At SAP TechEd Las Vegas, October 22, 2013
Bernd Welz, Executive Vice President, Global Head of SAP Solution & Knowledge Packaging together with Ann Rosenberg, Head of Global SAP University Alliances, met with professors in the SAP University Alliances program. Bernd and Ann honored Visionary Members in appreciation for their exceptional dedication, professionalism, innovation, and engagement.
Visionary Members
James Connolly
California State University, Chico
Professor of AMIS
SAP University Competence Center Associate Director

William (Dave) Haseman
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Wisconsin Distinguished Professor, Information Technology Management
SAP University Competence Center Director
(Though Professor Haseman was unable to attend TechEd Las Vegas, Bernd Welz announced Professor Haseman's Visionary Award to professors gathered at the event.)
Ross Hightower
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Lecturer, Information Technology Management
SAP University Competence Center Associate Director

Nitin Kale
University of Southern California
Associate Professor of Engineering Practice in the Information Technology Program

Simha Magal
Grand Valley State University
Professor of Management (MIS)

James Sager
California State University, Chico
Professor of Accounting and Management Information Systems
SAP University Competence Center Director
New Associate Member
Ann Rosenberg, Head of Global University Alliances, together with Brian Reaves, GVP & Global Lead, Products & Service Delivery, Design and Frontline Applications at SAP and Senior Leader of the SAP Black Employee Network, recognized Professor Jack Crumbly of Tuskegee University as a new Associate Member of SAP University Alliances. Tuskegee is a prominent Historically Black University and is engaging with SAP to enhance the education and career outcomes of students.

Left to right: Ann Rosenberg; Jack Crumbly of Tuskegee University; Brian Reaves.
“I look forward to working with SAP University Alliances and the SAP Black Employee Network to enhance the relationship between Tuskegee University and SAP. SAP TechEd has been a great experience for me. I will share the information with administration at Tuskegee and develop strategies to move forward.” Jack Crumbly, Tuskegee University