On Nov. 12, 2015, Rebecca Ranich appeared on campus to discuss the business of energy. Ranich is an energy industry executive with deep roots in capital intense energy supply and demand infrastructure and energy technologies. Over her career, she has led transformational business initiatives, forged global strategic alliances, and led new market ventures in energy and infrastructure sectors.

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On Oct. 1, 2015, Jay Ripley, B.S. '79, came to campus to discuss his experiences launching new ventures. Ripley is a co-founder, principal owner and Chairman of Sequel Youth and Family Services, a national operator of 33 residential and community-based behavioral health programs for people with mental health and behavioral disabilities. The programs operate in 18 states, employ 3,500 staff members and serve more than 4,000 clients from 36 states and territories.

Ripley also co-founded and was the principal owner of BGR The Burger Joint, an upscale, fast casual gourmet burger restaurant concept.

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On Nov. 3, 2015, James L. Speros shared his insights into his lifetime of endeavors. Speros is an accomplished entrepreneur and former professional football coach and CFL owner, whose background includes several successful ventures in the sports entertainment, technology, hospitality and business industries. He has considerable experience in the formation and management of startup enterprises in a number of industries. Many of these companies became recognized leaders in their respective markets.

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