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. 

“Past participants in the program have included business executives representing a wide variety of companies from food to manufacturing to aviation, heads of not-for-profit organizations, entrepreneurs and UWRF Emeritus,” according to Dr. Glenn Potts, Dean of the College of Business and Economics. 

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

The Executive-in-Residence program brings executives to the campus during the fall and spring semesters.  The College of Business and Economics and the WESTconsin Credit Union co-sponsor the program.

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"

Fall 2010 Executive-in-Residence
Kenneth Morris, J.D.
CEO of Apercu Group
"Building Your Brand: A Leadership Fundamental"