EMP-22

Hello EMP-22. I haven't heard from most of you but I hope you will take some time this summer and let me know what you are doing these days. I have heard from Jolanta Zwirek who is still in Charlotte, N.C., helping the Girl Scouts in western North Carolina merge into one council. She continues to network and is looking for a new opportunity. She would love to hear from all of you and you can find her on LinkedIn.

As for me, I have accepted the position of vice president of real estate, development and facilities at Bob Evans Farms, Inc. I handle both the Bob Evans and the Mimi's Cafe restaurants, which total about 750. We will be relocating to Columbus, Ohio, after we sell our home in Plano, Texas. My new contact information is john_wyatt@bobevans.com or 614.492.4941 or 614.653.3633. You can also still reach me at my previous e-mail and cell.

Addtionally I wanted to let you know that I attended the Kellogg Real Estate Club annual conference last fall at the Allen Center. If you haven't been there in awhile, please make an effort to go back for an event. You will not believe how much it has changed! It is beautiful and it was a great experience. I even saw Dean Wilson, who hasn't changed a bit. I wish I was drinking what he must be. He looked great.

Please stay in touch and let me know what you are up to and how you are surviving the economy. I keep thinking this reminds me of when we were going to Kellogg and were sitting in Stu Greenbaum's class. Do you remember discussing the savings and loan debacle and how we were going to deal with it? Is this Groundhog Day? I look forward to hearing from you. I hope you are all doing well and staying healthy. Take care!