Vanderbilt Business

Category: Staff

  • Vanderbilt Business Leadership Fall 2015

    Editor
    Nancy Wise

    Designers
    Michael T. Smeltzer

    Photography
    Chad Driver, Daniel Dubois, Steve Green, Joe Howell, Anne Rayner, John Russell, Susan Urmy

    Contributors
    Joanne Lamphere Beckham, BA’63, Bonnie Arant Ertelt, BS’81, Suzanne Feinstein, EMBA’01, Kara Furlong, Randy Horick, Brett Israel, Jim Patterson, MLAS’15, Emily Sane, Ryan Underwood, BA’96

    Web
    Carlos Ruiz

    Dean
    M. Eric Johnson, Ralph Owen Dean and Bruce D. Henderson Professor of Strategy

    Chief Marketing Officer
    Yvonne Martin-Kidd

    Vanderbilt Business magazine is published twice a year by the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University in cooperation with Vanderbilt University News and Communications, 110 21st Ave. S., Suite 802, Nashville, TN 37203. It is produced by Vanderbilt’s Creative Services and Printing Services; University Web Services provides online support.

    Editorial offices are at Vanderbilt University News and Communications, PMB 357737, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7737, telephone: (615) 322-4624, fax: (615) 343-7708, email: owenmagazine@vanderbilt.edu

    Please direct alumni inquiries to the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Owen Graduate School of Management, PMB 407754, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7754, telephone: (615) 322-0815, email: alum@owen.vanderbilt.edu

    Opinions expressed in Vanderbilt Business are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Owen School or Vanderbilt University. © 2015 Vanderbilt University. All rights reserved. “Vanderbilt” and the Vanderbilt logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Vanderbilt University. In compliance with federal law, including the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Executive Order 11246, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, as amended, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, Vanderbilt University does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or genetic information in its administration of educational policies, programs, or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other university-administered programs; or employment. In addition, the university does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression consistent with the university’s nondiscrimination policy. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Disability Services Department, Baker Building, PMB 401809, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-1809. Telephone (615) 322-4705 (V/TDD); Fax (615) 343-4969.

  • Vanderbilt Business Leadership

    Editor
    Nancy Wise

    Designers
    Michael T. Smeltzer

    Photography
    Chad Driver, Daniel Dubois, Steve Green, Joe Howell, Anne Rayner, John Russell, Susan Urmy

    Contributors
    Joanne Lamphere Beckham, BA’63, Deborah Brewington, Bonnie Arant Ertelt, BS’81, Kara Furlong, Randy Horick, Seth Robertson, Rob Simbeck, Nicole Smith, BA’07, Fiona Soltes, Ryan Underwood, BA’96

    Dean
    M. Eric Johnson, Ralph Owen Dean and Bruce D. Henderson Professor of Strategy

    Chief Marketing Officer
    Yvonne Martin-Kidd

    Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Relations
    Cheryl Chunn

    Vanderbilt Business magazine is published twice a year by the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, 401 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203-9932, in cooperation with Vanderbilt News and Communications. Editorial offices are at Vanderbilt University News and Communications, PMB 357737, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7737, telephone: (615) 322-4624, fax: (615) 343-7708, email: owenmagazine@vanderbilt.edu

    Please direct alumni inquiries to the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Owen Graduate School of Management, PMB 407754, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7754, telephone: (615) 322-0815, email: alum@owen.vanderbilt.edu

    Vanderbilt University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Opinions expressed in Vanderbilt Business are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Owen School or Vanderbilt University.

    © 2015 Vanderbilt University. “Vanderbilt” and the Vanderbilt logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Vanderbilt University.

  • Vanderbilt Business Leadership

    Editor
    Nancy Wise

    Designers
    Michael T. Smeltzer

    Photography
    Daniel Dubois, Jason Getz, Steve Green, Joe Howell, Anne Rayner,  John Russell, Susan Urmy

    Contributors
    Joanne Lamphere Beckham, BA’63; Bonnie Arant Ertelt, BS’81; Kara Furlong; Randy Horick; Jan Read; Seth Robertson; Rob Simbeck; Sandy Smith; Ryan Underwood,BA’96

    Dean
    M. Eric Johnson, Ralph Owen Dean and Bruce D. Henderson Professor of Strategy

    Chief Marketing Officer
    Yvonne Martin-Kidd

    Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Relations
    Cheryl Chunn

    Vanderbilt Business magazine is published twice a year by the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, 401 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203-9932, in cooperation with Vanderbilt News and Communications. Editorial offices are at Vanderbilt University News and Communications, PMB 357737, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7737, telephone: (615) 322-4624, fax: (615) 343-7708, email: owenmagazine@vanderbilt.edu

    Please direct alumni inquiries to the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Owen Graduate School of Management, PMB 407754, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7754, telephone: (615) 322-0815, email: alum@owen.vanderbilt.edu

    Vanderbilt University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Opinions expressed in Vanderbilt Business are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Owen School or Vanderbilt University.

    © 2014 Vanderbilt University. “Vanderbilt” and the Vanderbilt logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Vanderbilt University.

  • Vanderbilt Business Leadership

    Editor
    Nancy Wise

    Designers
    Michael T. Smeltzer

    Art Director
    Donna Pritchett

    Photography
    Daniel Dubois, Steve Green, Lauren Holland, Joe Howell, Anne Rayner,  John Russell, Susan Urmy

    Contributors
    Joanne Lamphere Beckham, BA’63; Eric Butterman; Bonnie Arant Ertelt, BS’81; Randy Horick; Rob Simbeck; Sandy Smith; Ryan Underwood,BA’96

    Dean
    M. Eric Johnson, Ralph Owen Dean and Bruce D. Henderson Professor of Strategy

    Chief Marketing Officer
    Yvonne Martin-Kidd

    Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Relations
    Cheryl Chunn

    Vanderbilt Business magazine is published twice a year by the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, 401 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203-9932, in cooperation with Vanderbilt News and Communications. Editorial offices are at Vanderbilt University News and Communications, PMB 357737, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7737, telephone: (615) 322-4624, fax: (615) 343-7708, email: owenmagazine@vanderbilt.edu

    Please direct alumni inquiries to the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Owen Graduate School of Management, PMB 407754, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7754, telephone: (615) 322-0815, email: alum@owen.vanderbilt.edu

    Vanderbilt University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Opinions expressed in Vanderbilt Business are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Owen School or Vanderbilt University.

    © 2014 Vanderbilt University. “Vanderbilt” and the Vanderbilt logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Vanderbilt University.

  • Vanderbilt Business Staff — Winter 2013

    Editor
    Nancy Wise

    Designers
    Chris Collins, Michael T. Smeltzer

    Art Director
    Donna Pritchett

    Photography
    Daniel Dubois, Steve Green, Lauren Holland, Joe Howell, Anne Rayner,  John Russell, Susan Urmy

    Contributors
    Joan Brasher, Debbie Clapper, Bonnie Arant Ertelt, BS’81, Jennifer Johnston, Seth Robertson, Sandy Smith, Fiona Soltes, Ryan Underwood,BA’96

    Dean
    M. Eric Johnson, Ralph Owen Dean and Bruce D. Henderson Professor of Strategy

    Chief Marketing Officer
    Yvonne Martin-Kidd

    Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Relations
    Cheryl Chunn

    Vanderbilt Business magazine is published twice a year by the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, 401 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203-9932, in cooperation with Vanderbilt News and Communications. Editorial offices are at Vanderbilt University News and Communications, PMB 357737, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7737, Telephone: (615) 322-4624, Fax: (615) 343-8547, owenmagazine@vanderbilt.edu

    Please direct alumni inquiries to the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Owen Graduate School of Management, PMB 407754, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7754, Telephone: (615) 322-0815, alum@owen.vanderbilt.edu

    Vanderbilt University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Opinions expressed in Vanderbilt Business are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Owen School or Vanderbilt University.

    © 2013 Vanderbilt University. “Vanderbilt” and the Vanderbilt logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Vanderbilt University.

  • Vanderbilt Business Staff — Spring 2013

    Dean
    Jim Bradford

    Editor
    Nancy Wise

    Contributors
    Joan Brasher, Stephanie Dozier, Bonnie Arant Ertelt (BS’81), Jim Patterson, Rangaraj “Ranga” Ramanujam, Sandy Smith, Ryan Underwood (BA’96), Amy Wolf

    Photography
    Daniel Dubois, Steve Green, Lauren Holland, John Russell

    Designer
    Michael T. Smeltzer

    Art Director
    Donna Pritchett

    Chief Marketing Officer
    Yvonne Martin-Kidd

    Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Relations
    Cheryl Chunn

    Editorial Offices: Vanderbilt University News and Communications, PMB 407703, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7703, Telephone: (615) 322-4624, Fax: (615) 343-8547, owenmagazine@vanderbilt.edu

    Please direct alumni inquiries to: Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Owen Graduate School of Management, PMB 407754, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7754, Telephone: (615) 322-0815, alum@owen.vanderbilt.edu

    Vanderbilt University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Opinions expressed in Vanderbilt Business are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Owen School or Vanderbilt University.

    Vanderbilt Business magazine is published twice a year by the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, 401 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203-9932, in cooperation with the Vanderbilt News and Communications.

    © 2013 Vanderbilt University. “Vanderbilt” and the Vanderbilt logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Vanderbilt University.

  • Vanderbilt Business Staff for Fall 2012

    Dean
    Jim Bradford

    Editor
    Seth Robertson

    Contributors
    Nelson Bryan (BA’73), Sherie Edwards (EMBA’12), Jennifer Johnston, Sandy Smith, Cindy Thomsen, Ryan Underwood (BA’96), Brett Wade (EMBA’12), Amy Wolf

    Photography
    Daniel Dubois, Lauren Owens, Anne Rayner, John Russell

    Designer
    Michael T. Smeltzer

    Art Director
    Donna Pritchett

    Chief Marketing Officer
    Yvonne Martin-Kidd

    Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Relations
    Cheryl Chunn

    Editorial Offices: Vanderbilt University News and Communications, PMB 407703, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7703, Telephone: (615) 322-0817, Fax: (615) 343-8547, owenmagazine@vanderbilt.edu

    Please direct alumni inquiries to: Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Owen Graduate School of Management, PMB 407754, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7754, Telephone: (615) 322-0815, alum@owen.vanderbilt.edu

    Vanderbilt University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Opinions expressed in Vanderbilt Business are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Owen School or Vanderbilt University.

    Vanderbilt Business magazine is published twice a year by the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, 401 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203-9932, in cooperation with the Vanderbilt News and Communications.

    © 2012 Vanderbilt University. “Vanderbilt” and the Vanderbilt logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Vanderbilt University.

  • Vanderbilt Business Staff for Spring 2012

    Dean
    Jim Bradford

    Editor
    Seth Robertson

    Contributors
    Lubaina Balasinorwala, Nelson Bryan (BA’73), Meg Hale, Abigail Humphrey, Jennifer Johnston, Alex Nicholson (EMBA’01), Shana Passman (MBA’09), Rob Simbeck, Cindy Thomsen, Ryan Underwood (BA’96), Amy Wolf

    Photography
    Kerry Dahlen, Daniel Dubois, Steve Green, Joe Howell, Lauren Owens, Anne Rayner, John Russell, Susan Urmy

    Designer
    Michael T. Smeltzer

    Art Director
    Donna Pritchett

    Chief Marketing Officer
    Yvonne Martin-Kidd

    Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Relations
    Cheryl Chunn

    Editorial Offices: Vanderbilt University, Office of Development and Alumni Relations Communications, PMB 407703, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7703, Telephone: (615) 322-0817, Fax: (615) 343-8547, owenmagazine@vanderbilt.edu

    Please direct alumni inquiries to: Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Owen Graduate School of Management, PMB 407754, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7754, Telephone: (615) 322-0815, alum@owen.vanderbilt.edu

    Vanderbilt University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Opinions expressed in Vanderbilt Business are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Owen School or Vanderbilt University.

    Vanderbilt Business magazine is published twice a year by the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, 401 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203-9932, in cooperation with the Vanderbilt Office of Development and Alumni Relations Communications.

    © 2012 Vanderbilt University. “Vanderbilt” and the Vanderbilt logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Vanderbilt University.

  • Vanderbilt Business Staff for Fall 2011

    Dean
    Jim Bradford

    Editor
    Seth Robertson

    Contributors
    Clark Bosslet, Nelson Bryan (BA’73), Tim Ghianni, Jennifer Johnston, Blake Knight, Casey Savell, Ryan Underwood (BA’96), Amy Wolf

    Photography
    Daniel Dubois, Steve Green, Joe Howell, Lauren Owens, Anne Rayner, John Russell, Susan Urmy

    Designer
    Michael T. Smeltzer

    Art Director
    Donna Pritchett

    Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
    Yvonne Martin-Kidd

    Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Relations
    Cheryl Chunn

    Editorial Offices: Vanderbilt University, Office of Development and Alumni Relations Communications, PMB 407703, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7703, Telephone: (615) 322-0817, Fax: (615) 343-8547, owenmagazine@vanderbilt.edu

    Please direct alumni inquiries to: Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Owen Graduate School of Management, PMB 407754, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7754, Telephone: (615) 322-0815, alum@owen.vanderbilt.edu

    Vanderbilt University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Opinions expressed in Vanderbilt Business are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Owen School or Vanderbilt University.

    Vanderbilt Business magazine is published twice a year by the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, 401 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203-9932, in cooperation with the Vanderbilt Office of Development and Alumni Relations Communications.

    © 2011 Vanderbilt University. “Vanderbilt” and the Vanderbilt logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Vanderbilt University.

  • Vanderbilt Business Staff for Fall 2010

    Dean
    Jim Bradford

    Editor
    Seth Robertson

    Contributors
    Nikhil Bimbrahw (MBA’03), Claire Brown, Nelson Bryan (BA’73), Daniel Dubois, Darren Gest (MBA’10), Steve Green, Randy Horick, David Kloeppel (BS’91, MBA’96), Jenny Mandeville, Jeannie Naujeck, Alley Pickren, Jan Read, Ann Robinson, John Russell, Terri Seale, Cindy Thomsen, Marshall Turnbull (MEd’05), Ryan Underwood (BA’96), Brian Wainstein, Amy Wolf

    Designer
    Michael T. Smeltzer

    Art Director
    Donna Pritchett

    Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
    Yvonne Martin-Kidd

    Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Relations
    Patricia M. Carswell

    Editorial Offices: Vanderbilt University, Office of Development and Alumni Relations Communications, PMB 407703, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7703, Telephone: (615) 322-0817, Fax: (615) 343-8547, owenmagazine@vanderbilt.edu

    Please direct alumni inquiries to: Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Owen Graduate School of Management, PMB 407754, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7754, Telephone: (615) 322-0815, alum@owen.vanderbilt.edu

    Vanderbilt University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Opinions expressed in Vanderbilt Business are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Owen School or Vanderbilt University.

    Vanderbilt Business magazine is published twice a year by the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, 401 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203-9932, in cooperation with the Vanderbilt Office of Development and Alumni Relations Communications.

    © 2010 Vanderbilt University. “Vanderbilt” and the Vanderbilt logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Vanderbilt University.

  • Vanderbilt Business Staff for Spring 2010

    Dean
    Jim Bradford

    Editor
    Seth Robertson

    Contributors
    Brian Bellinger, Jim Bradford, Nelson Bryan (BA’73), Pamela Coyle, Ann Davis, Daniel Dubois, Jill Gabbe, Steve Green, Randy Horick, Sharon Horowitz, Jennifer Johnston, Yuri Mamchur, Jenny Mandeville, Jennifer Robinson, John Russell, Rob Simbeck, Brooke Smith, Marshall Turnbull, Larry Van Horn, Amy Wolf

    Designer
    Michael T. Smeltzer

    Art Director
    Donna Pritchett

    Web Edition Design and Development
    Lacy Tite

    Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
    Yvonne Martin-Kidd

    Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Relations
    Patricia M. Carswell

    Editorial Offices: Vanderbilt University, Office of Development and Alumni Relations Communications, PMB 407703, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7703, Telephone: (615) 322-0817, Fax: (615) 343-8547, owenmagazine@vanderbilt.edu

    Please direct alumni inquiries to: Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Owen Graduate School of Management, PMB 407754, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7754, Telephone: (615) 322-0815, alum@owen.vanderbilt.edu

    Vanderbilt University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Opinions expressed in Vanderbilt Business are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Owen School or Vanderbilt University.

    Vanderbilt Business magazine is published twice a year by the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, 401 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203-9932, in cooperation with the Vanderbilt Office of Development and Alumni Relations Communications.

    © 2010 Vanderbilt University. “Vanderbilt” and the Vanderbilt logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Vanderbilt University.

  • Vanderbilt Business Staff for Fall 2009 Issue

    Dean — Jim Bradford

    Editor—Seth Robertson

    Contributors—Scott Addison, Ólafur Arnarson (MBA’96), Saul Bromberger, Nelson Bryan (BA’73), Daniel Dubois, Suzanne Feinstein, Juliane Gallina, Steve Green, Eric Hall (MBA’78), Sandra Hoover, Jack Ilmonen (MBA’03), Jennifer Johnston, Luke Lukenbill, Jenny Mandeville, Michael McSurdy (EMBA’09), Jan Read, John Russell, Rob Simbeck, William Williams, Amy Wolf

    Designer—Michael T. Smeltzer

    Art Director—Donna Pritchett

    Web Edition Design and Development—Lacy Tite

    Executive Director of Marketing and Communications—Yvonne Martin-Kidd

    Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Relations—Patricia M. Carswell

    Editorial Offices: Vanderbilt University, Office of Development and Alumni Relations Communications, PMB 407703, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7703, Telephone: (615) 322-0817, Fax: (615) 343-8547, owenmagazine@vanderbilt.edu

    Please direct alumni inquiries to: Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Owen Graduate School of Management, PMB 407754, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7754, Telephone: (615) 322-0815, alum@owen.vanderbilt.edu

    Vanderbilt University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Opinions expressed in Vanderbilt Business are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Owen School or Vanderbilt University.

    Vanderbilt Business magazine is published twice a year by the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, 401 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203-9932, in cooperation with the Vanderbilt Office of Development and Alumni Relations Communications.

    © 2009 Vanderbilt University. “Vanderbilt” and the Vanderbilt logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Vanderbilt University.

  • Spring 2009 Staff

    Dean—Jim Bradford

    Editor—Seth Robertson

    Contributors—Scott Addison, Nelson Bryan (BA’73), Daniel Dubois, Ray Friedman, Steve Green, Kristin Hodges, Randy Horick, Jennifer Johnston, Ruth Kinsey, Jenny Mandeville, Elena Olivo, Jamie Reeves, John Russell, Rob Simbeck, Cindy Thomsen, Amy Wolf

    Designer—Michael T. Smeltzer

    Art Director—Donna Pritchett

    Executive Director of Marketing and Communications—Yvonne Martin-Kidd

    Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Relations—Patricia M. Carswell

    Web Edition Design and Development—Lacy Tite

    Editorial Offices: Vanderbilt University, Office of Development and Alumni Relations Communications, PMB 407703, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7703, Telephone: 615/322-0817, Fax: 615/343-8547, owenmagazine@vanderbilt.edu.

    Please direct alumni inquiries to: Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Owen Graduate School of Management, PMB 407754, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7754, Telephone: 615/322-0815, alum@owen.vanderbilt.edu.

    Vanderbilt University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.

    Opinions expressed in Vanderbilt Business are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Owen School or Vanderbilt University.

    Vanderbilt Business magazine is published twice a year by the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, 401 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203-9932, in cooperation with the Vanderbilt Office of Development and Alumni Relations Communications.

    Web version: www.vanderbilt.edu/magazines/vanderbilt-business

    © 2009 Vanderbilt University. “Vanderbilt” and the Vanderbilt logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Vanderbilt University.

    Visit Owen online: www.owen.vanderbilt.edu

  • Fall 2008 Staff

    Dean—Jim Bradford

    Editor—Seth Robertson

    Contributors—Scott Addison, Oscar Atkinson, MBA’08, Nelson Bryan, BA’73, Hui Chen, Kerry Dahlen, Daniel Dubois, Paul Frankenberg, EMBA’03, Matthew Garrett, MBA’08, Steve Green, Roger Hawkins, Erin Hofmann, MBA’08, Randy Horick, Jennifer Johnston, Jenny Mandeville, Amy Norton, David Parsley, Neil Ramsey, BE’82, MBA’83, Jamie Reeves, John Russell, Rob Simbeck, John Tamny, MBA’98, Amy Wolf

    Designer—Michael T. Smeltzer

    Art Director—Donna Pritchett

    Executive Director of Marketing and Communications—Yvonne Martin-Kidd

    Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Relations—Patricia M. Carswell

    Web Edition Design and Development—Lacy Tite

    Editorial Offices: Vanderbilt University, Office of Development and Alumni Relations Communications, PMB 407703, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7703, Telephone: 615/322-0817, Fax: 615/343-8547, owenmagazine@vanderbilt.edu.

    Please direct alumni inquiries to: Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Owen Graduate School of Management, PMB 407754, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7754, Telephone: 615/322-0815, alum@owen.vanderbilt.edu. Vanderbilt University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.

    Visit the Owen School on the Web: owen.vanderbilt.edu.

    Opinions expressed in Vanderbilt Business are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Owen School or Vanderbilt University.

    Vanderbilt Business magazine is published twice a year by the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, 401 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203-9932, in cooperation with the Vanderbilt Office of Development and Alumni Relations Communications.

    © 2008 Vanderbilt University. “Vanderbilt” and the Vanderbilt logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Vanderbilt University.