Campus Connection

 UWL alum to speak in Executive Lectures Series

UW-La Crosse alumnus and manufacturing industry veteran Eric Jungbluth will share his successful career journey during a presentation at his alma mater. Jungbluth will give the second program in the 2016 Executive Lecture Series at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, in Skogen Auditorium, 1400 Centennial Hall. Jungbluth will speak on “Building Your Career from the Ground Up,” a reflection on his successful career with advice on how to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment. The presentation is free and open to the public. An informal reception follows the lecture in the Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. Jungbluth joined CPG International Inc. (CPG) as chief executive officer in 2008. He retired at the end of June 2016. During his tenure at CPG, Jungbluth and his team led revenue growth from $260 million to $625 million and EBITA growth from $45 million to $150 million. In 2013, Jungbluth led the successful sale process of CPG that resulted in a 10-times multiple and $1.5 billion valuation. Jungbluth joined CPG International from HNI Corp., where he served as an executive vice president and the president of the HON Co. Jungbluth joined HNI Corp. in 2003 as president of Allsteel Inc. Prior to joining Allsteel, Jungbluth held several senior roles at Moen Inc., including vice president of national accounts, vice president of business development, and vice president and general of CSI Accessories. Jungbluth also spent two years at Kirsch as vice president of sales, and 10 years at Warner Lambert in sales, marketing and brand management roles. [caption id="attachment_47216" align="alignleft" width="232"] Eric Jungbluth, UWL alumnus and manufacturing industry veteran.[/caption] Jungbluth holds a bachelor’s degree from UWL with a major in finance. He currently serves as “vice president of household under his CEO wife, Kristin,” in the Chicago area. Together they manage two children and two 100-pound Bernese mountain dogs. The 2016 UWL College of Business Administration Executive Lecture Series is made possible by support of Citizens State Bank. The series provides students and faculty with opportunities to learn about business management and leadership, directly from today’s business leaders. It supports the college’s mission to foster academic excellence, career success, and community engagement through enriching, interactive experiences. The event is coordinated in part by the UWL Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. For additional information, visit www.uwlax.edu/cei or call 608.785.8648. About Citizens State Bank Citizens State Bank was originally established in 1907 to serve the Clayton, Wisconsin, area where it began partnering with farmers to help them purchase land and equipment and save money. A lot has changed since, including the 2005 addition of a main office location in La Crosse, followed by branches in Onalaska and Eau Claire. Citizens State Bank had been one of the Top 100 Community Banks in the nation (SNL) for the past seven years. About the UWL College of Business Administration The UW-La Crosse College of Business Administration consists of six academic departments and one non-academic department, the Small Business Development Center. Six of the college's seven academic programs are housed in an academic department except for the International Business program which is managed by the CBA International Business Advisory Committee (IBAC). As of 2015, the college has approximately 1,876 undergraduate students and approximately 38 graduate students, with a faculty of 76. The college maintains active collaborations within the region and community and with numerous educational institutions in Europe, Asia and elsewhere. If you go — Who:  Eric Jungbluth What: 2016 Executive Lecture Series When: 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 Where: Skogen Auditorium, 1400 Centennial Hall Admission: Free