INSIGHT MARQUIS WHO′S WHO FIFTH EDITION SPRING 2023 INSIDE: Q&As with today’s leading Marquis luminaries and influencers 14 ROGER AUSTIN NEWELL, PHD Geologist, Mining Executive, Consultant “I had an early realization of the importance of computers in our industry. Recognizing the importance of advancements in technology was key.”
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 JOSEPH G. BELLA Vice President 4 RONNIE BERKE Partner 5 LYNN ALLEN BOOSE Chair of the Advisory Board 5 PAUL FREDERICK BURMEISTER Owner, Farmer, Chemist, Agriculturist 6 RICHARD DOUGLAS CAMERON Major General (Retired) 6 KENNETH D. CANDIDO, MD Anesthesiologist, Educator 7 DR. LESTER L. CARTER JR. Consultant 7 JOHN F. COLSON Professor Emeritus of Music 8 EVAN BARR DOUPLE, PHD Associate Chief of Research (Retired) 8 HOWARD R. HECHTMAN Financial Analyst (Retired) 9 WYATT SAMUEL JONES JR. Salon Owner (Retired) 9 GREG A. KREMPL, MD, FACS Professor, Department Chair 10 DUKE T. MATSUYAMA, DO Anesthesiologist 10 TIMOTHY M. MEINECKE Co-owner 11 RICHARD “RICK” D. MURDOCK Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder 11 VICTOR M. RENTERIA Secondary School Teacher 12 JIM R. ROPCHAN, PHD Research Scientist 12 MARY SPORE-ALHADEF Librarian (Retired) 13 SARANTIS M. SYMEONOGLOU, PHD Professor Emeritus 13 NIRMALYA THAKUR, PHD Lecturer 14 ROGER AUSTIN NEWELL, PHD Geologist, Mining Executive, Consultant 18 TETSUFUMI UEDA, PHD Professor Emeritus, Neurochemist (Retired) 18 RONALD C. WHITTEMORE Senior Olympian, Computer Program Analyst 19 CHARLES VERNON WILLIAMS III Master Sergeant (Retired) 19 CHARLOTTE A. YOUNGBERG, PHD, THD, DD Director of Special Education (Retired) 20 HEATHER BORTNICK President 20 TREVOR A. BROWN President, Chief Executive Officer 20 PETER W. CURRERI, MD Health Facility Administrator (Retired) 21 MICHAEL J. EYRE Attorney, Owner 21 DAVID A. GOORAY, MD Cardiologist 21 DONALD RAY GORE, MD Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery 22 BRODES H. HARTLEY JR. Chief Executive Officer 22 NANCY HOTCHKISS Realtor, Broker 22 JAMES E. HUMPHREVILLE Music Director, Conductor Emeritus 23 ROBERT JENKINS Owner 23 ELIZABETH M. MARTIN Realtor 23 WILLIAM L. MCBRIDE, PHD Arthur G. Hansen Distinguished Professor 24 DAVID E. MILLER, PHD Professor Emeritus of Physics 24 DR. EMILY MOORE Physical Education Teacher 24 FRANCIS H. NYAMOR Owner 25 VICTORIA MARY SHEFFIELD Consultant 25 MARILYNN J. SMILEY, PHD Professor Emeritus 25 ELLEN V. SPRINGER Founder 26 DULCE M. SUAREZ-RESNICK VP of Sales & Marketing 26 LORI WHITNEY Legislative Staff Member 26 ALBERT J. WINNIER Aviator, Bank Chairman, General Contractor (Retired)
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4 Fifth Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT JOSEPH G. BELLA Vice President Methuen Historical Society Methuen, MA www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/497640 How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? I had family support, primarily from my mother. She was a smart, high-spirited woman and was able to handle all types of situations. She was old school but also able to transition into the present times. My mother was the person who made me realize I should move ahead and not step back. She helped my sister and me move forward — if something was doable, she would tell us to do it and not give up without trying. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? I worked at the employment office. Out of the six people that applied for my position, I was one of three that got picked up by the state. Nowadays, there are more job opportunities. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? We had just switched from the paper procedure to computers, and some of the older workers couldn’t handle the change. Being young enough, I was able to handle it. Computers actually helped in terms of assisting clients coming into the office seeking employment. We were able to categorize their skills and background more easily. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? It was easy to list files on the computers, and we had less paper to worry about. The computers also took up less space when putting files in order. It was a big change, but it helped a lot. RONNIE BERKE Partner Berke, Berke & Berke Chattanooga, TN www.berkeattys.com/firm-overview/ronald-j-berke/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Tennessee has continually limited the rights of people in favor of businesses, corporations and insurance companies. The people don’t have lobbyists in the legislature, so we have to be creative and navigate around any limitations, if possible. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? It takes a lot to overcome the prejudice in the public’s eye about people who file lawsuits. Frequently, I get clients who come in that have been injured, and they say they are not the suing type. That’s true until they are injured, and then they understand the necessity of filing a lawsuit. Insurance companies are getting more conservative in their offers, so we have to try more and more cases. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? It’s much more contentious. We used to be able to meet with both adjusters and defense attorneys and negotiate in good faith. It seems now that they have taken on a very aggressive and negative attitude and don’t really cooperate in reaching a just result. They want to litigate everything or force clients to take a very low settlement. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? Technologies are helping to develop evidence to present to juries — things that will offer a proper perspective, like finding key documents for large commercial cases and class actions, which sometimes involve hundreds of thousands of pages.
Fifth Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT 5 LYNN ALLEN BOOSE Chair of the Advisory Board NorthStar Clubhouse of Portland Portland, OR newnarrativepdx.org/learn-who-we-are/leadership/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Navigating large corporate structures is always problematic, but many opportunities arose as a result of my being in the right place at the right time. I was offered some unique opportunities to help with the corporate growth of Kaiser Permanente, which brought attention to my work. The COVID-19 pandemic certainly became a barrier, but we quickly overcame that by implementing our Zoom system. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? There are many challenges with supporting mental health services, developing more providers and finding more people who can assist those with mental health issues. Meeting the needs of people who are seeking help is increasingly difficult. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? The technical side of the industry has had many new options in the last 10 to 12 years in terms of medications to address mental health symptoms. Institutional care for acute phases of mental health can help bring people down to a level of stability. As a result, though, there is no continuity in the system for follow-up. Generally speaking, there is very limited assistance once a patient is deinstitutionalized, which is a large barrier at the heart of trying to solve the overall problem. This is where NorthStar Clubhouse and Clubhouse International shine. The Clubhouse programs significantly reduce re-hospitalization and the need for sustained institutional support, which is an important piece of the solution. PAUL FREDERICK BURMEISTER Owner, Farmer, Chemist, Agriculturist Paul Burmeister Farm Claflin, KS www.paulburmeister.com/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? There have been dry periods to adjust to. One way to do so is by putting an emphasis on saving moisture or precipitation. In this part of the country, it has become necessary to conserve moisture by using certain cultivation methods, mulch and utilizing the residue from other crops. There are price adjustments for crops like wheat, oats, grain sorghum, corn, cotton or livestock. Farmers rarely have control over prices. One has to be prepared for close margins on profits and losses, regarding both the price one receives for produce and the changing prices of repairs and inputs necessary for agricultural production. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? This is a period of changes in society and technology. I have read that in times of much change, there tend to be difficulties for people to adjust, exist and live in a healthy way. Adjusting to the various changes in technology, world population and the need for conservation affects all kinds of resources, including freshwater and soil. Most regions have limited depth of surface soil, and when that is lost by water erosion or wind erosion, it can be a serious loss for production. For that reason, trying to produce in the present and conserve the soil for future generations is very important. There can also be problems in preventing or combatting the growth of certain harmful competitive species of weeds. Changes in technology also enable farmers to use safer energy sources.
6 Fifth Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT KENNETH D. CANDIDO, MD Anesthesiologist, Educator Oak Brook, IL care.advocatehealth.com/doctors/kenneth-candido-chicago-pain-medicine-2 How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? It’s a combination of my family, my mentors, and the strong advice they all gave me. For a year, I worked with James Olds who discovered brain stimulation reward, and I was very much influenced by the institute of which he was a part. I was the first person to demonstrate that neurotransmitters are changed by behavior and stress. I was also blessed to have done a year of research at Yale University with the man who discovered melatonin. I spent 25 years as chair at Cornell University, and all of my prior experience prepared me for that job. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? My parents taught me the most important thing was to help others. Working with my brothers and sisters taught me to enjoy individuals with different ideas and approaches. Also, I couldn’t have had better colleagues. I was absolutely lucky, and I tried to treat everybody fairly. What excites you the most about your industry? Being able to work in a helpful profession is extraordinarily valuable. Psychiatry is just plain interesting. Each person has their own story — their own things that make a difference, and you get to know people very well and care about them, but you also have to be objective. RICHARD DOUGLAS CAMERON Major General (Retired) United States Army Fort Smith, AR worldwidehumanitarian.com/2022/04/22/richard-cameron/ What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? Being a good listener and understanding the playing field, like a football player. You have to know what your job is, as well as the jobs of others. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? The military tries to get in line with whatever the current civilian leadership is, which I think has weakened it somewhat. Civilian leadership is now looking at cultural change, but they should also be looking at war plans for the next enemy. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? Cyber warfare and ensuring others don’t dominate space with satellites. Some people laugh at the new Space Force, but in the future, that is going to be extremely important. We have to look at newer technologies in terms of how they can be interdicted by an enemy. What excites you the most about your industry? What excited me the most was the idea of joining a group of motivated workers. People in all branches of the military have a culture of values. They believe in their leadership and in defending the country. It was a community of similar values. I’ve been out for a long time now, but I enjoyed my time in the military, and I was proud to serve.
Fifth Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT 7 DR. LESTER L. CARTER JR. Consultant Hayat-Carter Herbal Shoppe Milwaukee, WI marquismillennium.com/9th_Ed/Carter/211 In Memoriam What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? Several credible scientific studies have found that some of the most widely prescribed blood pressure medications are now causing chronic kidney disease. The pharmaceutical companies and the traditional medical community are trying to prevent the public from knowing about it. There are some national remedies available that I brought to people’s attention on my radio show. One of the other areas I devoted a lot of attention to is Type 2 diabetes, which is almost in an epidemic state, especially for African Americans over the age of 40. In many cases, the side effects of treating this illness with traditional medications are just as devastating as the illness itself. There is a preparation that was originally found in a plant grown in the desert region of Mexico. When the scientific community became aware of it and started running tests on it, they found it had the ability to reverse Type 2 diabetes. Both of these medical issues have now been found to affect 75% and 80% of all African Americans. What excites you the most about your industry? So many different phases and problems have come and gone. From my perspective, my mother and father never went to see doctors — they didn’t even know what a doctor was. Therefore, I knew when I got out of the Navy, if I didn’t get an education, there would be no one to take care of them. I was able to keep my mother alive until she was 102 and my father until his upper 90s, and neither one of them needed any medication. JOHN F. COLSON Professor Emeritus of Music South Dakota State University Brookings, SD whoswhoindustryleaders.com/2020/12/john-colson/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Just by being a kind person. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? I am kind to the people I work with, teach and conduct. My background is another important thing — I started studying trumpet in eighth grade at the University of Iowa, and then I studied for another four years in high school. I had seven or eight teachers while at the university, including the principal trumpet player in the United States Navy Band. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? Over time, the industry has connected more with how I feel about treating people with kindness. I have also tried expanding into new musical formats. I have done 129 musicals accompanied by an orchestra, and I have had many fine soloists in my orchestra over the years. I have also done five ballets and four operas. What excites you the most about your industry? It was the students. I had many fine pupils at South Dakota State University who have gone on to enjoy successful careers. One of my students is now in New York City singing as a soprano with the Metropolitan Opera. Another student is the choral director at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. They both studied trumpet with me in high school.
8 Fifth Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT HOWARD R. HECHTMAN Financial Analyst (Retired) New York City Transit Authority New York, NY marquismillennium.com/4thEd/Hechtman/197/ What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? Knowing what the rules were and understanding what was being explained by the union. If you could do that, you would be in good shape. Also, being able to understand what the organization was trying to accomplish and what the issues were, sometimes on a political basis. That would often indicate what decisions should be made. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? The organization started adding individuals who, in 1968, would not have been given a senior post, and they began considering more employees who wouldn’t have been thought of earlier on. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? Public relations because it is important to relate to the population more effectively than we did 48 years ago. What excites you the most about your industry? I worked for an organization that, at the time, employed 45,000 to 50,000 people. They also had about another 20,000 or 30,000 for other regions, such as the Long Island Rail Road or Metro-North Railroad. So, there were different organizations within the primary company, and they all related to each other. They were all tied together, which made things more efficient over the decades. EVAN BARR DOUPLE, PHD Associate Chief of Research (Retired) Radiation Effects Research Foundation Vero Beach, FL www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/490989 How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? The medical industry held a very high standard and needed to be satisfied. For example, the funding for cancer research was a contribution during Nixon’s presidency. That, along with heart disease research, was very important. Most of the projects were focused on sustaining a healthy quality of life. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? As a research scientist, it is important to be willing to travel and attend conferences internationally, be a strong communicator in the scientific community, and deliver abstract papers so others can understand your test results. We also have to sell our results so we can get funding for projects. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? Our society is very dependent on large resources or funds to do research today. The problem we learned from COVID-19 is that people are seeking scientific approval. The United States has one of the poorest records of immunization for the virus, which is terrible. It is a challenge in the scientific community because we have to be able to communicate with the people who supply funding to keep our research going. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? The genome project — being able to code every gene in living samples is one of the biggest breakthroughs.
Fifth Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT 9 WYATT SAMUEL JONES JR. Salon Owner (Retired) Styles by Mr. Jones Kernersville, NC www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/483404/wyatt-s-jonescelebrates-a-successful-career-as-a-salon-owner How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? I didn’t run into any problems. The majority of clients came to me from universities and the public school systems, and many were professional women. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? I had the opportunity to get to know and work with many people at the first shop where I worked. I am down-to-earth, and I treated everyone the same. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? I am retired, but I was recently appointed by the governor to the North Carolina State Board. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? It depends on your clientele and your lifestyle. That dictates everything. What excites you the most about your industry? Creating. I like when you can draw inspiration from one hairdo and apply it to another hairdo to make it your own. I enjoyed the clients, the lifestyle and the comradery. GREG A. KREMPL, MD, FACS Professor, Department Chair The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Oklahoma City, OK www.ouhealth.com/find-a-doctor/greg-a-krempl-md-facs/ What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? I am driven to do my best and to raise the bar so that those around me can achieve their best as well. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? The biggest challenge is the move toward patient-centric care and doing what provides the patient with the best experience, rather than doing what is most convenient for the staff. We are learning from those in the field of customer service and figuring out how to apply those ideas to health care. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? The biggest innovation recently was the emergence of virtual medicine. We are going to learn from this and apply the knowledge to a post-COVID-19 world. What excites you the most about your industry? The exciting thing in my field today is the same thing that inspired me in the first place, and that is impacting the lives of my patients. Having the trust of my patients and the ability to impact and improve their lives is what brought me into medicine, and at the end of the day, I go home feeling great about it.
10 Fifth Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT TIMOTHY M. MEINECKE Co-owner Café Piazza, Benton Parkade, Infamous BBQ St. Louis, MO www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/488881/tim-m-meinecke-has-beeninducted-into-the-prestigious-marquis-whos-who-biographical-registry How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Despite COVID-19, we continued to push forward — we have never given up. We have adapted and managed to stay open. We started serving food on the corner because we couldn’t have anybody in the restaurant and really focused on our to-go sales. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? Having a driven attitude and being able to adapt quickly, no matter what life throws at me. I always keep a positive mindset and make sure it trickles down to the staff. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? In our area, the minimum wage has gone up by a significant amount. The cost of products is also through the roof right now. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? Everybody has adjusted to these new app formats for ordering food, which has been tough to do because they take 30% from every sale. Nobody really wants to pick up a phone and call a restaurant anymore, so they have adapted to these apps, which we are forced to use to continue to hit the numbers we want to hit. So on top of the food cost labor, their 30% cut and the taxes on everything, it has been tough to find profits. DUKE T. MATSUYAMA, DO Anesthesiologist Cumberland Anesthesia Associates PA Fayetteville, NC How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? I continue going to conferences and talking with my colleagues. There is always a population of sick patients, especially in our community, where we have a lot of retirees on Medicare. One of the largest army bases is nearby, so many of them are former military personnel. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? As anesthesiologists, we used to take care of patients during surgery, and that was it. Because of the opioid epidemic, however, there’s now a huge push for us to take more responsibility for postoperative pain. It used to be that the surgeon was responsible for optimizing a patient’s care before the surgery, but they didn’t always take into account the anesthesia process, especially for older patients where postoperative delirium and cognitive decline are potential problems. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? There is more regional anesthesia, which requires nurses, surgeons and physicians to optimize the patient before surgery. We’re also involved in making sure patient blood counts are normal before surgery. There are now ways we can increase someone’s blood count without having to give them a blood transfusion, like medication that stimulates blood cell generation. What excites you the most about your industry? We have direct input on patient care. Whenever you do something in the field of medicine, you can directly see the effects.
Fifth Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT 11 RICHARD “RICK” D. MURDOCK Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder Autovol Inc. Meridian, ID autovol.com/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Through the support of all the people who work with me. We maneuver through all issues together and devise a plan. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? I am outgoing, and I enjoy working with others and diving into things that haven’t been done before. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? I am in manufacturing, so it is always about maintaining business for the company. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? We started the first fully automated robotic manufacturing company for modular housing. It will definitely shape the future, not only for us, but the industry as a whole. This company is the first of its kind in the United States. What excites you the most about your industry? The new ways we are doing construction and watching our industry become mainstream. VICTOR M. RENTERIA Secondary School Teacher Bowie High School El Paso, TX youtu.be/0JxK7OOBGr0 How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Doing the best I can and sticking with what has worked in the past, but also adapting to whatever is currently going. Normally, there’s a class of 26 students, but on one Wednesday, there might only be 24, which completely changes the class because two personalities are missing. I’m thankful, though, for my ability to read class dynamics and proceed accordingly. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? The greatest challenge is trying to overcome the lack of value students find in education. They don’t always understand that what they are learning now will affect their futures. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? Everyone is getting an iPad, power stations and cameras now, which allows teachers to be more mobile in the classroom. What excites you the most about your industry? Technology has finally caught up with the way I want to teach. It saves me a lot of time with grading, since many of the systems have grading capabilities. It also makes teaching more of a visual experience. The only thing that hasn’t been done yet is marrying Schoology with our grade book.
12 Fifth Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT JIM R. ROPCHAN, PHD Research Scientist Yale University Hamden, CT marquismillennium.com/4thEd/342/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Being able to schedule things accordingly is key. You deal with the most pressing issues first that require your attention and, at the same time, try to keep up with what is going on in the field. You need to use the tools that are available to you. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? When we first started our kind of work, there were only a couple of radiopharmaceuticals that were being used. Now, there are many more, which lend a lot of information. We have worked on over 200 radiopharmaceuticals at Yale University. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? We will be testing a new PET scanner, which will be effective at looking at the biochemical processes in the body or brain. What excites you the most about your industry? What’s most exciting is seeing the work we have done translated to diagnose patients and detect early cases of cancer. By our methodology, we can determine cancer locations and how involved the cancer is long before patients see any outward signs. It is really beneficial, as it keeps us thinking about what else we can do with this technology. MARY SPORE-ALHADEF Librarian (Retired) Redwood City Public Library Palo Alto, CA marquismillennium.com/10th_Ed/68 How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? I managed to find a strong place and stayed there. I originally worked in academic libraries at a theological seminary, but I left because I would have needed an extra master’s degree, which would have taken me years to complete. So, instead, I took a job in the public library. I can remember going home after the first day running the audio-visual operation and saying to my husband that I was never going to figure it out. He looked at me and said if it could be understood by human intelligence and performed in the library, I could learn and manage it. He was right — I learned it with a lot of help from him. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? My sense of humor and knowledge of when to step away from customers worked well when working with the general public. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? A lack of funding is one issue because there isn’t enough money to pay for the level of staffing libraries need. They need people with a solid undergraduate education. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? Anyone who was a librarian for as long as I was would say that computers have had a big impact.
Fifth Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT 13 NIRMALYA THAKUR, PHD Lecturer Emory University Atlanta, GA nirmalyathakur.com/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Since I first started researching in the field of human-computer interaction, my goal has always been the same — to create a positive impact on society so that the future of humanity can have a better world in which to live, work and grow. Every day I enter the lab is an opportunity to make a difference. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? No matter how small the invention, effort or discovery, I believe that anything my research contributes to can make a positive change in this world. I am also always focused, even in times of failure. Jay Shetty, a motivational speaker, once said that “the difference between a winner and a loser is that the winner tried one more time.” I tell myself that when I am stuck on the same problems, I don’t give up. What excites you the most about your industry? We’re currently seeing different disciplines of computer science making an impact on society. For instance, if we talk about artificial intelligence, it is impacting the way people stay at home and work in different industries; AI is playing a role in many workplaces. When we talk about artificial intelligence, we mean smart gadgets, robots or machines; people are going to be interacting with them. Human interaction with technology has the potential to change the world by driving us toward an advanced state of living. SARANTIS M. SYMEONOGLOU, PHD Professor Emeritus Washington University in Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO arthistory.wustl.edu/people/sarantis-symeonoglou What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? Archaeology in the U.S. has been facing lack of interest from the federal government to support fieldwork here and abroad. The gap is sometimes filled from the private sector, though only for ongoing projects. In Europe, governments have recognized the need and made archaeology a part of the regular support of archaeology since the 19th century. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? Archaeology as a discipline was established since the excavations of Pompeii in 1748. Many civilizations that had been forgotten were discovered through excavations and the decipherment of their languages, such as the Sumerian, the Minoan and many others. Egypt was known thanks to the surviving monuments, but we had no idea about the timing and were unable to read the language. In a relatively short time, archaeologists have been able to restore an amazing amount of the past. What excites you the most about your industry? There is still much to be discovered. Yours truly had a chance to witness the partial discovery of the palace of Oedipus in ancient Thebes in 1964-1966. More recently, I had a chance to work on the historic island of Ithaca in Greece where another palace has remained a mystery, as did the city around it. I am in a position to demonstrate that the story of Odysseus, also known as Ulysses, is not mythology. Ithaca promises to surprise everyone.
ROGER AUSTIN NEWELL, PHD Geologist, Mining Executive, Consultant Golden, CO http://marquismillennium.com/8thEd/Newell/271 As a student, Dr. Newell attended the University of Oregon, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in 1965. He subsequently continued his studies at the Colorado School of Mines and received a Master of Science in 1971. After becoming a Henry DeWitt Smith Scholar at Stanford University in 1972, he ultimately achieved a PhD from Stanford in 1975. Dr. Newell originally began his career working as a geologist and researcher for Kennecott Exploration Ltd. in 1974. Dr. Newell would later join Newmont Exploration Ltd. as an exploration geologist in 1977. In 1983, he rose to the rank of exploration manager with the company, and in 1989, he accepted a position as exploration manager for Gold Fields Limited, where he served until 1992, after rising to the role of regional manager. Shortly thereafter, he joined Western Exploration Inc. as the vice president of development in 1995, and after five years, he took a position with Capital Gold Inc., serving as vice president of development from 2000 to 2009. Dr. Newell continued to amass experience and apply his expertise in the field, becoming the president and chief executive officer of Lake Victoria Mining Co. in 2009, where he remained until 2015. In 2012, he additionally accepted a position as director of Midway Gold Inc., and in 2016, he left the company to begin working as an independent consulting geologist. Among Dr. Newell’s professional achievements, he developed the El Chanate Gold Mine in Sonora, Mexico. In addition to his professional pursuits, Dr. Newell has maintained memberships with a variety of organizations. He is a fellow of the Society of Economic Geologists and the Geological Society of America and has been a member of the American Institute of Mining and Exploration. He is a retired Qualified Professional Geologist I had an early realization of the importance of computers in our industry. Recognizing the importance of advancements in technology was key.
with the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America, and since 2009, he has served as the director of the National Mining Hall of Fame. How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? I stayed connected with my colleagues and my network. I also read a lot of trade magazines as new engineering developments arose, and I maintained my own physical well-being. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? Curiosity about new developments. I had an early realization of the importance of computers in our industry, and now that has manifested in the adoption of holograms, and we’re training operators with new equipment. Recognizing the importance of advancements in technology was key. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? The cost aspect is always a challenge, such as the cost of producing our products. Currently, the supply chain is a challenge as well. We need supplies to run a business, and a lot of times those supplies are delayed or maybe not available at all, so those are huge challenges. And then there are the issues with power. We are pretty well set with power in the United States, but there are a lot of places around the world where power is not reliable. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? The industry has become more automated, with a lot of the mining operations now being controlled by a central computerized console. There are also fewer people involved in the actual excavation of the minerals. Automation is a way to reduce costs, and it is better for the miners. The availability of computers has evolved for that to take place — we recognized a long time ago that automation would be beneficial, even though the computing power wasn’t there, but now it has risen to meet demands, so we can make these automated changes. Fifth Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT 15 INSIGHT MARQUIS WHO′S WHO FIFTH EDITION
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18 Fifth Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT TETSUFUMI UEDA, PHD Professor Emeritus, Neurochemist (Retired) University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI medicine.umich.edu/dept/mni/tetsufumi-ueda-phd How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? There have been events that have disrupted and discouraged me, but overall, things turned out well, so I am happy about that. I feel lucky that I have been able to contribute to human life. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allowyou to be effective in your role? Patience helped me in my research. I’m also never too hard on others, as I don’t want to do or say anything that might hurt them. I try to be kind and make suggestions based on my opinions, but I don’t force them on others. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? I think people would like to understand what Alzheimer’s disease is and discover new drugs. The major issue is that the elderly population has been increasing, and the disease may reach a large percentage of human beings in the world soon as the elderly population continues to increase. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? Being able to non-invasively observe glucose transformation in the brain. What excites you the most about your industry? Being able to contribute by doing research excites me the most, though I have not been able to do that since I retired. I like to discover new things in collaboration with others, and I would like to publish more papers in the future. RONALD C. WHITTEMORE Senior Olympian, Computer Program Analyst Claremont, NH www.ronaldwhittemore.com/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? As an analyst, I attended school and learned all the new computer languages when they came out. For the senior Olympics, I trained all the time. For about five to six days a week, I would practice. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? Mostly listening to what customers want. As an Olympian, you have to keep training and believing in yourself. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? Nowadays, in computer analytics, computers are so good that people are able to work from their office and send results to clients. In the senior Olympics, there are many more people involved in the competition now than there used to be. What excites you the most about your industry? In the senior Olympics, I was able to get out and do something exciting at my age. When I first started, I didn’t understand what it was all about, but I loved meeting new people. I attended the senior Olympics in Manchester and was surprised by how many people knew me.
Fifth Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT 19 CHARLOTTE A. YOUNGBERG, PHD, THD, DD Director of Special Education (Retired) Verona Public Schools Verona, MO youtu.be/nUD7ODythcU What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? It is very difficult to get bus drivers right now, with COVID-19 still going around. The schools have to reroute drivers and increase the number of miles where they will pick up children. Sometimes it is very difficult to get teachers for certain areas, too. It has been difficult to get substitute teachers because of the virus. Overall, I was becoming concerned about the difference in family units. There are many more children with unstable homes and less supervision. We finally started serving breakfast at school because kids were coming to school without having breakfast, coats or other primary necessities. The school I was in was passing bond issues for rebuilding and trying to have smaller class sizes — they were doing everything they could to try and better themselves, and I was impressed with that, given we’re in such a small town. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? It has been remarkable, especially since schools are realizing that children learn differently. Some children learn better visually, and others with audio. Things have to be presented to young children in a different manner and repeated consistently. They used to say that for the average child to learn to read, they had to see a word 25 times. For children with disabilities, they may have to be presented with words more often than that. Teachers have to provide sounds and blending to help them break words apart and give them time to get past that first hurdle. CHARLES VERNONWILLIAMS III Master Sergeant (Retired) United States Air Force Dayton, OH www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/479107/charles-vernon-williams-iii-presented-with-the-albert-nelson-marquis-lifetime-achievement-award-by-marquis-whos-who How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? I started teaching before I concluded my time in the military because I had started my master’s. I taught for five years at Capital University in Columbus, while also working at Sinclair Community College. Later, I was hired by the Dayton Public Schools, where I was the director of logistical support services. I ultimately stayed with the board of education for 20-21 years. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? Representation. Students wanted answers to a lot of different things, and sometimes that was a challenge because trying to explain certain items at their education level could be difficult. I didn’t mind spending time with folks, though, since it would relieve me of tasks I had to do. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? Computers and cell phones changed a lot of things. When I got out of the military, there were no computers. What excites you the most about your industry? In order to keep things going without creating a problem, I decided to stick around for another year as treasurer. I am ready to fully retire, though, and return to my hobby of photography.
20 Fifth Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT HEATHER BORTNICK President Koehler Bortnick Team Leawood, KS www.kbsells.com/heatherbortnick How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Consistency is the number one reason we have been able to sustain. Even when it’s not a challenging market, we still spend marketing dollars. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? When I started, we didn’t have cell phones or the internet — we had MLS books. I would go out and view properties. Now, with the internet, it’s really the buyers that drive the market, not the agents. What excites you the most about your industry? The fact that every day is different and that I get the opportunity to go into beautiful homes and work for fabulous people. It’s always changing and evolving, and it’s never boring. TREVOR A. BROWN President, Chief Executive Officer HB Retrofit Kennesaw, GA hbretrofit.com/ What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? I’m open to listening and gathering information before making decisions. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? When others hear the words “LED picture,” they don’t always understand the concept. They might think of strip lights, which are seen on buildings. When I deliver pictures and show them what I’m talking about, and in some cases do sample installations, they’re often surprised. What excites you the most about your industry? The way the market and customers are responding to LED products. I think we are just scraping the surface, in terms of insolating LEDs. It’s a very exciting time to be in the business. PETER W. CURRERI, MD Health Facility Administrator (Retired) Strategem of Alabama Inc. Spanish Fort, AL www.24-7pressrelease.com/ press-release/481541 How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? I started at The University of Texas at San Antonio as an assistant professor and later went to the University of Washington in Seattle as an associate professor and Cornell University as a full professor. I think what changed over that period of time was the lack of interest in research. People tended to concentrate more on clinical teaching, probably because of the increased demand for clinical work as departments grew. What excites you the most about your industry? I enjoyed teaching medical students and residents and working with my colleagues in research and clinical services. I also enjoyed segmenting a department of surgery into eight divisions and building them into independent entities.
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