ANNUAL REPORT - Tennessee Tech University
ANNUAL REPORT - Tennessee Tech University ANNUAL REPORT - Tennessee Tech University
ALUMNI/CORPORATE RECOGNITION David Morgan David Morgan was recognized as one of the nation’s “100 Most Influential People in Accounting” by Accounting Today. Mr. Morgan, a 1974 accounting graduate, is a co- managing partner of Lattimore, Black, Morgan, & Cain PC. Mr. Morgan heads LBMC’s Family Office practice where he works with high wealth individuals and family groups. He is past president of Tennessee Society of CPAs and the Nashville Chapter of TSCPA, and a past council member for AICPA. Morgan has been a member of the TTU College of Business Board of Trustees since 1995. In 2001, the College of Business Board of Trustees recognized his successful career by awarding him the Louis Johnson Outstanding Alumnus Award. John Hoskins John Hoskins has been named one of six 2009 Outstanding Alumni by TTU. Hoskins received his B.S. in Accounting in 1978. He currently serves as the Tennessee Valley Authority senior vice president and treasurer. He is active in his community, serving in a leadership capacity for the Combined Federal Campaign and as finance director of his church. The Knoxville native and resident has served as a College of Business Board of Trustees member since 2001. Before receiving this award, he was named the 2008 recipient of the College of Business Board of Trustees Louis Johnson Outstanding Alumnus Award, established in 1980 to recognize graduates who make significant contributions to business through any outlets worthy of social achievement. A celebration to honor the six outstanding alumni, representing each academic division, was held in February. PrePak PrePak, located in Cookeville, has been named the 2008 College of Business Board of Trustees Outstanding Business Leadership Award recipient. In 2007, the company has been recognized as a “Hot 100” company by Tennessee Business for their rapid growth and diverse packaging services. Also worth noting are the leadership roles many of the employees have taken in their community. They currently serve as board members of the Cookeville Regional Medical Center, the Mustard Seed Ranch and the Cookeville Industrial Development Board. The Outstanding Business Leadership Award is given annually to recognize individuals or organizations that have merited success through contributions in business relations. 4 Annual Report 2008-2009
IN HER OWN WORDS by Liz Dorris Liz Dorris, a recent general management graduate, participated in an internship at Southwest during the Fall 2008 semester. Southwest received over 800 applications or their internship and hired only 32. Below is a firsthand account of Liz’s first weeks. Wow! All of the rumors and talk about Southwest Airlines are true! This is an amazing place to work. On my first day, I arrived to my cubical to find it decorated with balloons, blowup airplanes and a goody basket, all for me! Within the first 4 hours, I met the legendary President Emeritus, Colleen Barrett, who took a sincere interest in getting to know me. I sat in on CEO Gary Kelly’s midyear update, in which he informed us of exactly what is going on within the industry and around Southwest Airlines. He fired up the troops to keep up our “Southwest Spirit” through tough economic times. I am part of the Executive Office, working in the Culture Services Department. I work closely with the people who plan Southwest’s amazing parties and visits for their employees and customers. My main duties consist of event planning along with anything in the way of promoting and preserving the Southwest Culture. I have been able to tour many parts of our very festive Headquarters building and meet so many of my fellow employees. I’ve taken advantage of every service opportunity, workshop or social gathering possible; it’s so great to work for a company that wants its employees to grow as individuals. Not only will I be traveling to several of our stations throughout the country to do Culture Visits, but I also have unlimited, space available, flying privileges. The other interns and I have been using every weekend to travel and see the country! There are just too many perks and benefits to list! For example, the other day, Gary Kelly was passing by my desk and said, “Hi Liz!” Yes, the President and CEO of the most profitable airline in the industry knows my name! I say all of this to remind you that I am only an intern! In this unique company, however, no one is “only.” I am treated with respect, empowered to make important decisions, and motivated to work hard and have FUN. If you can’t already tell, I am loving my experience here in Dallas. I’m learning so much about the corporate business world and about life in general. I’m so thankful for my Tennessee Tech family who has been a great support. Thank you Tech, for helping students make their dreams come true! Annual Report 2008-2009 5
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ALUMNI/CORPORATE RECOGNITION<br />
David Morgan<br />
David Morgan was recognized as one of the nation’s “100 Most Influential<br />
People in Accounting” by Accounting Today. Mr. Morgan, a 1974 accounting<br />
graduate, is a co- managing partner of Lattimore, Black, Morgan, & Cain PC.<br />
Mr. Morgan heads LBMC’s Family Office practice where he works with high<br />
wealth individuals and family groups. He is past president of <strong>Tennessee</strong> Society<br />
of CPAs and the Nashville Chapter of TSCPA, and a past council member for<br />
AICPA. Morgan has been a member of the TTU College of Business Board<br />
of Trustees since 1995. In 2001, the College of Business Board of Trustees<br />
recognized his successful career by awarding him the Louis Johnson Outstanding<br />
Alumnus Award.<br />
John Hoskins<br />
John Hoskins has been named one of six 2009 Outstanding Alumni by<br />
TTU. Hoskins received his B.S. in Accounting in 1978. He currently<br />
serves as the <strong>Tennessee</strong> Valley Authority senior vice president and treasurer.<br />
He is active in his community, serving in a leadership capacity for the<br />
Combined Federal Campaign and as finance director of his church. The<br />
Knoxville native and resident has served as a College of Business Board of<br />
Trustees member since 2001. Before receiving this award, he was named<br />
the 2008 recipient of the College of Business Board of Trustees Louis<br />
Johnson Outstanding Alumnus Award, established in 1980 to recognize<br />
graduates who make significant contributions to business through any<br />
outlets worthy of social achievement. A celebration to honor the six<br />
outstanding alumni, representing each academic division, was held in<br />
February.<br />
PrePak<br />
PrePak, located in Cookeville, has been named the 2008<br />
College of Business Board of Trustees Outstanding Business<br />
Leadership Award recipient. In 2007, the company has been<br />
recognized as a “Hot 100” company by <strong>Tennessee</strong> Business<br />
for their rapid growth and diverse packaging services. Also<br />
worth noting are the leadership roles many of the employees<br />
have taken in their community. They currently serve as<br />
board members of the Cookeville Regional Medical Center,<br />
the Mustard Seed Ranch and the Cookeville Industrial<br />
Development Board. The Outstanding Business Leadership<br />
Award is given annually to recognize individuals or<br />
organizations that have merited success through contributions<br />
in business relations.<br />
4 Annual Report 2008-2009
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