By Cameron Holbrook, MBA Class of 2010
On September 13, 2008, Ron Schnur discussed with us his role as the VP of Procurement and Supplier Management at Sears Holdings. This is one aspect that makes the Smeal MBA great. We have only been in classes three weeks and already have access to alumni like Ron. This event was sponsored by the Supply Chain Management Association.
There was a group of about 20 that attended and lunch was served. We were able to discuss anything that we wanted to with Ron. He was very friendly, open, and realistic. Something that I really enjoyed was the fact the Ron has definitely made it in the corporate world. At the same time he has also been in my shoes. I believe the advice he gave us about being dedicated to what you do and making the most of your MBA experience was great. What I remember most was his passion. He is very passionate about Sears Holdings and Penn State.
I am blown away at the level of dedication the alumni have toward this program. Alumni are constantly helping with various events that benefit the students. I really believe that it would be hard to find an MBA program where the alumni and students are so dedicated, passionate, and united. I look forward to the many events and experiences in my next two years.
Cameron Holbrook is a 1st year MBA student emphasizing in Supply Chain Management and Marketing. Prior to the MBA program he was involved in managing a farm with wheat production as his primary focus.