2013-14 COB Scholarship Banquet

The College of Business is dedicated to highlighting the hard work of its students.  Each fall, the COB Scholarship banquet is held to honor student achievement. The 2013-14 Banquet, held Sept. 27 at the University Plaza Hotel, showcased the high level of academic achievement among College of Business Students.

At this year’s event, 170 scholarships totaling more than $200,000 were awarded. Family, friends, faculty, staff and many generous donors from across the country attended the event. The COB is very grateful to have such generous donors and appreciates the support they provide to so many students.

The annual COB Golden Bear  was also presented at the banquet. Ken Meyer, a 1950 alumnus of MSU, was this year’s honoree. Meyer is founder and CEO of Meyer Communications, which operates several radio stations in the Southwest Missouri area, and owner of Meyer Farms. Meyer has served on many philanthropic boards over the years, including leading the university’s first capital campaign in the 1980’s.

Meyer and his late wife, Jane, have always supported higher education.  The Meyers have given to many of the university’s programs and departments, including the College of Business, athletics, band, Tent Theatre, the Department of Music, University Advancement, Alumni and Development, the Department of Hospitality and Restaurant Administration, scholarships, professorships and the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.  In recognition of their generosity, the Kenneth E. Meyer Alumni Center and the Jane A. Meyer Carillon were named in their honor.

Meyer is a member of the College of Business Executive Advisory Council. He received the Missouri State Outstanding Alumni Award in 1985 and the Bronze Bear, the University’s highest honor,  in 2004.  He has also been recognized by the Missouri House of Representatives as the Outstanding Missourian Award recipient in 2005.

Congratulations to Mr. Meyer and the most recent College of Business Scholarship recipients!

 

Computer Information Systems

• Dr. Neil E. Swanson Memorial Scholarship: Zechariah Campbell

• Cerner Corporation CIS Scholarship: Phillip Spurling

• Computer Information Systems Department Scholarship: Zechariah Campbell, Brett Macomber, Brian Thayer and Brian White

• Conoco Scholarship: Samuel Hollon

• Laura Roman Dodd Memorial Scholarship: Melissa Patterson

• Mary and Irene Francka Scholarship: Darren Sorrell

• Virgil D. Rich Memorial Scholarship: Darren Sorrell

• Norma Barker Lee Scholarship Award: Jordan Bailey

• Woodfin C. Garrett Scholarship: Nathan Sharp

 

Fashion and Interior Design

• Floy T. Burgess Memorial Scholarship: Taylor Downey

• Jacquelyn Ledbetter-Freshman Scholarship: Olivia Markes

• Jo Anne B. Booher Scholarship: Brittney Gant

 

Finance and General Business

• Ozark Chapter Society of CPCU Scholarship: Kirstin Harris and Michael Phillips

• Robert and Edith I. Garst Scholarship (Baker Chair of Insurance): Ashton Anderson, William Bath, Thinh Huynh and Sabrina Williams

• Allan A. Goldberg Scholarship of the St. Louis Chapter of the Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.: William Bath, Jennifer Richey, Allison Swett and Alexander Toler

• Risk and Insurance Management Society Scholarship — Ozark Area Chapter: Jennifer Richey, Alexander Toler, Zachary Schoen and Sarah Shelton

• Baker Insurance Chair Scholarship (William G. and Retha Stone Baker): Zachary Schoene

• John E. and Mary Jo Patton Insurance Scholarship: William Bath

• G. Clair Plank, CLU, ChFC, MSFS Scholarship: William Bath

• John E. Patton Outstanding Student Leadership Scholarship: Allison Swett

• Retha S. Baker — Baker Chair of Insurance Scholarship: Annabelle Kacmar, Andrew Parker and Sarah Scott

• American Family Insurance Scholarship: Jessie Butterfield

• Insurance Association of the Ozarks Scholarship: Jessie Butterfield

• Missouri Employers Mutual Scholarship for Risk Management and Insurance: Rebecca Jones

• CPCU Society of St. Louis Insurance Scholarships: Zachary Schoene

• Missouri Insurance Education Foundation Scholarship: Sarah Shelton

• MOPrima Scholarship: Sarah Shelton

• American National Property and Casualty Companies Actuarial/Insurance Scholarship: Andrew Riggs

• W.H. Jr. and Earlene Coleman Scholarship: Maureen Birchler

• Vencil J. Bixler Professional Insurance Scholarship/Award: Jessie Butterfield and Thinh Huynh

• State Farm-Baker Chair of Insurance Scholarship: Ashton Anderson

• Robert L. Sanditz, CLU, Insurance Scholarship: Ashton Anderson

• David L. Hadler, Energy Insurance Mutual Risk Management and Insurance Scholarship: Jennifer Richey

• National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors — Springfield Scholarship: Jaclyn McPhail

• BKD Wealth Advisors Aspiring Chartered Financial Analyst Scholarship: Hao Jiang

• Financial Management Association Scholarship: Jacob Parker

• Heim Young Aspiring Financial Planner Scholarship: Jessica Groves

• Century Bank of the Ozarks Banking Scholarship: Elizabeth Pennington

• Dr. John S. Bowdidge Scholarship: John Turner

• Floyd L. and Martha L. Sweeney Scholarship for Real Estate Studies: Julie Barnes

• Greater Springfield Board of Realtors Career Development Award: Stephen Craigmiles

• Manley Real Estate Scholarship: Jack Sorrentino

 

Management

• Daniel G. Kopp Management Scholarship: Mackenzie Brittain

• Don Wessel Management Scholarship: William Banfi

• Ralph and Carol Williams Management Scholarship: Molly Mitchell and Katy Roberts

• Robert L. Trewatha International Scholarship: Noelle Russo

• Robert L. Trewatha Management Scholarship: Sara Hibdon

• Springfield Area Human Resources Association Scholarship: Cheryl Groves

• Abraham-Miller Scholarship: Janae Semsch

• Mary Coulter Management Department Scholarship:  Rachael Boll

 

Marketing

• Marketing Department Scholarship: Patrick Cooper

• Marketing Employers Scholarship: Natalie Schmidt

• Pettijohn Excellence in Sales and Sales Management Award: Ashley Bennington

• Robert B. Noble Award for Excellence in Advertising: Jessica Ray

• Robert E. Low Scholarship: Brian Jones

• Fred J. Mertz Scholarship: Blake Beyer and Shane Sullivan

• Springfield-Branson National Airport Logistics and Transportation Scholarship: Brian Aubuchon

• William D. Perry Scholarship in Marketing: Myranda Coons

• Office Concepts of Missouri — Steven W. Moore, Sr., and Shanda L. Moore Scholarship: Julie Smith

• Precious Moments Marketing Research Scholarship: Nathan Schnabel

 

Technology and Construction Management

• Missouri Concrete Association Scholarship: John Akridge

• Robert and Louise Eggleston Scholarship for Industrial Management Studies in Business: Kelly Preston

• Ted Smith Endowment Scholarship: Stacie Ramos

• Doyle Kemper Memorial Scholarship: Spencer Wall

• EFCO Corporation Scholarship: Alex Holtermann

• Howard Moore Group, Inc., Scholarship: Joseph Kamler

• Orin R. Robinson Scholarship: Rebecca Harmon

• Wilbur Shank Memorial Scholarship: Matthew Lockhart

• Greater Ozarks Building Systems Association Scholarship: Derek Bernier

• James W. Gardner, Jr., Memorial Scholarship: Victor Mitchell

• Roger G. Killian Memorial Scholarship: Aaron King

• Springfield Contractors Association Scholarship: Sergio Lescano, Henry Wendleton and Chelsea West

• Technology and Construction Management Department Scholarship: Joseph Skouby

 

Graduate Student Scholarships

• Carr Foundation / MBA Scholarship: Todd Whitmer

• The Robert W. and Charlotte Bitter Graduate Scholarship: Olivia Kimminau

• Dr. James C. and Mary Lee Snapp Graduate Scholarship: Christopher Harvey and Gerald Daniels

 

College of Business

• Ronald and Carol Bottin Scholarship: Debra Horn

• James W. Dykes Award in Courage and Determination: Julie Smith

• Cleo and Mona Casady Leadership Scholarship: Kelsey Bagwill

• Sandra M. Sullentrup Memorial Scholarship: Melissa Patterson and Elizabeth Sivill

• Kenneth E. and Jane A. Meyer Scholarship: Stephen Craigmiles, Stephanie Koehler, Dillon Mattox and Grace Parrigon

• BRIC Study Abroad Scholarship: Cody Branstetter

• John W. and Nancy R. Cunniff Scholarship Fund: Shandis Cruz and Seth Sherertz

• Dave and Arlette Elliott Scholarship in Business: Joshua Holsten

• Dave and Rose Heaser Scholarship in Business: Leona Zitting

• Don Calame Student Fund: Brittany Donnellan, Stephen Hoffman, Phillip Spurling and Kelsey Strauss

• Dr. R. Stephen Parker College of Business Scholarship: Daisia Baker

• Raikos Scholarship: Jordan Bailey, Chandler Curtis, Cameron Griot and Luke Schroeder

• Dr. James C. Snapp Memorial Scholarship: Steven Beyer, Adam Blind, Brittney Gant, Rebecca Harmon and Ashlee Tennis

• Alma Lee Woodall Memorial Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship: Bryan Rhoades

• College of Business Culturally Diverse Student Scholarship: Darian Jones

• College of Business Non-Traditional Student Scholarship: Nicole Mease

• College of Business — Upper Division Scholarship: Jessie Butterfield

• COB Transfer Student Scholarship: Heather Unger

• Dr. Orie A. Cheatham Scholarship: Jordan Bailey

• Dr. Robert W. and Charlotte K. Bitter Endowed Scholarship: Mackenzie Cline, Andrea Coleman-Brown, Stephen Craigmiles, Shandis Cruz, James Garland, Travis Gillespie, Jacob Hall, Joseph Kamler, Sarah Reed and Dylan Shap

• E. Ray Love Memorial Scholarship: Crystal Eastburn and Sakel Peak

• Inmon Memorial Annual Endowed Scholarship: Caniesha Carter, Cassandra Kinder and Chelsea West

• Jeffrey Lee Memorial Scholarship: Cameron Griot

• Joe F. Carroll Memorial Scholarship: Ann Murrell

• John L. and Rita M. Bangs Scholarship: Christopher Bowler , Brian Thayer and Brian White

• Marlyn Graff Rhoades Memorial Scholarship: Anthony Ary,  Kevin Fringer, Kristy Linscott and Gretchen Russell

• Roberta Cope Turner Scholarship: Scott Evans

• Ray and Susie Forsythe — COB Scholarship: Jacob Hall and Joann Nussbaum

• Roy T. and Mildred Durr Wilcox Scholarship: Cole Alexander, Victorio Berra, Blake Beyer, Mallory Butler, Austin Melott, Joann Nussbaum, Aimee Swearengin, Brian White and Jahana White

• Target Corporation Leadership Scholarship: Natalie Schmidt and Derek Pon

• Steven J. Bengfort Memorial Scholarship: Kelsey Bagwill

• Samson Scholarship: Brock Wiberg

• Sprint College of Business Scholarship: Brock Wiberg

 

School of Accountancy (awarded at a separate banquet on Sept. 5)                 

• Accounting Club Scholarship: Austin Hoglen

• Barry Lewis Memorial Scholarship: Cara Dabney

• Bill J. and Helen L. Bass Memorial Scholarship: Julie Thompson

• BKD Graduate Scholarship: Megan Boin and Whitney Everett

• BKD LLP Scholarship: Ellyn Bruckerhoff and Austin Hoglen

• Brent J. Bowman Endowed Book Scholarship for the School of Accountancy: Justin Kim and Julie Smith

• David B. and Sandra D. Byrd Masters of Accountancy Scholarship: Alison Cooke

• David H. Covey Memorial Scholarship: Stephany Lebron Garcia

• Davis, Lynn & Moots, P.C., Scholarship: Meagan Carlton

• Elliott Robinson & Company Accounting Scholarship: Matt Connelly

• Glenn D. Downing Memorial Scholarship: Lindsay Dill

• Heartland Regional Council of the IMA Scholarship: Kayla Kendrick

• Jack E. Weimer, Jack E. Weimer CPA, P.C., Accounting Scholarship: Nathan Ziegler

• Kathryn and James Golding Scholarship: Stephen Sloniker

• Kelly and Julie Stumpe Accounting Scholarship: Kimberly Orrell

• Kirkpatrick, Phillips and Miller Scholarship: David Kendall

• KPMG Scholarship: Brock Wiberg

• Leggett & Platt Accounting Scholarship: Christine Mhonda and Sarah Reed

• Pendleton Family Foundation Scholarship: Julie Smith

• School of Accountancy Scholarship: Christina Cannell, Jonathan Carter, Christie Edwards, Laurie Renner, Elizabeth Sivill, Dylan White, Yiqian Zhao and Bin Zhu

• The Whitlock Company Scholarship: Lauren Lawson

• William K. Parmley Memorial Scholarship: Sixuan Wu