Category: Business
Northern Illinois University women’s golfer Connie Ellett was named to the Mid-American Conference’s 2014 Women’s Golf Academic All-MAC Team, the league announced today. “Connie’s a great and really excels in the classroom and on the course,” said NIU head coach Kim Kester. “She is well-rounded in community service, academics, the whole package. She works really...
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is pleased to announce Northern Illinois University alumna Amber Hejduk as the new sales manager for the renowned resort located in Galena, Ill. Hejduk, who earned a bachelor of science degree in business management from NIU, is responsible for all aspects of sales for the resort including the 63 holes...
William G. Andreozzi, CPA, JD, has joined CohnReznick LLP as a partner in the firm’s Woodland Hills, Calif. office. The Northern Illinois university alumnus has more than 20 years of diverse tax experience in federal, state, and international tax areas. He specializes in serving the multidisciplinary tax needs of global and multistate middle-market companies across a...
Trust Company of Illinois (TCI), an independent wealth management firm and corporate fiduciary, recently announced the addition of Northern Illinois University alumna Deborah Shoemaker as planning and fiduciary services director. “It was always our dream that the company would thrive as an independent financial advisor for decades to come. Bringing ‘next generation’ talent on board is...
Four NIU tennis players – Nelle Youel, Dor Amir, Simon Formont and Frederic Cadieux – have been named to the Mid-American Conference all-academic teams. The hat trick for the men came after a successful season which saw the squad crowned regular season champions. “I’m really happy for these guys,” head coach Patrick Fisher said. “It’s...
Long Beach State University announced the selection of Northern Illinois University alumna Carmen Tillery Taylor as its new vice president for student services. With more than 20 years of student affairs experience, Taylor joins Long Beach from Indiana State University, where she serves as vice president for student affairs and dean of students. She is expected to...
Immokalee, Fla.-based Lipman, the largest open-field tomato grower in North America, welcomed Northern Illinois University graduate John Amaya to its leadership team. Amaya, as Lipman’s chief development officer, will manage the comapny’s international supply chain. He will also assist with the grower-shipper’s acquisitions and business strategies focusing on the vegetable category, according to a press release. “We are fortunate to have...
Northern Illinois University President Doug Baker announced that following a search for a new executive vice president and provost, Lisa Freeman has been appointed to the position effective immediately. Lesley Rigg will serve as vice president for research and innovation partnerships. “As the search progressed, it became clear what we had already known—that Lisa Freeman is exceptionally...
Before she’s even taken the bar exam, Northern Illinois University graduate Julia Funke has begun her career of fighting for immigrant causes. A client with a complicated case, whom the law student had been helping gain U.S. citizenship, recently took the official oath. “We help people on their path to the American dream, and every...
In between studying and end of semester exams, members of the student organization NIU CAUSE (the Collegiate Association of Unreasonable Social Entrepreneurs) raised and donated $2,500 to four worthy causes. The funds were used for: A new $1,000 CAUSE scholarship in Social Entrepreneurship. The CAUSE scholarship will be awarded annually to qualified NIU students who pursue...
BDNA, a leading Data as a Service (DaaS) company, announced the hiring of Northern Illinois University alumnus Lennard Fischer as executive vice president of Marketing. In his role, Fischer will have global responsibility for BDNA’s corporate brand, field marketing, corporate communications, web properties and integrated marketing efforts. “Today’s enterprises are facing monumental challenges in effectively managing...
Alpine Trust & Investment group has hired Chris Johnson as vice president and trust officer at its Belvidere office, 600 S. State St. “On behalf of Alpine Trust and Investment Group, I am pleased to welcome Chris to our team of trust experts,” said Lee Mayer, executive vice president and senior trust officer. “His expertise...
