Barry Kirchoff
Barry is a Discussion Leader in the Managers’ Forum, specializing in the area of Operations. He feels that the greatest benefit of being a Discussion Leader is the opportunity to engage with individuals from a variety of businesses. Barry brings over thirty years of operations and management experience to the classroom, and also teaches a class in Business Consulting for St. Cloud State University. He is the Regional Director of the Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center. Barry earned a Master of Science Degree in Human Resources Training and Development from St. Cloud State University, and is a Certified Economic Development Professional.
 

Bruce Busta
Bruce is the Lead Discussion Leader for the Finance Forum, and also facilitates a case in the Managers’ Forum. When asked about his area of interest, Bruce says “As strange as it sounds, I really love accounting. It is central to the success of a business. It can be surprisingly subjective and fun!” Bruce is a Professor of Accounting at St. Cloud State University. He holds a PhD in Accountancy from the University of Nebraska, and is also a visiting professor for the Insituto de Empresa in Madrid Spain. Bruce has been awarded several awards for his teaching, and has published cases in business journals.
 

Dean Casad
Dean is the Lead Discussion Leader for the Managers’ Forum. When asked about his feelings on being a Discussion Leader for the Anderson Center, Dean stated, “I find meeting the participants, exploring their ideas and learning about their organizations fascinating. I also like the challenge of guiding the participants to look at situations from fresh perspectives.” Dean is currently the Vice-President of Marketing for Geotek, Inc. and has a wealth of marketing management experiences from such companies as Toro, General Mills and General Electric. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
 

Earl Edeburn
Earl puts his experience in negotiations, operations, and technology to use as a Discussion Leader in the Managers’ Forum. When speaking of his role as a Discussion Leader, Earl shares, “I enjoy engaging with the students via the Anderson Center. Many students come into the class believing that their circumstances are unique and leave seeing their connection with others in their community.” He is currently a Partner with KDV Technology and Consulting. Earl holds an MBA from the Carlson School of Management with an MIS concentration.

Eric Nicholson
Eric is a Discussion Leader for the Succession Strategies Forum. He enjoys participating in the Succession Strategies Forum and feels that "each succession plan is different, and the case study method provides an excellent starting point for discussion of the issues involved in planning and executing successful successions." In Eric’s role as an investment banker, he works closely with families and management teams on ownership succession issues. Eric is currently a member of the Senior Team at Greene Holcomb and Fisher. Eric is a graduate of Carleton College and the University of Minnesota Law School (JD).
 

Greg Flint
Greg is a Discussion Leader for the Foundations of Strategy Forum, having completed the Discussion Leadership Forum in June of 2008. Greg enjoys helping organizations align their efforts to a common objective with a clear strategy, and then to align the elements necessary to execute on that strategy. He is currently the Vice-President of Operations and Strategy at Cold Spring Granite Company. Greg’s background also includes finance, and he serves as a board member for a variety of non-profit and for-profit organizations. Greg recently participated in the Harvard Advanced Management Program.

Greg Schumacher
Greg is a Discussion Leader for the Succession Strategies Forum, specializing in the area of management succession. He enjoys being a DL at the Anderson Center, as he feels “the participants are experienced and motivated to learn, making it a rich experience for all involved”. Greg is the Principal and founder of Schumacher Executive Search in Minneapolis. He received an MBA from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s University.

John Mattke
As a strong advocate of case study methodology, John not only serves as a Discussion Leader in the Managers’ Forum, he uses case studies as a management development tool in his organization. As President of Cold Spring Granite, John encourages his people to be active in their development through participant-centered learning. John feels that “Strong leadership provides focus through passion, patience and a commitment to process that creates a leadership culture that will outlive its individual leaders.” John is a graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College.
 

Marc Sanderson
Marc is the Lead Discussion Leader for the Executive Forum, and also serves as the Program Committee Chair. Marc brings his experiences as the owner of Wilkie-Sanderson to the classroom. As a volunteer member of the Anderson Center Board of Directors, he backs the mission of the Center by saying, “As adults, we learn differently. The Anderson Center understands adult learning and implements education in a way that works.” Marc holds an MBA from Harvard. Marc’s passion for case-study methodology has led him to facilitate over 40 case studies for the Anderson Center, while also using this skill with his own management team.

Pat Edeburn
Pat is the Lead Discussion Leader for the Succession Strategies Forum, and for the Foundations of Marketing Forum. Pat believes that the case method is one of the most powerful learning tools he’s ever experienced. “It allows me to engage the world with real-world, practical solutions analogous to those that we face in business every day,” he says. Pat’s work at Granite Equity Partners has given him insight in planning and guiding management succession through his work with various company leaders. Pat supports the Anderson Center’s mission and says that “it provides a needed and missing service to the Greater Minnesota business community.” Pat earned his MBA at Harvard Business School.
 

Paul Cameron
Paul brings his background in finance and sales to the classroom as a Discussion Leader for the Finance Forum. As Chief Financial Officer for Atomic Learning, Inc., Paul is able to take advantage of his passion for finance... ”There is real artistry in numbers. With a solid understanding of a company’s success drivers, you can see not only where the company has been but also predict where it is headed. This information is valuable to all managers, regardless of their department within the company. The Anderson Center helps people see the pictures in the numbers. Equipped with this knowledge, managers can proactively implement change to maximize their company’s chances of success.” Paul holds an MBA from the Carlson School of Management.

Paul Halverson
Paul is a Discussion Leader for the Succession Strategies Forum, bringing his expertise in the area of ownership succession and business valuation. When asked about his thoughts on learning using the case study methodology, he has this to offer: “I have found the case method to be an excellent way to discuss and present information that is both complex and personal in nature….while it may be uncomfortable to share very personal information in a group setting, this is largely diminished in the case study method where you are discussing someone else’s situation, which most likely will have direct relevance to your own situation.” Paul has extensive experience assisting business owners in the transfer of ownership to family members, management teams and third parties. Paul is currently the CEO of Chartwell Capital Solutions. He attended the University of St. Thomas, where he majored in Finance and Entrepreneurship.
 

Rich Sebastian
Rich is a Discussion Leader in the Negotiations Forum. When asked about his involvement with the Anderson Center, Rich says, “I thoroughly enjoy working with, learning from, and being stimulated by business professionals in our community.” Rich has extensive experience in conflict resolution and mediation in business and university settings. Rich earned his Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. He has taught Organizational behavior and Organization theory at SCSU for 26 years and served as the Chair of the Department of Management for nine years.

Rick Bauerly
Rick serves as the Lead Discussion Leader for the Governance Forum and the Negotiations Forum. Rick’s direct experience with governance succession includes planning for and developing advisory and full boards from scratch to reorganization. He brings valuable board experience to the Forums, having served on multiple for-profit and non-profit Boards in the Central Minnesota area, including CentraCare and DeZurik. Rick is the Managing Partner for Granite Equity Partners, and earned is MBA from Harvard Business School. As a volunteer Board Member of the Anderson Center, and as Board Chair, Rick supports the Anderson Centers’ Mission to provide Management and Development Services in Greater Minnesota. He says of the Anderson Center: “The Anderson Center provides Executive-level Forums that give leaders the tools to take their organizations to the next level."
 

Shelly Bauerly Kopel
Shelly brings her consulting experience in Human Resources and Organizational Development to the classroom in the Leading Change Forum. When asked about the role of the Anderson Center, Shelly said, “I believe in human capital and that people can make all the difference. Consequently, I am particularly interested in the role of leadership development and management education in shaping and growing organizations.” Prior to becoming the Managing Partner for Venture Allies, LLC, Shelly was the Program Director in a leadership development program at the University of Minnesota. Shelly holds a Masters in Education degree from Harvard, and a PhD in Educational Administration from the University of Minnesota.