This is such a huge loss to the field. Jeff was a great man, who combined a first-rate scholarship with living a life of such compassion and humor. I will be forever grateful when he hosted me for two weeks at his house while I visited GW during my last sabbatical. He lured me in with tales of the great breakfasts he made, but it is the friendship, mentorship, and conviviality of the visit that will be the lasting memories. And, he wasn't lying about his culinary skills!
Rest in peace, Dr. Lenn,
Shawn
Many of us have special memories of Jeff. I have a personal appreciation of his comfort and knowledge when I first learned my mother had cancer. Jeff had only recently lost his wife to the disease. I was in DC, and he invited me to his office on a very busy day for him and gave me a hug, understanding, and a huge reference book on various types of cancer. That was so helpful. Thankfully my Mom survived radiation and surgery.
Jeff loved a good glass of wine and a good cigar. He told great stories and appreciated everyone else's. Our field is better for his many contributions.
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Date: 5/5/17 4:47 PM (GMT-07:00)
Subject: Re: [IABS-L] Re: [SIM] very sad news
We will miss his huge presence very much. Such a sad and unexpected event.
Be happy in heaven with your beautiful wife, Jeff.
Dawn
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Dawn R. Elm, Ph.D.
Interim President and CEO, Center for Ethical Business Cultures
David A. and Barbara Koch Distinguished Professor of Business Ethics and Leadership
Executive Director, Society for Business Ethics
University of St. Thomas
Opus College of Business
Office TMH 343/Mail TMH 447
1000 LaSalle Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
651/962-4265
651/962-4710 (fax)
drelm@stthomas.edu
A significant loss to IABS, SIM and the world.
On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 3:11 PM, Dr. James Weber <weberj@duq.edu> wrote:
To all SIMians – Just received this message and wanted to forward it along to you.
Dear GWSB Community,
It is with great sadness that I write to inform you of the sudden loss of long-time GWSB faculty member D. Jeffrey Lenn, professor emeritus of strategic management & public policy, who passed away yesterday due to complications following heart surgery.
In addition to his years on the GWSB faculty, Jeff served as a consultant to numerous corporations, trade associations, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies. Jeff was a popular professor, well liked by his colleagues and his students. In the 2015-16 academic year, he was honored as Instructor of the Year in the Executive MBA program.
Details about a memorial service will be provided in the coming days. I will be sure to share information about services with you as soon as it becomes available.
He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor of Management
School of Business, The George Washington University
Jim Weber
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