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Show Wednesday, May 30, 19l0 THE SIGNPOST t - StO'u' n n administration program. He stayed until he became the cheif executive officer at Intermountain Milk Producers. Then, in 1985 he was appointed president of Weber State College. As president, Nadauld contributed much to the school. He went out at the high of his career," said Diane Cook, Nadauld's former secretary. "He was great in public relations with the community, with academics, finance and other aspects of business affairs. He seemed untiring, as he did many 14 tol6 hour days." - In those long days, Nadauld worked on refining the mission statement, helped to develop the strategic plan which led to the free-standing master's of education degree and baccalaureate degree in nursing. He helped with the Cenntenial campaign, the building of the new physical -Education facility, the construction of the amphitheater, and the soon to be built alumni center. Last, but certainly not least, Nadauld and Dick Mayers (WSC's Institutional Council chairman) spearheaded the long renaming process of Weber State " College. Naduald said that one side of him wanted to stay on as president to make things happen with this new status. But the other side of him knew time was ticking by, and he had more goals to achieve. "If a man trains to be a lawyer, he wants to work in a Taw firm. Well, I was trained in finance, and I am looking forward to working in finance," Nadauld explained. r Naduald accepted the position at Bonneville Pacific to bthe vice chairman of the board and chief financial officer. Bonneville Pacific Corp. is an independent power producer tnat finances building power plants. They deal with banks across the nation and are beginning to expand internationally. r "I've known the man who started Bonneville for many years. He knew I took an interest in budget and finance, and he offered me the position," said Naduald. With three weks behind him, Naduald said he enjoys his new position. "It's fun stuff." He attributes the achievement of his goals and success to his family and their support. Speaking of his wife, Margaret, he said, "We filled the presidency together, especially when it came to all the social aspects. She pulled them off with a lot of class." This husband and wife team are the proud parents of 8even boys, and a female foreign exchange student. The two oldest sons, Steve Jr. and Justen, are currently on 0JOUflO missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The five sons at home are James, 16; Lincoln, 13; Taylor, 11; and the eight year old twins, Adam and Aaron. The foreign exchange student is al6-year-old from Guatemala, Iselia Avalos. "My husband is a great dad for boys. He is athletic, musical, kind and caring," said Mrs. Nadauld. She thinks her husband was a great president, too. "He gave it (the presidency) hi s all. He devoted himself to it and never held back. His position was a benefit to the entire family, and we will miss the associations we had at the college," she said. In talking with Cook, she said Nadauld's leaving Weber State was a hard decision for him. "He's said he's had mixed emotions, due to the satisficatdon he received here." Many people have been touched by Nadauld, and he will be missed. Bonneville is gaining one of Weber State's finest assets. , ? Signature 1,VJ J ft i si 1 VY l 9 |