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Pace Setters has promoted excellence
Pace Setters
since 1960, by honoring the college’s
top business students. Only 2% of the
student body receive the coveted Pace
Setters awards each spring at the annual banquet. In addition to the banquet, Pace Setters sponsors the Dean’s
Leadership Conference and the
Dean’s Breakfast.
1996-97 Pace Setters Executive
Committee
Raymond F. Bostic, Bostic Financial
Services, Chair
James K. Katerakis, Triangle Real
Estate Service, Vice Chair
Larry V. Carlson, Northwestern Mutual Life, Membership Chair
Beth Russell, Huntington National
Bank, Secretary
Carl A. Nelson Jr., Arthur Andersen
& Co., Treasurer
Daniel A. Fronk, The Ohio Company,
Member
James H. Gilmour, Columbus
Dispatch, Member
Press C. Southworth III, Coopers &
Lybrand, Member
1997 Pace Setters Awards
Executive Award
Diane R. Sauer (BSBA 1975),
President,
Martin Chevrolet, Inc.
Undergraduate Teaching Award
Professor Deborah A. Ballam,
Finance
Graduate Teaching Award
Professor Rakesh V. Vohra,
Management Sciences
Research Award
Professor W.C. Benton,
Management Sciences
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Campaign Report
With the recommendation and approval of the Campaign Committee,
the college revised its campaign goal
from $65 million to $90 million to
reflect increased giving. (More than
$64,315,000 had already been raised
by the end of the fiscal year.)
Through the generosity of donors,
three new business complex buildings were named last year in honor
of college alumni and friends of the
university:
Gerlach Hall is named in recognition of the late John B. “Bernie”
Gerlach Sr., one of the most committed volunteers in the history of
the university. Mr. Gerlach served
as the first chair of the Campaign
Committee. The four-story building includes graduate programs
offices, career services, a stock
market laboratory, communications laboratory, classrooms, and
student lounges.
Pfahl Hall is named in memory of
the late John K. Pfahl, PhD, distinguished educator and business consultant. Don Shackelford, John
Shepard, and David Cheses led the
fund-raising effort for this project.
The four-story building houses executive education offices, student
classrooms, break and study rooms,
and a two-story dining room.
Schoenbaum Hall is named in recognition of Alex and Betty
Schoenbaum, both Ohio State
graduates. Mr. Schoenbaum, who
passed away last year, founded the
Shoney’s Restaurant chain. Mrs.
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Residence
Fisher Hall
Schoenbaum currently serves as a
member of the university’s Foun-
Gerlach Hall
dation Board. The building includes undergraduate program
offices, an honors lounge and
seminar rooms, a 257-seat auditorium, and classrooms.
During the campaign, the college has
Pfahl Hall
Resource Center
established over 40 endowments to
Schoenbaum Hall
fund academic priorities, including
the following:
The Benua Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Fund provides support to undergraduate
students, with preference given to
students of merit with financial
need who are members of Beta
Gamma Sigma.
The W. Arthur Cullman MBA Fellowship provides support to MBA
students, with a preference given
to those with a marketing emphasis. This fellowship honors the late
Fisher College marketing professor, W. Arthur Cullman, and was
given by The Limited Inc.
The Moritz Family MBA Scholarship Fund supports MBA students.
Mike Moritz is a 1968 Fisher
graduate and capital campaign
committee member, and was one
of the first 10 alumni to commit a
leadership gift in support of the
current campaign.
The Russell D. Tipton Scholarship in Accounting provides support to undergraduate Fisher College accounting students with
financial need. Russ Tipton, a
1936 graduate, spent his career
with Deloitte & Touche, LLP.
The college total endowment market
value has risen from $27,689,296
(1991-92) to a current total of
$65,383,610 (1996-97).
As chair and vice chair of the Fisher College
New Campus Committee, Emeriti Professors
of Finance David W. Cole and Ronald L.
Racster have spearheaded the Fisher College
new building complex project from the
planning stage through building construction and occupancy. The team has worked
with planners, architects, engineers, and
contractors in all stages of the project, including the initial feasibility study,
conceptualization of building design and
layout, selection of furnishings, and the
college’s relocation plans. Their seven-year
commitment and perseverance will culminate with Phase I summer 1998 occupancy.
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Campaign Committee
MRS. FLORADELLE PFAHL • Philanthropy has always played
The Campaign Committee has been
an important role in my life. I believe you should find some-
instrumental this past year in assisting
thing of value and meaning in your life and then give back
with the cultivation and solicitation of
all you can to support that endeavor. The tremendous needs
key leadership and major gifts pros-
we see in our communities won’t be met by public moneys
pects. The group has also been gener-
alone. We can all give something back. It may be money,
ous in providing personal support, as
time, or talent. But being involved is the key.
well as representing the campaign to
I feel very strongly that establishing community
awareness and social responsibility in our young people
other leaders, volunteers, and various
constituencies of the college.
today will make a difference in our world tomorrow. I’m
always looking for ways to encourage others to “be a
Honorary Chair
part of it.”
Mr. Max M. Fisher
Much of my life has revolved around Ohio State
and the pursuit of quality education. My role on the
Co-Chairs
Campaign Committee with the Fisher College is a tribute
Mr. Ray J. Groves
to my late husband John who was a lifelong supporter of
Retired Chairman
higher education.
Ernst & Young, LLP
It’s exciting to see the construction of the new business complex progress each month. When it’s complete, the
Mrs. Floradelle Pfahl
Fisher College will be able to offer some of the most innovative, hands-on management programs in the country. It’s
another step toward producing model leaders.
community generosity innovation
Mrs. Floradelle Pfahl
BS, Home Economics Education,
Akron University
Doctor of Humane Letters, Ohio
Dominican College
Leadership Board Activities:
Fisher College of Business
Campaign Co-Chair
The Columbus Foundation
Lutheran Social Services
Ohio Dominican College
Greater Columbus Arts Council
Former Leadership Activities:
Action for Children
Columbus Museum of Art
Opera Columbus
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Planned Parenthood
Girl Scouts of America
Center of Science and Industry
Ohio United Way
United Way of Franklin County
Buckeye Ranch
Honors:
Governor’s Award
Columbus YMCA Women of
Achievement Award
Mayor’s Medal for Volunteer
Service
Woman of the Year,
Upper Arlington Rotary
Outstanding Alumni Award,
Phi Mu
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Members
Mr. Richard D. Johnson
Mr. Michael E. Moritz
Mr. William E. Arthur
President
Attorney/Partner
Of Counsel
Via International Ltd.
Baker & Hostetler
Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur
Mr. Alan R. Oatey
Mr. Jerome L. Katz
Chairman of the Board
Mr. Vincent T. Aveni
Managing Partner
Oatey Company
Retired Chairman
Jerome L. Katz & Partners, LLC
Realty One Inc.
Mr. Robert Reusche
Mr. Walter S. Klevay, Sr.
Retired Vice Board Chairman
Ms. Karen A. Brennan
Chairman of the Board
The Northern Trust Company
Vice President, Marketing
Kleco Corporation
Coco’s Bakery Restaurant
Ms. Deborah E. Casto
Mr. George Sladoje
Dr. David T. Kollat
Chief Operations Officer
President
California Power Exchange
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Mr. David Cheses
Dr. Daniel J. Sweeney
Partner
Mr. Robert A. Lauer
Vice President Consulting Services
Port Columbus Enterprises
Consulting/Managing Partner
IBM
Andersen Consulting
Mr. Mark R. Goldston
Mr. Philip R. Uhlin
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. John E. Lucks, Jr.
Vice President
ENBC
Chairman
Doppelt & Company
Continental Communities
Mr. Michael Gorman
Mr. Robert L. Wigor
President
Mr. William E. MacDonald, Jr.
Thomas W. Ruff & Company
Retired Chairman and Chief
Mr. Malcolm J. Gudis
Ohio Bell Telephone Company
Executive Officer
Retired Senior Vice President &
Director
Electronic Data Systems Corporation
Mr. Richard J. Haayen
Mr. Frank Wobst
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Huntington Bancshares Inc.
Gen. Raymond E. Mason, Jr.
Chairman
Mr. Chalmers P. Wylie
Columbus Truck & Equipment
Retired Congressman United States
Company
Retired Chief Executive Officer &
Chairman of the Board
Retired Real Estate Developer
House of Representatives
Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter
Mr. John G. McCoy
Allstate Insurance Company
Chairman of the Executive
Mr. Carl E. Holmberg
Banc One Corporation
Committee
Mr. Constantine S. Yannias
President
Boker Investment Management Inc.
Retired President
Holmberg-Len & Associates Inc.
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Ray J. Groves
Retired Chairman and CEO, Ernst
& Young, LLP
Leadership Board Activities:
Chairman, Legg Mason Merchant
Banking, Inc.
Managing Director, Treasurer and
Secretary, New York Metropolitan Opera Association
Member Board of Directors:
Consolidated Natural Gas
Company
Electronic Data Systems
Corporation
LAI, Inc.
Marsh & McLennan
Companies, Inc.
RJR Nabisco, Inc.
Atlantic Aviation Corporation
UP/Graphics, Inc.
The Ohio State University
Foundation
Business Council for the
United Nations
Public Policy Institute
Fisher College of Business
Dean’s Advisory Council
Former Leadership Activities:
Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees,
Ursuline College
Chairman, Board of Trustees,
Leadership Cleveland
Division Head, United Way
Chairman, American Institute of
CPAs
Member Board of Directors:
American Stock Exchange
National Association of
Securities Dealers
Wharton School, University of
Pennsylvania
Dean’s Advisory Council
RAY J. GROVES • Most of us spend the majority of our lives en-
The Fisher College of Business Dean’s
joying the benefits of those who have preceded us...our par-
Advisory Council is invaluable to the
ents, friends, teachers. Through service we help replenish
growth of the college. The expertise
the reservoir of resources which will enable others to enjoy
of the council provides program
a better quality of life. I believe we have an obligation to do
evaluation and assessment of new
this service—to put something back in the well, as those
initiatives.
before us have.
A true leader gets things done by and through others.
Chief Operating Officer
then having these people share in the rewards of their efforts
The Ohio Company
are key ingredients in leadership.
The Dean’s Advisory Council is not only an avenue
for our service, but also an opportunity to provide leadership, to position the members’ contributions where they can
do the most good. Understanding an organization’s mission,
Ms. Kerrii B. Anderson
Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice
President
MI Schottenstein Homes
its values, and its goals provides the basis to better utilize
Mr. William E. Arthur
your talents.
Of Counsel
In the case of Fisher College, success is achieved
through creative, innovative people—through teamwork,
not by bricks and mortar alone. The new facilities certainly
will attract quality students, faculty, and staff, but the principle strength of any organization is in its people. It’s cyclic.
Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur
Mr. David Beatson
President & Chief Executive Officer
Emery Worldwide
As the Advisory Council continues to use the talents of its
Dr. John A. Brothers
members for the betterment of the college, so in turn the
Executive Vice President
college is able to continue to offer the best students the best
Ashland, Inc.
programs, taught by top faculty, in an advanced learning
environment.
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Mr. H. Keith Allen
Selecting the best people, training and motivating them, and
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Mr. William P. Cheng
Mr. Malcolm J. Gudis
Mr. John J. Rife
Chairman
Retired Senior Vice President &
Managing Partner - Quality
Cheng Consulting Services
Mr. Kenneth L. Coleman
Senior Vice President Worldwide
Customer & Professional Services
Director
Electronic Data Systems Corp.
Ms. Sandra W. Harbrecht
President
Silicon Graphics
Paul Werth Associates, Inc.
Ms. Tanny Crane
Ms. Karen L. Hendricks
President & Chief Executive Officer
President, Chief Executive Officer &
Crane Plastics
Mr. Richard H. Darsky
Dr. Ruann F. Ernst
General Manager
Financial Services Business Unit
Hewlett-Packard Co.
Mr. John F. Finn
President & Chief Executive Officer
Gardner, Inc.
Mr. W. Gary Fleming, Jr.
Marketing Executive
NationsBank
Mr. John B. Gerlach, Jr.
Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
Lancaster Colony Corp.
Mr. John L. Giering
Senior Vice President & Chief
Financial Officer
NCR
Mr. Gary A. Glaser
President & Chief Executive Officer
National City Bank
Mr. Mark R. Goldston
President & Chief Executive Officer
ENBC
Mr. Ray J. Groves
Retired Chairman
Ernst & Young, LLP
Chairman
Baldwin Piano & Organ Company
Mr. Carl E. Holmberg
Andersen Consulting
Mr. David A. Rismiller
Chairman, President, & Chief
Executive Officer
America First Financial Institutions
Management LLC
Mr. Jeffrey R. Rodek
Worldwide President and Chief
Operating Officer
Ingram Micro Inc.
Retired President
Mr. John A. Russell
Holmberg-Len & Assoc. Inc.
Chief Communications Officer
Dr. Arnold F. Kanarick
Executive Vice President & Chief
Human Resources Officer
Banc One Corporation
Mr. Donald B. Shackelford
Chair
The Limited Inc.
State Savings Bank
Mr. William E. MacDonald, Jr.
Mr. John M. Shepherd
Retired Chairman/Chief Executive
Chief Executive Officer
Officer
Ohio Bell Telephone Co.
Shepherd Chemical Company
Mr. George Sladoje
Ms. Elizabeth Clem Markwood
Chief Operating Officer
Vice President, Internet Banking
California Power Exchange
Huntington Bancshares Inc.
Dr. Daniel J. Sweeney
Dr. Patrick Martin
Vice President Consulting Services
President - Americas Customer
IBM
Operations
Xerox Corporation
Dr. Robert Oakley
Executive Vice President & Chief
Financial Officer
Nationwide Insurance Enterprise
Mr. James G. Oates
President
Leo Burnett Co., Inc.
Ms. Clare M. Paquelet
Mr. Robert L. Rewey
Mr. Frank Wobst
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Huntington Bancshares Inc.
Mr. Gordon Zacks
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
R.G. Barry Corporation
Emeritus
Mr. John G. McCoy
Chairman of the Executive
Committee
Banc One Corporation
Group Vice President
Ford Motor Company
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