Executive-in-Residence Program

Since its inception in 2003, the Executive-in-Residence program’s objective has been to offer UWRF students and the St. Croix Valley community the opportunity to meet and interact with influential business leaders. As guest lecturers, the Executives-in-Residence share their experience and business insights with students in the classroom.

“Our students benefit greatly from the knowledge these executives bring to a classroom discussion and public lecture,” says Glenn Potts, former Dean of the College of Business and Economics. “For the Executive-in-Residence, it is an opportunity to meet the upcoming generation of business leaders.”

The College of Business and Economics and First National Bank of River Falls co-sponsor the program.

List of College of Business and Economics Executives-in-Residence 2003-present

Fall 2012 Executive-in-Residence
Julie L. Bushman,
Executive Vice President
Safety, Security and Protection Services Business
3M Company
"Transformational Leadership"

Spring 2012 Executive-in-Residence
S. Mark Tyler,
President and Founder, OEM Fabricators, Inc.
"Defining and Achieving Success"

Fall 2011 Executive-In-Residence
Dale Lindquist,
President and CEO of Fiberstar, Inc.
"Reflections, Contemporary Venture and Vision of an Entrepreneur"

Spring 2011 Executive-in-Residence
Brad Hewitt,
President and CEO of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
"Social Business and Social Capital - What's Old Is New Again"