David Schmittlein, 69, passed away on March 13 after a battle with cancer. Born in Northampton, MA, Dave began his professional career as an assistant professor of marketing at Wharton. His successes over the years culminated in his service as deputy dean at the School from 2000 to 2007. That year, he departed Wharton to become dean of the MIT Sloan School of Management. Dave is survived by wife Barbara, children Brigitte and Gabe, five siblings, and several nieces and nephews.