Who better to introduce students to some of the realities of the business world than a successful industry insider?
That’s the idea behind the Black School of Business’ Executive In Residence (EIR) program, inviting professionals to share their experience with students and faculty members.
The school recently named three new EIRs: Steve Bugajski ’94, chief information officer for U.S. Steel; Brad Postema, chief investment officer for Erie Insurance Group; and Dan Levstek, president of MDL International.
Appointed by Dr. Greg Filbeck, director of the Black School of Business, the executives bring business and industry perspectives to the classroom environment, research projects, and learning-by-doing experiences. They guest lecture, lead workshops, serve on advisory boards, judge business competition entries, sponsor class projects, and mentor students.
The three leaders join Ann Scott ’89, ’99 M.B.A., community outreach manager for Erie Insurance Group, as current EIRs in the Black School of Business.
“It’s been a pleasure serving as an Executive in Residence for the Black School of Business,” Scott said. “My focus has been on women in leadership and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working Executive In Residence Program Expands Who better to introduce students to some of the realities of the business world than a successful industry insider? That’s the idea behind the Black School of Business’ Executive In Residence (EIR) program, inviting professionals to share their experience with students and faculty members. with emerging women student leaders who are participating in the new C3W leadership certificate program that we created as part of my EIR experience. Seeing these young women become confident, capable, and connected as they go forward on their career paths has been extremely fulfilling.”
In his position with U.S. Steel, Bugajski leads the company’s global IT operation, including the corporation’s digital strategy and cybersecurity. At Erie Insurance, Postema is responsible for all investment activity, including performance and risk on a portfolio that exceeds $18 billion. With MDL International, Levstek has responsibility for direct profit and loss for commercial and supply operations worldwide.
For more information on the Executive in Residence program, visit behrend.psu.edu/business.