Dean Robert Sumichrast, Jim Pearman '70, and John ’70, MBA ’72 and Phyllis M.S. ’73 Thompson recently participated in a beam signing, where they each signed a beam that will be placed in the Data and Decision Sciences Building under construction. It is the First structure for a multi-building project known as the Virginia Tech Global Business and Analytics Complex.

Dean Robert Sumichrast with John ’70, MBA ’72 and Phyllis M.S. ’73 Thompson after signing the beam. This was the Thompsons first time back to campus since 1976.

Dean Robert Sumichrast with John ’70, MBA ’72 and Phyllis M.S. ’73 Thompson after signing the beam. This was the Thompsons first time back to campus since 1976.

Dean Robert Sumichrast with John ’70, MBA ’72 and Phyllis M.S. ’73 Thompson after signing the beam. This was the Thompsons first time back to campus since 1976. Jim Pearman ’70 co-founded Partners in Financial Planning LLC in 2009 and has more than 50 years of experience in the financial services industry. Jim Pearman ’70 signs a beam that will be placed in the Data and Decision Sciences Building. Phyllis Thompson M.S. ’73 signs a beam that will be placed in the Data and Decision Sciences Building. John Thompson ’70, MBA ’72 signs a beam that will be placed in the Data and Decision Sciences Building.

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