Keely Bamberg, EMC, Director of Intern Programs
Bamberg is nominated by colleagues for “going beyond the call of duty when you stepped in and covered for staff members in the EMC.  You kept the EMC afloat by coordinating with development and HR all the funding receipts and payables.  You are a remarkable woman who is dedicated to the university and the EMC.”

Michelle Dean, Management, Assistant Professor
Dean’s nominator said, “You are an excellent teacher, a productive scholar and a wonderful citizen.  Your teaching evaluations are consistently above department and college averages even when you teach large sections and considering the rigorous standard of performance you hold your students to.”

Téa Piper Flynn, Executive and Specialized Programs, Graduate Assistant
Flynn is recognized for her “efficiency with time sensitive projects throughout Bridget and Ana’s maternity leave.  Your handling with all the day-to-day aspects of the EMBA admissions process is outstanding.  As of April, EMBA had the highest number of applications ever received.”

Chris Graham, Director of Aztec Business Alliance
Graham is acknowledged for “his strong commitment to expanding internship and career opportunities for all our business students.  You are the kind of leader who is thoughtful and considerate of your staff while possessing the level of business acumen and political savvy necessary to establish and maintain strong community partnerships.”

Gary Grudnitski, Accounting, Professor
Grudnitski is honored for his “selfless work chairing the Undergradate Committee and as the CBA representative to the University Faculty Development Grants Committee.  Your work on the Undergradate Committee has been particularly impressive, given the volume of curriculum proposals that came through this year and the university requirements for the proposals that you understand better than anyone in the college.”

Heather Honea, Marketing, Professor
Honea receives acknowledgment “for her outstanding service contributions to the college, as well as to student organizations.  As a member of the Graduate Committee you have made outstanding contributions to all aspects of the committees work and activities, and your work with student organizations has been instrumental in getting students to become more involved in the college.”

Sharon Lightner, Director of the School of Accountancy
Lightner is recognized for her “tireless work in the School of Accountancy to substantially improve our fundraising, with very good results, reevaluation of our curriculum, integrating our new faculty and recruiting our one new faculty member. She has an ability to put forth various visions while listening to faculty, students, and donors so as to incorporate their priorities and ideas.”

Bruce Reinig, IDS, Chair
Reinig is honored for “making a number of outstanding contributions that benefit students and the IDS department.  Your work on the featured alumni testimonials will help attract students to the major by showcasing types of employment obtained by IDS alumni.  You consistently exhibit a professional approach and infectious positive attitude towards your work and coworkers.”

Karey Sabol, Academic Advisor, Business Advising Center
Sabol received praise for “her professional yet caring, positive and compassionate approach to our students and her willingness to reach out and lend a helping hand to those in need.  With the ‘Visions and Values’ statement, you truly put those concepts into practical use, putting your team at the top of the priority list and enthusiastically offering to assist all in the advising center.”

Mehdi Salehizadeh, Finance, Professor
Salehizadeh is acknowledged for “his work championing the new MBA proposal and for leading assessment efforts for the MBA program and as the voice of reason and mediator on the Steering Committee.”

Sandi Williams, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Williams was nominated by colleagues for “her significant and positive contributions to our college.  Under your leadership the business advising team developed their ‘Vision and Values’ statement and initiated an effective ‘Advisor Track’ system.  These accomplishments not only benefit our students, but they are exemplary of your positive, cohesive leadership skills.”

Others honored include:

Chamu Sundaramurthy who was promoted to Management Professor.

Bongsik Shin who was promoted to IDS Professor.

Pradeep Tyagi, Marketing professor, who was honored for 25 years of service.

Robert Capettini, Accounting professor, who is retiring.

Marie Flatley, IDS professor who is retiring.

Most Influential Professors

(selected by top student in the major):

Accounting: Will Snyder

Finance: Dan Seiver

IDS: Theo Addo

Management: Michelle Dean

Marketing: Heather Honea