice President for Corporate Support Darcy Anderson is Chief People Officer and Vice President for Corporate Support of Perot Systems Corporation, reporting to the CEO, with responsibility for human resources, real estate, facilities, security and wellness. From 1994 to 2000, Mr. Anderson served in various roles at Hillwood Development Corporation, including senior vice president for corporate affairs and chief operating officer.
- Kyle Barnett
- Sean Long
Sean founded and serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the board of Exodus Energy LLC, a Houston based privately held power and natural gas specialist consulting and development firm since July 2001. Exodus Energy LLC is a global partner with The Energy Contract Company.
- Len di Giovanni
Len Di Giovanni - Vice President Len Di Giovanni , COO of Boresha International Inc., brings 30 years of success directing multi-faceted business units, with a unique blend of skills and a proven record of achieving results. As a results driven leader, Len is passionate about "creating an organization and environment that allows people to succeed and grow with the end result being revenue and interpersonal improvement."
- Brian P. Shannon
Mr. Shannon was Director of Transportation at LESCO, Inc. where he oversaw all domestic and international transportation functions. In 2004 Mr. Shannon reduced transportation costs by $2.6 million and in 2005 he reduced combined distribution and transportation costs by over $5 million. Prior to joining LESCO in 2003, he served as the Corporate Transportation Manager for General Cable Corporation and NCR corporation and has twenty years of distribution and transportation experience.
- Harlan Borton
Harlan Borton , Commissioner Harlan served in the United States Army from November 1967 through November 1969. He took basic training at Ft. Bliss, Texas and was stationed at Ft.Riley, Kansas until his papers came through accepting him as a volunteer to go to Vietnam. He was a Sergeant with the 1st Air Cavalry Division at Bien Hoa, Vietnam. Harlan then served four years in the inactive reserves. Harlan has received the following awards:
- Warren A. Daniel
Warren A. Daniel is President of Group & Benefits Consultants, Inc. He is a lifelong Augusta resident graduating from The Academy of Richmond County. He then graduated from The University of Georgia with a BBA degree and was subsequently commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army. Upon completion of his active duty, he joined a Suntrust Bank affiliate where he became a Vice President. In 1978 he left the banking business to enter the insurance world.
- H.R. Shepherd
H.R. Shepherd , D.Sc. - Founding Chairman H.R. Shepherd brings to the Institute over 40 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. A world-recognized expert on aerosol medications, he holds several patents on aerosol products and authored Aerosols: Science and Technology , the first definitive text on the potential of aerosol medications. Before starting the Institute, H.R. Shepherd served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Ed Blakeslee
Ed Blakeslee Board Member Mr. Blakeslee was appointed to the IHL Board of Trustees by Governor Haley Barbour in May 2004. His term will expire in May 2015. He received a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from Mississippi State University and completed accounting courses from the University of Southern Mississippi . Mr. Blakeslee has retired as vice president of Mississippi Power Company, where he worked since 1965.
- Nick W. Stamos
Nick W. Stamos Board Member Past President and CEO, Boy Scouts of America, San Francisco Bay Area Nick W. Stamos , son of Greek immigrant parents, is a native of Chicago, Illinois. He attended Wright Junior College in Chicago, where he served as vice president of his class before entering the military and serving as an infantryman in Korea in 1953 and 1954.
- Bob Cranmer
Bob Cranmer is a native of Pittsburgh, growing up in the borough of Brentwood where he still resides with his wife Lesa. He graduated from Brentwood High School in 1974 and Duquesne University in 1978, upon which he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Army. Bob went on to serve nine years in the active army, several of which as a Company Commander in the 101st Airborne Division.
- Robert S. Kirk
Mr. Robert S. Kirk has been named a 2001 Distinguished Alumnus for his lifetime professional achievements as a successful business executive and entrepreneur. Mr. Kirk received his Bachelor of Science degree from IUP in 1941. Upon graduation, Mr. Kirk began serving in the United States Army, Chemical Warfare Service. Mr. Kirk was in charge of approximately 1,000 civilians in the manufacturing and production of chemical warfare agents.
- Gary Donaldson
GARY DONALDSON VICE PRESIDENT - AIRLINE COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS , DELTA TECHNOLOGY Gary Donaldson serves as Vice President of Airline Commercial Systems at Delta Technology, the wholly owned information technology subsidiary of Delta Air Lines.