Brian Kennedy a Lifetime in Gold

Brian Kennedy Chairman of the Board of Argonaut Gold, LLC spoke in President Gillette’s Current Topics class on Tuesday evening. He previously served as President and CEO of Meridian Gold, Inc. from 1996-2007.  Brian has over 25 years of experience … Continued

IT Convergence President Talks Global Strategy

Patrick Krause, President and Chairman of IT Convergence, Inc., a global enterprise application services provider, spoke in President Gillette’s class on Tuesday night.  Founded by Patrick in 1998 in San Francisco, the company became profitable nine months after its founding.  IT … Continued

Steve Schmidt on the Current Political Climate

Steve Schmidt, former senior advisor to the presidential campaign of U.S. Senator John McCain spoke in President Gillette’s class on Tuesday evening.  A veteran of numerous campaigns over his career, including the 2004 Bush presidential campaign and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s … Continued

Ian Rogoff Speaks on New Company Formation

Ian Rogoff, Co-Founder and General Partner of Sierra Nevada Partners and the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of HelioGroup, spoke Tuesday night on new company formation, and early stage investing in President Lynn Gillette’s Current Topics class. With his former … Continued

Teacher Education alumnus is Teacher of the Year finalist

Tahoe Daily Tribune INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Incline Elementary School teacher Eric Harssema was selected as the second finalist for Truckee Hometown Sears-Sierra Sun Teacher of the Year. Harssema impressed the selection committee, including representatives from Truckee Hometown Sears, the … Continued