2004 Inductees

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Rodney W. Kinzinger (1987 BS Accounting – SIU)

Rodney W. Kinzinger (1987 BS Accounting – SIU)

Partner
Enterprise Risk Services, Deloitte & Touche LLP Parsippany, New Jersey

At the time of induction, Kinzinger served as partner in the Enterprise risk services division of Deloitte & Touche. Deloitte, one of the world’s largest accounting firms serving over one-half of the world’s largest companies, specializes in audit, tax consulting and advisory services.


Greg A. Lee (1972 BS Marketing – SIU)

Greg A. Lee (1972 BS Marketing – SIU)

Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Sears, Roebuck and Company Hoffman Estates, Illinois

At the time of induction, Lee served as senior vice president of human resources at Sears, Roebuck and Company in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. He has been responsible for leading Sears through culture change to embrace diverse high-performance work styles and productivity advancements through people strategies. Lee has served on the College of Business Dean’s advisory board.


Michael " Mickey" B. Levitt (1961 BS Accounting – SIU)

Michael " Mickey" B. Levitt (1961 BS Accounting – SIU)

Chief Executive Officer
Consolidated Foam Inc. Lincolnshire, Illinois

At the time of induction, Levitt served as owner and chief executive officer of Consolidated Foam, Inc., a manufacturer of lawn and garden products for consumer and commercial use. He has also served on the College of Business Dean’s Advisory Board.


Thomas A. Mowatt (1963 BS Management – SIU)

Thomas A. Mowatt (1963 BS Management – SIU)

President
Champion Laboratories, Inc. Albion, Illinois

At the time of induction, Mowatt was recognized for his services as president of Champion Laboratories, Inc., a provider of filtration products for automotive, industrial, marine, fuel dispensing and hydraulic applications. Mowatt was also the founder of CST, Inc., in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.


Scott M. Pranger (1986 BS Marketing - SIU)

Scott M. Pranger (1986 BS Marketing - SIU)

Senior Vice President and General Manager
Digital Insight Corporation Atlanta, Georgia

At the time of induction, Pranger served as senior vice president and general manager of Digital Insight Corporation, the leader in internet banking services. Digital Insight offers profit-generating opportunities to its clients through secure, reliable, and scalable products and services.


Gus E. Smith (1977 BS Finance - SIU)

Gus E. Smith (1977 BS Finance - SIU)

Partner
Accenture San Francisco, California

At the time of induction, Smith served as managing partner in the Western Region of Accenture in San Francisco, California. Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with net revenues of $11.82 billion in 2003. Smith has also served on the College of Business Dean’s Advisory Board.