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The Management Information Systems (MIS) program is actively supported by a group of senior MIS executives from companies who provide advice, expertise, and funding for special activities such as scholarships. These executives join students and faculty members in the effort to make the MIS Program the best in the Pacific Northwest.
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Doug Averill Multnomah Athletic Club Director of Communications and Information Systems Background. I am a graduate of OSU EE in 1971 with a Computer Science minor. I enjoyed computer programming and began my IS career in software development. After a few years I took a job as a supervisor which marked my switch to IT management. After completing my MBA at PSU in 1991, I became involved more with the Society for Information Management. At that point, I began to concentrate more on the management challenges of project teams and system change management. After many years at one of the local power utilities, I left for some smaller, more hands-on organizations and ended up here at Multnomah Athletic Club in 1999. Challenges. First Job. Why would you recommend IT as a career? Other Interests. |
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Cliff Barry Columbia Forest Products Executive Vice President and CFO Background. After graduating from OSU with a degree in Accounting and Finance I decided that any accountant in the future was going to need an IT background. I then joined Andersen Consulting where I dedicated the first part of my career to IT. Challenges. First Job. Why would you recommend IT as a career? Other Interests. |
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Rick Beadnell Nike, Inc. Sr. I.T. Director, Supply Chain Background. B.S. Computer Science -- OSU, MBA -- OSU. I have spent my entire career trying to solve business problems in the areas of Supply Chain and Finance. Challenges. First Job. Why would you recommend IT as a career? Other Interests. |
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Ben Berry ODOT -- Oregon Dept. of Transportation CIO - Chief Information Officer Background. M.B.A. from UCLA and B.S. in Life Science from the University of Portland. Formerly was the Chief Technology Officer of Providence Health System and has 25+ years experience in IT development and management. Additionally, held course work in Computer Applications Development and Engineering Management. Challenges. First Job. Why would you recommend IT as a career? Other Interests. |
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Karen Fast Claremont Associates, LLC Founder and Principal Background. With over 30 years in the Information Systems industry, I have a wide range of experiences in building and leading organizations in product and services sales, application development and product support. Most recently I've focused my energies with small, early-stage technology companies as they define and deploy their strategic sales and marketing programs. Challenges. First Job. Why would you recommend IT as a career? Other Interests. |
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Holly Gibbs Hewlett Packard Application Management Program Manager Background. I have 19 years in the Information Technology industry: 10 years as a computer technician, three years as a MIS Supervisor, and six years as a software development manager. I have a B.S. in Business/MIS (2002), a M.S. in Information Technology/Project Management (2007), and a PMP (2004). Also, Vice President of Riverside Window & Door, Inc. where I provide IT support and do PR. Challenges. First Job. Why would you recommend IT as a career? Other Interests. |
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Robert Glenn Symantec Principal Business Analyst Background. I have a BS in Industrial Engineering from OSU (MECOP) and have spent the last 17 years working either as a consultant or in internal IT organizations. I have specialized in Business Process improvements and enjoy helping improve a companies bottom line through improving their processes. Challenges. First Job. Why would you recommend IT as a career? Other Interests. |
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Matthew McLuckie WebMD Health Development Manager, MIS Advisory Council Board Chair Background. I graduated from OSU with a Computer Science degree with Business Minor in 1994. I went to work for Timberline Software as a software developer. As the years went on I found myself more interested in management and the business aspects of software development. I came back to OSU and graduated with my MBA in 1998. I worked for a three person startup Suvan LLC, and then shortly after went to work for WebMD as a Development Manager. Challenges. First Job. Why would you recommend IT as a career? Other Interests. |
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Curt Pederson Oregon State University |
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Thi Phan Tektronix, Inc. IT Manager -- Internet and Marketing Systems
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Kim Sather Hewlett Packard IPG IT Integrated Sourcing and Visibility Platform Manager Background. I am currently an IT manager at HP. I started out as a SAP consultant with Andersen Consulting. I came to HP in 1995 as a business systems analyst. While at HP, I have been an analyst, project manager, program manager and now a department manager. Recent Responsibilities. First Job. What drew you to IT as a career? Other Interests. |
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Damian Smith Hitachi Consulting Managing Vice President Background. After a few years with Arthur Andersen in London, England, I spent the first half of my career in the European software industry, mostly in marketing and product management roles. About 10 years ago, I moved into technology consulting, setting up and running the UK internet consulting practice for Stream International. I moved to the US in 1998 and joined a small startup consulting firm in Dallas, TX called Tactica. About 18 months before Tactica was acquired by Hitachi in November 2001, I moved to Denver, CO to run our office there. In 2004 I relocated again, this time to Portland, OR. In addition to running our Portland office, I am also the Managing Vice President of our Corporate Management Solutions practice nationally. Recent Responsibilities. First Job. What drew you to IT as a career? Other Interests. |
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Doug Vorwaller Society for Information Management IT Management Background. Over the past 20 years, I have led teams of computer professionals in the U.S. Air Force and a number of large corporations. My job titles have included Infrastructure Group Leader at Siltronic, Quality Assurance Manager at Fred Meyer, Project Office Manager at Fred Meyer, Desktop Systems Manager at Willamette Industries, and Northwest Zone Manger for EDS. Recent Responsibilities. First Job. What drew you to IT as a career? Other Interests. |
