Horatio Alger Members In the News

On the Boards

The Philadelphia Inquirer
Mike Zebe
May 5, 2008
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Alexandria, Va., a nonprofit organization that honors the achievements of individuals who have succeeded in spite of adversity and encourages young people to pursue higher education, elected Joseph Neubauer chairman for the 2008-2010 term.

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Close to the Apex

St. Louis Business Journal
Greg Edwards
April 17, 2008
Tony Novelly, chief executive and majority shareholder of Apex Oil Co. has been named vice president of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans which honors the achievements of those who have succeeded despite adversity.

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On The Move

Denver Post
April 9, 2008

THE HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS: Named Walter Scott Jr. chairman emeritus. Scott is chairman of Level 3 Communications Inc. in Broomfield and chairman and president of Peter Kiewit Sons Inc. in Omaha.

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Kesler Appointed VP of Horatio Alger Group

Georgia Times Union/ Florida Times Union
David Hunt
April 8, 2008
A Jacksonville native has been appointed as vice president of the Horatio Alger Executive Committee. Delores Kesler, chairman and CEO of Adium LLC, took on the role Friday, according to information put out by the Horatio Alger Assocaition of Distinguished Americans.

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Sokol’s Poistion Promotes Spirit of Horatio Alger

Des Moines Register (Print)
Lynn Hicks & David Elbert
April 8, 2008
MidAmerican Energy's David Sokol has begun a two-year term as president and chief executive of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.

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Horatio Alger Leader

Omaha World-Herald
Steve Jordan
April 8, 2008

Omahan David Sokol, chairman of MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co., has been named president and chief executive of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. The Washington, D.C., association presents college scholarships and recognizes people who have succeeded in spite of adversity, encouraging young people to attend college. Sokol has been a member of the association since 2004 and its executive vice president for the past two years. Walter Scott Jr., former chairman of Peter Kiewit Sons' Inc. of Omaha, is chairman emeritus of the association.

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Biz Buzz: Sokol’s Position Promotes Spirit of Horatio Alger

Des Moines Register
Lynn Hicks & David Elbert
April 8, 2008

MidAmerican Energy's David Sokol has begun a two-year term as president and chief executive of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. Sokol, 51, steps down as MidAmerican's chief executive this month but will continue as chairman of the Des Moines-based utility that's owned by Omaha-based Berkshire Hathaway. It was reported last month that Sokol, who lives in Omaha, is one of four Berkshire managers mentioned as candidates to succeed Warren Buffett, 77, as Berkshire's chief executive.

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Kesler appointed VP of Horatio Alger group

Florida Times-Union
April 7, 2008

A Jacksonville native has been appointed as vice president of the Horatio Alger Executive Committee. Delores Kesler, chairman and CEO of Adium LLC, took on the role Friday, according to information put out by the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. The Virginia-based nonprofit assists and honors people rising from adversity to become successful.

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Executive People on the Move

Dallas Business Journal
April 10, 2008
Robert J. Schlegel was awarded membership into the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.

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Movers and Shakers

Arkansas Business
April 7, 2008
Lee E. Mikles, president and CEO of FutureFuel Corp., has received the 2008 Horatio Alger Award from the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. The Horatio Alger Association honors the achievements of outstanding individuals who have succeeded in spite of adversity and encourages young people to pursue their dreams through higher education.

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Association Honors Retired UPS CGC

Daily Report
April 2, 2008
Joseph R. Moderow, the retired senior vice president general counsel and board member of UPS, is scheduled to receive the 2008 Horatio Alger Award in Washington this week. Moderow will also be inducted into the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americas, along with nine other business leaders, including Aulana L. Peters, retired partner from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, according to a press release by the Association.

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With Honors

San Francisco Daily Journal
Jill Redhage
March 31, 2008
Aulana L. Peters, former partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in Los Angeles, will receive the 2008 Horatio Alger Award this week in Washington, D.C. She will share the award with Hadi Makarechian, chairman and CEO of Capital Pacific Holdings, Inc. a California real estate development company.

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With Honors

Los Angeles Daily Journal
Jill Redhage
March 31, 2008
Aulana L. Peters, former partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in Los Angeles, will receive the 2008 Horatio Alger Award this week in Washington, D.C. She will share the award with Hadi Makarechian, chairman and CEO of Capital Pacific Holdings, Inc. a California real estate development company.

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FutureFuel CEO Receives Award

Batesville Daily Guard
March 18, 2008

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is proud to announce that Lee E. Mikles, cofounder, president and CEO of FutureFuel Corporation, will be presented with the 2008 Horatio Alger Award and inducted as a lifetime member of the Association during ceremonies in Washington, DC, April 3-5, 2008. The Association is equally proud to announce two student scholars from Arizona will join Mikles in Washington to be honored as Horatio Alger National Scholars. Horatio Alger National Scholars will receive $20,000 scholarships toward a college education. The students have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming hardships, strength of character, strong academics, commitment to pursue a higher education and a desire to contribute to society.

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Starkey CEO wins Horatio Alger award

Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (also picked up by Twin City Business Journal; Charlotte Business Journal; Milwaukee Business Journal; San Antonio Business Journal) Carissa Wyant
March 17, 2008

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans said Monday that William Austin, CEO of Starkey Laboratories Inc., has won the 2008 Horatio Alger Award. The organization said that Austin, who grew up in Missouri, funded for his pre-med studies at the University of Minnesota by making ear molds for a hearing-aid dealer in Minneapolis.

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Awards & Achievers

News-leader.com
March 13, 2008

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans announced that William F. Austin, CEO of Starkey Laboratories, Inc., will be presented with the 2008 Horatio Alger Award and inducted as a lifetime member of the association during ceremonies April 3-5 in Washington, D.C.

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McCain Foods Founder Honored

Times & Transcript
Alan Cochrane
March 12, 2008

G. Wallace McCain, co-founder and vice-chairman of McCain Foods Ltd. will be presented with the 2008 International Horatio Alger Award and inducted as a lifetime member of the Association during ceremonies in Washington April 3-5. McCain and his brother pooled their savings in 1956 to build a small potato processing plant in their home town of Florenceville. It has grown over the years to become an international company.

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Humble start to mammoth success

Telegraph-Journal
Megan O’Toole
March 11, 2008

Like his roots, Wallace McCain is extremely humble when asked about being only the fifth Canadian to receive a prestigious American award for rags-to-riches business success. "I'm just a farmer from New Brunswick," he says simply.

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Retired SAIC CEO honored by Horatio Alger Association

The Daily Transcript
Natalie Wardel
March 10, 2008

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans has announced that J. Robert Beyster, retired chairman and CEO of Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAI), will be presented with the 2008 Horatio Alger Award and inducted as a lifetime member of the association in April. The ceremony will take place in Washington, D.C. Eight California high school seniors will also be awarded.

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Starkey Laboratories, Inc. CEO William F. Austin honored

Minnesota Business.com
March 7, 2008

EDEN PRAIRIE -- Starkey Laboratories, Inc. CEO William F. Austin is being honored by the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. He will be presented with the 2008 Horatio Alger Award and inducted as a lifetime member of the Association during ceremonies in Washington, DC, April 3-5, 2008. Click here to view full article

Hearing Aid Mogul Austin Honored

Star Tribune
Mary Lynn Smith
March 6, 2008

William Austin, founder and chief executive of Starkey Laboratories in Eden Prairie, has long been known as the Santa Claus of Hearing. Now he's being honored as member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. The Horatio Alger award honors those who have defied adversity with hard work, courage and determination to achieve the American dream of wealth and success. Click here to view full article

On the Move

Washington Examiner
January 23, 2008

McLean-based Science Applications International Corp. announced that J. Robert Beyster, SAIC founder, former chairman and chief executive officer, was selected for induction as a lifetime member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. Beyster is chairman of the Foundation for Enterprise Development, a non profit organization he founded in 1986.

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On the Move

Space News
January 14, 2008

J. Robert Beyster, founder, former chairman and chief executive officer of Science Applications International Corp., San Diego and McLean, VA., is selected for induction as a lifetime member of the Horatio Alger Association. Click here to view full article

SAIC Founder Wins Award for Overcoming Adversity

San Diego Union Tribune
Bruce V. Bigelow
January 3, 2008

J. Robert Beyster, the founder and retired chairman and chief executive of San Diego defense contractor SAIC, has been selected as a 2008 recipient of the Horatio Alger Award. The honor, which has been awarded annually since 1947 by the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, is bestowed on individuals who have overcome adversity to achieve great success. C

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SAIC Founder Dr. J. Robert Beyster Receives 2008 Horatio Alger Award

Sun Herald
January 2, 2008

Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAI) today announced that J. Robert Beyster, SAIC founder, former chairman and chief executive officer, was selected for induction as a lifetime member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. The induction ceremony will take place in Washington, D.C. on April 3-5, 2008. The Horatio Alger Award was established in 1947 to encourage young Americans to recognize that success can be achieved through hard work and perseverance. Recipients of the Horatio Alger Award are role models who have pulled themselves up by their bootstraps in the American tradition and achieved outstanding success.

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SAIC's Beyster Named Horatio Alger 'Distinguished American'

Daily Transcript
January 2, 2008

San Diego-based Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE:SAI) announced that J. Robert Beyster, SAIC founder, former chairman and chief executive officer, was selected for induction as a lifetime member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. The induction ceremony will take place in Washington, D.C. on April 3-5.

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Horatio Alger Award Going to Bob Beyster

San Diego Business Journal
Brad Graves
January 1, 2008
SAIC founder Bob Beyster is in line to receive the Horatio Alger Award. The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, based in Alexandria, Va., plans to give the award to the 83-year-old businessman and to nine other people during ceremonies set for April in Washington, D.C. According to the association, the award goes to individuals who have overcome adversity to achieve great successes through the American free enterprise system.

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Company Roundup

Star Tribune
November 27, 2007

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Washington said William Austin, Founder and CEO of Starkey Laboratories Inc., Eden Prairie, is one of 10 recipients of the 200 Horatio Alger Awards. Click here to view full article

Craig Hall: Part-time Napan Valley Resident Honored with Horatio Alger Award

The Napa Valley Register
Mike Treleven
June 11, 2007

Napa Valley winery and vineyard owner Craig Hall has always had a sense for business. Even as a youngster growing up with epilepsy and learning disabilities, he didn't let that squash his goals. He persisted and succeeded. In mid-April, Hall was among an elite group recognized by the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.

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The Talk of Napa
Craig, Kathryn Hall Establishing Wine Country Landmark

Private Clubs
Scott Gummer
June 2007

He is a Michigan boy who started in business at the tender age of 10, dropped out of college, but kept his entrepreneurial eye on the prize, and today, at 57, runs a multibillion-dollar Dallas-based investment firm. She is a pharmacist-turned-farmer's daughter from California who was president of the Young Republicans on the turbulent University of California-Berkeley campus in the 1960s, went to work as a lawyer, switched political parties, and served from 1997 to 2001 as the U.S. Ambassador to Austria.

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OSI Chairman Wins National Award for Free Enterprise

Tampa Bay Business Journal
April 20, 2007

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Inc. has honored Chris Sullivan, who is among the 2007 recipients of the Horatio Alger Award. Sullivan was selected for having overcome adversity and humble beginnings to achieve success through the American free enterprise system, a release said.

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San Diego People

San Diego Business Journal
April 2, 2007

Jenny and Sid Craig, co-founders of Jenny Craig International, have been presented with the Horatio Alger Award and inducted as lifetime members of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. The group honors the achievements of outstanding individuals who have succeeded despite adversity.

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New Achievements in Business: March 23rd

The San Francisco Examiner
March 23, 2007

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, a group that honors successful people who overcame adversity, lauded retired Bank of America CEO Richard Rosenberg, Hal Financial Group founder Craig Hall and Intel Corp. Board Chairman Craig Barrett.

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Craig Hall Interview on David Wallace Show

Biz Radio Network
David Wallace
March 23, 2007

Craig Hall was interviewed by Sugar Land Mayor David Wallace on his evening show The Inside Story with David Wallace. Mayor Wallace discussed Craig's childhood background in detail, and described the entrepreneurial skills Craig developed at a very young age.

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Jenny, Sid Craig Honored by Horatio Alger Association

Fresno Business Journal
March 9, 2007

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans announced that Jenny and Sid Craig, co-founders of Jenny Craig International, will be presented with the Horatio Alger Award and inducted as lifetime members of the association at its 60th anniversary celebration in Washington, D.C. in April.

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The Search for Significance
They've Made Money. Now These Business Leaders Want to Make a Difference

The Dallas Morning News
Cheryl Hall
December 24, 2006

Craig Hall wants to spread capitalism. Todd Wagner wants to make inspirational movies. Trisha Wilson wants to help AIDS-ravaged South Africa. Dale LeFebvre wants a vaccine for malaria. Don Williams wants the have-nots to have.

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Intel's Barrett wins 2007 Horatio Alger Award

Phoenix Business Journal
December 20, 2006

Intel Corp. Chairman and Arizona resident Craig Barrett is among recipients of the 2007 Horatio Alger Award. The award, given by the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Inc., is given to individuals who have overcome adversity to achieve success through the American free enterprise system -- contemporary examples of people who have achieved the American Dream.

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Hall, Staubach to Receive Horatio Alger Awards

The Dallas Morning News
Suzanne Marta
December 19, 2006

Dallas entrepreneurs Craig Hall and Roger Staubach were among 11 honorees named Tuesday as recipients of the prestigious 2007 Horatio Alger Awards.

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