Illinois State University’s College of Business (COB) will host its Early Career Achievement Awards ceremony during Homecoming 2023. Early Career Achievement Awards (ECAA) recognize younger graduates who have demonstrated innovative and responsible professional leadership, the potential for future distinction, and a commitment to serving others. One honoree is selected from each degree program.
This year 12 recipients representing the different departments throughout the COB will be in attendance to accept their awards. These recipients return to campus to receive their awards and share advice with current students through panel discussions during Homecoming celebrations at Illinois State.
Early Career Achievement Award winners must show the following characteristics:
- Graduate from one of the College of Business programs.
- Exemplary professional capabilities as demonstrated through entrepreneurial success, rapid promotions, industry recognition, or innovative practices leading to measurable outcomes.
- Demonstrated innovative and responsible professional leadership and the potential for distinction in the long term.
- Embodies the five core principles of responsibility, honesty, respect, fairness, and trust as outlined in the College of Business Standards of Professional Behavior and Ethical Conduct.
- Shown a substantial commitment to the service of others.
- Continued his or her professional growth through education or professional credentials.
2023 Early Career Achievement Award Winners
- Kelsey Chamberlin ’16, Marketing | Senior Marketing Manager, Medline Industries, Inc.
- Keith Crow ’10, BSMPA | Director of Finance, Precision Planting. LLC
- Scott Davis ’07, Finance | Senior Wealth Advisor and Owner, Renaissance Wealth Management
- Megan Hartley ’20, BSMPA | Senior Associate, RSM US LLP
- Daniel Ireland ’16, International Business | Senior Manager, Automation and Business Strategy, Discover Financial Services
- Johnnie Jasper ’16, Marketing, Professional Sales | Enterprise Sales Leader, Amazon Web Services
- Brian Loiacono ‘18, Human Resources and Organizational Management | Compensation Analyst, CF Industries
- Daniel Lopez ’17, Business Information Systems | Product Manager, Guaranteed Rate
- Jenna Papesh ‘08, Marketing – Integrated Marketing Communication | Head of Growth, DISQO
- Nathan Steckel ’18, BSMPA | Manager, PwC
- John Throop ’13, Marketing – Integrated Marketing Communication | Principal Product Manager, Home Depot
- Piotr WietrZak ’12, Accountancy | Director of Finance, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
