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Introduction pages for the Gold Cohort 2015.TRANSCRIPT
WINTER 2015 GOLD COHORT
DAN BARON
BA Business Administration, Accounting - Seattle University Senior Financial Analyst - MultiCare Health System As you know by the first line, my name is Dan. I have lived in Western Washington for most of my life, and love all the region has to offer. After completing my undergrad at Seattle University and working at the Department of Defense for a short time, I spent
seven and a half years working as an accountant for Weyerhaeuser in Treasury Accounting and Financial Reporting. I was responsible for the company’s cash, debt, and investment accounting functions as well as assisting in the preparation of the 10Q and 10K.For the past two years I have held the position of Senior Financial Analyst in MultiCare’s Revenue Integri-ty - Financial Reporting department. My role requires a large amount of ad hoc analysis to assist various departments in making revenue projections as well as modeling contracts for negotiations with insurance providers. Outside of work you will most likely find me doing something active. I am a certified fitness instructor and overall health enthusiast. I’ve run two marathons, countless half-marathons, and twice completed the 204 mile Seattle to Portland Bicy-cle Classic in one day. I also volunteer my time training local high school athletes in various sports, some of whom are now competing at the Division 1 college level. Most importantly I am a husband to a wonderful wife Serina, and father to two incredible children Cash (3) & Charley (1). With these little ones our lives are a constant chaos that is more fun than we could have ever imagined.
I look forward to meeting you all and working together for the next two years.
BRIAN BODAH
BS cum laude in Environmental Science, The Ohio State University
PhD in Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Washington State University
Director and Agriculture Specialist, WSU Pierce County Extension
A native of Upstate New York, I have lived in Washington State since January, 2009. I
was recruited by WSU for graduate school and now serve as a WSU faculty member
and Director of WSU Pierce County Extension. My background and education have
been in the sciences and engineering, but I am increasingly interested in the oppor-
tunities and advancement that can only be brought about through the business
world.
In 2010 my wife and I founded a registered NGO that works to facilitate scientific, cultural, and linguistic exchange
between citizens of the U.S. and Brazil. I’m very interested in expanding our mission and facilitating real, lasting, sus-
tainable opportunity for underserved populations in various regions of the world. I am counting on the solid busi-
ness foundation provided by a Milgard MBA to adequately prepare me for this. My wife and I have two young
daughters and currently reside in Puyallup.
WINTER 2015 GOLD COHORT
IVAN GOLOVKIN
KRISTINE GRACE
BS Biology, University of Notre Dame
DDS University of Washington
MS Oral Biology, University of Washington
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Puyallup, WA
I grew up in Tacoma and moved to Puyallup to open my practice in Oral Surgery
15 years ago. My husband and I are closely tied to the UW Seattle dental
school and are frequently on campus and at games. We have 3 children ages
14, 13, and 10 that play most sports and attend Bellarmine and Charles Wright Academy.
I primarily work out of my private practice, however I also operate at Good Samaritan Hospital and Tacoma
General Hospital. I am active in the Good Samaritan Foundation Board as well. When I have free time, I ac-
tively engage in my indoor soccer team, tennis or really any sport that involves a ball or running shoes.
WINTER 2015 GOLD COHORT
CHRIS HEDEGAARD
BA Communications/Art, Pacific Lutheran University
Marketing, Orion Industries
I spent 14 years as an Art Director managing several product lines and I have worked
with multiple licensed properties. I have experience in product development, creative
development, product photography, print production and I have created all types of
marketing collateral. I am currently heading up the marketing functions at Orion Industries which is primarily an aero-
space manufacturing company. Orion is a nonprofit which uses its business platform to provide training and employ-
ment opportunities to those who have barriers to employment. My wife, Trish, and I also run a cottage industry in which
we create collectible holiday character figurines and art dolls. My interests include traveling when possible, reading
when time allows, my electric guitar when my wife is running errands, and science fiction or comedy movies when I fi-
nally decide I'm too tired to get anything productive done. I'm a Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks fan in the fall and
winter (when they play each other I cheer for the offense). I'm a Seattle Mariners fan in the spring and summer. My wife
and I got into a 100-year-old house a few years ago and we have been methodically remodeling it ever since. Recently
I've been learning my way around the kitchen as I am learning how to cook healthy recipes. So far I've discovered I'm
pretty good at doing dishes. My oldest son, Devin, is at WWU in Bellingham. I also have another son, Alden, and a daugh-
ter, Madeline, who are both students at Lakes High School. I’m looking forward to all of us sitting at our big dining table
doing our homework, after the dishes are done of course.
MORGAN KELLEY
BA Business Administration, Saint Martin’s University
Business Analyst, Alta Forest Products
I followed my older sister, Brandi, great lengths from our childhood home in Everett,
WA approximately 90 miles south to Lacey, WA to attend SMU and play for their softball
team. After graduating and leading the team to the greatest single-season turn around
in Division II history, I began work for a cedar fencing manufacturer, Welco Lumber. I
started in their Edmonds, WA office and shortly transferred back to their office in my
collegiate stomping grounds of the Lacey-Olympia, WA area. Welco then merged with
their biggest competitor and moved to Chehalis, WA, which is where I am currently employed.
While at SMU, I met a soccer player and fell in love. Austin and I recently got married, honeymooned to the World Cup in
Brazil, and have spent most of our married life adventuring. We live in downtown Olympia, WA and are currently exploring
our home and dog ownership options. In my free time you will find me at the gym, cheering on Seattle sports teams
(Huskies, Seahawks, Sounders, Mariners), running around Capitol Lake, baking in my all too cozy kitchen, hiking, or jumping
on a weekend flight to see my parents in San Diego. I am thrilled to meet everyone in the MBA program and have the op-
portunity to start this next adventure together!
WINTER 2015 GOLD COHORT
JORDAN LYON
B.S. Business Administration, California Polytechnic State University Bartender, Engine House No. 9 Born and raised in Tacoma, I ventured down to the beautiful city of San Luis Obispo, CA to pursue my undergraduate degree. During my time there I studied business, with a concentration in entrepreneurship and marketing. After moving back to Tacoma in 2010, I got into the restaurant industry being hired as a bar manager and marketing director for the Harmon Brewing Co. I continued manag-ing in this industry for the next 3 years with The Harmon and eventually Farrelli's Woodfired Pizza before stepping down from my leadership roles to start my own venture. In 2013, I started a food cart and catering business called Les Toussaints Creole Cuisine. Now, I am heading back to school in search of my next professional challenge. During my free time I enjoy traveling, watching my Seahawks, golfing, cooking and brewing tasty beers.
NICOLE NUBER
WINTER 2015 GOLD COHORT
KEITH THUNSTEDT
BA Business Administration, Saint Martin's University
Fiscal Analyst, WA Office of the Insurance Commissioner
After deciding to leave the Army a few years ago (I was a trumpet player for the Ar-
my Bands), I pursued a degree in business and currently work as a Fiscal Analyst for
the Office of Insurance Commissioner. My wife, Elizabeth, and I currently live in the
Olympia area with our two very helpful cats. I'm excited to be starting school again
and eager to meet everyone!