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Brenda Czajka Barnes, former Sara Lee and Pepsi-Cola CEO died Jan. 17, 2017 of a stroke. Submitted photo.

Former Sara Lee CEO and Augustana College alumna dies at 63

January 18, 2017

Augustana alumna Brenda Czajka '75 Barnes, who became one of the highest-ranking women in corporate America, died Tuesday after suffering a stroke. She was 63. “Brenda Barnes was a friend, role model...

Augustana board member discusses her success

October 3, 2014

Brenda Barnes, former CEO of Pepsi-Cola and COO of Sara Lee, spoke at Augustana College on Oct. 2 where she emphasized universal respect and discipline as the tools to success. According to Augustana College's...

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