Executive in Residence
The purpose of this program is to bring Executives on campus to work with our students and faculty in the classroom, small groups, or in one-on-one appointments. Our Executives in Residence not only provide valuable career insight to students and management expertise in the classroom, they also work with the SBA Advising team to guide our students throughout their academic career.
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Don Kaegi (Executive in Residence and Advising Support)
Don Kaegi retired in 2006 from Ford Motor Company, where he worked for over 32 years. He held a wide a wide variety of assignments in sales and marketing throughout the United States. He retired as Field Operations Manager – Ford and Lincoln Mercury Divisions where he oversaw operating activities and personnel assignments for Ford’s 17 regional sales offices across the U.S and its 4000 dealers.
In addition to providing advising support, Mr. Kaegi also works with the SBA’s professional development and leadership programs (e.g., Scholars and ACHIEVE).
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Ken McCarter (Executive in Residence and Advising Support)
Kenneth J. McCarter retired in 2008 as Chrysler Group Vice President of Union Relations. Mr. McCarter was responsible for directing the union relations activities of the corporation, including the collective bargaining and labor contract administration processes. Prior to this position, he served as Vice President - Human Resources, Chrysler Corporation Canada.
He earned a Master of Business Administration from Oakland University in 1986 and a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Michigan University in 1970.
In addition to providing advising support, Mr. McCarter also works with the SBA’s professional development and leadership programs (e.g., Scholars and ACHIEVE).
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David Rooney (Executive in Residence and Advising Support)
David Rooney is a Marketing Executive with over 30 years of experience. Most recently, he served as the Director Chrysler Marketing and Global communications. Prior to that he held Director positions in Brand Communications, Media Operations and Cross Brand Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Advertising and Communications, and Brand Marketing and Advertising at Chrysler/Daimler Chrysler Corporation.
His work has been recognized and lauded within the advertising industry including an International Gold Medal at Cannes for the "Snow Covered" Jeep commercial in 1994 and the designation of "Media Maven" by Advertising Age in 2005.
Mr. Rooney has a B.A. in Marketing and a M.B.A. In addition to providing advising support, Mr. Rooney plays a significant leadership role in the SBA’s Scholar Program.
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