George Robert DeLong
1953
After graduation from DePauw University, Dr. DeLong pursued a degree in
medicine from Harvard Medical School where he graduated cum laude. Since
graduation he has published many articles, made numerous presentations,
completed major research projects, received several grants, and been involved in
clinical activity in the area of neurology. His academic appointments have
included Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Duke
University Medical School.
Dr. DeLong has been a consultant
Neurologist in Ecuador, Zaire, People's Republic of China, where he served at
the medical colleges of Tianjin, Guiyang, Chengdu, Sian and Lanzhou, and
Xinjiang Province.Dr.
DeLong is a member of numerous medical and neurological societies, and also
works with various groups concerned with Iodine Deficiency Disorder, Children
with Disabilities, and is a board member of the Epilepsy Association of North
Carolina.
He is currently the chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurology at Duke
University.
Brian P. Lamb
1959
After graduating from Purdue
University, Mr. Lamb joined the Navy. His tour included White House duty and a
stint in the Pentagon public affairs office. In 1967, he came home to Lafayette
and the local television station. Washington beckoned, however, and he soon
returned to the nations capital. There, he worked as a freelance reporter for
UPI Audio, a Senate press secretary and a White House telecommunications policy
staffer. In 1974, he began publishing a bi-weekly newsletter called The Media
Report. He also covered communications issues as Washington bureau chief for
CableVision magazine.
Mr. Lamb helped establish C-SPAN, the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network,
and has served as the company's chief executive officer since its beginnings.
Benita Landis O'Connell
1977
After graduation from Purdue
University, Benita has been associated with L.S. Ayres & Co. in Indianapolis,
Sanger Harris in Dallas; Batus Retail Group in New York; Hartmarx Specialty
Stores, Inc. in Chicago; Talbots in New York, New York, and the Timberland
Company in Hampton, New Hampshire.
Benita has traveled
extensively to Asia and Europe for research and selection of manufacturing
facilities. She has been involved in product development of men's and women's
apparel and accessories. She is actively involved in planning and implementing
of effective strategies for development, merchandising, production, training and
selling.
Benita is currently Director of Men's Apparel at the Timberland Company in
Hampton, New Hampshire.
James K. Risk III
1959
In 1962, Mr. Risk joined the
family business, Kirby Risk Supply Co., a wholesale distributor of electrical
equipment and supplies. Since he became President in 1962, the company has grown
from one business location in Lafayette to 30 business units in 21 communities.
He is active in his industry
trade associations, serving on national boards and committees. He is also very
involved in the community and state, serving as a board member and officer of
many organizations including the local Chamber of Commerce, the State Chamber of
Commerce, Junior Achievement, United Way, and Greater Lafayette Community
Foundation.
Mr. Risk serves on the board
of directors of several prominent corporations in Indiana. He is a member of the
Purdue Research Foundation, the Purdue University President's Council, and the
Advisory Board of the Purdue Center for Economic Education.
He was a recipient of
Indiana's 1992 Entrepreneur of the Year Award.