Hall of Fame 2016

L: Hall of Fame Honorees Ian and Sonnet McKinnon, Deena Crawley, Janet McHard, Bridgit Lujan, Robert Sachs, Lee Trussell, Valerie Almanzar, John Benavidez, Dean Craig White. R: Dennis Snyder and John Garcia raise funds.

The 27th Annual UNM Anderson Hall of Fame Awards Banquet & Fundraiser was an outstanding event, recognizing its notable honorees and raising much appreciated scholarship funds. Initial tallies indicate the event will net around $150,000 to support scholarships and increase the endowment that produces ongoing scholarship funds.

The outstanding Hall of Fame Honorees for the evening were:
Janet M. McHard, McHard Accounting Consulting LLC
Robert B. Sachs, TEAM Technologies Inc.
Lee Trussell, Advanced Manufacturing Analysis & Research Corp.

Young Alumni Honorees were:
Valerie Almanzar, Keller Williams Realty
Deena Crawley, Dion's
Bridgit Luján, Dulce Flamenco Internacional Inc.

Sonnet and Ian McKinnon received the Distinguished Service Award. The McKinnons are the lead donors for the new Anderson building, which, once completed, will be known as the McKinnon Center for Management.

The Faculty Community Leadership Award honored Marketing Professor John Benavidez, who in addition to being a long-time faculty member is also an Anderson graduate.

Congratulations to all, and special thanks to Felicia Rodriquez for planning a wonderful event for all the attendees.

2016 Hall Of Fame

The UNM Anderson School of Management Foundation Board will celebrate and honor its 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. This is the 27th year for the event that celebrates the best and brightest of our alumni, faculty and community leaders.

The outstanding Hall of Fame Honorees for the evening are:
Janet M. McHard, McHard Accounting Consulting LLC
Robert B. Sachs, TEAM Technologies Inc.
Lee Trussell, Advanced Manufacturing Analysis & Research Corp.

Young Alumni Honorees are:
Valerie Almanzar, Keller Williams Realty
Deena Crawley, Dion's
Bridgit Luján, Dulce Flamenco Internacional Inc.

Sonnet and Ian McKinnon will receive the Distinguished Service Award. The McKinnons are the lead donors for the new Anderson building, which, once completed, will be known as the McKinnon Center for Management. Preparations are well underway for the new facility and construction is scheduled to begin in early 2017.

The Faculty Community Leadership Award will honor Marketing Professor John Benavidez, who in addition to being a long-time faculty member is also an Anderson graduate.

Hall of Fame candidates are selected for their professional success, contribution to community, and their ongoing commitment to education. The Hall of Fame event begins at 6pm, followed by dinner and the induction ceremony at 7pm.

The theme of this year's Hall of Fame event is Building a Solid Foundation: One Scholarship at a Time. Proceeds from the event go to the Hall of Fame Scholarship Fund that supports Anderson students as they grow into the next generation of business and management leaders.

Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available ranging from an event sponsorship level of $10,000 to table sponsors at a cost of $2,500. Individual tickets are $250. For information, contact Emily Fox in the Anderson School Development Office at 505-277-7114 or efox@unm.edu.

Anderson Seeks Nominations For Hall Of Fame

The Anderson School of Management Hall of Fame has recognized the best and the brightest of our alumni for the past 27 years. As such, Hall of Fame inductees chosen to receive this prestigious award should not only meet the high standards established for the honor, but they should be individuals of character and integrity, who are also noted for their community involvement.

For more information on the nomination process, please click HERE.

26th Annual Hall of Fame Awards

Sam Baca, Steven Keene, Carlo Lucero, Carol Sallee, Manuel Montoya, Betsy Carlson

The UNM Anderson School of Management Foundation Board will celebrate and honor its 2015 Hall of Fame Inductees on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. This is the 26th year for the event that celebrates the best and brightest of our alumni, faculty and community leaders.  The outstanding Hall of Fame honorees for the evening are:

Sam Baca, President, Baca & Redwine, CPAs
Steven W. Keene, Managing Partner Albuquerque Office, Moss Adams LLP
Carlo Lucero, President, Sparkle Maintenance, Inc.
Carol Sallee, BBA 1944/MBA 1951. She is the first female to earn a graduate degree from UNM Anderson.
Manuel Montoya, receiving the Faculty Community Leadership award

For more information on the event and additional award recipients, please click the cut. Additionally, please see the recent Albuquerque Journal feature on the event.

Nominations Sought For Hall Of Fame

UNM’s Anderson School of Management Foundation is accepting nominations for the 26th annual Hall of Fame and Young Alumni awards.

Lift Off! Hall Of Fame 2014

There's still time to purchase tickets for the 25th annual Anderson School of Management Hall of Fame, held this year on March 13, 2014, at Hotel Albuquerque. This year's theme is "Lift Off."

The outstanding Hall of Fame honorees for the evening are:
•Ben L. Darwin, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
•Michael Kivitz, Adelante Development Center, Inc.
•Sheri Milone, Lovelace Women`s Hospital
•Peter Sanchez, The Atrisco Companies

Young Alumni Honoree
•Jesse Herron, ABQ Trolley Company

The event will also honor Sarah D. Smith, Anderson Lecturer in the Department of Organizational Studies with the Faculty Community Leadership Award, and George Boerigter of SoundOff Signal will receive with the Distinguished Service Award.

Hall of Fame candidates are selected for their professional success, contribution to community, and their ongoing commitment to continuing education. Funds raised at the dinner go to support The Hall of Fame Endowed Scholarship at the Anderson School of Management. The Hall of Fame event begins at 6pm, followed by dinner and the induction ceremony at 7pm.


Reserve your tickets here or contact Sara Lucero or call 277.6413.

Lift Off! Hall of Fame 2014

There's still time to purchase tickets for the 25th annual Anderson School of Management Hall of Fame, held this year on March 13, 2014, at Hotel Albuquerque. This year's theme is "Lift Off."

The outstanding Hall of Fame honorees for the evening are:
•Ben L. Darwin, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
•Michael Kivitz, Adelante Development Center, Inc.
•Sheri Milone, Lovelace Women`s Hospital
•Peter Sanchez, The Atrisco Companies

Young Alumni Honoree
•Jesse Herron, ABQ Trolley Company

The event will also honor Sarah D. Smith, Anderson Lecturer in the Department of Organizational Studies with the Faculty Community Leadership Award, and George Boerigter of SoundOff Signal will receive with the Distinguished Service Award.

Hall of Fame candidates are selected for their professional success, contribution to community, and their ongoing commitment to continuing education. Funds raised at the dinner go to support The Hall of Fame Endowed Scholarship at the Anderson School of Management. The Hall of Fame event begins at 6pm, followed by dinner and the induction ceremony at 7pm.


Reserve your tickets here or contact Sara Lucero or call 277.6413.

Lift Off! 25th Annual Hall Of Fame

There's still time to purchase tickets for the 25th annual Anderson School of Management Hall of Fame, held this year on March 13, 2014, at Hotel Albuquerque. This year's theme is "Lift Off."

The outstanding Hall of Fame honorees for the evening are:
•Ben L. Darwin, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
•Michael Kivitz, Adelante Development Center, Inc.
•Sheri Milone, Lovelace Women`s Hospital
•Peter Sanchez, The Atrisco Companies

Young Alumni Honoree
•Jesse Herron, ABQ Trolley Company

The event will also honor Sarah D. Smith, Anderson Lecturer in the Department of Organizational Studies with the Faculty Community Leadership Award, and George Boerigter of SoundOff Signal will receive with the Distinguished Service Award.

Hall of Fame candidates are selected for their professional success, contribution to community, and their ongoing commitment to continuing education. Funds raised at the dinner go to support The Hall of Fame Endowed Scholarship at the Anderson School of Management. The Hall of Fame event begins at 6pm, followed by dinner and the induction ceremony at 7pm.

Reserve your tickets here or contact Sara Lucero or call 277.6413.

Hall Of Fame - Liftoff!

There's still time to purchase tickets for the 25th annual Anderson School of Management Hall of Fame, held this year on March 13, 2014, at Hotel Albuquerque. This year's theme is "Lift Off."

The outstanding Hall of Fame honorees for the evening are:
•Ben L. Darwin, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
•Michael Kivitz, Adelante Development Center, Inc.
•Sheri Milone, Lovelace Women`s Hospital
•Peter Sanchez, The Atrisco Companies

Young Alumni Honoree
•Jesse Herron, ABQ Trolley Company

The event will also honor Sarah D. Smith, Anderson Lecturer in the Department of Organizational Studies with the Faculty Community Leadership Award, and George Boerigter of SoundOff Signal will receive with the Distinguished Service Award.

Hall of Fame candidates are selected for their professional success, contribution to community, and their ongoing commitment to continuing education. Funds raised at the dinner go to support The Hall of Fame Endowed Scholarship at the Anderson School of Management. The Hall of Fame event begins at 6pm, followed by dinner and the induction ceremony at 7pm.

Reserve your tickets here or contact Sara Lucero or call 277.6413.

2014 Hall of Fame - Lift Off!

There's still time to purchase tickets for the 25th annual Anderson School of Management Hall of Fame, held this year on March 13, 2014, at Hotel Albuquerque. This year's theme is "Lift Off."

The outstanding Hall of Fame honorees for the evening are:
•Ben L. Darwin, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
•Michael Kivitz, Adelante Development Center, Inc.
•Sheri Milone, Lovelace Women`s Hospital
•Peter Sanchez, The Atrisco Companies

Young Alumni Honoree
•Jesse Herron, ABQ Trolley Company

The event will also honor Sarah D. Smith, Anderson Lecturer in the Department of Organizational Studies with the Faculty Community Leadership Award, and George Boerigter of SoundOff Signal will receive with the Distinguished Service Award.

Hall of Fame candidates are selected for their professional success, contribution to community, and their ongoing commitment to continuing education. Funds raised at the dinner go to support The Hall of Fame Endowed Scholarship at the Anderson School of Management. The Hall of Fame event begins at 6pm, followed by dinner and the induction ceremony at 7pm.

Reserve your tickets here or contact Sara Lucero or call 277.6413.