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May 8, 2009
Business Honors Students, Faculty, Alumnus of the Year
Samford’s Brock School of Business recently announced Outstanding Faculty Awards, as well as its Alumnus of the Year during its 45th Annual Scholarship and Awards Ceremony held at Reid Chapel on May 1. In addition to recognizing outstanding faculty and alumni, more than $130,000 in scholarships and awards were distributed to business students.
“I am so blessed to have the opportunity to work with such fine young men and women” said Beck A. Taylor, dean of the Brock School of Business. “This is one of my favorite events of the year because we have an opportunity to recognize the efforts and achievements of our community members.”
Faculty awards
Dr. William H. Belski, Assistant Professor of Accounting received the award for Excellence in Teaching. The award recognizes a full-time business school faculty member for outstanding achievements, innovation and performance in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates are nominated by their peers and winners are chosen by the school’s administration. Belski excels in the classroom and is an active scholar. “Dr. Belski is a master of accounting and accounting research,” said Taylor. “I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this recognition. He has passion and enthusiasm for accounting and for teaching the discipline to his students.” Belski will receive a $5,000 summer teaching fellowship.
Dr. Archie Lockamy, III, Margaret Gage Bush Professor of Business and Professor of Management received the award for Outstanding Scholarship. The award recognizes a full-time business school faculty member for outstanding achievements in research and scholarship. Candidates are nominated by their peers and winners are chosen by the school’s administration. Lockamy will receive a $10,000 summer research fellowship to help in his research efforts. “Dr. Lockamy is a thought leader in the area of operations management,” said Beck A. Taylor. “He is a well-respected scholar and collaborates with top scholars in his discipline on many research projects, conferences and on articles for publications.”
Dr. Jennings B. Marshall, Professor of Economics received the award for Distinguished Service. The award recognizes a full-time faculty business member for outstanding service rendered to the school, the university, the academic community and the public. Candidates are nominated by their peers and winners are chosen by the school’s administration. “Dr. Marshall is the workhorse of the Brock School of Business,” said Beck A. Taylor. “He models exemplary service to all of us and is a trusted advisor not only at Brock, but also at Samford University.” Marshall will receive a $5,000 summer fellowship for his achievements.
Alumnus of the Year
Greg Powell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fi-Plan Partners, was named 2009 Alumnus of the Year. The award is given to an outstanding graduate of the Brock School who excels in business, has been a faithful supporter of the Brock School of Business, and has demonstrated a commitment to remain active in the life of Samford. Powell is an independent wealth consultant with more than 27 years in the financial industry. Powell recently completed a 3-year term as chair of the Brock School’s advisory board, and he currently serves as the president of the Samford University Alumni Association.
“It is a huge honor for me to receive the Brock School of Business Alumnus of the Year. I fully believe that no one is successful or fulfilled unless they touch the lives of the people around them. I also believe that no one receives this kind of recognition without having the love and support of so many who believe in you,” said Powell. “When I attended Samford as a student, I did not fully appreciate the Samford experience as more than an outstanding education on a beautiful campus. Today, I tell people that the Samford experience has enormous value just in the relationships that can develop through the years. Both personally and professionally, I have received so much from this institution. To be a part of the energy and dynamics that are occurring at the Brock School of Business has been energizing for me.”
“Greg Powell is the perfect example of a dedicated alumnus to a university,” said Beck A. Taylor. “He has been very instrumental in leading the Brock School of Business to where it is today. It is through his leadership that Brock has become one of the most respected business schools in the region.”
