When I started my MBA studies at Texas A&M in 2000, I decided to pursue a concentration in Finance, and I was not really interested in marketing. However, Dr. Conant's marketing class was a core course and there was no choice other that being in Dr. Conant's class. Even though, it was not my favorite subject, I was really impressed with Dr. Conant's quality teaching and mentoring skills. Interestingly enough, I always remember an advice he gave us, it was about getting out of your comfort zone if you really want to learn and have new opportunities to grow professionally. Seven year after graduation, I am now working out of my comfort zone, as part of a marketing department in a large company, and I wish I had taken another class with him; it was a real challenge and a huge learning opportunity to be in his class. I will miss Dr. Conant dearly; my condolences to his family.

While browsing the Internet, I decided to look up my mothers uncle. His name is Howard Sommers Conant. I came across this article regarding Howard's son Jeff. As a young child, I remember Howard, his wife Florence, Judy and Jeff coming to visit. We lived in Wisconsin. My parents are Jerome and Alice Wirth(Haukohl).(Both deceased). I never knew Jeff, but I do remember Grandma Haukohl speaking of both Judy and Jeff. My Grandmother and Jeff's Grandmother (Edith) were sisters.