Dave Carlson's Eagles
Several years ago Dave decided to honor individuals with whom he worked and who went on to become outstanding CIOs, CTOs or CEO's. He calls them "Eagles" and as each is inducted, he/she receives a Stueben crystal eagle. Presently ten individuals have been designated "Eagles."
Several years ago Dave decided to honor individuals with whom he worked and who went on to become outstanding CIOs, CTOs or CEO's. He calls them "Eagles" and as each is inducted, he/she receives a Stueben crystal eagle. Presently ten individuals have been designated "Eagles."
Vinnie Bisceglia qualified as an Eagle when he became the CEO of Broadbus Technologies, Inc. in 2004. Broadus is a leading next-generation provider of video-on-demand (VOD) server systems for the cable television industry.
Diane Hanes became the first Eagle
when promoted to CIO at Waldenbooks. Subsequently she became CIO of
Polo Ralph Lauren and currently serves as a senior officer for Computer
Generated Solutions.
Debbie Perrault became an Eagle when
promoted to CIO of Kmart Superstores. She now serves as the Vice President
of Computer Operations for Kelly Services. technology.
Libby Roney became CIO of Bob's Stores
and is now CIO of Chanel. She also served as CIO of Kmart Apparel.
Jay Scussel currently serves as CIO
of Goody's Family Clothing. He also served as CIO of Kmart Apparel.
Ed Berndt became an Eagle when he
became the CIO for The Dress Barn.
Gary Sweetapple became an Eagle when
he joined Furniture USA as their CIO.
Mark Paxton qualified as an Eagle
when he became the CIO of Crown Books. He later became CIO of The Body
Shop where he very successfully implemented a major SAP system.
Duane McPherson qualified as an Eagle
when he assumed full responsibilities for Viking Office Products operations
in the US and Australia as Vice President Operations.
Rick Kish (now deceased) was an
early Eagle. Rick served as CIO of Waldenbooks, Barnes and Noble, Ingram
Micro and iBenefits prior to his sudden and untimely death in March
of 2001. He is greatly missed.