The Marriott School at Brigham Young University named six MBA candidates as its 2001 Hawes Scholars. The honor, which carries a cash award of $10,000, is the highest distinction given to MBA students at the school.
The 2001 Marriott School Hawes Scholars are Adam Creer of Troy, Mich.; Lane Hale of Danville, Calif.; Todd Hogan of Bountiful, Utah; Daniel Lister of Gypsum, Colo.; Eric Rowlee of Ottawa, Ill. and Leah Thomas of Orem, Utah.
“The Hawes Scholars embody the finest combination of academic excellence, personal integrity and commitment to the success of the Marriott School and BYU,” said Henry Eyring, MBA program director. “We’re confident that they’ll continue to represent us well as they reenter the professional workplace.”
Nominations for the Hawes Scholars are made by students and faculty and voted on by both groups. Final selection is made by the Hawes Scholar Committee. Selection is based on academic performance, leadership maturity and a commitment to high ethical standards.
"What I've enjoyed most about the Marriott School is my association with peers and professors of amazing intellect, leadership capability and spiritual strength," Thomas said. "I've not only learned a lot academically, but also practically about character and what makes people great."
Named for successful corporate executive Rodney A. Hawes, Jr. and his wife, Beverly, the award was created in 1998 to recognize the accomplishments of graduating MBA students. The Hawes Scholar award is one of many initiatives made possible by the Hawes Endowment, a gift of more than $2 million used to facilitate the growth and enhancement of the Marriott School’s nationally ranked MBA program. Mr. Hawes, a Baker Scholar from the Harvard Business School and his wife, wanted to create a tradition at the Marriott School that recognizes and rewards excellence among students entering the business world.
Mr. Hawes served as chairman and CEO of Life Re Corporation, a leading provider of life reinsurance in the United States. In addition to being widely recognized for his expertise in financial matters, Hawes has a reputation for integrity, hard work and community service.
The Marriott School is located at Brigham Young University, the largest privately owned, church-sponsored university in the United States. The school has nationally ranked programs in accounting, business management, information systems, organizational behavior and entrepreneurship. The mission of the Marriott School is to educate men and women of faith, character and professional ability who will become outstanding managers and leaders throughout the world. Approximately 3,000 students are enrolled in the Marriott School’s graduate and undergraduate programs.
2001 HAWES SCHOLARS BIOGRAPHIES
Adam Creer
Adam Creer, of Troy, Mich., is a second-year MBA candidate with emphases in marketing and entrepreneurship at BYU's Marriott School. He earned an undergraduate degree in family science from BYU and has worked as a marketing consultant at Intel Corporation. In addition to his experience at Intel, Creer served as a district executive with the Boy Scouts of America for two years. Currently, he is chair of the Marriott School's student-to-student mentor program where he helps students find internships and full-time jobs. Last year, Creer served as chair of MBA Information Day. "The greatest asset the Marriott School MBA program has is its students," Creer said. "The networking and comradery is fantastic."
Lane Hale
Lane Hale, of Danville, Calif., is a second-year MBA candidate with emphases in finance and marketing at BYU's Marriott School. "I would like to work in an atmosphere that will help me fully develop my personal and professional skills," Hale said. Last summer, he worked at Goldman Sachs as a summer associate in the private wealth management department. Hale also worked with Alamo Learning Systems for over two years as director of business development. Currently, he is president of the Marriott School's Investment Banking Club. Hale is the recipient of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics(NACDA) post-graduate scholarship and the Harold and Ruth Silver scholarship. He earned an undergraduate degree in advertising from BYU.
Todd Hogan
Todd Hogan, of Bountiful, Utah, is a second-year MBA candidate working on his juris doctorate degree at BYU's Marriott School and J. Reuben Clark Law School. He earned an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Utah and has worked for McKinsey & Co. as a summer associate. He was also a network technician at TSS, an IBM subsidiary, for two years. Hogan served as president of Net Impact, a service oriented national graduate business student organization, from 1999-2000. He was previously awarded scholarships by the business and law schools. "BYU has transformed my life," Hogan said. "The individuality and competency of my professors have provided effectual learning, and my peers have made homework a mere appendage to an uplifting interaction."
Daniel Lister
Daniel Lister, of Gypsum, Colo., is a second-year MBA candidate with an emphasis in marketing at BYU's Marriott School. He earned an undergraduate degree in business management from Oklahoma State University. Lister worked with Mercury Marine for four years as a training supervisor. In addition, he interned as a business development analyst at Dow Chemical. Lister is active in the community as a volunteer coach with the YMCA and Little League Baseball. He also volunteers with the Special Olympics and Recreation and Habilitation Services. "I look forward to going back into the work world with the Marriott School on my resume," Lister said. "I intend to represent the school and the MBA program in a way that encourages others to want to come to BYU, either as a student or a recruiter."
Eric Rowlee
Eric Rowlee, of Ottawa, Ill., is a second-year MBA candidate with emphases in organizational behavior and marketing at BYU's Marriott School. He earned an undergraduate degree in psychology from BYU and has worked at Spectrum Community Services in Hayward, Calif., as a human resource specialist. He also interned at Eli Lilly & Co. Rowlee is chair of the MBA Association Service Committee and is a Boy Scouts of America leader. He is the recipient of the Ray and Helen Spencer Nelson Scholarship. "I hope to be able to share my skills with others," Rowlee said. "By doing so, I can lift others the way that I've been lifted at the Marriott School."
Leah Thomas
Leah Thomas, of Orem, Utah, is a second-year MBA candidate with an emphasis in finance at BYU's Marriott School. "As I graduate from the MBA program, I plan to create opportunities where I can use my skills and knowledge to help others with financial matters," Thomas said. Last summer, Thomas worked at Procter & Gamble as a finance and competitive intelligence analyst. Previously, she worked at Bank One Commercial Banking for two years as an assistant portfolio and relationship manager. Thomas was chair of New Credit Professionals, a subset of Robert Morris and Associates (RMA), from 1998 to 1999 where she doubled sponsorship and organized monthly training courses. She is the recipient of the Madelyn and Ruth Silver Scholarship and earned an undergraduate degree in economics from BYU.
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Writer: Carrie Beckstead