NLU Alumni Magazine
OPPORTUNITIES FOR REGULAR OLD FOLKS By Nicholas A. Love
Michael Cobb ‘92, B.A. in Applied Behavioral Sciences and ‘98 M.S. in Management, is the executive director of Hesed House in Aurora, the second largest provider of homeless services in Illinois. In addition to beds and meals, Hesed House has an array of services to address key barriers to self-sufficiency faced by its clients. Before his position as executive director, Cobb spent many years in the social services field. His career was
originally jumpstarted by his bachelor’s degree and then further propelled by his master’s degree. After Cobb graduated with his master’s degree, he was offered his first senior level administrative opportunity.
“It was because of that National Louis degree,” Cobb says.
Cobb is grateful for the opportunities opened to him because of his degrees from NLU. He is just one of the many “regular old folks” who have an NLU degree or certificate hanging on their wall in the Fox Valley area. As the newly appointed President of the NLU Alumni Association Board, Cobb said he’s excited to rally alumni colleagues to give back to an institution that had such a meaningful impact on his life.
Russ Riendeau ‘96 // ‘99 Executive Vice President, Chicago Jobplex B.A. Applied Behavioral Sciences M.A. Psychology Riendeau, a 2004 National Louis University Reach
Award recipient, recently joined Jobplex, Inc. as Executive Vice President, Chicago, after the strategic acquisition of his company East Wing Group, Inc., which he founded in 2000. He is the author of seven books on talent acquisition and holds a doctoral degree in Behavioral Psychology.
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