Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Alumni Association of California State University, Long Beach. CSULB has been presenting this award to its most prestigious and outstanding graduates since 1970, recognizing them for their professional achievements, contributions to society and support of the university. Alumni are nominated by their colleges for this honor, and the finalists are selected by members of the Alumni Association Board.
We are proud to present the Distinguished Alumni Award recipients for the College of Business Administration. Through their achievements, these outstanding individuals help elevate CSULB’s national prominence on the landscape of higher education. They are among the numerous examples of professionals and community leaders whose quality education at the College of Business Administration helped them pursue their dreams and achieve extraordinary levels of personal and professional success.
More on all of the Distinguished Alumni of CSULB and Nomination Process
College of Business Administration Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
- 2023
Ms. Kathleen Hansen, ‘82 - 2019
Ms. Barbara Barcon, ‘84 - 2018
Mr. John M. Palmer III, ‘77 - 2017
Mr. Guy B. Heston, ’87, ‘73 - 2016
Mr. Jon D. Storbeck, ‘82 - 2015
Ms. Anna W. Ngai, ‘74 - 2014
Mr. John Moorlach, ‘77 - 2013
Mr. Russ Lesser '64 - 2012
Mr. Charles W. Sewright, Jr., ’69, 74 - 2011
Mr. Darrel Reifschneider '55 - 2010
Ms. Cynthia S. Graff '75 - 2009
Mr. Gary S. Cohn '76 - 2008
Mr. Joseph Wong '73 - 2007
Mr. Robert L. Pitts '70 - 2006
Mr. James H. Eaton '87 - 2005
Mr. Wayne W. Murdy '68 - 2004
Mr. Mark F. O'Meara '80 - 2003
Mr. A. Maurice Myers '71 - 2002
Mr. Karl H. Romero, CFP '73 - 2001
Ms. Julie A. Davis '88 - 2000
Mr. Thomas A. Reep '77 - 1998
Mr. Steven R. Cohn '73 - 1997
Mr. Dennis M. Berryman '61 - 1996
Ms. Jan M. Mittermeier '74 - 1995
Mr. Jerry L. Baker '68 - 1994
Mr. Roland F. Osgood '65 - 1993
Mr. Jack B. Caouette '69 - 1992
Mr. Glenn L. Carpenter '69 - 1991
Mr. Samuel A. Keesal, Jr. '61 - 1990
Mr. Richard E. Baker '61 - 1989
Mr. David T. Sun '80 - 1988
Mr. Delbert W. Yocam '71 - 1987
Mr. Norman M. Coulson '57 - 1986
Mr. James O. Armor '60 - 1985
Mr. H. Wayne Snavely '69 - 1984
Mr. Alan J. Whiley '68 - 1983
Mr. Jim H. Gray '58 - 1982
Mr. Edward R. Cheramy Jr. '70 - 1979
Ms. Edna M. Andrews '60 - 1973
Mr. John V. Briggs '56 - 1972
Mr. Marvin R. Haney '56 - 1970
Mr. Donald N. Dyer Esq. '63