In its April 2025 awards ceremony, the BYU Marriott School of Business recognized selected faculty, staff, and administrators for exemplifying the college’s vision, mission, values, and guiding principle in both classroom and administrative work.
Brigitte Madrian, dean of BYU Marriott, emphasized the role of staff and faculty in accomplishing BYU Marriott’s mission of developing leaders of faith, intellect, and character: “With your hard work and dedication to our mission, vision, and values, our students can become leaders of faith and have a transformational impact in their families, in their communities, in their professions, and in the Church.”
Honored for his exceptional professional achievements and for consistently leading with faith, intellect, and character, John Bingham, professor of organizational behavior and human resources, received the Outstanding Faculty Award. Bingham joined BYU Marriott in 2005, and he enjoys creating inspiring learning experiences for his MBA and undergraduate students. His research has been published in leading management journals and international news outlets, and he serves on the board of directors at O.C. Tanner and at Beta Technologies. Before his academic career, Bingham cofounded two professional service companies, worked for two tech startups, was a professional EMT ski patroller, taught rock climbing courses, and guided river rafting and backpacking trips.
The Outstanding Administrator Award was presented to Robert Gardner, assistant dean of marketing, communications, and technology, for outstanding professional accomplishments and consistent leadership marked by faith, intellect, and character. Previously, Gardner served as director of Invest West Financial Corporation, a California-based real estate and private equity firm; worked on development for the Utah Symphony; and acted on stage and screen. He graduated magna cum laude in acting from Brigham Young University and later earned an MBA from BYU Marriott.
Alongside the Outstanding Faculty and Administrator Awards, a group of BYU Marriott faculty and staff earned Impact Awards for their demonstrated commitment to the BYU Marriott values—faith in Christ, integrity in action, respect for all, and excellence—or for exemplifying the college’s guiding principle: centered on students.
Mark Keith, associate professor in the Department of Information Systems, received the Impact Award for exemplifying Faith in Christ. The Respect for All award was given to both Brooke Bradford, business manager in the School of Accountancy, and Taylor Nadauld, chair of the Department of Finance. Matt Madden, associate teaching professor of marketing, was honored for being Centered on Students.
The Excellence in Teaching award was given to Brant Christensen, associate professor of accounting and Deloitte fellow; Marianna Richardson, adjunct professor of management communication, received the Excellence in Adjunct Teaching award; and Camilla Hodge, associate professor of experience design and management, received the Excellence in Research award.
Three employees were presented the Excellence in Leadership award: Mike Hendron, associate teaching professor of entrepreneurship; Sara Hubbs, assistant dean of finance; and Laura Muhlestein, human resource manager in the Deans Office.
About BYU Marriott
The BYU Marriott School of Business aspires to transform the world through Christlike leadership by developing leaders of faith, intellect, and character. Named for benefactors J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott, the school is located at Brigham Young University. BYU Marriott has four graduate and nine undergraduate programs with an enrollment of approximately 3,800 students.