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What is Ole Biz?

Ole Biz 2012 is the first event organized by Twin Cities Ole business alumni for Ole students and Oles in business for the purpose of connecting those who are interested and involved in business.

A group of Oles in business created “Ole Biz,” formed a Steering Committee of 30 Oles in business, and planned the event. Students will be bused to the event from the Hill.

A unique feature of Ole Biz is the concept of “pop-up panelists.” Each panelist “pops up” from where he/she is in the room and will speak for two minutes about his/her life in business. Fast and fun.

What to Expect:

  • Connecting with like-minded Oles and students

  • Opportunity to meet alumni in business

  • Learning of journeys of Pop-up Panelists listed below

  • Remarks by St. Olaf President David R. Anderson ‘74

  • Food and beverages will be served at 5:30 p.m.

  • Gracious hospitality from Beth Opperman ’93 and her company, Wells Fargo

  • A fun and enjoyable evening
 

The Ole Biz 2012 Pop-up Panelists and Topics

Kari Bjorhus '80
 Ecolab

From English Major to VP of Global Communications of Ecolab
Sean Burress '94
 General Mills, Inc.		 From Math/Computer Science/American Racial & Multicultural Studies to Global Consumer Insights Senior Manager of General Mills Cereal Divisions

Mike Dawson '10
 Target Corporation

 From Econ Major to Grocery Special Project Lead of Target

J. Forrest '95
 Employee Strategies, Inc.
Alignamite

From Speech Communications/Poli Sci Majors to founder of Employee Strategies, Inc. and Alignamite
Robin Torgerson '78
3M		 From French Major to Vice President, U.S. Sales Excellence, of 3M
Ann Houser '83
 Medtronic, Inc.		 From German/Sociology Majors to Human Resources Senior Director of Medtronic
Lauren Melcher '08
 Weber Shandwick		 From English/Management Studies Majors to Digital Strategist of Weber Shandwick
Scott Nelson '83
 Logic PD
 From Physics/Math/Computer Science Majors to Chief Technology Officer and Executive VP of Logic PD
David Olson '78
Minnesota Chamber
of Commerce		 From Poli Sci/Urban Studies Majors to President of Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Beth Opperman '93
 Wells Fargo		 From Econ Major to SVP/Senior Director of Investments and Fiduciary Services of Wells Fargo Wealth Management Group
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