Unexpected Entrepreneurship

Unexpected Entrepreneurship

  Stanford GSB 1980 classmate Marc Vallen spent his entire career in the energy industry (with jobs in the natural gas, petroleum, and electricity sectors), during a time when all sectors experienced massive upheaval and restructuring. The market inefficiencies that...
Phlipper’s Aqua Journey

Phlipper’s Aqua Journey

Phil Jonckheer’s journey in finance began when he was our Stanford GSB classmate in 1978. His subsequent investment advisory career track brought him to a Managing Directorship at Equius Partners, where he’s helped clients plan and manage portfolios for more than 25...
What is A Waterpocket Fold?

What is A Waterpocket Fold?

In late August, the National Park Service celebrated its 100th anniversary. My husband (and fellow GSBer) Dick DeMarle and I have been lucky enough to visit more than 50 national parks and monuments in the last decade. It seems like a good time to share a recap of...
Before You Board

Before You Board

Stanford GSB 1980 classmate Beth Sawi shares her thoughts on questions to consider before joining a non-profit board of directors.Beth was an executive with the brokerage firm Charles Schwab from 1982 until her retirement in 2002.  She has served on a wide variety of...
Rock On:  The Tom and Anne Story

Rock On: The Tom and Anne Story

The seeds of Tom and Anne Rackerby’s wonderlust were planted long before Tom’s 1978-1980 stint at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Here, in his words, are some highlights of the philosophy that he and Anne have embraced in retirement, and a look at the fun,...