What: Gilkey lecture series talk centering around business leadership and management, featuring UM alumnus Brad Hart, CEO and president of OrePac Building Products, hosted by the University of Montana College of Business
When: 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 20th
Where: Gallagher Business Building Room 106, University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, Montana, 59812
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:
Gilkey lecturers address issues across marketing, management, finance, ethics and leadership. In addition to leading classroom lectures and discussion, speakers present a lecture at a public forum on a topic of their choice and are invited to meet with graduate students and campus and community leaders.
Speaker Bio: Brad Hart
Hart graduated from UM with a degree in business. Over the years, he has continued his education through various elective programs, studying leadership, management styles, sales, finance and production efficiencies. He is a diligent reader and is constantly striving to be the best leader possible.
After graduating from college, Hart spent three years working in the resort industry and then another three years working for other similar building material companies. Then, with a family philosophy of “working your way up”, he entered the family business as a salesman. After a few years, he was promoted to sales manager, general manager, vice president of sales and marketing, senior vice president of operations and, ultimately, president and CEO.
About OrePac Building Products:
OrePac Building Products is a family owned building materials distributor headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon. OrePac operates 10 distribution centers throughout the West, employing about 900 people and a 120-truck fleet to service customers. Products and services range from moldings, pre-hung interior and exterior doors, house wrap, decking, siding and trim, along with other specialty building materials.