Richard Haller, President and COO of Walbridge Aldinger Company to lecture at UDM

Mr. Haller will present a lecture on "Managing Projects: A Contractor's Perspective" to Masters of Product Development (MPD) and Masters of Engineering Management (MEM) and Six Sigma Black Belt certification students. Following the lecture, students and guests will have the opportunity to talk with Haller one-on-one after the talk.

"We are extremely honored to have Rick Haller at UDM, as he shares his insight and direction for the future" said Hriday Prasad, UDM Director of Product Development.

Mr. Haller earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan in 1972 and engaged in business graduate studies at Eastern Michigan University. Executive business studies at the University of Michigan and Harvard University followed. Mr. Haller recently earned a bachelors degree in Theological Studies at Sienna Heights University in Adrian, Michigan.

He has made strong commitments of service to several professional and community organizations, including the Construction Industry Institute, CII Executive Committee, University of Detroit Mercy, and Focus Hope.

Aside from his position with Walbridge Aldinger, he is also the President of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Executive Committee for the Engineering Society of Detroit.

Walbridge Aldinger Company has a long and distinguished history, covering 92 years of service in the construction industry offering program management, construction management, general contracting, turnkey and design build services worldwide. Founded in 1916, the company has grown steadily to become one of the top 50 construction organizations in the country. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, Walbridge can also be found throughout North America and abroad serving both strategic locations and specific markets.

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The University of Detroit Mercy is Michigan's largest private Catholic University, offering approximately 100 majors and programs in 60 academic fields. Sponsored by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) and the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, the University has three campuses located in downtown and northwest Detroit.

UDM was ranked among the top tier of Midwestern master's universities in U.S.News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" – 2009 edition.  UDM was also rated one of the top 15 institutions in the "Great Schools, Great Prices" category.

Publish date: June 11, 2008