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aFrontlinethe next generationof 3M innovationIdeas as diverse asthe people behind them. 3M 2012. All Rights Reserved.3M innovations are born from the contributions of many. Alongwith more than 84,000 employees in more than 65 countries,you can share your ideas and shape the future. Curious aboutthe opportunities?Be part of what’s next.Visit 3M.com/careers2 May 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebrationa

The Program for Excellence in SellingAlumni Association PresentsPESAA After PartySponsored by the C. T. Bauer College ofBusiness MBA ProgramMay 7, 2015Directly following ceremonyHughes Hangar 2811 Washington AvenueHouston, TX 77007We invite all PES Alumni to attend, including tonight’sgraduating class. There will be free appetizers provided forour guests. Also, a free drink ticket for the first 100 guests!We look forward to seeing you there,The PESAA Event CommitteeMay 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration 3

SALES EXCELLENCE INSTITUTEChartered this 15th day of May, 2000in Houston, TexasDoes with the concurrence of the undersignedcharter members, hereby establish said organizationfor the purpose of creating and maintaining a sales andsales management education curriculum and supportsystem for the University of Houston undergraduatestudents and business professionals.Be it known that charter members of the programdo voluntarily assume a responsibility to offermoral support and encouragement to the studentsof the program as they pursue their certificatesin professional selling.And further, to help secure financial supportto fund program improvements.As agreed and signed this 15th day of May, 20004 May 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration

CONGRATSto the Spring 2015 Graduating Classfrom the Program for Excellence inSelling Faculty and Staff.May 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration 5

CongratulationsGRADUATES!CITGO Lubricantswishes you abright future withevery success.6 May 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration

Dear Friendsand Colleagues:Welcome to the Spring 2015 Graduation and Awards Sellebration.This evening we are here to celebrate the accomplishments ofour students, alumni and corporate partners throughout thispast semester, in the presence of our special friends andfamily members.We have the distinct honor in welcoming Steve Stagner, MattressFirm’s CEO and a strong believer that the fundamentals ofexcellence create success. We will also hear from Bauer CollegeDean Latha Ramchand—a staunch supporter of our endeavors—and many students who have succeeded within the programand beyond.We hope you enjoy networking amongst each other and enjoythe sellebration!Michael Ahearne, Ph.D.Executive DirectorSales Excellence InstituteMay 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration 7

GRADUATION & AWARDSSELLEBRATIONMay 7, 2015WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONRandy WebbDEAN’S REMARKSLatha RamchandSPECIAL RECOGNITIONMichael TranNATIONAL COLLEGIATE SALES COMPETITIONAmy VandaveerDINNERKEYNOTESteve Stagner, CEO, Mattress FirmGRADUATIONSaskya Gagneux & Saira NeuspickleAWARDS CEREMONYSEI Faculty, Staff and StudentsCLOSINGRandy Webb8 May 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration

5.5000 x 8.5 (4c process)APOPEbglGeneral Campus adFind your fit at Liberty Mutual Insurance.Actuarial Analytics Claims Finance Human Resources ITLoss Control Product Management Sales UnderwritingBE THE ONERESPONSIBLEFOR PROTECTING ALL LIFE’S MOMENTS,GREAT AND SMALL.One thing supports every concert, cruise ship, first car, hospital procedure,and major celebration—insurance. That’s what we do at Liberty MutualInsurance. We make it possible for life events, from the every day to themonumental, to occur safely, without avoidable risk. And when and ifsomething does go wrong, we’re there with the resources our clientsneed to rebuild their lives and restore their livelihoods.Are you strong enough to shoulder this responsibility with us?To learn more, please visit LibertyMutualCampus.comLiberty Mutual Insurance is an equal opportunity employer.Last year, hundreds of millions of people rocked outat concerts across the world thanks to insurancecoverage provided by Liberty Mutual.May 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration 9LMG11162

Sure thing.Life has no guarantees, but in business,I knew exactly what I wanted.A company that gave me the start-up help I needed,freedom to make my own decisions .plus the chance to earn a great living.With so many unknowns in life,my career isn’t one of them. That’s for sure.BECOME A STATE FARM AGENT.statefarm.com/careersMarkus TolsonAgentU of H Alumnus10 May 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration

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Keynote Speaker,Steve StagnerCEO, Mattress FirmSteve Stagner became the company’s chief operating officer inJanuary 2005 as a result of the merger between Mattress Firmand his former Mattress Firm franchise, Elite Management Team,or Elite. From February 2006 until his promotion in February 2010,Stagner served as the company’s executive vice president and chiefoperating officer.Stagner has 20 years of experience in the bedding industry,including employment with mattress manufacturers SealyCorporation and Simmons Bedding Company, and owning andoperating the largest franchise in the Mattress Firm network whilewith Elite. Stagner has also served in various capacities with theMattress Firm Foundation, including as its president since January2011 and director from January 2007 until December 2010. SinceOctober 2009, Stagner has served as director of Rousche Collegeof Business Advisory Council at Stephen F. Austin State University.Stagner’s experience as the company’spresident and chiefexecutive officer, and formerly his experience as chief operatingofficer, coupled with his in depth knowledge of the company’sindustry, led to the conclusion that he should serve as a directorof the company.12 May 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration

CONGRATSto the National Collegiate SalesCompetition Team: Spring 2015May 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration 13

Start your career where you canmake a difference from day one.Would you like to join a Fortune 500 company dedicated to making the world cleaner, saferand healthier? At Ecolab, our products and services help prevent disease and infection, keepfood supplies safe, and protect the places where people eat, sleep, work, play and heal. Wepersonally deliver total solutions, to help our customers succeed in creating worry-freeenvironments while conserving resources.To learn more about your exciting opportunities for career growth with the global leader incleaning and sanitation, infection prevention and food safety, visit Ecolab.com/careers today.Ecolab. Everywhere It Matters. 14 May 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration

The Program for Excellence in Selling at theC. T. Bauer College of Business was recently voted one of theTOP UNIVERSITIESfor a professional sales education in 2015 by theSales Education Foundation (SEF).May 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration 15

AHEAD OF THE GAME.Making a difference isn’t always easy. Hard work, talentand a great attitude can inspire careers and change lives.Service Corporation International congratulates the 2015graduating class of the Program for Excellence in Sellingfor their commitment and accomplishments.With over 2,000 locations in North America, SCI’s Dignity Memorial network helpsfamilies plan ahead by creating meaningful, unique services to celebrate the special livesthey represent. Feel great about your job and confident about your future.Visit us today at SCI-Corp.com.SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas 77019EOE16 May 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration

Hilti, Inc. (U.S.) I 1-800-879-8000www.us.hilti.com I en español 1-800-879-5000Hilti. Outperform. Outlast.May 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration 17SD 03/15WHERE POTENTIAL MEETS OPPORTUNITY.

Vow tonever missa birthdayOr your payroll taxesSure, you love your business – but you love your kid more. That’s why you need Insperity. We’ll handle your HR and administrativeduties, even health care reform, so you can concentrate on expansion, innovation and blowing out the candles.insperity.com 800-465-3800HR and Business Performance Solutions from Insperity: Workforce OptimizationHuman Capital Management Payroll Services Time and Attendance Performance ManagementOrganizational Planning Recruiting Services Employment Screening Financial ServicesExpense Management Retirement Services Insurance Services18 May 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration

DREAMING OF A PROFESSIONALSALES ENVIRONMENT THATREWARDS SUCCESS, FOSTERSCONTINUED DEVELOPMENTAND PROVIDES ADVANCEMENTOPPORTUNITIES?It’s time to wake up to a brandnew career at Mattress Firm. Formore than 28 years, Houstonbased Mattress Firm has beendedicated to not only improvingits customers’ lives, but alsoits associates’ lives throughprofessional and personaldevelopment as well as financialsecurity. With a successful trackrecord of stable yet acceleratedgrowth and voted as one of thetop 50 entry level employersby Collegegrad.com, MattressFirm can help you start yourdream career in one of over 1700locations across the country.STTRESS FIRM HA .SINCE 2009 MATSP.E.S. STUDEN30EROVEDHIR& AlumniP.E.S. Students s Firmesat MattrVisit us onthe web:MATTRESSFIRM.COM/CAREERS FACEBOOK.COM/MATTRESSFIRM TWITTER.COM/MATTRESSFIRMUH-PES 5.5x8.5 Ad.indd 14/7/15 12:01 PMMay 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration 19

For more information visitwww.nationwide.com/careers20 May 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration

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GR A DUAT ESCertificate of Professional SellingMichael AcostaMiranda ManessMichael ScottStephen AguilarJoshua MeansMichelle SolomonLindsey ArnoldRachel MilsteinDavid StautbergMacy BaigJa’Terrell MoffettTung TranLoralie BarberRabia MominSergio VeldanezGerardo CuevasArjun MurjaniJoselyn VidesAli DurveshNitzia NaravaezCale WinansPaloma GonzalezTimothy NguyenElvan YoungArianne GonzatoCaitlin O’BrienBrian HowellTheresa PhamMatthew JewellEdwin PinedaEdgar JimenezKaitlyn PlasterKassandra JostEvgeny PodsezertsevMaaz KhanTaylor PrintzJack LadenheimConnor RehmetAbdurrehman LakdawlaMarissa RodriguezPaul LopezLeslie RuizRabin LopezHassan SaeedBruce LujanMaria Sanchez22 May 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration

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GR A DUAT ESAdvanced Certificateof Professional SellingLauren CuevoMohamed ElmadniStephanie GrandyAdrian HuichapaMaegan KellyAn LeJazmin MondragonMarcus MoodyChelsea NguyenJasmine PatersonAshton RuzickaOlga SaburovCandace SaundersDilnaz SumoMary TamulevichBao TranFrances WheelandMisban YasinAnna Yates24 May 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration

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me.emc.comhoW Would you uSECloudCoMPuTing To ChAngE ThingS For ThE bETTEr?At EMC, we know that a single idea can ultimately grow to change lives,conventions and the way the world does business. That’s why we’re alwayson the lookout for the biggest thinkers in technology and the mostinnovative minds on campus and around the world. Working for EMCmeans working for an industry visionary rather than just an industryplayer. For a new graduate passionate about sales, we offer a SalesAssociate Program where we invest in you and your sales career withintense product training, live lead generation and invaluable mentoring.To find out more and discover where you fit in, head for me.emc.comlEAd ME To EMC28 May 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration

596 136625.5x8.54CRecognizingextraordinary effortsWe are proud to sponsor the Sales ExcellenceInstitute at the University of Houston. 2014 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved.Member FDIC. (1222596 13662)1222596 13662 5.5x8.5 4C.indd 111/12/14 11:30 AMMay 7, 2015 Graduation & Awards Sellebration 29