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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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