Mr. Edward and Mrs. Debra Rosenow

Ed enlisted in the United States Air Force after graduating high school in 1957. He served four years and enrolled at NIU upon his return. Not eligible for the GI bill, the State of Illinois paid Ed’s tuition and rest was up to him. He worked 35-49 hours a week as a bus driver, restaurant worker, and in the office of Del Schafer CPA, to help pay for school.Ed enjoyed working for Del and credits his work experience and his professors, Dr. Clarence Avery, Dr. Kathryn Iliff, and Dr. Fred Poor were instrumental in his being able to pass the CPA exam.Ed always felt that if he were able, he would like to help other students with their financial burdenEd has earned his bachelor’s degree in accountancy in 1965. He continued working for Del until leaving in 1971 to become partner at H. G. Siepert & Co. He later became the Chief Financial Officer for Hintzsche Fertilizer, Inc. where he worked for nine years. In 1989, Ed took over as the President and CFO for Crum-Halsted Agency, Inc., a local Independent Insurance Agency that currently has five locations. He is now semi-retired. Ed and Debra have created this scholarship as a way of giving back to help others find their success at NIU.