John D. DeVries Service Award
College of Business
Established in 1985 to recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to the College of Business
James F. Frein
BS Industrial Administration ’67
Vail, Colo.
James Frein has been a longtime friend of the College of Business. He is a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council, and he and his wife, Ann (’66 mathematics), serve on the College of Business Campaign Development Committee for Campaign Iowa State. The Freins are also the benefactors of the Harry L. Shadle Endowed Scholarship and the Harry L. Shadle Faculty Development Fund, both named for one of the college’s original faculty members who had a profound impact on Frein as a student at Iowa State.
Frein is a retired vice chairman of the board for Hutchison, Shockey, Erley, and Co., in Chicago. He is also a founder and director of Commerce Bank in Tucson, Ariz. He earned his MBA from Loyola University Chicago in 1971.
Frein’s dedication to Iowa State extends far beyond the College of Business. He is a member of the ISU Foundation Board of Governors, the Foundation’s Investment Committee, and the Order of the Knoll. He is a lifetime member of the ISU Alumni Association.
