At a time when automotive companies take private planes to Washington and ask for government money, and banks request bailouts but give their executives million dollar bonuses, many Americans are questioning the ethics of powerful corporations.
Prosecutor Hank Shea will discuss white-collar felons and deficient corporate ethics at 4 p.m. today in Minnesota State's Centennial Student Union Ballroom. The presentation, sponsored by the College of Business and business professional fraternity Delta Sigma Pi, is free to students, faculty and community members.
Shea has served for nearly 18 years as Minnesota's assistant U.S. attorney. Recently, he has also served as special assistant U.S. attorney. The crimes he has prosecuted have led to the collection of more than $50 million in restitution, fines and forfeitures.
Shea has received a Chief Postal Inspector's Special Award, multiple honors and awards from the Department of Justice and the Minnesota State Bar Association Professional Excellence Award.
In addition to Shea, convicted white-collar criminals Nick and Carolyn Ryberg will also speak.
Nick Ryberg was a human resource director for a large company in the Twin Cities area and was responsible for employee hiring and recruiting. He hired his wife Carolyn in an effort to defraud his employer.
The Rybergs served more than 20 months in prison and were sentenced to full restitution. The couple will discuss how a poor values system can lead to criminal activity.
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