George Robert DeLong
1953
After graduation from DePauw University, Dr. DeLong pursued a degree
in medicine from Harvard Medical School where he graduated cum laude.
Since graduation he has published many articles, made numerous
presentations, completed major research projects, received several
grants, and been involved in clinical activity in the area of neurology.
His academic appointments have included Harvard Medical School,
Massachusetts General Hospital, and Duke University Medical School.
Dr. DeLong has been a consultant Neurologist in Ecuador, Zaire,
People's Republic of China, where he served at the medical colleges of
Tianjin, Guiyang, Chengdu, Sian and Lanzhou, and Xinjiang Province.
Dr. DeLong is a member of numerous medical and neurological
societies, and also works with various groups concerned with Iodine
Deficiency Disorder, Children with Disabilities, and is a board member
of the Epilepsy Association of North Carolina.
He is currently the chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurology at Duke University.
Brian P. Lamb
1959
After graduating from Purdue University, Mr. Lamb joined the Navy.
His tour included White House duty and a stint in the Pentagon public
affairs office. In 1967, he came home to Lafayette and the local
television station. Washington beckoned, however, and he soon returned
to the nations capital. There, he worked as a freelance reporter for UPI
Audio, a Senate press secretary and a White House telecommunications
policy staffer. In 1974, he began publishing a bi-weekly newsletter
called The Media Report. He also covered communications issues as
Washington bureau chief for CableVision magazine.
Mr. Lamb helped establish C-SPAN, the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs
Network, and has served as the company's chief executive officer since
its beginnings.
Benita Landis O'Connell
1977
After graduation from Purdue University, Benita has been associated
with L.S. Ayres & Co. in Indianapolis, Sanger Harris in Dallas;
Batus Retail Group in New York; Hartmarx Specialty Stores, Inc. in
Chicago; Talbots in New York, New York, and the Timberland Company in
Hampton, New Hampshire.
Benita has traveled extensively to Asia and Europe for research and
selection of manufacturing facilities. She has been involved in product
development of men's and women's apparel and accessories. She is
actively involved in planning and implementing of effective strategies
for development, merchandising, production, training and selling.
Benita is currently Director of Men's Apparel at the Timberland Company in Hampton, New Hampshire.
James K. Risk III
1959
In 1962, Mr. Risk joined the family business, Kirby Risk Supply Co., a
wholesale distributor of electrical equipment and supplies. Since he
became President in 1962, the company has grown from one business
location in Lafayette to 30 business units in 21 communities.
He is active in his industry trade associations, serving on national
boards and committees. He is also very involved in the community and
state, serving as a board member and officer of many organizations
including the local Chamber of Commerce, the State Chamber of Commerce,
Junior Achievement, United Way, and Greater Lafayette Community
Foundation.
Mr. Risk serves on the board of directors of several prominent
corporations in Indiana. He is a member of the Purdue Research
Foundation, the Purdue University President's Council, and the Advisory
Board of the Purdue Center for Economic Education.
He was a recipient of Indiana's 1992 Entrepreneur of the Year Award.