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Ideal Location
It’s not surprising to find a group of Broncos who live in Tampa Bay, an area well known for its tropical climate and great beaches. But what is amazing is to have four Western Michigan University alumni who not only work for the same organization, but within the same department! 

Jaclyn (Carden) McKernan (BA '06, Organizational Communication), Andrea Marra (BBA '03, Human Resource Management), Jennifer (Baker) Hodos (BBA '95, Human Resource Management), and Aaron Pawlowski (BBA '01, Food Marketing) have all found a home with Tampa, Florida based Ideal Image, a leader in laser hair removal and non-surgical cosmetic procedures.

Ideal Image services over three million people from 125 centers across the United States and Canada, including brand new locations in Grand Rapids and the Detroit, Michigan area. 

The alumni all fall under the Human Resources umbrella, with Jaclyn supporting Learning and Development, Andrea and Aaron supporting Talent Acquisition, and Jennifer supporting Human Resources. All four alumni agree that the education and hands-on learning experience from WMU has not only prepared them for their business careers, but has enabled them to excel in their professional goals.