KEARNEY, Neb., Feb. 26 -- The University of Nebraska Kearney issued the following news release:
Ben Brachledidn't attend college planning to eventually chair an academic department.
When he enrolled at theUniversity of Nebraska at Kearneyin 1998 as a graphic design major, he struggled to find his footing and began questioning his future.
"I worked hard, but I could never quite get my grades where I wanted them. Turns out, I suck at art, and no one ever told me that. I had to learn it the hard way," the West Point native explained.
A friend's suggestion and a pivotal conversation with a professor introduced him to industrial distribution. After switching majors, Brachle found his stride, earning a bachelor's degree in the field.
"Once I...