My experience has been that BV students are not only book smart, but also experienced in the practical application of business. They've mastered the theory and come to the workplace well prepared. It is always a pleasure to have BVU students as interns and co-workers.
Vice President & Trust Officer, Citizens National Bank
Storm Lake, Iowa
The Harold Walter Siebens School of Business teaches you how to find opportunities. We teach how to stay informed and how to understand corporate culture; how to find a career that will be rewarding, fulfilling, and well-suited to your personal and professional goals. We teach networking and interviewing techniques: not just how to answer questions, but how to ask excellent ones. Our programs are competitive with regional colleges and give you skills to vie for jobs on the national level.
From 2007 to 2009, the mean rank of students in the School of Business on the Major Field Aptitude Test (MFAT) was in the 80th percentile of all students who took the test nationally. Surveys administered to all business alumni who have graduated since the School opened indicate the School's programs have consistently and dynamically adapted to the changing needs of the workplace. In fact, employers such as Principal Financial and Wells Fargo actively recruit BVU students. This is because they know exactly what they'll be getting: graduates who know how to get the job done right, right away.
Success: there are many ways to find and measure it. At the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business, we'll help you learn how to find success where you seek it.
Accounting
Kim Brinkmeyer, Class of 2001
Staff Accountant, McGowan Horst Clark & Smith, P.C.
West Des Moines, Iowa
Stephanie Gronau, Class of 1998
Financial Analyst, Wells Fargo Financial
Des Moines, Iowa
Julie Wahlert, Class of 1985
Director of Internal Audit, Alliant Techsystems, Inc.
St. Michael, Minn.
Jay Christensen, Class of 1982
CEO Mahaska Health Partnership
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Doug Ewald, Class of 1985
State Tax Commissioner, Nebraska Department of Revenue
Omaha, Neb.
Jake Vollertsen, Class of 2001
High Risk Collections Team Leader, Chrysler Financial
Olathe, Kan.
Management
Jerry Mathiasen, Class of 1976
Associate Executive Director, Iowa West Foundation
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Pat Sullivan, Class of 1980
Vice President of Human Resources, Blue Beacon International, Inc.
Salina, Kan.
Gregg Jontz, Class of 1977
Vice President-Leasing Division Mgr., Mid America Leasing Company
West Des Moines, Iowa
Brad Douglas, Class of 1997
CEO, Medical Concepts and Gruzia Imports
Pleasant Hill, Iowa
Eric Belzer, Class of 1999
Vice President of Merchandising, Wireless Advocates LLC
Seattle, Wash.
Gina Flaig, Class of 1991
Human Resources Manager, Sony Electronics
Itasca, Ill.
Teri Cain, Class of 1993
Manager of Corporate Research, First Data Corporation
Omaha, Neb.
Chad Fritz, Class of 1997
Technology Manager, Wells Fargo Financial Bank
Sioux Falls, S.D.
Lindsay Siemonsma, Class of 2007
Production Planner-International, Farley's and Sathers Co. Inc.
Spirit Lake, Iowa
Finance
Kevin Eekhoff, Class of 1982
President & CEO, First National Bank of Akron
Akron, Iowa
Brent Johnson, Class of 1998
Senior Consultant, RSM McGladrey, Inc.
Des Moines, Iowa
Lowell Jacobsen, Class of 1979
Rhodes Professor of International Business, Baker University
Fairway, Kan.
Kevin Willey, Class of 1999
Senior Sales Analyst, Pioneer Hi-Bred International
Grimes, Iowa
Rod Hartwig, Class of 1985
Financial Officer, Farm Credit Services of America Atlantic
Marketing
Jeff Anderson, Class of 2003
Public Relations Assistant, Minnesota Vikings Football Club
Minnetonka, Minn.
Stephanie (Fligor) Beck, Class of 2006
Development Director Faith, Hope and Charity
Storm Lake, Iowa
Craig Borchard, Class of 1984
Director of Public Relations, Great River Medical Center
Burlington, Iowa
Frank Eriksen, Class of 1972
Owner, Frank Eriksen Voice Services
Boulder, Colo.
Silas Hoeppner, Class of 2005
Customer Relations Manager, Cenergy
Waukee, Iowa
Katie Luitjens, Class of 2008
International Sales Representative, Bedford Industries
Worthington, Minn.
Kelcey (Naber) Morrison, Class of 2004
Marketing and Communication Manager, Two Old Hippies
Spirit Lake, Iowa
Greg Peton, Class of 1979
Key Account Manager, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
Ankeny, Iowa
Justin Rogers, Class of 2007
Web Developer, Dealer Impact Systems
Urbandale, Iowa
Traci Rodemeyer, Class of 2002
Manager - Pork Information, National Pork Producers
Urbandale, Iowa
Rick Atkinson, Class of 1985
Agent, State Farm Insurance Company
Algona, Iowa