A trio of Wilson College of Business students made their marks on the national stage in March, capturing second place at the Operation Stimulus Supply Chain Competition held at Colorado State University.
Meleah Johnson (Marketing, ‘24) comes from a family deeply connected to the National Guard—her father served in Fort Dodge for nine years, and her brother is currently with the Sioux City unit. Considering her family's ties, it was a natural choice for Meleah to join the National Guard after high school. However, her path took a unique turn as she became one of Iowa's few female boom operators, responsible for the critical task of refueling planes mid-air.
Think of the fond places you frequent in your hometown. Maybe it’s the corner pizza shop, the downtown grocery store, or the bank next door. In many towns, these businesses are essential, employing community members and providing the only goods and services available for miles.
Davan and Nathan Crooker asked themselves where they could go to get a quality education and grow their ventures. The answer? The University of Northern Iowa.
How can businesses better engage and retain employees? How can they boost productivity while providing fulfilling job experiences? These are age-old questions leaders face, and one unique solution some have turned to is giving employees a direct stake in the company through Employee Stock Ownership Plans, or ESOPs.
