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Thirty thousand students have graduated from BGSU with degrees from the College of Business Administration. We are proud to see our graduates recognized for their exceptional success and valuable contributions and leadership.

This year, BGSU’s Alumni Association is honoring three graduates from the business college as part of the Accomplished Graduates program. The following executives are being recognized for their high quality contributions to society either through professional practice or through service to the community that reflects positively on the graduate and BGSU.

Accomplished Graduates 2009

Debra L. Box (’86) is senior vice-president and transportation management executive for Bank of America. Box is responsible for enterprise-wide movement of checks, interoffice mail, customer deposits, express, truckloads, express shipping services, and small packaging. Her team supports more than 16,000 ATMs, 6,100 bank centers, cash vaults, and proof and operation sites. The BGSU graduate has more than 20 years of experience in supply chain and operations management.

Box earned an undergraduate business degree, double majoring in purchasing and materials management and production and operations management. She is Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CIPM) and is a Certified Instructor in Inventory Management.

Keith B. Grass (’78) serves as president and CEO of The David J. Joseph Company, a subsidiary of Nucor Corporation. In his position, he develops business strategy and objectives for this service company that generates $5 billion in revenue. Grass is responsible for all facets of the company including finance, human resources, operations, sales, services, and shareholder interaction. He also serves on the board of directors for his company and its five affiliates.

Grass received a finance degree in 1978 and started his career with The David J. Joseph Company in 1984.

Joseph J. McAleese (’81) (’83) leads Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC as its president and CEO. Bendix is a member of the Munich, Germany-based Knorr-Brense group, the leading worldwide supplier of pneumatic braking and related safety systems for commercial vehicle and railroad applications.

McAleese is a seasoned industry executive, spending the last 21 years at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, serving in various top leadership positions in the company. In addition to his CEO role at Bendix, McAleese was the 2008 chairman of the board of governors for the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA).

He holds both a bachelor’s in accounting and a Master of Accountancy and has been appointed to a variety of civic and educational organizations.

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