New Staff Asssistant for Jack Bogle

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New Staff Asssistant for Jack Bogle

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Hi, Boglehead Friends!

I'm pleased to report that we've added Mike Nolan to our BFMRC staff, replacing the wonderful Kevin Laughlin, who, after 11 (!) years with me has moved into another role at Vanguard. The note(below) that I sent to Vanguard principals and veterans fills in many of the details.

Mike will become the main contact for the Bogleheads, available to help and support you as needed. In particular, he is available to help with the arrangements for Bogleheads X (wow!), beginning on October 13, 2011. (i've invited Kevin as well as Mike to join us there.)

I look forward to being with you then. In the meanwhile, profound thanks for all you do for investors, and for me. "We ALL need strength to carry on."

Best, Jack
To: Principals and Veterans
From: John C. Bogle
Re: New Staff Assistant

On Tuesday, May 31, 2011, we’ll be welcoming a new staff assistant at the Bogle Financial Markets Research Center. Following the departure of Kevin P. Laughlin, Michael W. Nolan will join us.

Mike Nolan, presently working as an administrator in Fund Information Services, is a 10-year Vanguard crewmember, with a distinguished record. He joined us in 2001, following his graduation from the University of Delaware with a double major in Economics and Philosophy. In 2006, he received his MBA from Villanova University (where, coincidentally, I recently received an honorary degree).

Mike comes to his new job not only with that fine educational background, but with excellent relevant experience here at Vanguard. Equally important, he joins us with enthusiasm and energy, eager to help with the research, writing, and other tasks that remain our continuing challenge.

As Kevin Laughlin leaves Bogle Financial Markets Research Center to move into the Vanguard mainstream (in our Client Insight Group), I salute him for his contribution to our work, and for his insight, patience, and steadfastness over the past decade-plus. His role in our accomplishments was substantial and deeply appreciated, and I’m confident he’ll continue to succeed and grow at Vanguard in the years ahead.

As Mike takes on his new responsibilities, I’ll do my best to introduce him to those of you who have worked so constructively with me and Kevin over the years. Whether you are in that group or not, please join me in welcoming Mike to his new position.

Best to all,
Jack
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Post by bigROI »

Welcome Mike and thanks for your work and efforts Kevin. Thanks to Jack for your support of this site and your work with creating Vanguard! Great content and knowledge lives here :-)
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Post by LadyGeek »

Welcome aboard, Mike! Along with bigROI, I'd also like to thank Kevin for his efforts, and to Jack for your continued support for this site.

If you have any questions about the wiki (link at the top of this page), please feel free to PM me.

I'm looking forward to seeing both of you at BH10!
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Post by MP173 »

So, does Jack Bogle have a role at Vanguard these days?

Is he sort of community relelations spokesman? Or perhaps "index relations spokesman?" I can certainly see why he would have a position there, but somehow I was under the impression, perhaps incorrectly, there was a little friction between him and administration.

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Post by Igglesman »

Welcome Mike. Always nice to have a fellow Fightin' Blue Hen!!!
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Post by nisiprius »

Welcome, Mike! Help Mr. Bogle keep those books coming.
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Post by LynnC »

To Kevin:

Sorry to see you leave Jack's side. I know he will surely miss you. Congratulations on your new position.

To Mike: Welcome aboard. We are a pretty nice group of people, as you will hopefully discover.

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Post by Mel Lindauer »

I'm so sorry to see you leave Jack's side, Kevin. I hope your new position offers you a rewarding and exciting adventure. You're a real ace. It's been a pleasure working with you these many years, and you'll be sorely missed. Please do keep in touch.

But change happens, and if Jack picked you, Mike, then you've got to be another ace, so welcome. Just hope you can keep up with Jack! Looking forward to working with you. Feel free to contact me via e-mail or via this forum's Personal Messaging system if you have any questions or need any help.
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Post by RJB »

Thank you Jack for what you have done to help out all investors !

Welcome aboard Mike !
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Jack's new Staff Assistant

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Dear Jack:

Thank you for your personal post informing us that Kevin has moved to a new opportunity and that you have a new staff assistant who appears exceptionally well qualified for his new position.

Mike:

You have the opportunity of a lifetime to work with a tremendously successful business man; one of the world's most brilliant and knowledgeable investors, and the greatest humanitarian in the world of finance.
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Good luck, Kevin. Welcome to the Forum, Mike.
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