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Personal style: Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee Wade rises from sales clerk to people-focused retail executive

Suzanne Wade, whose retail career spanned over 40 years, is entering the Spears School of Business Hall of Fame. After working at a local Stillwater clothing store as an OSU student, she rose to senior executive positions at Walmart and H-E-B.
Personal style: Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee Wade rises from sales clerk to people-focused retail executive
Personal style: Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee Wade rises from sales clerk to people-focused retail executive

Tue, Aug 26, 2025

Suzanne Wade, whose retail career spanned over 40 years, is entering the Spears School of Business Hall of Fame. After working at a local Stillwater clothing store as an OSU student, she rose to senior executive positions at Walmart and H-E-B.

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The story seeker: Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee Manzer finds powerful lessons in the ordinary

Mon, Aug 11, 2025

Dr. Lee Manzer, who taught for 43 years as a Spears Business faculty member, is entering the school's Hall of Fame. His witty, thought-provoking stories have inspired thousands, and his family has inspired him.

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A steady path: Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee Boelte builds notable accounting career from OSU to Paycom

Mon, Aug 4, 2025

Craig Boelte, who spent 19 years as Paycom's chief financial officer, is entering the Spears School of Business Hall of Fame. After a notable accounting career, Boelte thanks the educators who set him on his steady path.

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Ahead of the game: Wiese named to Spears Business Hall of Fame

Fri, Aug 23, 2024

Carl Wiese is a 2024 Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee. After helping several prominent tech companies navigate change, he's giving back to the school that launched his career.

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Dean of all trades: Eastman named to Spears Business Hall of Fame

Tue, Aug 20, 2024

Dr. Ken Eastman is a 2024 Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee. As the Spears Business dean for a decade, he drew upon his eclectic background to inspire students, faculty and staff.

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A caring Cowboy: Ditzler named to Spears Business Hall of Fame

Tue, Aug 13, 2024

Eddy Ditzler is a 2024 Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee. Throughout an accomplished accounting career at Grant Thornton, he always stayed close to his OSU roots.

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A career of commitment: Carr named to Spears Business Hall of Fame

Tue, Aug 6, 2024

Vickie Carr is a 2024 Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee. Her Spears Business education prepared her for a nearly 40-year accounting career with Deloitte, where she has held several leadership positions.

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