2014 Inductees | College of Business and Analytics | SIU

At the time of induction, Beal served as president and CEO of National Railway Equipment, which encompasses fifteen US and international facilities and affiliates. Beal has been employed by NREC since 1986 and has touched every facet of the business throughout his tenure.

At the time of induction, Blacklock served as managing director of investments at Blacklock Financial Strategies Group – Wells Fargo Advisors, and as a premier advisor, a distinction reserved for the firm’s top producers who have also demonstrated exceptional client service.

At the time of induction, Hale served as president of Hale Company in Chicago, Illinois, where he pursued and developed relationships with men’s stores in the Midwest and select national stores. He has acquired many impressive credentials in the menswear retail industry during a career that has spanned four decades.

At the time of induction, Klenovich served as managing partner of CohnReznick’s Chicago office and actively served on his firm’s Executive Board as well as other national committees with CohnReznick.