“I am one of the many students Dr. Stichter has personally impacted through his exceptional teaching and intentional mentoring in and out of the classroom,” said Jessica Bricker, a 2003 Grace graduate who now serves as a financial advisor at Winona Wealth Management and a board member for Grace. “Dr. Stichter has dedicated his life to educating and equipping accounting students to pursue excellence with integrity, great work ethic and determination. When I think of his legacy, the words ‘good and faithful servant’ come to mind.”
Bricker is one of more than 300 alumni Stichter maintains a connection with via monthly emails, where he provides program updates, shares job opportunities and encourages alumni to use their career to make an impact.
Quentin Blackford, a 1999 Grace graduate who serves as the President & Chief Executive Officer of iRhythm Technologies in San Francisco, California, is also quick to cite Stichter’s influence in his life.
“The Christ-centered foundation that I received while at Grace prepared me for my career in ways that have been invaluable along my journey,” said Blackford. “Dr. Stichter has a unique ability rooted in his faith and real-world business experience to bring the two together that prepare students to move into their professional careers in ways that other programs can’t replicate. Seeing how Dr. Stichter lived out his faith daily was an example I admired and continue to try to live to daily. While he will be greatly missed, we are so glad to carry his legacy forward and look forward to seeing the continued impact on students through the Dr. Roger Stichter Endowed Chair of Accounting.”