EMP-46 class members returned to campus to mark their fifth anniversary of graduation.

EMP-46

During Reunion 2005, a number of classmates had the opportunity to return to Kellogg. The Dean's vision of the future of the Kellogg School was inspiring, it was great to sit in a classroom again and to be educated by the best professors in the business world, and as always, the food was wonderful. The day ended with a very special event at the Allen Center, in which Julie, Bernie and Erica once again proved they are the glue that holds the EMP family together. As much as things have changed (including our body shapes, hairlines and job descriptions), the sense of family has not.

Susan Andrews sends her regards from Madison, Wis., where she is busy after taking an "off ramp." Please see the Harvard Business Review for further details.

A change for Alan Burack, who recently moved from a consulting role with Freedom Home Care to director of marketing and business development. This leading Highland Park-based provider of "private-duty" home care services employs certified nurses aides, personal care assistants and caregiver/companions who are bonded, licensed and insured by Freedom Home Care. These are non-Medicare/non-Medicaid services (much to Sue's happiness), so the pay source is either private pay or long-term care insurance.

Becky Brubaker continues her quest to take over the media, as she is now vice president of operations of the Daily Press in Newport News, Va.

Charlie Chiappone is senior vice president and field manager of Field Erected Products and Reconstruction, Marley Cooling Technologies Inc. in Kansas. We will be holding a contest to figure out just what it is that they are erecting in Kansas, as Charlie hasn't defined it for us. Whatever it is, we are happy to have a representative erecting something in the center of the Great Plains.

Bhasker Dave is now a marketing manager with Nalco Co. Everyone in the Ulysses Group always saw his talent and knew he would make the jump into marketing.

Larry Bilello continues in his position as vice president, sales at George Winston Bakeries Inc. He reports he is happy the Atkins diet fad is over.

Don DiLucchio is a managing director with The Christman Group.

Bob Gallagher is now business development manager at Panduit Corp in Orland Park, Ill.

Tony Garcia is president of UGA, a division of UICI Corp. He is definitely traveling a lot — he keeps leaving messages about being between planes on Sue's cell phone. We think he is really living at DFW, just like Tom Hanks in that movie. So the next time you are in an airport restroom, look for Tony.

Daryl Gormley is returning to Chicago in July to take on the position of vice president of sales for Sara Lee Foods. We expect to see him at a summer event.

Joyce Hansen is president, J.M. Hansen & Associates. Joyce is living in airports, too. She relates that she has visited nearly 100 countries and she missed the reunion because she was in another hemisphere. She will be offering miles to Charlie so that he can fly up to dinner in Chicago.

Paul Herring is a partner at Grant Thornton LLP and is director of business reporting, assurance and advisory services/American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

David G. Hill is the development group leader of DJ Basin, EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. in Colorado. Anyone interested in the energy industry should give him a call.

David K. Hill holds the position of vice president and counsel of Assurant Health. It would appear the two "David Hills" continue to thrive in two significant industries.

Sam Iyer was last seen flying his plane to Southern California to a new position. We are sure they have a few golf courses in the area.

Nizar Jiwani is president of Digital Tek Strategies Inc. He sends the following announcement about an important endeavor: "Partnership Walk Chicago is an event to raise awareness of international development issues and to find ways to alleviate poverty in developing countries. This is the tenth anniversary of the event in the States and its third in Chicago. I have been supporting the foundation for many years after I decided to help by utilizing my skills and time. The walk will take place on Sunday, Sept. 25, this year. I will be emailing more information to everyone later in the summer."

Ann Kloth is director of product development for UnitedHealth Group, Ovations in Minnesota.

Ro Kumar remains first vice president for strategy and business development. He was recently appointed to the executive board of ChicagoFIRST as vice chairman. At the reunion he related how much he often feels like Henry Fonda in Twelve Angry Men.

It is great to have Chris Lolli back in Chicago. He and Laurie are neighbors. We are waiting for the invitation to the barbeque. He holds the position of vice president, national accounts for American Express Establishment Services.

Mary Ann Lusk is a senior vice president for client service with Muzak, in Charlotte, S.C. Apparently, she and Greg Calloway will be supplying the music for the barbeque.

Lisa McLafferty is vice president of web channel development and online marketing for the Professional Education Institute.

Janine Nyre is program director for Northrop Grumman's ESSS defensive systems division.

Abe Orbach was unanimously voted the member of the class who has not aged since graduation.

Laurie Pearlman continues to deliver babies and has become the moving force in managing the Midwest Center for Women's Healthcare. She has been instrumental in its M&A activity and was sharing stories of governance and organizational culture at the reunion. She received the award for the best picture with a centerpiece that night.

Ranjit Pradhan is the senior product manager of cellular networks at Motorola.

Elias Sfeir continues his role as director of strategy and marketing for Radio Frequency System, Brazil.

John Slater's ice cream empire is expanding, as he has now opened a Ben & Jerry's in Haight-Ashbury. We are hoping he sends a photo soon!

Rob Strahs reports he is now an investor in Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corp., headquartered in Rochester, N.Y. Over the last year and a half, he had the chance to use the breadth of his Kellogg education, as the firm's new parent company decided his division would be "held for sale." It was a long process, but it could not have worked out better when a private-equity company took the company private. With operations in the States, U.K. and China, he is managing sales and marketing globally to build organic growth, as well as looking for acquisitions. Whether you know it or not, magnets are everywhere! We all knew that Rob would find his niche, after all, magnets are stronger than cable.

David Susalla is the director for the Midwest region with Control Solutions International. He continues to grow the business.

Mike Thompson was recently spotted attending a Little League game in Hinsdale, Ill. It would appear that his transition back to suburban life is complete. He plans to take the summer off from his world travel.

As always, we look forward to seeing everyone this summer. The group remains strong, diverse and continues to expand its talents in new and interesting ways!

Sue and Alan