David M. Carlson, Ph.D.
Eagle Awards
Several years ago Dave decided to honor individuals with whom he worked and who went on to become outstanding CIOs, CTOs or CEOs. He calls them “Eagles” and as each is inducted, he/she receives a Stueben crystal eagle. Presently ten individuals have been designated “Eagles.“
Vinnie Bisceglia
qualified as an Eagle when he became the CEO of Broadbus Technologies, Inc. in 2004. Broadus is a leading next-generation provider of video-on-demand (VOD) server systems for the cable television industry.
Diane Hanes
became the first Eagle when promoted to CIO at Waldenbooks. Subsequently she became CIO of Polo Ralph Lauren and currently serves as a senior officer for Computer Generated Solutions
Debbie Perrault
became an Eagle when promoted to CIO of Kmart Superstores. She now serves as the Vice President of Computer Operations for Kelly Services.
Libby Roney
became CIO of Bob's Stores and is now CIO of Chanel. She also served as CIO of Kmart Apparel
Jay Scussel
currently serves as CIO of Goody's Family Clothing. He also served as CIO of Kmart Apparel.
Ed Berndt
became an Eagle when he became the CIO for The Dress Barn.
Gary Sweetapple
became an Eagle when he joined Furniture USA as their CIO
Mark Paxton
qualified as an Eagle when he became the CIO of Crown Books. He later became CIO of The Body Shop where he very successfully implemented a major SAP system.
Duane McPherson
qualified as an Eagle when he assumed full responsibilities for Viking Office Products operations in the US and Australia as Vice President Operations
Rick Kish
(now deceased) was an early Eagle. Rick served as CIO of Waldenbooks, Barnes and Noble, Ingram Micro and iBenefits prior to his sudden and untimely death in March of 2001. He is greatly missed.