Class Notes - 1980-1989

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Posted: November, 2009

Ross Levin ‘82 BSB, founding principal of Accredited Investors Inc., has been recognized as one of the 25 most infl uential individuals in and around the advisory profession by Investment Advisor magazine. He is a regular columnist for the Journal of Financial Planning and the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Bennett Morgan ‘87 MBA, president and chief operating offi cer of Polaris Industries Inc. in Medina, Minn., was named the 2009 Executive of the Year by PowerSports Business magazine.

Brian Olson ‘84 BSB, is now vice president of LevTeck Inc.

Douglas Olson ‘83 BSB, is now general manager of Expression Blend and Design products at Microsoft.

Carol Schneider ‘81 BSB, just sent off her oldest of four children to start school at the University of Minnesota.

Michael Schroeder ‘82 BSB, of Wasmer, Schroeder & Co. Inc. will be inducted into the 2009 Business Hall of Fame, Collier County by Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida. The award recognizes business leaders who are outstanding entrepreneurs and serve as role models for youth through their professional accomplishments and commitment to the community.

Murtuza Siddiqui ‘82 BSB, is now vice president of Metropolitan State University.

Jack Veach ‘83 MBA, has been named the recipient of the 2009 Orono [Minn.] High School Distinguished Alumni Award. The award recognizes his contributions to the community, including serving as an elected official, volunteering in schools, serving as a youth athletic coach, and leading a successful global business.

Sean Wang ‘89 MBA, was appointed to the board of directors of China Advanced Construction Materials Group Inc., a provider of ready-mix concrete and related services in China. He also was appointed executive director and CFO of SOHO China Ltd. in June.