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Editors: In most cases, reporters can arrange meetings with these business leaders by calling Professor John Hess at (303) 492-7800.

Top executives from Hertz Corp., Seagate Technologies, Estee Lauder and 10 other leading companies will discuss lessons learned from their successful business careers with University of Colorado at Boulder students at lectures throughout the fall semester.

John Hess, a professor of marketing at the CU-Boulder College of Business, invites highly successful CEOs and entrepreneurs to speak as part of his Profiles in American Enterprise course.

"By hearing about the successes and pitfalls of the countryÂ’s most dynamic businesspeople, students learn about the intricacies of world business," explained Hess.

Speakers also will include executives from Spyder Active Sports Inc., Schwinn Cycling and Fitness, and Heritage Bank. The business leaders will speak from 3 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Mondays.

Non-students may attend the classes on a space-available basis in room 100 of the Mathematics Building on the CU-Boulder campus. If the room is full, lectures also may be viewed by live video feed in room 1B30 of the Duane Physics Building. Room 1B30 is located on the ground level of the building's G wing.

For information call (303) 492-2830. The schedule for the remainder of the semester is:

Sept. 18 Horst A. Bergmann, CEO and president, Jeppesen, Inc.

Jeppesen holds 80 percent of the global market share of the aviation information industry. Products include aeronautical charts, airway manuals, flight training programs and computer-based navigation and flight simulators.

Sept. 25 Stephen J. Luczo, president and CEO, Seagate Technologies

Seagate is the worldÂ’s largest independent disk drive manufacturer, an innovator in tape drives and a leading developer of business intelligence software.

Oct. 2 Raymond W. LeBoeuf, chairman and CEO, PPG Industries

A leading global manufacturer of chemicals, coatings and paint for industry and retail, PPG has 110 manufacturing facilities and seven R&D facilities in 22 countries.

Oct. 16 Joseph R. Nothwang, executive vice president and general manager, Hertz Corp.

Hertz is the oldest and largest car rental company in the world. It is owned by Ford Motor Co.

Oct. 23 David Jacobs, CEO and president, Spyder Active Sports Inc.

Spyder is a leader in high-tech ski wear. As a sponsor of the United States Olympic Ski Team, Spyder outfits ski champions such as Picabo Street and Tommy Moe.

Oct. 30 Sherri Leopard, founder and CEO, Leopard Communications

Leopard Communications is an e-business strategy and consulting firm committed to helping new and existing companies become part of the e-business world.

Nov. 6 Braun A. Mincher, president, PCG Consulting Group Inc.

An independent consulting firm, PCG reduces other businessesÂ’ telecommunication costs.

Nov. 13 Kevin Lamar, president, Schwinn Cycling and Fitness

From bankruptcy in 1993 to the leading edge of technical innovation, Schwinn is the classic American success story.

Nov. 20 Robert McKinley, executive vice president and worldwide account director, BBDO

As one of the leading advertising agencies in the world, BBDO provides a full range of advertising and public relations services for high-profile companies.

Nov. 27 Leonard Lauder, chairman and CEO, Estee Lauder Companies

Estee Lauder is a leading manufacturer and marketer of well-recognized, upscale, professional and trendy product lines sold in more than 100 countries.

Dec. 4 Bob Beauprez, CEO, Heritage Bank

Having grown from one small bank to six branches, this innovative commercial bank provides hometown style and personalized customer service.

Dec. 11 Paul Franklin, president and founder, IMS Productions

An independent film and video production company, IMS has filmed in more than 180 countries and is currently expanding into full-length feature film production.