DAVID LUMLEY BROADCASTING SCHOLARSHIP

David Lumley, a 1976 broadcasting graduate, was named CEO and president of Spectrum Brands in January 2006 with direct oversight of the company’s $3.1 billion North American business segment, comprising batteries and portable lighting, shaving and grooming and personal care products, lawn and garden products, household insect control, pet products and kitchen appliances such as Black & Decker and George Foreman Grills. He has also served as COO for Spectrum Brands.

Previously, he was the president of Rubbermaid Home Products North America. His background includes more than 25 years’ experience in the consumer products industry, having served as president and CEO of EAS, president of Brunswick Bicycles, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Outboard Marine Corporation, and in a variety of leadership positions with Wilson Sporting Goods and other companies.

Lumley is an active volunteer serving his alma mater on the President’s National Advisory Council and he has served as a member of the College of Business and Technology Advisory Council. In addition, he serves on the Spectrum Brands Board of Directors, is a business community representative of the Clean Lakes Alliance Community Board of Directors in Wisconsin and is on the Board of Directors of Botanic Oil Innovations, Inc.

He received the Alumni Achievement Award from the WIU Alumni Association in 1990 and supports many areas at WIU, including athletics, the broadcasting department and the Alumni Association. He also supports Western’s comprehensive “Set the Standard” campaign.

CRITERIA:
 Broadcasting major
 Junior class level at the time the scholarship is given
 Minimum 3.0 GPA
 Demonstrated involvement in broadcasting activities, such as yearbook, newspaper, TV, special projects, etc.