2000 Inductees | College of Business and Analytics | SIU

At the time of induction, Brodt served as president and owner of Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc., a company he established in 1976. The company provided landscape architecture, landscape construction and lawn maintenance services for both the commercial and residential markets.

At the time of induction, Foster served as vice president of finance & administration at Ralph G. Moore & Associates. He began his career at Arthur Andersen & Co., subsequently started his own company, a private practice providing financial consulting and accounting services in the areas of business development, contract compliance and financial management.

At the time of induction, Heakin was recognized for his services as senior vice president of real estate for Heakin Research, Inc., a large national marketing research service that operated 36 interviewing offices in 16 states at that time. Heakin has also served on the College of Business Dean’s Advisory Board and the department of Marketing External Advisory Board.

At the time of induction, Renfro served as senior vice president of human resources for Gateway, Inc. Gateway, a Fortune 200 company, was the leader in the consumer PC industry at that time. Renfro has also served on the College of Business Dean’s Advisory Board.