Professor Rod Shrader Remembers Jim Liautaud

Jim Liautaud

Professor Rod Shrader, Denton Thorne Chair in Entrepreneurship, was quoted in a Chicago Daily Herald article on the recent death of Jim Liautaud. Shrader had worked closely with Liautaud on both research and entrepreneurship projects. “‘The thing I think of most is his ability to always be there to encourage, inspire and coach faculty and students,’ Shrader said. ‘He was a great mentor.’ He added that Liautaud funded scholarships for UIC scholars, ‘transforming the lives of some very bright students.'” Shrader was quoted as saying. Click here to read the rest of the story.