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fcb@nau.eduHall of Fame
We at The W. A. Franke College of Business greatly value our alumni, friends, and retired faculty who have supported our efforts over the years. In 2003, our National Advisory Board decided to formalize our appreciation by creating the Hall of Fame to recognize the achievement of our outstanding alumni, faculty and friends.
We are very proud of our inductees and invite you to learn about each of them, and to enjoy our photos and videos from previous events. Each year we host a recognition dinner the Friday of Homecoming Weekend. On an annual basis, current Hall of Fame members join faculty and staff to welcome and honor new inductees.
We encourage you to learn more about our inductees, and to review the criteria for induction into the Hall of Fame.
A-C Hall of Fame inductees
Samia Ashraf, 2015 inductee
BSBA in Management and Computer Information Systems, 1984.
Dennis Austin, 2003 inductee
BSBA in Finance, 1969.
Lisa Autino, 2011 inductee
BS in Accountancy, 1986.
Lisa Rojas Bacus, 2003 inductee
BSBA in Management with cum laude distinction and BA in Spanish, 1986; NAU Alumni Honoree, 2000; President’s Alumni Award, 2021.
Nancy Ball, 2022 inductee
1979 BS, Accountancy.
Frank Besnette, 2004 inductee
Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Marketing and Management; Former Franke College of Business Dean.
Rick Blomquist, 2008 inductee
BSBA in Marketing, 1981.
Jim Bolin, 2003 inductee
BSBA in Finance and Accountancy with magna cum laude distinction, 1973.
Dale Butcher, 2013 inductee
BS in Accountancy, 1977.
Kirsten Butzow, 2021 inductee
BS in Business Administration, 1992.
Matt Casado, 2017 inductee
Ed.D. Professor Emeritus of School of Hotel and Restaurant Management; MA in Education, 1991.
John Cauvin, 2021 inductee
Retired Executive-in-Residence at The W.A. Franke College of Business and School of Hotel and Restaurant Management.
Michael Ceballos, 2005 inductee
BS in Accountancy, 1980.
David Chase, 2009 inductee
Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Finance.
Scott Coor, 2011 inductee
BSBA in Marketing, 1976; President’s Alumni Award, 2018.
Tom Cullen, 2003 inductee
BSBA in Marketing, 1981; NAU Alumni Honoree, 2001.
D-G Hall of Fame inductees
David Damron, 2020 inductee
BS in Accountancy, 1994; MS in Accountancy, 1995.
Gregg Davis, 2022 inductee
BS in Information Systems Management, 1998.
Todd Davis, 2019 inductee
BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management, 1985.
Randall E. Davidson, 2003 inductee
BS in Accountancy, 1966; NAU Alumni Honoree, 2000.
Pamela DiGiovanni, 2004 inductee
BSBA in Business Education, 1968.
Joe Dox, 2003 inductee
BS in Accountancy, 1970.
Theresa Jeszka Drew, 2023 inductee
CPA and BS in Accountancy with highest honors, 1979.
Jack Dustman*, 2010 inductee
Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Management.
John Ferron, 2017 inductee
BS in Finance, 1986.
Debbi Fitzgerald, 2012 inductee
CPA, CIA, and BS in Accountancy, 1986.
Larry Gardner*, 2013 inductee
MA, CPA, (posthumously), and professor of Accounting, 1986; President’s Award for Teaching.
Mason Gerety, 2022 inductee
Former Franke College of Business Dean; VP of Development & Alumni Engagement; Professor Emeritus of Finance.
George Gresham, 2013 inductee
BS in Accountancy, 1991.
Ronald Gunderson, 2019 inductee
Professor Emeritus of Economics.
*deceased
H-K Hall of Fame inductees
Steve Harris, 2003 inductee
BS in Physics, 1976; MBA, 1977.
Bill Heibel, 2014 inductee
BSBA in Marketing, 1970; MBA, 1973.
Rebecca Hickman, 2008 inductee
CPA, BS in Accountancy with magna cum laude distinction, 1974.
Scott Hill, 2003 inductee
BSBA in Business Administration with magna cum laude distinction, 1977.
Neil Jacobs, 2007 inductee
Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Computer Information Systems and Management; Former Franke College of Business Associate Dean.
Jeri Jones, 2013 inductee
BS in Accountancy, 1982.
Marsha Jones, 2003 inductee
BS in Accountancy, 1979.
Robert Jordan, 2015 inductee
BSBA in Finance, 1990.
Phillip Kafarakis, 2024 inductee
BSBA in Management, 1982.
Michelle Kerrick, 2006 inductee
BS in Accountancy, 1985.
Kelley C. Knutson, 2003 inductee
BS in Accountancy, 1981.
Robert Korte, 2003 inductee
CPA, BS in Accountancy, 1977.
L-N Hall of Fame inductees
Mark Layton, 2003 inductee
BSBA in Management and Information Systems, 1981.
Bruce Leadbetter, 2003 inductee
Attended NAU from 1958 – 1960.
Ken Lorek, 2015 inductee
Ph.D., CPA, Professor Emeritus of Accounting; The Ralph M. Bilby Chair in Business Administration.
Alden Lorents, 2013 inductee
Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Computer Information Systems.
Paige Lund, 2017 inductee
BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management, 1993; President’s Alumni Award, 2024.
Gary Maggetti, 2021 inductee
BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management, 1995.
Mark Malinski, 2003 inductee
BS in Accountancy and Data Processing Management, 1977.
Vince McKee, 2003 inductee
BSBA in Management and Marketing, 1979.
Brad Meuli, 2003 inductee
BSBA in Marketing, 1979.
William Miller, 2018 inductee
Professor Emeritus of Hotel and Restaurant Management.
Mark Minter, 2015 inductee
BSBA in Management, 1975.
Tom Modisette, 2003 inductee
BSBA in Finance, 1970.
Bob Montoya*, 2006 inductee
BSBA in Management, 1972.
Richard Morrison, 2021 inductee
BS in Business, 1970; Honorary, 2015; President’s Alumni Award, 2023.
Don Murray, 2003 inductee
BSBA in Economics, 1961; Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, 2004.
Julie Nackard, 2003 inductee
BSBA in Marketing, 1978.
R. Keith Newlon, 2010 inductee
BSBA in Finance and Economics, 1979.
Anne Niemiec, 2020 inductee
BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management, 1992.
Gregory Norwood, 2004 inductee
BS in Accountancy, 1979.
Bill Nyman, 2016 inductee
J.D., BSBA in Marketing, 1970.
*deceased
O-R Hall of Fame inductees
Kristy O’Bannon, 2014 inductee
BS in Accountancy, 1997.
J. Duross O’Bryan, 2003 inductee
BS in Accountancy, 1978.
Sandy Owen, 2019 inductee
BSBA in Management, 1986; MBA, University of Phoenix, 1998.
Jon Ozmun, 2012 inductee
Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Economics; Former Franke College of Business Assistant Interim Dean.
Tom Palmer, 2011 inductee
BS in Accountancy, 1967; J.D., Professor Emeritus of Law.
Thomas B. Perkins, 2014 inductee
CPA, BS in Lodging, Restaurant, and Tourism, 1980; President’s Alumni Award, 2019.
Kay Pitt, 2016 inductee
Professor Emeritus of Financial and Managerial Accounting.
Ron Pitt, 2016 inductee
Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Financial and Managerial Accounting; Former Associate Dean.
Timothy Rastello, 2016 inductee
J.D., CPA, BS in Accounting with magna cum laude distinction, 1975.
Paul Rakovich, 2024 inductee
BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management, 2001.
Rick Rodriguez, 2012 inductee
BS in Accountancy, 1984; President’s Alumni Award, 2024.
S-W Hall of Fame inductees
Mike Santellanes, 2003 inductee
BS in Accountancy.
Kathryn Savage, 2024 inductee
Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Associate Dean, MBA Area Coordinator.
Ronald Simonsgaard*, 2003 inductee
BSBA in Marketing, 1966.
Tony Skrelunas, 2003 inductee
BSBA in Management, 1992; MBA, 1994.
Sherri Slayton, 2007 inductee
BSBA in Finance, 1985.
Thomas P. Smith, 2009 inductee
MBA, 1991.
Fred W. Smith II, 2016 inductee
BSBA in Marketing, 1983; Golden Eagle Student Athlete Award.
Richard Stone, 2007 inductee
BS in Accountancy, 1997.
Chris Stadling, 2018 inductee
BS in Accountancy, 1999.
Bobby Stuckey, 2020 inductee
BS in History, 1992.
Renne Teran, 2003 inductee
BSBA in Business Administration and Communications, 1978.
Kathy Finnerty Thomas, 2016 inductee
BSBA in Business Marketing and Management, 1978.
Nava Thuraisingam, 2018 inductee
BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management, 2000; President’s Alumni Award, 2023.
Jim Travis, 2017 inductee
BSBA in Marketing, 1970.
Glenn Tubb, 2015 inductee
CPA, BS in Accountancy with magna cum laude distinction, 1975.
Jana Turner, 2005 inductee
BSBA in Marketing, 1977.
James Umland, 2003 inductee
Attended NAU from 1978-1980.
James Upchurch, 2009 inductee
BS in Accountancy, 1980; President’s Alumni Award, 2020.
Joe Walka, 2014 inductee
Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Economics; Former Franke College of Business Dean.
David Williams, 2020 inductee
BS in Education, 1961; MS in Education, 1964; MS Educational Specialist, 1968; PhD Educational Administration, 1980.
Robert Williams, 2014 inductee
Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Marketing; Former Franke College of Business Dean and Director of the MBA program.
Cheryl Wilson, 2003 inductee
CPA, BS in Accountancy, 1961.
Larry Wilson, 2003 inductee
J.D., CPA, BS in Accountancy, 1967.
Larry Wright, 2021 inductee
BS in Business Administration, 1968.
*deceased