David Bates
March 1965 – February 5, 2025
C. Woody Thompson Professor of Finance and Economics
David Bates, professor of finance and economics, passed away in February at age 59. Bates held degrees in mathematics, public affairs, and economics from MIT and Princeton. He was an eminent and prolific researcher, winning multiple grants during his career. He also served as associate editor for the Journal of Financial Econometrics. He was named Master of Finance Instructor of the Year in 2023 and received the Career Achievement Award at Tippie shortly before his passing.
John Leo Miclot V (BBA81)
March 12, 1959 – March 21, 2025
Marketing alum, Tippie Society Member
John Miclot, former executive in the medical technology industry, passed away in March at age 66. Miclot served as CEO of Respironics, CCS Medical, and LinguaFlex during his career. He was also an avid supporter of the college with both his time and funds, having served on the Tippie Advisory Board as well as donating for programs including entrepreneurship and the college’s Sales Lab. He was also the benefactor for the new “Business Herky” statue at Tippie.
Wagner A. Kamakura
February 3, 1950 – March 11, 2025
Former Professor of Marketing
Wagner Kamakura, who taught and was marketing chair at the Tippie College of Business from 1998-2001, passed away in March at age 75. Most recently, he was a professor of marketing at Rice University until his retirement. Kamakura was cited as an influential leader in the field of marketing science and served as editor of the Journal of Marketing Research, area editor of Marketing Science, and associate editor of the Journal of Consumer Research.
Warren J. Boe
Nov. 22, 1938 – June 14, 2025
Emeritus Professor of Management Sciences
Warren Boe, a pioneer in management and computing at the UI, passed away at the age of 86. Boe was the college’s first ever chair of management sciences and IT director. He helped open the college’s first computer lab and was instrumental in establishing the university’s wireless network. He was also a member of the Faculty Senate and served on many committees across campus. A research fellowship as well as an excellence in service award at Tippie were named in his honor.
Gregory J. Bentler (BBA88)
Feb. 10, 1966 – July 23, 2025
Marketing Alum, Hawkeye Announcer
Gregory Bentler of Iowa City, passed away on July 23, 2025, aged 59. Bentler was the event voice for many Hawkeye sporting events over the past two decades, including baseball and gymnastics. In recent years, Bentler was the lead public address announcer for men’s basketball. He was particularly known for walking through Carver-Hawkeye Arena, greeting attendees with a friendly wave.
Richard Grimlund
Sept. 13, 1937 – July 5, 2025
Emeritus Professor of Accounting
Richard Grimlund passed away in July at the age of 87. Grimlund joined the faculty in 1977 as an assistant professor shortly after earning his Ph.D. in accounting. He was promoted to associate professor in 1983 and retired in 1998. He served on numerous university and departmental committees and was an editorial reviewer for several prominent accounting journals. In his personal life, he loved traveling, mountaineering, and was a passionate environmentalist.
1940s
Virginia Wheeler Conrad (BSC43)
E. Herman Ginsberg (BSC48)
June L. Lowe (BSC48)
Mary Lou Nicholas (BA49)
1950s
Colonel George W. Adamson, USA, Ret (BSC53)
Janet W. Anderson (BSC56)
John G. Becker (BA50)
Nadine Bright Bell (BA51)
Basil J. Brassfield (BA52)
Lt. Colonel Duane R. Brown, Ret (BSC53)
Jim L. Collins (BSC57)
Ben M. Determan (BSC55)
Michael F. Grasso (BSC57)
Frank K. Hartle (BSC51)
Donald W. Heineking (BSC58)
Merlyn J. Kauble (BSC57/BA84)
Constance M. Kissack (BSC59)
Raymond W. Kitson (BSC51)
Roger D. Lacock (BSC59/MA64)
Richard J. Lawrence (BSC58)
Richard C. LaVelle (BSC57)
Dr. Walter W. McMahon (BSC50/MA53/PhD57)
Shirley A. Miller (BA52)
Major Max W. Minear (BSC50)
Nathan D. Ottens (BSC51/MA55)
Robert L. Tujetsch (BSC57/MA59)
Charles S. Vermeersch (BSC50)
1960s
Gregory P. Ankeney (BBA67)
Ardys D. (DeDe) Benham (BBA69/BBA69)
Gary L. Burge (BBA68)
Allan W. Claymon (BBA60)
James L. Cram (BBA66)
Raymond W. Davis (BBA68)
Roderick N. Evans (BBA67)
Thomas C. Grow (BBA69)
Ivan L. Hasselbusch (BBA66)
Lavern R. Harvey (BBA66)
Francis E. Jeffries (BBA65)
Fred R. Johnson (BBA61)
Stephen W. Kent (BBA65)
Allen E. Kilberger (BBA67)
Thomas L. Koepsell (BA66)
Donald W. Koppenhaver (BBA67)
Scott N. Lavold (MBA68)
Harvey I. Leberman (BBA61)
Michael W. Liebbe (BBA68)
Norman E. Liston (BBA60)
William K. Longnecker (BBA60)
Edward R. Maahs (BBA68)
John M. Maire (BBA67)
Thomas A. McGarry (MBA63)
Gladys M. Meier (MA62)
Terrill D. Maynard (BBA66)
Craig T. Muff (BA61)
Robert B. Patterson (BBA62)
Fredric S. Rosendahl (BA60)
Stan Rowe (BBA68)
Sue Schumacher (BBA67)
P.J. Shovlain (BBA62)
Robert N. Smith (MBA64)
Thomas R. Spratt (BBA65/MBA67)
David W. Tesdahl (BBA68/MBA72)
David M. Utley (BBA60)
William Lannom (BBA68)
William Lannom (BBA68)
1970s
Deborah A. Del Ciello (BBA74)
Charles M. Dennison (MBA77)
Michael A. Einfeldt (BBA73)
Mark W. Fidler (BBA75/BBA75)
Kevin B. Finkel (BBA79)
Kenyon D. Grabinski (BBA72)
James J. Heying (BBA79/MA81)
Gordon N. Huff (MBA71)
Gloria N. Jacobson (BBA74)
Sid T. Jones (BBA76)
Debra J. Kem (BBA75)
Jeff L. Larson (BBA75)
David R. Leavitt (BBA70)
Richard S. Luse (BBA72)
Loren G. Luth (BBA72)
Foster A. Mattson (MBA70/JD74)
Gregory R. Miller (BBA71)
Rodney G. Reeves (BBA75)
Burl C. Sealls (BS71)
Ronald L. Shimon (MBA71)
Lois Ann Smith (BBA70)
Arnold A. Stevenson (BA78)
John P. Sunstrum (BBA70)
Susan H. Taber (BBA74)
Richard B. Toran (BBA74/BBA74)
Thomas J. Uzzo (BBA76)
Michael R. Winnike (BBA76)
Thomas G. Yetter (BBA74/BBA74)
1980s
Gregg J. Bentler (BBA88)
Carol Ann Carlson (BBA80)
Mark A. Crouch (MA80)
Michael A. Eckhart (BA83)
Charles N. Giles (BBA84)
Peter J. Hartford (MBA85)
Charles L. Henkle (BA89/BA89)
Benjamin D. Hill (BBA81)
Kevin G. Johnson (BBA80)
Robert P. Kluding (BBA82)
Sheryl A. Mayer Phelps (BBA85)
John L. Miclot (BBA81)
Leah L. Nikaidoh (BBA86)
Thomas J. Osweiler (BBA81)
Richard E. Rappenecker (BA82)
Nancy L. Schreiber (BBA89/MA90)
John T. Seng (BAA85)
Bradley J. Taylor (BBA84)
Lee T. Walters (BBA80)
Michael J. Wright (MA83)
1990s
Timothy W. Bower (MBA95)
Patricia A. Clark (BBA99)
John W. Demory (MBA91)
Craig A. Goode (BBA97)
Curtis L. Joerger (BBA90)
John F. Koch (MBA90)
Joseph P. Koppin (BBA99)
Thomas A. Leto (BBA91)
Nancy L. Schreiber (BBA89/MA90)
Steven J. Timmins (MBA90)
2000s
Jeffrey A. Felgar (BBA06)
Donald R. Rudolph (MBA00)
Nate Thomas (BA06)
2010s
Michael A. Avery (MBA10)
Clayton L. Dietz (CER11)
Taylor A. Dunlap (BBA12)
Curtis A. Tegethoff (BBA11)