Seidman College of Business 10th Annual Careers In Management
At this time the 2020 Careers In Management Event has been postponed.
Careers In Management is an annual event where students are exposed to business professionals in the areas of Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Human Resource Management, Management Information Systems, and International Business. Join us for an evening of employer round-tables where students will have the opportunity to explore careers, learn about internships and job opportunities, and ask questions about the skills and experiences required to be successful in management.
Event Information For Students
Event Information For Corporate Participants
Contact Information
Address
Grand Valley State University
Seidman College of Business
50 Front Avenue SW, SCB 3057
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone
Management Department:
(616) 331-7490
Contact Person
Susan Proctor
(Corporate Participant Coordinator):
[email protected]
Past Careers In Management Events
2019 Event Highlights
Welcome and Introduction
Karen Ruedinger, Assistant Dean, Seidman College of Business
Panel Discussion
Recent GVSU graduates from various industries, will field questions from the student audience.
- John White, IT Applications Department, Steelcase
- Zoe Bruyn, Global Project Management | Nutrition, Amway
- Taylor Ann Groenhout, Project Planner, KBX Logistics
- Drew Robbins, Talent Acquisition Associate, Windquest Group
- Andrea Jones, Business Planner, GM
- Grant Wedgwood, Sr. Supply Chain Analyst, Perrigo
Moderated: Dr. Tim Syfert, Clinical Affiliate Faculty, Seidman College of Business
2018 Event Highlights
Welcome and Introduction: Diana Lawson, Dean, Seidman College of Business
Keynote Address: Jeff Gustinis, Complex Director Apparel, PDA & Central Fills, Meijer
Panel Discussion: Senior Executives from the following companies will spend time answering student questions on various topics:
- Spencer Covey, Owner, Greetology
- Kaushik Nag, Director |Talent Acquisition, Employee Benefits, Wellness and Global Change Management, Amway
- Niki Ramirez, University Relations, Kellogg's
- John Ulrich, Supply Chain Manager, Lacks Trim Systems
Moderated by: Dr. Timothy Syfert, Clinical Affiliate Faculty of Management, Seidman College of Business
2017 Event Highlights
Welcome and Introduction:
Karen Ruedinger, Assistant Dean, Seidman College of Business
Keynote Address:
Jim Hoover, Vice President Medical Core Systems, Cardinal Health
Panel Discussion:
- Murali Chandrasekaran, Accenture, SAP Delivery Senior Manager
- Tom Freeland, Meijer, Head of HR - Supply Chain
- Bob Melcher, Adient, Director of Supply Chain Management
- Anne Mendels, Wolverine Worldwide, Director Global Talent Acquisition
- Kristin Mikelson, Deloitte, Senior Campus Recruiting Specialist
- Stacy Mowrer, Consumers Energy, Director – Learning and Development
- Lisa Toenniges, Innovative Learning Group, Chief Executive Officer
- Jim Rose, Deloitte, Managing Director
Moderated by:
Dr. Timothy Syfert, Clinical Faculty of Management, Seidman College of Business
2016 Event Highlights
Welcome and Introduction:
Dr. Diana R. Lawson, Dean, Seidman College of Business
Keynote Address:
Mary Zick, Vice President, Global Total Rewards, Perrigo
Panel Discussion:
Senior Executives from the following companies spent time answering student questions on various topics:
- Susan Dempsey, Sr Dir, GBS Service Center Lead (NA) – Kellogg Company
- Ryan King, Global Supply Chain Planning - Amway
- Leslie Lynch, Chief Administrative Officer - PADNOS
- Nicole McConnell, Senior Vice President, Human Resources - Spectrum Health
- Scott Slomback, Manager, Accenture Federal Services
- Gretchen Murphy, Human Resources Manager - Service Express
- Eric Steindler, VP Human Resources - Retail Operations - Meijer
Moderated by:
Dr. Timothy Syfert, Clinical Faculty of Management, Seidman College of Business
2015 Event Highlights
Welcome and Introduction:
Dr. Diana R. Lawson, Dean, Seidman College of Business
Keynote Address:
Jim Hamilton, Global SAP Program Director -SAP Enterprise Solutions at GM
Panel Discussion:
Senior Executives from the following companies spent time answering student questions on various topics:
- Jim Hamilton, Global SAP Program Director - General Motors
- Carol Sayers, North America Staffing Manager - Steelcase Inc.
- Jeff Doolittle, Director, Talent Management- Gordon Food Service
- Murali Chandrasekaran, SAP Delivery Senior Manager- Accenture
- Callie Higgins, Current President - SHRM
- Sophia DeFlorio, Current President - APICS
Moderated by:
Dr. Timothy Syfert, Clinical Faculty of Management, Seidman College of Business
2014 Event Highlights
Welcome and Introduction:
Dr. John Reifel, Seidman College of Business
Keynote Address:
Tom Boritzki, Head of Manufacturing Planning & Control - Engine Group at Chrysler
Panel Discussion:
Senior Executives from the following companies spent time answering student questions on various topics:
- Murali Chandrasekaran, Sr. Manager, SAP Implementation - Accenture
- Mike McDonald, Director of Supply Chain Center of Excellence - Amway
- Libby Rapin, Human Resources Manager - Gorilla Group
- Jodi Hutchinson, College Recruiting and Relations Manager - Meijer
- Adam Ekl, Current President - SHRM
Moderated by:
Dr. Timothy Syfert, Clinical Faculty of Management, Seidman College of Business
2013 Event Highlights
Welcome and Introduction:
Dr. John Reifel, Seidman College of Business
Keynote Address:
Frances Hogsten, Vice President, Global Sourcing at Haworth, Inc.
Panel Discussion:
Senior Executives from the following companies spent time answering student questions on various topics:
- Les Brand, CEO, Supply Chain Solutions, Inc
- Murali Chandrasekaran, Senior Manager - SAP Implementation, Accenture
- Frances Hogsten, Vice President, Global Sourcing, Haworth
- Jodi Hutchinson, College Recruiting and Relations Manager, Meijer, Inc
- Sandy Swanson, College Relations/Internship Program Leader, Steelcase Inc.
- Corey Thomas, Director of Human Resources, Goodwill Industries of GR
Moderated by:
Dr. Timothy Syfert, Clinical Faculty of Management, Seidman College of Business
2012 Event Highlights
Welcome and Introduction:
Dr. John Reifel, Seidman College of Business
Keynote Address:
Laura Davis, Director of Talent Acquisition, Amway
Panel Discussion:
Senior Executives from the following companies spent time answering student questions on various topics:
- Amway
- Gordon Food Service
- Herman Miller
- Meijer
- Spectrum Health
- Wolverine World Wide
Moderated by:
Dr. Timothy Syfert, Clinical Faculty of Management, Seidman College of Business
2011 Event Highlights
Welcome and Introduction:
Dr. John Reifel, Seidman College of Business
Keynote Address:
Anne Mendels, Talent Acquisition, Wolverine World Wide
Panel Discussion:
Senior Executives from the following companies spent time answering student questions on various topics:
- Amway
- Lean Logistics
- Magic Steel Sales
- Spectrum Health
Moderated by:
Dr. Timothy Syfert, Clinical Faculty of Management, Seidman College of Business