Early Career Achievement Awards
Early Career Achievement Awards (ECAA) recognize younger College of Business 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 College of Business degree program. They return to campus to receive their award and share advice with current College of Business students through panel discussions.
2023 - 2024 Award Recipients
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Kelsey Chamberlin '16
Kelsey is a Senior Marketing Manager at Medline, where she manages and implements the go-to-market strategy for various Post-Acute market segments.
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Keith Crow '10
Keith Crow is currently the Director of Finance over AGCO Corporation’s Precision Ag businesses.
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Scott Davis '07
Scott began his career in financial services with Thrivent Financial in 2000 and began working for CliftonLarsonAllen, in 2008. Scott became a founding member and Partner of Renaissance Wealth Management in 2019.
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Megan Hartley '20
Megan is a senior assurance associate at RSM in Chicago, where she works with clients in the capital markets industry.
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Daniel Ireland '16
Daniel currently leads a team of process engineers, internal consultants, and solution architects who are accountable for the automation strategy at Discover.
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Johnnie Jasper '16
Johnnie Jasper is an Enterprise Sales Leader at Amazon Web Services.
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Brian Loiacono '18
Brian is a Senior Compensation Analyst at CF Industries.
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Daniel Lopez '18
Daniel Lopez graduated in 2017 with a BS in Business Information Systems and a minor in Spanish.
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Jenna Papesh '08
As Head of Growth, Acquisition at DISQO, Jenna Papesh is charged with leading global consumer growth acquisition to fuel DISQO’s CX platform.
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Nathan Steckel '18
Nathan graduated in 2018 with a BS/MPA in Accounting. He started his career with PwC in the Chicago Office in the Health Industries sector performing audits for public, private and not-for-profit entities.
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Josh Throop '13
As a Principal Product Manager, Josh believes that focusing on making people great makes products great.
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Piotr WietrZak '12
Piotr is the Director of Accounting and Top Financial Official at the National Pork Producers Council.
Previous Award Recipients
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Class of 2023/2024
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Class of 2022/2023
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Class of 2021/2022
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Class of 2020/2021
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Class of 2019/2020
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Class of 2018/2019
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Class of 2017/2018
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Class of 2016/2017
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Class of 2015/2016
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Class of 2014/2015
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Class of 2013/2014
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Class of 2012/2013
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Class of 2011/2012
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Class of 2010/2011
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Class of 2009/2010
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Class of 2008/2009
Nomination Guidelines
Nominees must be graduate students from one of the programs in the College of Business.
Nominations close March 9, 2024.
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Career Accomplishmentse
- 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.
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Personal Characteristics
- Embodies the five core principals outlined in the College of Business Standards of Professional Behavior and Ethical Conduct: responsibility, honesty, respect, fairness, and trust.
- Shown a substantial commitment to the service of others.
- Continued his or her professional growth through education or professional credentials.
More Information
If you have any questions about the Early Career Achievement Awards, please contact:
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Steve Vandiver
Executive Director of Marketing
College of Business
Campus Box 5500
Normal, IL 61790-5500
shvandi@ilstu.edu