JACKSONVILLE -- October 16, 2002 -- Jacksonville State University's Career Placement Services will host a panel discussion on “Secrets for Success” featuring several of JSU’s distinguished alumni.

The presentation will cover topics ranging from employability skills to the unwritten rules of life. Students will get an opportunity to have their questions addressed and will hear firsthand how the alumni perceived the corporate world as seniors and what they experienced in reality. The discussion will begin at 1:45 p.m. in 101 Merrill Building on Wednesday, October 30.

Alumni panelists participating in this discussion include:

• Pat White State Farm Insurance ('88 - Political Science)
• Shane McGriff Macquarium Intelligent Communication ('91 - Communications)
• Greg Beason Honeywell Aerospace ('93 - Occupational Technology)
• Jeff Parker Faculty, JSU (BA - Political Science; MPA - '81 Political Science)
• Jessi Stevens HR Development Specialist, CDC ('88 - MS; '91 - MPA)
• Dave Upton President, Gazelle Consulting ('79 - BS - Banking and Finance)
• Ted Propes President, Consolidated Capital Holding ('68 - General Business)
• Tim Garner President, Signature Apparel ('69 - BS - General Business)
• Keith Nix President, Leadership Group ('88 - BA - Political Science)
• David Hutchison State Dept of EC Development ('75 - BA - Geography)
• Kay Savage Administrator for AL Orthopedic and Spine Center ('64 - BSE - Secondary Ed; BA - English)