Dale V. Hunt earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering in 1988 before accepting a position with Teradyne Inc. as a Test Supervisor and Engineer. While with Teradyne, Hunt enrolled in the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, earning his MBA in 1992. Dale V. Hunt’s interest in electrical engineering predated his academic career, however. Shortly after graduating from high school, he joined the United States Navy and served as a Work Center Supervisor and Electrician. Upon his discharge from the Navy, Hunt set about acquiring the training and academic credentials necessary to excel in a career as an electrical engineer. He first enrolled in Normandale Community College in Bloomington, Minnesota, before moving on to the Milwaukee School of Engineering.After earning his MBA, Dale V. Hunt spent three years in the insurance industry as a Sales Representative and Marketing Manager for Prudential Financial, Inc. This practical experience immeasurably enhanced Hunt’s familiarity with the world of business and sales. Following his time with Prudential, he worked in several project management positions for various technology companies. He joined Piller in 2000 as Project Manager, overseeing $40 million in projects. Later, Dale V. Hunt earned a promotion to Marketing Manager; in this new capacity, he helped launch a website and collaborated with senior executives with the ultimate goal of developing a new product line and meeting the company's overall business plan.