Coe College

Nicole Thiher graduated in 2010, double majoring in Economics and Business Administration, with a minor in Mathematics. She earned her Master's degree in International Public Affairs with a focus on Economic Development from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2012. During the summer of 2011, Nicki was in India assisting in a study on oil security strategies for India and China funded by the Observer Research Foundation. She is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics at Coe.

“Through several research opportunities, internships and leadership positions in several campus organizations, Coe enabled me to learn and grow both in the classroom and through hands on experiences. Coe prepared me well to continue my studies in graduate school and continues to help open doors to new opportunities for me.” - Nicole Thiher '10

Zach Huitink graduated in 2009, double majoring in economics and business administration.  Upon graduation, Zach held a position at GreatAmerica Leasing Cooperation as a financial analyst.  Zach is currently earning his master’s degree in public policy at the University of Kentucky, where he also works as a research assistant. He has a scholarship to attend the Maxwell School at Syracuse University to start his Ph.D. studies in Public Policy.

“Coe impacted me tremendously.  Through the Business and Economics Department, I was able to complement my coursework with summer research, participation in a student-run investment fund, an internship at the Chicago Board of Trade, and complete my thesis.  I am grateful for these and many other positive experiences I had as a student.”- Zach Huitink, ’09

Jenny McArdle graduated in 2008 with an interdisciplinary major in global development, and with a minor in economics. Following graduation, Jenny earned her master's degree in international development with an emphasis in gender studies and sport-for-development from Ohio University in 2010. Jenny has spent the last several months living in South Korea as a community development volunteer, serving underprivileged children and youth, foreign migrant workers, foreign immigrant women, multicultural families and people experiencing homelessness.

"Coe was the perfect place for me to explore my interests and values as a young adult. The diverse range of opportunities that Coe offers, from internships to study abroad programs, to extracurricular activities and academic potentialities, allowed me to gain the confidence, experience, and intellectual discipline to transition into my next pursuits." - Jenny McArdle, ’08

Erica (Langland) Nosbisch graduated in 2007 with majors in business administration and public relations and a minor in speech communication. She is originally from Waukon, Iowa, and now lives in Anamosa, Iowa.  After graduating from Coe, she began work as grain merchandiser for ADM in Decatur, Ill.  In June of 2009, she began working for J.M. Swank (a division of ConAgra Foods) as a procurement specialist in North Liberty, Iowa. She is currently pursuing her MBA from the University of Iowa.

“Coe College gives you so many opportunities to discover who you are as an individual.  The liberal arts education exposes you to several different areas and broadens your horizon.  The small campus also allows you to be involved in many activities - from athletics to student senate to music -  which allows you to get a diversified and incredible college experience.” – Erica (Langland) Nosbisch ’07

Bob Meisterling graduated in 2005 with majors in economics and business administration. He is from Cedar Rapids and is currently taking classes in the University of Iowa MBA program. Bob works at GreatAmerica Leasing Corporation in the treasury department. His group manages all the company’s cash, access/manage facilities in securitization markets, and ultimately issues bonds to institutional investors.

“I feel very confident that my time at Coe gave me a competitive advantage in the workplace. The culture and tone the faculty set creates an environment of critical thinking and teamwork which is essential in a workplace setting.” - Bob Meisterling ’05