March 21, 2017
College of Business Receives Contribution from Speedway, LLC
Speedway’s Alan Zell, third from left, and Rachel Ionta, second from left, presents Dean Eakins with a contribution. Also pictured is Mike Harris.
Region Manager Alan Zell and Centralized Recruiter Rachel Ionta, both of Speedway LLC, recently gave a contribution to the College of Business. Zell and Ionta, both ECU College of Business graduates, presented the check to Dean Eakins during a visit to the College.
Over the years, the relationships and employment pipeline from the College to Speedway have been very strong. The official convenience store of the East Carolina University Pirates, the company has more than 36,000 employees and approximately 2,800 stores.
Speedway actively supports the College’s Employer in the Foyer program and is interested in participating in the College’s etiquette dinners and mock interviews. Regarding the donation, Eakins said, “I am grateful that Speedway wants to continue to build its relationship with the College. They are a valued regional partner, and I’m proud they turn to us to find their future leaders.”
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