“Etown provided me with the education and confidence to serve on multiple boards including 501(c)(3), bank, university, and mutual fund boards.”<\/strong><\/p>\n R. Clair Sauder \u201972<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n What defined your Etown experience?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n I began as a non-traditional student, starting with one class five years after high school and studying part-time while working full-time. After being drafted and serving two years in alternative service, I returned to complete my final two years. Dr. Ed Bitting (Professor of Accounting Emeritus) was a significant advisor and mentor, both academically and when I later returned as a recruiter for L&H. Dr. Ken Kreider (Professor of History Emeritus) also played a valuable role as a professor.<\/span><\/p>\n How has your Etown degree benefitted you and your career success?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Thanks to Etown’s well-regarded Accounting program and Ed Bitting’s support and recommendation, I obtained a role at a national firm. My education at Etown prepared me well for the CPA exam, passing the first time.<\/span><\/p>\n How have you made a difference in the lives of others through your career <\/span>and\/or<\/span> personal life?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Etown provided me with the education and confidence to serve on multiple boards including 501(c)(3), bank, university, and mutual fund boards.<\/span><\/p>\n What is your passion? Where do you place your energy besides your career?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n My <\/span>faith and family tea<\/span>chings have emphasized giving back. My current interest is affordable housing. I am working with a group of persons, in cooperation with Chestnut Housing, who have raised the funds to purchase a property in <\/span>the Conestoga Valley School district. On this property, we will be developing and constructing 15 affordable housing units.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/files\/2024\/11\/R.-Clair-Sauder-72-169x300.png\")