Jim Weddle '77 Honored by Olin Business School

May 25, 2008

May 25, 2008, Greencastle, Ind. - James D. Weddle, managing partner of Edward Jones and 1975 graduate of DePauw University, has been honored with the Olin Business School's Distinguished Alumni Award. Weddle, who earned an M.B.A. from Olin in 1977, was among three individuals honored by the school, which is part of Washington University in St. Louis.

The citation notes that Weddle has "dedicated his career to Edward Jones starting with a summer internship and continuing to his present position as the company's fifth managing partner. Outside of his service to Edward Jones, Weddle has been active with both the St. Louis and University communities. Weddle has served on numerous nonprofit boards in the region and is a member of WUSTL's National Council. In 2006, Weddle was honored by the University with a Founders Day Award."

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Jim Weddle and Edward Jones were recently cited by Business Week as "Customer Service Champs." Details can be found in this previous story.

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