In 1968, while in the US Air Force in Frankfurt, Germany I met with U of U Professor Ramon Johnson as I considered various options for graduate school. It was Ramon who helped me decide to enter the U’s MBA program there. Thus, Ramon’s advice ultimately changed my life. Thank you Ramon!

While in the program, I took MGT 651 (Human Behavior at Work) from Professor Arben Clark. In Arben’s course I became reacquainted with an area I had found very interesting as an undergraduate. After several discussions with Arben, I decided to pursue a doctoral program in organizational behavior.

While finishing my Ph.D. program I again contacted Arben asking what he knew about the faculty job market in western US business schools. Among other things he told me that the U had openings. Ultimately I applied for a position and joined the faculty as assistant professor of management in 1974. Fast forward to 1987. Once more I asked Arben’s advice when considering the school’s deanship. Ultimately I accepted the position.

In sum my interactions with Arben Clark and his advice at three major inflection points in my life had profound impact on my career in many profound ways.

THANK YOU ARBEN!!