1998 Inductees

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Kenneth J. Hull (1958 BS Accounting - SIU)

Kenneth J. Hull (1958 BS Accounting - SIU)

Board Chairman, President and CEO
Follett Corporation, River Grove, IL

At the time of induction, Hull was recognized for his services at Follett Corporation. Throughout his career at Follett Corporation, he held various roles, including vice president finance and chief financial officer, division controller, corporate controller and treasurer prior to his election as chairman, president and CEO in 1997 which he held until his retirement in 2001. Hull has also served on the College of Business Dean’s Advisory Board.

Donald LeBeau (1974 BS Management - SIU)

Donald LeBeau (1974 BS Management - SIU)

Retired Senior VP - Worldwide Operations
Cisco Systems, Inc., Menlo Park, CA

At the time of induction, LeBeau was recognized for his services as senior vice president of worldwide operations at Cisco Systems, Inc. in Menlo Park, California. After doubling revenues and profit annually for two years, LeBeau was given responsibility for Cisco’s Worldwide Operations.

Lawrence A. Luebbers (1980 BS Accounting - SIU)

Lawrence A. Luebbers (1980 BS Accounting - SIU)

Partner - International Tax
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Tokyo, Japan

At the time of induction, Luebbers served as partner of international tax of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, in Tokyo, Japan. He also held a position as director of the national office for the firm’s International Executive Services Practice and served on the faculty of the Andersen International Tax Master’s Program.
Richard A. Navarre (1982 BS Accounting - SIU)

Richard A. Navarre (1982 BS Accounting - SIU)

Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer
Peabody Energy Corporation, St. Louis, MO

At the time of induction, Navarre served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Peabody Energy Corporation. In 1993, Navarre first became director of financial planning, then controller of Peabody Group. Peabody Energy Corporation is the world's largest private-sector coal company and a global leader in sustainable mining and clean coal solutions. He has also served on the College of Business Dean’s External Advisory Board.