University of Iowa Alumni Industry Leader Panel Discussion

Brought to you by the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, Corporate and Foundation Relations

Join University of Iowa Alumni Senior Vice Presidents, a Managing Partner, a Captain, and Director and learn the extra edge to be successful in your full-time and internship search. This panel discussion will focus on career fair guidance, interviewing tips and networking. They hire, build teams and know what it takes to not only land the job, but excel.

Featured alumni

  1. Mark Gamis

    1993 | MBA

    Title:Senior Vice President, Strategy, Growth, and Cybersecurity

    Company:FedTec, LLC

    Mark Gamis is a senior executive with over 30 years of experience leading enterprise-wide digital transformation, cybersecurity, and IT modernization initiatives across the U.S. federal government. Currently serving as Senior Vice President at FedTec, LLC, Mark drives company-wide growth, innovation, and operational excellence through strategic planning, capture leadership, and executive delivery oversight.

  2. Robert “Bob” S. Gallagher

    1991 | BA Communication Studies and BA Psychology

    Title:Managing Partner

    Company:Gallagher, Millage and Gallagher, PLC

    Robert “Bob” Gallagher is a seasoned attorney and civic leader with more than 30 years of experience representing a diverse range of clients in state and federal courts. As Managing Partner at Gallagher, Millage and Gallagher, PLC, he leads the firm’s litigation practice with a deep commitment to client advocacy and legal excellence.

  3. Mark Benjaminson

    1990 | BA Psychology

    Title:Captain

    Company:UPS Airlines

    Mark Benjaminson is a veteran international airline captain with more than 30 years of experience in commercial aviation and over 18,800 flight hours logged. As a Captain with UPS Airlines, he operates the Boeing 747-400 and 747-8F on long-haul international cargo routes, ensuring the safe, efficient transport of critical freight across the globe.

  4. Dan Brooks

    1992 | BBA

    Title:Director, New Building and Modernization Solutions

    Company:KONE Americas

    Dan Brooks is an executive sales leader with more than 30 years of experience in the elevator and escalator industry, specializing in strategic growth and high-profile construction projects in all market segments across North and South America. He currently serves as Director of New Building and Modernization Solutions at KONE Americas, a global leader in vertical transportation and smart building systems.

  5. Howard Fisher

    1990 | BBA

    Title:Chief Executive Officer

    Company:Hantarra

    Howard Fisher is a senior executive, attorney, and sales leader with more than 30 years of experience aligning strategy-driven solutions with complex business challenges to drive financial and operational performance. He currently serves as Founder and CEO of Hantarra, powered by Sales Xceleration, where he partners with founder-led and family-owned businesses to strengthen their business development ecosystems and accelerate growth.

Notes

Thursday, September 25, 2025 9:00am to 10:00am
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Homecoming Room 345
125 North Madison Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
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