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Celebrating Alum
Honored for their outstanding professional and service accomplishments, an elite group of alumni and friends of the college were honored at the annual Haworth College of Business Awards Ceremony, held during Homecoming week. These individuals embody the values of the Haworth College of Business and provide an example for our students to aspire to in their own lives and careers. To read full biographies about each recipient, visit wmich.edu/business/awards.
College Awards Haworth College of Business Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award Laura C. Kendall, B.B.A.’73 President, Tanner Companies (Retired)
“ Simply stated, Laura is an outstanding, versatile business leader who has consistently delivered business successes throughout her career. She is not only a prescient thinker but is always a willing, very capable ‘doer,’ continually motivating and developing others.” – George Cattermole, Director and Chairman of the Board, Charles and Colvard
Haworth College of Business Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award Brian P. Thomas, B.B.A.’96 Chief Executive Officer, OtterBox
“ Owing to not only his depth and breadth of education, but also to the people he has surrounded himself with, Brian is one of those rare visionaries that is both brilliant and an excellent communicator.” – Curt Richardson, Founder and Chairman, OtterBox
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