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2012 Honors Banquet
College of Business Central Washington University
May 5, 2012
Welcome Dr. Laura Milner, Associate Dean
College of Business
Dinner
Student Awards Student Scholarship Recipients
Top College of Business Scholars
Intern-of-the-Year Students
Outstanding Students
Keynote Address “The Best Doesn’t Come Easy”
Zabrina Jenkins Director of Corporate Counsel
Starbucks Coffee Company
Advancing the Dream
Advisory Board Awards for Faculty Excellence Excellence in Teaching
Excellence in Advising
Excellence in Faculty Research
Excellence in Professional Service
Special Recognitions
Closing Remarks
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Mission
CWU's College of Business faculty and staff create value and
opportunity for our students by focusing on quality in undergraduate
education at the Ellensburg campus and university centers in the Puget
Sound and central regions of Washington state. We accomplish this
through emphasis on excellence in teaching, strengthened by faculty
research and supported by professional service.
Vision
The College of Business will be recognized as a premier learning
community creating an environment in which students, faculty and staff
reach their full potential.
Statement of Conduct
The College of Business is a learning community committed to a set of
core values based on integrity, respect and responsibility that guide our
interactions
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Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Only the best business schools earn AACSB International
accreditation, and Central Washington University is home to one
of them. When the CB received its accreditation from AACSB, it
joined the ranks of the best business schools in the world, where
less than five percent of the business schools globally are
accredited.
The AACSB is the longest-serving, largest global-accrediting
organization for business schools and serves as an informational
resource for students who need to consider the best business
schools for their academic goals. Employers recognize the
value of a degree from an AACSB-accredited school. When they
see a resume from a CWU College of Business graduate, they
will know it means that the applicant has studied under professors
who conduct research regularly, and possess knowledge of
current business ideas and methods. Bottom-line: graduates are
“job-ready”.
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James Gaudino, President Central Washington University
Another milestone was reached this year, as the
College of Business (CB) established the Institute
for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I4IE), the
fourth center and institute within the CB, joining the
Northwest Center for Organizational Research,
Northwest Center for Sport Business, and Supply
Chain Management Institute.
This is a significant achievement on several fronts:
the institute will offer our students another
opportunity to augment their education with
experiential learning, it will become a key economic
driver in central Washington, and it will assist CWU in commercializing
emerging research and development ideas from our faculty and staff. As
Central itself, out of necessity and by design, becomes more entrepreneurial,
this last aspect of I4IE will be vital.
I’m also delighted that one of the most renown entrepreneurs of our time,
and CWU alumnus, Roland “Sandy” Wheeler has agreed to serve as the
I4IE “Entrepreneur in Residence” and that CB Dean Roy Savoian will
become the first I4IE director.
On the occasion of this 19th Annual College of Business Honors Banquet, I
extend my sincere congratulations to all for these latest achievements and
others we will celebrate here tonight.
Marilyn Levine, Provost/VP for Academic Affairs &
Student Life Central Washington University
It is my honor to welcome you to the 2012 CWU
College of Business Honors Banquet. The College of
Business has had a very successful year, winning
awards for faculty research, student accomplishments,
and some key transitions.
Among these transitions are the return of Dean Roy
Savoian to the faculty , who alongside a stellar
faculty, has led the CWU College of Business to the
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top 5% in the world, and will now be the Director of the Institute for
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I4IE). The faculty, students, alumni, and
the wonderful advisory board are all helping to continue and expand upon
this growing reputation of quality.
I know that graduates of the program will be leaving with key knowledge
and skills that they will be contributing to the economic vitality in our
communities. I wish you every success in your careers as you go forward.
Roy Savoian, Dean College of Business
Welcome to the 19th annual College of Business
Honors Banquet. This special evening brings
alumni, family, and friends together to celebrate
the achievements and accomplishments of
students and faculty. We also welcome members
of the CWU administration as well as the
Advisory Board and Councils affiliated with the
College of Business.
We are pleased that tonight's speaker is Zabrina
Jenkins, Director of Corporate Counsel at
Starbucks Coffee Company. We look forward to
her presentation, "The Best Doesn’t Come Easy," and hearing about her
career path and what she has learned along the way. We thank Ms. Jenkins
for taking the time from her busy schedule to be with us and, as a
successful alumna, to share her experiences and perspective.
Tonight we honor our students and faculty for their excellence. The
College of Business faculty and staff are dedicated to creating value and
opportunity for our students by providing a high quality education at the
Ellensburg campus and university centers in Lynnwood, Des Moines and
the central region of Washington state. While all faculty members
contribute in a variety of distinctive and significant ways, we recognize a
few tonight for their excellence in teaching, advising, research and
professional service, respectively. In addition, some students are
recognized for their high level of academic achievement and others for the
quality of their contribution during an internship.
“Congratulations” to the many outstanding students and faculty in the
College of Business for a job well done!
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CWU Accounting Department
Renee Randolph................................................................. Des Moines
David & TJ Schelert Endowment
William Hayes ..................................................................... Ellensburg
Master of Professional Accountancy Alumni
Xiaonan Zhang .................................................................... Ellensburg
RSM McGladrey Accounting Endowment
Renee Randolph................................................................. Des Moines
Stephanie Frederick Endowment
Charles St. Mary .................................................................. Ellensburg
Strader Hallett and Co., P.S.
Kari Meberg ....................................................................... Lynnwood
WALPA
Kari Meberg ........................................................................ Lynnwood
Charles St. Mary .................................................................. Ellensburg
CB Accounting Scholarship Recipients
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CB General Scholarship Recipients
Bi-Mart Lindsey Borgens ...................................................................... Ellensburg
Boeing Employees’ Credit Union
Sunheang Bun ......................................................................... Des Moines
Renee Randolph ...................................................................... Des Moines
Boeing
Alan Brannan .......................................................................... Des Moines
Melissa Jahn ............................................................................. Lynnwood
Boeing Minority Uyen Dang .............................................................................. Des Moines
Boeing Supply Chain Management
Tuan Phan ................................................................................ Lynnwood
Christophersen, Downing, Sammer, & Stedman Endowment Aaron Erickson ........................................................................ Ellensburg
College of Business
Emily Carbaugh ....................................................................... Ellensburg
Thuy Le .................................................................................... Ellensburg
Costco
Aaron Erickson ........................................................................ Ellensburg
Charles St. Mary ...................................................................... Ellensburg
Mekdes Teleale ....................................................................... Des Moines
Abraham Valera ....................................................................... Ellensburg
Cynthia Pearson Lindsey Borgens ...................................................................... Ellensburg
Aaron Erickson ........................................................................ Ellensburg
Charles St. Mary ...................................................................... Ellensburg
Danton Endowment Uyen Dang .............................................................................. Des Moines
Dean’s
Polina Abdrakhmanova ........................................................... Lynnwood
Menbere Gebremariam ........................................................... Des Moines
Liz Heaven ............................................................................... Ellensburg
Bradley Mitcham ..................................................................... Ellensburg
Constance Morgan ................................................................... Ellensburg
Korey Shroyer .......................................................................... Ellensburg
Christopher Umbarger.............................................................. Ellensburg
Barbara Wyatt .......................................................................... Ellensburg
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CB General Scholarship Recipients Harold S. Williams Endowment
Sidney Cross ............................................................................ Ellensburg
Kuolt Fellows Progam
William Hayes ......................................................................... Ellensburg
Loma Linda Orchard
Jessica Rieger ............................................................................ Ellensburg
North Coast Electric Company
Emily Carbaugh ........................................................................ Ellensburg
Ryan Patrick Dacy Memorial Endowment James Hajek .............................................................................. Ellensburg
Ryan S. Golze
Hanh Huynh .............................................................................. Ellensburg
Shane Mitchell Memorial James Hajek .............................................................................. Ellensburg
Suncadia
Emily Carbaugh ........................................................................ Ellensburg
Wolfgang Franz Economic
Sidney Cross ......................................................................... Ellensburg
Congratulations!
College of Business
“Dean’s Award” Recipient
Breahna Edwards Business Administration
(Specialization - Marketing & Supply
Chain Management )
To be presented on May 23, 2012 at:
“Evening of Recognition”
David Wain Coon
Center for Excellence in Leadership
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Graduating with Distinction!
Top College of Business Scholars
Top CB Scholars are those students who graduated in the top 10% of all
College of Business graduates in the current academic year, from Summer
2011 through Spring 2012. Cumulative grade point averages in the group are 3.586 and above.
Lindsey Borgens ...................... Accounting ................................... Ellensburg
Martin Cerven .......................... Accounting ................................... Lynnwood
Roseann Joncich ....................... Accounting ................................... Lynnwood
Aaron Copeland ....................... Accounting ........................................ Yakima
Kelsey Dahlgren ....................... Accounting/Bus. Admin ............... Ellensburg
Alan Boivin .............................. Business Administration .............. Lynnwood
Andrew Towle ......................... Accounting ................................... Ellensburg
Melanie Brock .......................... Accounting ................................... Lynnwood
Sangkyung Sung ...................... Accounting ..................................Des Moines
Jonathan Hefflinger .................. Business Administration .............. Lynnwood
Matthew Craven ....................... Accounting ................................... Lynnwood
Megan Hammond ..................... Business Administration .............. Ellensburg
Quyen Nguyen ......................... Accounting/ Bus. Admin. ............. Lynnwood
Kayla Graff .............................. Accounting/Bus. Admin. .............. Ellensburg
Heidi Ribail .............................. Business Administration .............. Ellensburg
Kylie Steiner ............................ Business Administration .............. Ellensburg
Kameron Woelfle ..................... Accounting/ Bus. Admin .............. Lynnwood
Thy Truong .............................. Accounting/Bus. Admin ..............Des Moines
Renata Xayavong ..................... Accounting ................................... Lynnwood
Ly Tang .................................... Accounting .................................Des Moines
Anyi Shen................................. Accounting ..................................Des Moines
Ping tsz Chong ......................... Business Administration .............Des Moines
Tamara Norman ....................... Accounting/Bus. Admin ............... Ellensburg
Betsy Vincenti .......................... Accounting. .................................. Lynnwood
Yongkang Zhu ......................... Accounting. .................................. Lynnwood
Christina Aziz .......................... Business Administration. ............. Lynnwood
Kelly Anderson ........................ Business Administration .............. Ellensburg
Corrin Wigren .......................... Business Administration .............. Ellensburg
Jonathan Erdman ...................... Accounting ................................... Ellensburg
Kyla Saslow ............................. Business Administration. ............. Ellensburg
Kim Ngan Tran ........................ Accounting ................................... Lynnwood
Junghsin Wu............................. Accounting ..................................Des Moines
Ky Le ....................................... Business Administration .............. Lynnwood
Thao Phan ................................ Business Administration .............Des Moines
Amy Prochaska ........................ Accounting ..................................Des Moines
Hannah French ........................ Business Administration ............. Ellensburg
Jeremy Hochstein ..................... Business Administration .............. Ellensburg
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Thanh Huong Le ...................... Accounting. ................................. Des Moines
Shoko Anjo .............................. Accounting ....................................Lynnwood
Jennifer Ryckman .................... Accounting .................................. Des Moines
Luan Luong .............................. Accounting ....................................Lynnwood
Lucy Dmitriv............................ Business Administration. ............ Des Moines
Megan Hurst ........................... Business Administration ...............Ellensburg
Intern-of-the-Year Awards
Trevor Elliott Intern-of-the-Year, Des Moines
The Des Moines College of Business faculty is pleased to have Trevor
J. Elliott as one of the 2011-2012 Outstanding Interns-of-the-Year.
Trevor worked over the 2011 Summer Quarter gaining experience at all
levels of the insurance company Lovsted Worthington, LLC, in
Washington, and his performance in his internship was outstanding. In
his internship, Trevor was passionate about his work, deeply involved
in the business and demonstrated strong work ethic. He has been very
creative when dealing with analytical tasks, which impressed his
colleagues and managers. Trevor is an impressive individual to work
with. He is humble, caring, approachable, and an authentic leader. The
managers were so impressed that they offered Trevor a full time
position! We are very proud to have Trevor Elliott represent the College
of Business at Central Washington University, Des Moines.
Business Administration Faculty, Des Moines
Greg Koch
Intern-of-the-Year, Ellensburg
Greg Koch excelled in his HopeSource Internship. He was given
progressively more difficult tasks as he gained knowledge of the
various functions in the organization. His employer was very
appreciative of how Greg took on extra tasks and helped the
organization become more efficient. Greg was able to apply the skills
he had learned in the classroom to his working environment. During
weekly finance meetings, Greg would brainstorm with his supervisor on
ways to improve the finance department. He was always a positive
influence in the organization. Greg found the internship to be very
beneficial and enhanced his skills as an accountant. Congratulations on
a job well done!
Karen Martinis, Accounting, Ellensburg
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Intern-of-the-Year Awards
Jonathan Kramp Intern-of-the-Year, Des Moines
The Des Moines College of Business faculty is pleased to have
Jonathan Kramp as one of the 2011-2012 Outstanding Interns-of-the-
year. Jon worked over the 2012 Summer Quarter at the Boeing facility
in Renton. Jon’s internship assignment was to take a number of
separate parts used in the construction of commercial airlines and
determine how those parts could be assembled by the part supplier
rather than at Boeing. Jon did an amazing job resulting in him being
offered a position before he ended his internship. We are very proud to
have Jon represent the College of Business at Central Washington
University, Des Moines.
Business Administration Faculty, Des Moines
Jose Macias Intern-of-the-Year, Ellensburg
Jose Macias took a leadership role early in his academic career and
worked with AB/Washington Beef in Toppenish, WA in 2011. His
internship included assisting with organizational recruitment, selection,
interviewing and staffing of employees. He evaluated and then
modified the orientation program for the entire firm. He also conducted
5 hour orientation sessions to new employees including training them
on safety, policy and procedures, history of the company as well the
new employee’s specific role in the company. Further, he also was
included in disciplinary sessions with employees and provided input on
disciplinary action by the firm. Overall, Jose was an enormous help to
Washington Beef and was able to become involved in many of the daily
human resource management functions. His fluency in the Spanish
language was a huge asset for the company, and they were extremely
pleased with his performance. Given that internships are intended to
provide education to the student and to assist the company in tasks that
need to be accomplished we conclude this internship was extremely
successful.
Nancy Graber-Pigeon & James Avey, Management, Ellensburg
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Kelly Anderson Outstanding Finance Student, Ellensburg
Ms. Kelly Anderson is a finance major with a minor in economics.
Originally from Kalama, Washington, she now resides in Ellensburg
while finishing her degree. Kelly has just started her job search,
primarily in the banking area. After graduation she plans to work for a
time, gain experience, determine where her long term interests lie, and
then possibly attend graduate school. Given her 3.44 overall GPA and
a 3.69 GPA in finance, she is certain to do well in grad school if and
when she decides to attend. In addition to her academic life, Kelly is
also a Mariner fan, Blazer fan, and proud parent to three dogs. Her
finance and economics professors in addition to her fellow students
unanimously applaud her as an outstanding representative of CWU.
Finance Faculty, Ellensburg
Cameron Bouta Outstanding Business Administration Student, Lynnwood
The faculty of the management department at the Lynnwood Center is
pleased to announce Cameron Bouta as the recipient of the 2012
Outstanding CWU-Lynnwood Business Administration student.
Cameron has distinguished himself by having not only the highest GPA
among graduating business students but one that is
considerably superior to the other candidates. Cameron is recognized as
a very hard working and very sharp student. He was also described by
Business Administration faculty as being a particularly good
contributor to classroom discussions. It is a pleasure for the Business
Administration faculty to acknowledge his accomplishments with this
award.
Business Administration Faculty, Lynnwood
Outstanding Student Awards
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Outstanding Student Awards
Breahna Edwards Outstanding Marketing Student, Ellensburg
Breahna Edwards is an exceptional student whose ability to see the big
picture has made her the Outstanding Marketing student for 2012. She
has completed a double major in both marketing and supply chain
management giving her a unique perspective on the management of
both inputs and customer relationship output. Breahna has demonstrated
her skills in a number of different areas. She has excelled in marketing
coursework with her ability to combine analytical thinking with both
oral and written communication skills with a polish not often seen in
students her age. She has also been exceptional in her ability to apply
her coursework to the real world. She was part of an award-winning
case competition team in supply chain management and was such a
successful intern at Boeing that she already has a job waiting for her
when she graduates. Breahna is a stellar example of the complete
student that the Marketing Specialization wants to graduate. We wish
Breahna every success in her future and are pleased to recognize her as
the Outstanding Marketing student of 2012.
Marketing Faculty, Ellensburg
Jason Edwards Outstanding Supply Chain Management Student, Lynnwood
I am privileged to recognize Jason Edwards as the Outstanding Supply
Chain Management student at Lynnwood. I have had the pleasure of
having him in several of my Supply Chain Management classes for the
past year. I'd rate Jason's academic performance in my classes as
superior. He brings energy, enthusiasm and commitment to all of his
class activities. His combination of intelligence, commitment and
compassionate character will certainly make him a valuable member of
the business world. I am sure that he will excel in whatever job he
undertakes. I wish him the best of luck in his business career.
Ozden Bayazit, Supply Chain Management, Lynnwood
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Outstanding Student Awards
Rome Esmaili Outstanding Economics Student, Ellensburg
Rome Esmaili is a Managerial Economics major. Rome enrolled as a
freshman at Central in 2008, completing his general education courses
and coming into the Economics major in Winter 2011. Rome has done
very well in a diverse array of courses, with a GPA greater than 3.5. As
a Managerial Economics Major he has had an opportunity to take many
Economics electives, and Rome has consistently selected the most
challenging choices such as Econometrics and Forecasting. What most
impressed the faculty about Rome was his personal and professional
development. Rome started as a fairly typical CWU student, with many
academic and non-academic interests, but without much focus. By his
senior year Rome was the Economics Department tutor, helping
students in introductory classes master the basics of Economics. He
was an active participant in his upper division courses, impressing the
faculty with his enthusiasm for the discipline.
Economics Faculty, Ellensburg
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Outstanding Student Awards
Megan Hammond Outstanding Management and Organization Student,
Ellensburg
Megan has demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout her tenure at
CWU. Her contributions have included university, college, department,
student club, and community level work. She is known and respected by
the provost (where she helped select the new dean of the College of
Business) to faculty (who are dazzled by her academic excellence) to
students (who are grateful for her leadership in student clubs). She has
excelled in both her coursework and her duties as president of the Society
for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Megan has been a model
student conducting herself with integrity and demonstrating a tenacious
work ethic. When presented with choices between less demanding
courses or project assignments, and options which are meaningful, but
which certain high grades or easy solutions are not assured, Megan takes
the more challenging avenue every time. This drive for doing right has
been noted by other students, faculty, and was recently noticed by several
recruiters. No surprise that Megan had little trouble winning a highly
sought after managerial position with a large national firm. We are
excited to watch her professional development beyond CWU and her
growing impact on the world in general. We are very proud of Megan.
James Avey, Bill Provaznik, Coco Wu, Management, Ellensburg
Congratulations!
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Kelsey Dahlgren Accounting and Business
Administration Major
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Outstanding Student Awards
Jeremy Hochstein Outstanding Human Resource Management Student,
Ellensburg
Jeremy has been an outstanding student during his tenure at CWU. He
has excelled in his classes and demonstrates maturity, leadership and
professionalism in everything that he undertakes related to the academic
domain of Human Resource Management. Jeremy is a thought leader
amongst his peers with a strong work ethic and detail orientation. He is
a dedicated student both in and out of the classroom. He is a pleasure to
work with as he is constantly trying to absorb and retain new
information. Finally, he is careful to make sound arguments based on
relevant data in both written and oral presentations. One of Jeremy’s
greatest strengths is his knowledge of integration practices of
technology and human resource management. As the field evolves he
has made himself ready to tackle this complex issue beginning with
enabling more technology of the student chapter of the Society for
Human Resource Management. For example, Jeremy set up new social
media tools (e.g., Twitter) to inform and connect with constituents of
SHRM. As HR faculty, we are very proud of Jeremy and anticipate he
will be an outstanding reflection of the HR program and CWU as he
begins his HR career.
Nancy Graber Pigeon, Todd Weber, James B. Avey, Management, Ellensburg
Andre Horochiwsky Outstanding Business Administration Student, Des Moines
We are exceptionally pleased to have Andre Horochiwsky represent the
Des Moines Center as the College of Business’ Outstanding Business
Administration student for 2012. Andre excelled at his coursework,
took the leadership role, respectfully challenged his professors, guided
his classmates, performed at exceptional levels, and was a joy to have
in class. Andre is supportive of the learning environment, inquisitive,
and always professional. We are happy to recognize Andre as the
Outstanding Business Administration Student for 2012, and we wish
him the best in all his future endeavors.
Business Administration Faculty, Des Moines
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Ryan Luo Outstanding Supply Chain Management
Student, Des Moines
The Supply Chain Management faculty at Des Moines has selected
Ryan Luo as the 2012 Outstanding Supply Chain Management Student,
Des Moines. Ryan earned an AA degree from Seattle Central
Community College, and is an exceptional student who consistently
exhibits leadership qualities and abilities both in and out of the
classroom. He is very focused and cooperative. He participates fully in
any classroom situation and always acts as a strong member of any
team. Ryan is very conscientious and reliable and excellent at handling
extracurricular activities and scholar work. He will be the first college
graduate of his family. Ryan brings with him an excitement for learning
and the goal of applying what he is learning to real world organizational
issues. Ryan’s coursework has been outstanding and he has a strong
motivation in pursuing his career. Indeed Ryan already started his own
e-business focusing on online selling and team-building. The Supply
Chain Management faculty at the Des Moines Center wishes Ryan
every success in his future career.
Supply Chain Management Faculty, Des Moines
Amy Mukhin
Outstanding Master of Professional Accountancy Student
Amy Mukhin describes herself as a “natural born leader who is patient
and persistent,” that is no doubt the consequence of being the eldest of
13 children in her family. Her professors in her MPA courses can attest
to the persistence, having experienced her questioning and probing into
the topics being discussed in their classrooms. Her persistence reflects
her passion for learning about accounting and her goal to gain
employment in corporate accounting after completing the CPA exam
this year. Despite her current focus on her education, Amy is also
passionate about traveling around the world, raising small breed dogs,
and spring cleaning. No doubt those interests will help in her longer
term goal of joining the ranks of her professors by becoming a college
educator.
Ron Tidd, Accounting, Ellensburg
Outstanding Student Awards
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Mingfeng Peng
Outstanding Accounting Student, Lynnwood
The CWU-Lynnwood Center Accounting faculty are pleased to select
Mingfeng Peng as their 2012 Outstanding Accounting student. Since
coming to the United States 10 years ago from China, he has managed
to master the English language – and obtained a college education. At
CWU-Lynnwood he has excelled in his upper division accounting
classes and will be graduating with an almost perfect GPA. His plans
are to go on for the MPA and to pass the CPA Exam. With his strong
work ethic, Mingfeng is expected to become an outstanding addition to
the accounting profession.
Accounting Faculty, Lynnwood
Heidi Ribail Outstanding Supply Chain Management Student, Ellensburg
Organization and attention to detail are attributes that will serve Heidi
Ribail well in her future career endeavors. Heidi is completing her
business degree this spring with an impressive 3.7 GPA specializing in
Supply Chain Management. Heidi identified her interest in the supply
chain area a little over two years ago. Since that recognition she has
actively sought opportunities to apply the concepts and skills she’s
acquired in the classroom. In spring 2011 Heidi and four of her
colleagues completed a sophisticated inventory analysis for a billion
dollar global pharmaceutical company. During a summer 2011
internship, she initiated efforts to improve freight utilization for a
Yakima-based distributor of tools and hardware. In Fall 2011 she
engaged the hospital where she works in a lean six-sigma project. The
project she and three of her colleagues completed identified significant
savings in time and cost associated with patient transportation in
preparation for surgery. We’re confident Heidi has some great
adventures in store as she transitions to industry. We’ll be looking
forward to hearing about her future successes.
Supply Chain Management Faculty, Ellensburg
Outstanding Student Awards
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Corey Suraci Outstanding Accounting Student, Ellensburg
The faculty are very pleased to recognize Corey Alan Suraci as the
outstanding Ellensburg accounting student for 2011-2012. Corey is
majoring in accounting, has a cumulative GPA of 3.74 and plans to
graduate from CWU in June 2012 with his second undergraduate
degree. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from CWU in
June 2009. Mr. Suraci is currently participating in concerts and tours as
a member of the CWU Vocal Jazz 1 and the Chamber Choir. He is
active in his church community in leadership roles involving
organization, finance, auditing, teaching and music. He plans to
become a CPA in the State of Washington and pursue a career in
Accounting. Corey Suraci is appreciated and recognized by the
accounting faculty as a motivated and dedicated student.
Accounting Faculty, Ellensburg
Alison Thomas Outstanding Accounting Student, Des Moines
Alison is completing her junior year at Central Washington University-
Des Moines. She has completed four classes at CWU thus far and
received a 4.0 in all courses. She plans to continue for her MPA at
CWU beginning fall 2014 and eventually sit for the CPA exam. Alison
has effectively managed a balance between school and work,
maintaining a 3.885 GPA while working full time at Home Street Bank,
where she has recently been promoted to accounting assistant. When
she graduates from CWU, Alison will be the first member in her
immediate family to receive an undergraduate degree.
Accounting Faculty, Des Moines
Outstanding Student Awards
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Zabrina Jenkins is an attorney for Starbucks Coffee Company. In
her position as director, corporate counsel, Zabrina oversees
commercial and general liability litigation for retail locations in
North America, and provides legal advice and counsel to
Starbucks management and partners (employees) relating to
potential and actual litigation, primarily in the areas of
commercial, real estate and general business law. She currently
serves as an advisor to the company’s Policy Governance
Council, and has served on the Diversity Committee for the Law
& Corporate Affairs department and as the co-coordinator of the
department's summer intern program.
Prior to joining Starbucks, Zabrina was an associate at Garvey
Schubert Barer in Seattle, Washington. During her tenure with the
firm, Zabrina focused her practice on commercial litigation
matters, including labor and employment litigation.
Zabrina is an active volunteer in both legal and civic
organizations. She serves on the Central Washington University
College of Business Advisory Board, the Future of the Law
Institute (FLI) Board, and the Washington Attorneys Assisting
Community Organizations (WAACO) Advisory Board. She is
Zabrina Jenkins Director of Corporate Counsel
Starbuck Coffee Company (CWU Alumna—Business
Administration 1992)
“The Best Doesn’t
Come Easy”
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also a mentor to the Seattle University Community Development
and Entrepreneurship Clinic (CDEC) and a member of the Loren
Miller Bar Association. Zabrina has served on the Central
Washington University Foundation Board, the Washington
Women Lawyers Board, the Loren Miller Bar Association Board,
and the Phillip L. Burton Scholarship Dinner Committee from
2003 to 2006, which she chaired in 2006. She has also been
recognized as a Rising Star by Washington Law & Politics and is
a 2011 Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Leadership
Institute Fellow and Graduate.
Zabrina received her Master of Science degree from Syracuse
University School of Education and her Juris Doctor, cum laude,
from Syracuse University College of Law.
College of Business
Students and Faculty
Congratulations as we honor you for your
achievements and successes.
Roy and Alana Savoian
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College of Business
Community College Partnership
2012 “Advancing the Dream” Award
In the College of Business at Central Washington University, we recognize
the outstanding contributions of our colleague professors in community
colleges across the State of Washington, who work with students from a
variety of backgrounds, capabilities and aspirations. For many of these
students, the dream of pursuing a baccalaureate degree becomes a reality
because of the instruction, counsel, encouragement and support they receive
from community college professors. We are pleased to honor these past award
recipients and partners in higher education:
2011, Jim Delisa, Accounting, Highline Community College
2010, Daniel A. Underwood, Economics, Peninsula College
2009, Bill M. Reed, Accounting, Everett Community College
2008, Carol A. Schneider, Business, Yakima Valley Community College
2007, Ron Sabado, Accounting, Highline CC
2006, Tammy Wend, Accounting & Business, Columbia Basin CC
2005, Andy Williams, Accounting & Business, Edmonds CC
2004, Michael Choman, Accounting & Business, Wenatchee Valley CC
2004, Cathy Pitts, Accounting, Highline Community College
2003, Dorothy Brandt, Accounting, Everett Community College
2003, Barry Kotlove, Economics, Edmonds Community College
2002, David Mowrer, Economics, Green River Community College
2001, Donnie Kristof-Nelson, Accounting, Edmonds Community College
2000, Cecil Terk, Accounting, Yakima Valley College
Michael Girvin Business Professor
Highline Community College
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College of Business Advisory Board
Past Awards for Faculty Excellence
YR
TEACHING ADVISING
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE
FACULTY
RESEARCH
2011 Wendy Cook
MGMT, D
Karen Martinis
ACCT, E
Mark Pritchard
Jeff Stinson
MGMT, E
David Hedrick
Charles Wassell
ECON, E
2010 Bill Provaznik
MGMT, E
Mike Ruble
ACCT, L
Carlo Smith
FIN/SCM, E
James Avey
MGMT, E
2009 Ron Tidd
ACCT, E
Jennifer Anderson
MGMT, E
Gary Heesacker
ACCT, E
James Avey
MGMT, E
Graeme Coetzer
MGMT, L
2008 John Lasik
ACCT, E
Linda Larson
ACCT, L
Ron Tidd
ACCT, E
James Avey
MGMT, E
2007 David Hedrick
ECON, E
James Nimnicht
MGMT, E
Norm Gierlasinski
ACCT, D
Graeme Coetzer
MGMT, L
2006 Graeme Coetzer
BSAD, L
Rex Moody
BSAD, E
Robert Holtfreter
ACCT, E
Peter Saunders &
Koushik Ghosh
ECON, E
2005 Ozden Bayazit
BSAD, L
David Hedrick
ECON, E
James Nimnicht
BSAD, E
Bruce Bagamery
BSAD, L
2004 Mike Ruble
ACCT, L
Ruth Lapsley
BSAD, E
Fred McDonald
ACCT, E
Peter Saunders
ECON, E
2003 Ron Tidd
ACCT, E
Rex Moody
BSAD, E
Robert Holtfreter
ACCT, E N/A
2002 Nancy Graber Pigeon
BSAD, E
Lynn Richmond
BSAD, L
Robert Holtfreter
ACCT, E
Christopher Lee
BSAD, E
2001 James Bradley
BSAD, E
James Nimnicht
BSAD, E
Bruce Bagamery
BSAD, L
Christopher Lee
BSAD, E
2000 James Nimnicht
BSAD, E
Ron Elkins
ECON, E
Robert Holtfreter
ACCT, E
Peter Boyle
BSAD, E
1999 Robert Silvers
BSAD, L
George Kesling
BSAD, E
William Turnquist
BSAD, E
Koushik Ghosh
ECON, E
1998 Bruce Bagamery
BSAD, L
Thomas Kokta
BSAD, E
Gary Heesacker
ACCT, E
MaryAnne Atkinson
ACCT, L
1997 Deborah Medlar
ACCT, E
Karen Martinis
ACCT, E
Thomas Kokta
BSAD, E
Peter Saunders
ECON, E
1996 Karen Martinis
ACCT, E
Gary Heesacker
ACCT, E
Gary Heesacker
ACCT, E
Richard Mack
ECON, E
1995 Eldon Johnson
BSAD, L
Thomas Kokta
BSAD, E
Norman Gierlasinski
ACCT, D
Peter Saunders
ECON, E
E = Ellensburg; L = Lynnwood; D = Des Moines
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Susan Swartz
[Board Chairwoman]
Managing Director, WTAS
Seattle, WA
Jim Davis
President/CEO
Fife Commercial Bank
Fife, WA
The Advisory Board is a bridge between the College of Business and the
business world. Its members’ expertise will assist in shaping the College’s
programs in the future and in linking the College of Business to developments
in a variety of organizations across the regional economy.
College of Business
2011-2012 Advisory Board
James Andrus
Partner
K&L Gates, LLP
Seattle, WA
Jody Carona
President
Health Facilities Planning &
Development
Seattle, WA
J.J. Collins
Freestone Consulting, LLC
Freestone Realty, LLC
Roslyn, WA
Alan Crain
EVP/CFO
Seattle Bank
Bellevue, WA
Jenny Cravens
VP/CFO
Cashmere Valley Bank
Cashmere, WA
Ron Cridlebaugh
Executive Director
EDG of Kittitas County
Ellensburg, WA
John Delaney
President/CEO
Central Banc Mortgage Corporation
Kirkland, WA
Brent Johnson
Audit Partner
KPMG LLP
Seattle, WA
Kevin Daniel
VP & Wealth Management Advisor
Merrill Lynch Private Client Group
Seattle, WA
Mark Dederer
Manager, Community Affaiurs
Wells Fargo Bank
Seattle, WA
Kelley Dobbs
VP HR and Labor Relations
Alaska Air Group
Seattle, WA
Kathy Elser
Senior VP & CFO
Boeing Employees Credit Union
Tukwila, WA
Gary Fierling
Sr. Business Development Manager
Microsoft Corporation
Redmond, WA
Mark T. Hanson
Principal
Bader Martin, PS
Seattle, WA
Executive Committee
Members
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James Hebert
President
Hebert Research
Bellevue, WA
Tom Hurson
Senior Vice President
Ingredients & Foodservice
Tree Top, Inc
Selah, WA
Zabrina Jenkins
Director, Corporate Counsel
Starbucks Coffee Co.
Seattle, WA
Karen Jones
Director, Business Operations
SCM & Operations
Boeing Commercial Airplane Group
Seattle, WA
Taft Kortus
Partner
Moss Adams LLP
Seattle, WA
Michael Luckenbaugh
Principal
Chameleon Technologies
Kirkland, WA
Lori Minard
Senior VP/Investments
Merrill Lynch
Bellevue, WA
Amy Norton
Director, Online Marketing
Costco Wholesale
Issaquah, WA
Brad Powell
CFO
Expeditors International of WA
Seattle, WA
Tim Searing
Managing Director
McGladrey, Inc.
Seattle, WA
Eric J. Silvers
Agent
State Farm Insurance Agency
Yakima, WA
Doug Wood
President & COO
Tommy Bahama
Seattle, WA
Members (continued)
Jack Byeman
The Boeing Company-Retired
Redmond, WA
Linda Clark-Santos
Past Board Chairwoman
Washington Mutual-Retired
Boise, ID
Clark Daffern
Senior VP, Kibble & Prentice
Seattle, WA
Emeritus
Dennis Weston
Managing Director
Fluke Venture Partners
Bellevue, WA
Andrew Zuccotti
Partner
K&L Gates, LLP
Seattle, WA
We thank the CB Advisory Board members as well as members of the Advi-
sory Council for Accounting, NWCSB and SCMI, respectively, for their dedi-
cation, commitment and assistance to advance our educational mission, to en-
hance our learning community and to partner with us in our successful effort to
serve our students and to achieve initial AACSB accreditation.
Roy Savoian, Dean
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Accounting Advisory Council
Aaron Artman
President, Tacoma Rainiers
Jack Bishop
Athletic Director, Central Washington
University
Shannon Burley
Vice President of Marketing, Seattle
Storm
Chris Lawrence
Director of Ticket Sales and Service,
Seattle Seahawks and Seattle
Sounders FC
Kevin Martinez
Marketing Vice President, Seattle
Mariners
Chip Maxon
Marketing Vice President, Seattle
Mariners
Darrell Rutter
President, The Management Group
(TV Team Golf)
Jon Spoelstra
President, Mandalay Sports
Entertainment Pro-Teams Division
K.L. Wombacher General Manager, Yakima Bears
Director: Jeff Stinson
Northwest Center for Sport Business Advisory Council
Chris Apken
Chief Financial Officer, MTR Western
Corporate Headquarters
Julie Armbrust
CPA, CFE, MBA
Kyle Boast
Audit Manager, Deloitte & Touche
LLP
Art Campbell
Staff Accountant, Schelert &
Company Inc., PS
Ralph A. Conner, CPA
Principal, Larson Allen LLP
Jeff Fey, CPA
Partner, Moss-Adams LLP
Michelle Jennings, MPA, CPA
Tax Advisor, Cascade Investment,
LLC
Paul Lunkes
PACCAR Corporate Accounting,
Manager of Reporting & Compliance
Ken Meissner, CPA
Principal, Alegria and Company
Lance Soliday
Senior Director for External
Reporting,
Expedia, Inc.
Aaron Strong
Accountant, Cashmere Valley Bank
Ryan Thompson
Special Agent, IRS-Criminal
Investigation
Mark D. Turley, CPA
Audit Manager, KPMG LLP
Lisa T. Wilson
Partner, Seattle EU, McGladrey &
Pullen, LLP
Department Chair: Marv Bouillon
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Dave Davis
Purchasing and Materials Manager,
WSDOT, CPPO
Bryan K. Dorwin
Senior Manager, Boeing IDS ASW/
ISE Supplier Management
Mark Magnotti
Operations Manager at Dynacraft,
PACCAR Inc.
Mike Morelli
Customer Operations, Expedia
Wayne Pritchard
C.P.M, Director Indirect
Procurement, T-Mobile
Heather Rai
Purchasing Manager, Nintendo of
America Inc.
Director: Carlo Smith
Supply Chain Management Institute Advisory Council
Distinguished Faculty
A major event annually at CWU is the selection of the Distinguished Univer-
sity Professor for Teaching, for Research/Artistic Accomplishment, and for
Public Service. These Distinguished Faculty Awards are the highest awards
attainable at the university and represent the highest level of performance. The
awards are overseen by the CWU Faculty Senate through a nomination process
and funding for awards (for each category) is generously provided by the Of-
fice of the President. Twelve CB faculty have been honored as Distinguished
University Professor. Robert Carbaugh is the only faculty member from the
college to earn the awards twice—once for teaching and once for research.
Year CB Faculty Department Category
2009 Robert Holtfreter Accounting Public Service
2007 Peter Saunders Economics Research
2001 Robert Carbaugh Economics Research
1998 Norman Gierlasinski Accounting Public Service
1997 James Nimnicht Business Admin. Teaching
1994 Gary Heesacker Accounting Public Service
1993 Robert Carbaugh Economics Teaching
1992 Donald Cocheba Economics Research
1988 Richard Mack Economics Research
1987 Wolfgang Franz Economics Public Service
1985 Allen Vautier Accounting Public Service
1982 Patrick O’Shaughnessy Accounting Teaching
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Thank you for your contributions and years of service and
dedication to the College of Business and Central
Washington University.
Special Recognition
Bruce Bagamery
Professor
Department of Finance and
Supply Chain Management
23 Years of Service
1988-2011
Don Nixon
Professor
Department of Management
25 Years of Service
1986-2011
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Good Evening to All,
I am unable to attend tonight’s CB Honors Banquet due to a much
needed knee replacement surgery on April 30. I am disappointed to
miss this important evening of recognition and celebration. I want
to express a special “Thank You” to the many people who contrib-
uted to the successes we have achieved during the past 14 years. It
has been a privilege serving as the Dean of the College of Business
and working with such highly competent professionals on all levels
in the College, at CWU and in the business community. I believe
strongly that the motto of Trinidad still applies -- “Together We As-
pire, Together We Achieve.” I look forward to serving as a faculty
member in the College for the next few years.
Cheers, Roy
Business Journal’s
CFO of the Year
Award Recipient
Kathy Elser VP of Financial Affairs & CFO Boeing Employees’ Credit Union
CWU Alumna
Accounting 1989
CB Advisory Board member
2008-present
Congratulations!
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Many Thanks for your Support COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
2012 HONORS BANQUET
Patrons
The Boeing Company
Benefactors
Bar 14 Ranch House Restaurant
Laura Milner
Roy and Alana Savoian
Donors
James Avey
Debbie Boddy
J.J. and Jonine Collins
John & Linda Dacy
Robbie Dahl Sullivan
Sharon Damm
Fritz Glover
Nancy Graber Pigeon
The Hammond Family
Sherer Holter
Shirley Hood
Eldon Johnson
John Lasik
Paul Lunkes
Mark Peterson
Staci Sleigh-Layman
Ronald Tidd
Michael Young
