For over twenty years I have been the advisor for the American Indigenous Business Leaders for MSU Billings.
We have competed in the national Small Business Plan competition 15 times, against tier one Universities including Alaska, University of Montana, Montana State University-Bozeman, and Universities from Oklahoma, Minnesota, Colorado, Arizona and more.
We won!!! It was our seventh national championship. Yes. First Place-Seven Times. We have never been out of the top three.
Over these years, the indigenous communities of Montana have honored me with many gifts, most of all friendship.
Over 60 students and their families are now a part of my life.
Of all the beauty Montana has to give, being touched by these cultures has been the most rewarding.
This was my last year at the AIBL conference and advising AIBL students.
One more step towards retirement.
Congratulations on this remarkable achievement! Winning a seventh national championship is an extraordinary testament to your leadership, dedication, and the talent of your students. Congratulations as well to the entire team for their hard work, commitment, and excellence. Your collective impact and legacy are truly inspiring! An outstanding way to conclude such a meaningful chapter.
Dear Rodrigo,
You are genuinely excellent. I have confidence turning over the future of MSUB College of Business to you and your talent and expertise. Thank you for saying what you did here.
A.J.