QU OAKLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS HOSTS 2025 AWARDS CEREMONY
Quincy University’s Oakley School of Business hosted an award ceremony on April 24 in the Hall of Fame Room in the QU Health and Fitness Center.
Faculty in the Oakley School of Business presented awards and recognized students for their achievements this past academic year. The following awards were presented at the event.
SIGMA BETA DELTA HONOR SOCIETY
Nine business students and two faculty members from the Oakley School of Business were inducted into Quincy University’s Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society. Sigma Beta Delta recognizes outstanding academic achievement, specifically among juniors, seniors, and MBA students who rank in the top twenty percent of their classes.
- Qiuye Cai (Quincy, IL) – Assistant Professor of Finance
- Robert William Groesch (Mt Sterling, IL) Accounting
- Md Jobaer Hossain (Quincy, IL)
- Anna Matino-Marimon (Spain) Management/ Marketing
- Josalyn Miller (Winchester, IL) Management/Marketing
- Mahi Panchal (India) Management/ Psychology
- Santiago J. Leiva (Paraguay) Finance
- Megan Schill (Grand Forks, ND) Accounting/Business Analytics
- Carter Venvertloh (Quincy, IL) Finance/Marketing
- Paal Vistnes (Stavanger, Norway) Finance
- Austin Michael Wood (Quincy, IL) Accounting/Marketing
CERTIFICATES OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Twenty-three business students at the Oakley School of Business at Quincy University were honored with the prestigious Certificate of Academic Excellence. The Oakley School of Business recognizes MBA students and those who have senior standing who have achieved grade point averages of 3.75 or higher for their outstanding academic performance.
- Brontie David-Francis (Saint Kitts) MBA (Operations Management)
- Jessica Casady (Warsaw, IL) Accounting
- Nolan Christian (Plainville, IL) MBA (Operations Management)
- Ella Damm (Quincy, IL) Management/ Marketing
- Pooja Das (India) – MBA (Organizational Leadership)
- Jack Driscoll (Mount Zion, IL) Management/ Marketing
- Natalie Dearwester (Camp Point, IL) MBA
- Cole Erickson (Woodbury, MN) Finance
- Taylor Haase (Freedom, WI) MBA (Health Care Administration)
- Ryan Kruse (Waterloo, IL) MBA (Operations Management)
- Emily Leal (Rockwall, TX) Accounting/ Finance
- Parker Lymenstull (Oswego, IL) Accounting
- Laura Madsen (Quincy, IL ) MBA (Organizational Leadership)
- Prudence Bickhaus Martin (Quincy, IL) MBA (Organizational Leadership)
- Anna Matino-Marimon (Spain) Management/ Marketing
- Nicole McDermott (Cascade, IA) MBA (Operations Management)
- Shari Mulch (Sutter, IL) Accounting
- Mahi Panchal (India) Management/ Psychology
- Devon Parrott, (Lincoln, MO) Finance
- Andres Santana (Doral, FL) Management/ Marketing
- Glenn Sutton (Macomb, IL) Accounting/Finance
- Paal Vistnes (Stavanger, Norway) Finance
- Austin Wood (Quincy, IL) Accounting/Marketing
CERTIFICATES OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Thirteen business students at the Oakley School of Business at Quincy University have earned the Certificate of Academic Achievement. The Oakley School of Business bestows this recognition upon MBA students and those who have senior standing who have achieved grade point averages between 3.50 and 3.74, acknowledging their commendable academic accomplishments.
- Ethyn Brown (Belleville, IL) Finance
- Benjamin Dahlof (Roseville, MN) Finance
- Craig Hagerbaumer (Quincy, IL) Marketing
- Kristen Hunt (Broken Arrow, OK) MBA
- Madelyn Miller (Quincy, IL) Management/ Marketing
- Javier Moreno Ortega (Spain) MBA (Organizational Leadership)
- Logan Mueller (Columbia, IL) Management/Marketing
- William Nunnelly (Palmyra, MO) Management
- Cory Peters (Quincy, IL) Management
- Claire Reichert (Quincy, IL) Accounting
- Merle Severson (River Falls, WI) Marketing
- Makenzie Tripp (Barnhart, MO) Accounting/Management
- Isaac Wiley (Hannibal, MO) Management
GRAY HUNTER STENN LLP ACCOUNTING AWARD
One accounting student received the prestigious Gray Hunter Stenn LLP Accounting Award.
- Parker Lymenstull (Oswego, IL) Accounting
CERTIFICATES OF PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Three business students were granted the Certificates of Performance Excellence by the Oakley School of Business at Quincy University. Each year, seniors take the nation-wide Educational Testing Service (ETS) Business Major Field Test. This year, the award is presented to Quincy University’s three top-scoring students in recognition of their exceptional proficiency and achievement in the field.
- Jessica Casady (Warsaw, IL) Accounting
- Parker Lymenstull (Oswego, IL) Accounting
- Kayden Garrett (Quincy, IL) Business Analytics
CERTIFICATES OF ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP
Eight students at Quincy University have been honored with the Certificate of Entrepreneurial Leadership. This recognition celebrates the achievements of members of the Quincy University Entrepreneurship Club whose projects have made contributions to both Quincy University and the Quincy community.
- Matthew Boudreau (Quincy, IL) Management
- Faith Fierge (Quincy, IL) Accounting/Finance
- Mackenzie Graves (Bella Vista, AR) Management
- Mustafa Hajami (St. Louis, MO) Computer Science
- Emily Klinner (Quincy, IL) – Marketing Management – President Fall 2024
- Owen Neisel (Michigan City, IN) Management
- Samuel Park – (Lee’s Summit, MO) Undeclared – President Spring 2025
- Cole Wagy (Quincy, IL) Management/Marketing
CERTIFICATES OF ENTREPRENEURIAL EXCELLENCE
One student is awarded the Certificates of Entrepreneurial Excellence by the Oakley School of Business at Quincy University. This distinction is bestowed upon winner of the Elevator Pitch Competition in the Small Business Management class, recognizing outstanding entrepreneurial skills and innovative ideas.
Top Elevator Pitch
- 1st place: Callan Ivy (San Leandro, CA) Exercise Science
CERTIFICATES OF INDUSTRY CHAMPIONS
Eleven business students were awarded the Certificates of Industry Champions by the Oakley School of Business at Quincy University. This recognition was extended to winners of the Computer Simulation in Strategic Management class, acknowledging their exceptional strategic thinking and aptitude in navigating complex business scenarios. Both leading Quincy University teams are in the “Top Ten Precent” of all teams participating worldwide in Spring 2025
Team Digby
- Michael Alvarez (Atlanta, GA) Management
- Nicholas Crockens (New Orleans, LA) Management
- Joseph Huffman (Avon, IL) Finance/Management
- William Nunnelly (Palmyra, MO) Management
- Jacob Obert (Quincy, IL) Management
- Cory Peters (Quincy, IL) Management
Team Baldwin
- Craig Hagerbaumer (Quincy, IL) Marketing
- Nora Hennessy (Albuquerque, NM) Finance
- Riley Kiesewetter (Oswego, IL) Management
- Parker Lymenstull (Oswego, IL) – Accounting
- Andres Santana (Valencia, Venezuela) Management/Marketing
CAPTAIN OF INDUSTRY
Three business students were awarded the Captain of Industry Awards. The Oakley School of Business honors students who obtained an exceptionally high score in their class on the Individual Simulation.
- Parker Lymenstull (Oswego, IL) – Accounting
- Paal Vistnes (Stavanger, Norway) Finance
- Claire Reichert (Quincy, IL) Accounting
Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, Quincy University is a small Catholic university emphasizing the sciences, liberal arts and the professions. Quincy University offers undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs integrating practical experience and Franciscan values. Faculty and advisors work with students to design customized success plans to help them graduate on time, find their passion and prepare them for life. QU is a member of NCAA Division II for intercollegiate athletics. For more information, please visit www.quincy.edu or contact the Office of Community Relations at (217) 228-5275 or communityrelations@quincy.edu. Quincy University. Success by Design.
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