Honoring five lifetimes of achievement.
2012 Inductees
Bahram Akradi
He emigrated from Iran just as the revolution was rising. Here in the United States, he’s risen in the fitness industry with his innovative, customer-focused Life Time Fitness club chain.
Douglas Baker Jr
The Ecolab chairman and CEO has overcome numerous challenges during his climb to the top. Now he’s overseeing the absorption of an acquisition that should nearly double his company’s size.
Richard Davis
U.S. Bancorp CEO
Curtis Sampson
He has created telecommunications companies that rang up strong returns for investors. And he’s found creative ways to keep Canterbury Park in the money.
Sally Smith
The down-to-earth CEO of Buffalo Wild Wings took a small but promising restaurant chain and has it flying high.
