February 21, 2007 Ron Owen, '71, speaker Senior VP Land America Financial "Ron Owen titled his speech "Love It Or Leave It" and it was a wonderful speech that gave great insight into how the business world really is." ~ Michael Llewellyn, senior "Mr. Owen spoke very candidly about the different positions he has held and what they meant to him.  He said that all those different jobs gave him a different perspective and contributed to the person he is today." ~ Robert Williams, senior "Lessons learned: 1.  If you don't make mistakes, you are probably not trying hard enough. 2.  Networking is important and makes it a little easier when it comes to finding a career. 3.  When going through difficult times, Don't Give Up! 4.  Stay customer focused because without customers, you will not have a business. 5.  Work hard, play hard." ~ Tahnee Gruzkiewicz, junior "When people speak of their life's experience, so few do so with the sincerity and compassion that Ron Owen had on February 21.  Although he had life's experiences that might be like many others, he chose to include the private details that are what life is all about." ~ Abigail Lubanovic, senior "The dinner I attended with Ron Owen was entertaining.  The food was excellent, especially the carrot cake.  We all joined into a conversation over dinner about sports.  This made it very easy to relate to each other." ~ Brandon Mundy, senior "At dinner we talked about sports and how they helped Mr. Owen through school and how he has been and will always be a huge sports fan.  He made me realize that I don't have to give up my love of sports to be successful in the business world.  I will balance them equally." ~ Stephanie Siko, senior