The Carlson School of Management's 1st Tuesday Speaker Series began in 1992 to provide an opportunity for alumni and friends of the Carlson School to continue their management education. The 1st Tuesday Speaker Series features top executives addressing hot topics in business and leadership.
 
Held on the first Tuesday of every month at the McNamara Alumni Center, the program attracts alumni and business leaders from throughout the corporate community, and has become an attractive spot for professionals in the metropolitan area to network.

First Tuesday Luncheon // April 3, 2018 

Deb Taylor heads one of the largest privately held companies in the U.S., one that has evolved from a small printing company to a family of successful communications, marketing, and interactive solutions providers. Under her leadership, the organization has made its largest acquisitions in its history, doubling in size. Since becoming CEO in 2015, she has also spearheaded a refreshed brand strategy, expanded technology offerings, and deepened Taylor’s presence in the marketplace. Leveraging the diverse capabilities of its more than 80 companies across the globe, Taylor serves nearly 60 percent of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of small to mid-size companies worldwide. Taylor joined the company’s leadership team in 2011. She began her business career at Liberty Mutual.