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Alumni Faculty & Employees 2019
Hard work pays off for BYU Marriott professor Chad Carlos. Only six years into his research career, Carlos was awarded the 2019 Emerging Scholar Award by the Academy of Management.
As the deputy director for the Utah Department of Corrections, BYU Marriott MPA alum Chyleen Richey helps run a city of people who are forgotten by society.
BYU Marriott ExDM professor Brian Hill, along with three other BYU professors, recently led a group of fourteen students on a six-week expedition exploring Utah's natural wonders.
Women are changing the face of investment banking, and BYU Marriott finance alum Estelle Ith is part of the transformation. In a field traditionally dominated by men, Ith hopes to help pave the way for gender parity.
BYU Marriott's own Michael P. Thompson, Deborah R. Auxier, and Catherine Lee Cooper were honored at this year's University Conference, held on 27 August. All three were recognized for their service and personal sacrifice.

Stephanie Crook was close to her breaking point. Pregnant with her fourth child and traveling frequently for work, she felt that things were slipping.
All roads lead somewhere, and for BYU Marriott assistant professor of marketing John Howell, the many roads he's traveled have brought him back to where it all began at academia.
BYU Marriott MPA professor Jeff Thompson didn't realize the two weeks he and his family spent performing in the Nauvoo Pageant would shape his next research project.
For Alicia Gettys, the endless cycle of cynical and disheartening news sparked an interest in creating a new kind of news that shares stories of hope and optimism, with a little help from a former NFL star.
Outside the office, Jonathon Wood, managing director at the Whitmore Global Management Center, spends a lot of his free time playing in a bluegrass acoustic band known as Lincoln Highway.
BYU Marriott alumna Skye Murphy Moench took first at the 2019 IRONMAN European Championship, attributing her success to a life of hard work and commitment.
As BYU Marriott's own Napoleon Dynamite, assistant professor Mark Hansen credits his involvement with the Future Farmers of America as one step that led him to where he is today.
Employers and employees often struggle to find the applicant or company that they feel fits with their priorities and goals. BYU Marriott MBA alumnus Ethan Lindstrom found what works for him and his family in an industry he hadn't even considered.
With a background in law and research interests in the NFL, assistant professor Taeya Howell brings a unique perspective to BYU Marriott.
At first glance, School of Accountancy alumna Jennifer Notley doesn't seem much different from many other mothers. But what you don't know is that she's also a singer and songwriter, vocal coach, fitness instructor, and CPA all at the same time.
BYU Marriott School of Business dean Brigitte C. Madrian announced the appointment of Curtis LeBaron as the new chair for the Department of Management.
BYU Marriott School of Business dean Brigitte C. Madrian has announced the appointments of John Bingham as an associate dean and Eric Teel in the newly created position of administrative dean.
A grandfather and grandson both spent time in Vietnam, but for very different reasons.
Marketing alum Mitchell Kimball spent his free time messaging, emailing, calling, and visiting anyone involved in careers that interested him, efforts which would prepare him to be a top candidate for his dream job.
BYU Marriott School of Business dean Brigitte C. Madrian appointed Craig Merrill as the new chair of the finance department.
BYU Marriott School of Business dean Brigitte C. Madrian appointed Doug Prawitt as the new director of BYU Marriott's School of Accountancy.
In a world of endless job listings requiring extensive qualifications, pursuing a career can seem overwhelming. But for Natalie Nyman, helping people land their dream jobs is her dream job.
Our end goal is to create a single landing page for all of the nation's free legal services so we can provide justice for all.
BYU Marriott staff member Troy Carpenter advises over five hundred members of the BYU Real Estate Club and does everything in his power to help students succeed.