The Baker School of Business Hall of Fame
The Baker School of Business Hall of Fame recognizes those individuals who are leaders in their respective fields. The event, held every other year, honors and thanks the recipients for their contributions to the business community.
2025 Event
April 3, 2025
Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Blvd.
6:00 p.m. – Reception
7:00 p.m. – Dinner and Award Program
2025 Recipients
- Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award: Barbara Melvin – Chief Operating Officer, South Carolina Ports Authority
- Lonnie N. Carter Distinguished Service Award: Allison Dean Love – Board of Visitors, 糖心VLOG
- Leader of Principle : Jack Jones – Retired Vice President and General Manager, Boeing South Carolina
- Leader of Principle: James Wigfall – CEO, Sound Generations
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Past Hall of Fame Recipients
2023
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Curtis Campbell, ’94 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Whitemarsh S. Smith, III, ’66 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Claudius E. Watts IV, ’83 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa, Jr., ’73 | Lonnie N. Carter Distinguished Service Award |
2019
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Niall Gannon | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
| Bill and Rachael Best | Leader of Principle Award |
| Nick Gavalas | Leader of Principle Award |
| Mark Bebensee, Ph.D. | Lonnie N. Carter Distinguished Service Award |
2017
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Mr. Marvin McIntyre, Citadel 鈥65 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Mr. Roger Nelson | Leader of Principle Award |
| Mr. Lonnie N. Carter, Citadel 鈥82 | Lonnie N. Carter Distinguished Service Award |
2016
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Mr. Tommy B. Baker, Citadel 鈥72 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Mr. William M. Gaffney, Jr., Citadel 鈥73 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Mr. Jonathan M. Zucker, MBA/Citadel 鈥06 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2015
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Michael C. Robinson, Citadel 鈥65 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Myron T. Steele | Leader of Principle Award |
| Claudius E. 鈥淏ud鈥 Watts III, Citadel 鈥58 | Leader of Principle Award |
| U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2014
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| James E. Jolley, Citadel 鈥47 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Joseph J. Keenan, Citadel ’67 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Mary Thornley | Leader of Principle Award |
| Charles B. Lawless, Citadel 鈥94 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2013
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Katherine 鈥淜itty鈥 Robinson | Leader of Principle Award |
| Keller Kissam, Citadel鈥88 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Luther 鈥淟uke鈥 Kissam, Citadel 鈥88 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Greg McWherter, Citadel 鈥90 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2012
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Rick Bastin, Citadel 鈥65 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Mary Propes | Leader of Principle Award |
| Michael Moody | Leader of Principle Award |
| Channing Proctor, Citadel 鈥91 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2011
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Mr. & Mrs. George C. Greene, III | Leader of Principle Award |
| Harvey Schiller, Citadel 鈥60 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Henry Dale Smith, Sr., Citadel 鈥47 | Leader of Principle Award |
| J. Gresham Barrett, Citadel 鈥83 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2010
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| James J. Kerr, Sr., Citadel 鈥65 | Leader of Principle Award |
| General David H. Petraeus | Leader of Principle Award |
| Travis O. Rockey | Leader of Principle Award |
| Joseph M. Salley, Citadel 鈥89 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2009
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| James E. Livingston | Leader of Principle Award |
| William A. Moody, Jr., Citadel 鈥65 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Jerry & Anita Zucker | Leader of Principle Award |
| Robert R. Hill, Jr., Citadel 鈥88 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2008
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| James B. Edwards | Leader of Principle Award |
| Peter Sullick, Citadel 鈥72 | Leader of Principle Award |
| John H. Moellering | Leader of Principle Award |
| Daniel J. Kohl, Citadel 鈥78 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2007
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Joseph P. Riley, Jr., Citadel 鈥64 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Edward T. Pendarvis, Citadel 鈥65 | Leader of Principle Award |
| W. Hayne Hipp | Leader of Principle Award |
| Dean W. Earl Walker, Ph.D. | Leader of Principle Award |
| Sallie L. Krawcheck | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2006
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Ronald W. Reagan (Accepted by General Paul X. (P.X.) Kelley) | Leader of Principle Award |
| Raymond G. Johnson, Jr., Citadel 鈥55 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Gerald D. Ogier, Citadel 鈥65 | Leader of Principle Award |
| John A. McAllister, Jr., Citadel 鈥80 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2005
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Ernest F. 鈥淔ritz鈥 Hollings, Citadel 鈥42 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Martha Rivers Ingram | Leader of Principle Award |
| William B. Sansom, Citadel 鈥64 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Lonnie N. Carter, Citadel 鈥82 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2004
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| T. Walter Brashier | Leader of Principle Award |
| L. William Krause, Citadel 鈥63 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Anderson D. Warlick, Citadel 鈥79 | Leader of Principle Award |
About the Leaders of Principle Award
Leaders of Principle have enjoyed substantial success in business or public service and have made significant contributions to their communities. Anyone can nominate a person for this award, and candidates may be living or deceased residents of South Carolina or another state and/or graduates of 糖心VLOG or other colleges or universities. Moreover, the recipient鈥檚 values should support those of the Baker School of Business.
About The Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award
The Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award was created to recognize exceptional young leaders, thirty to fifty years old, who have been successful in business and have made noteworthy contributions to their communities, just as Mr. Chapman had done.
About the Lonnie N. Carter Distinguished Service Award
Established in 2017, this award is only given on those occasions when the leadership in the Baker School of Business believes there is an individual who models the service and support of the namesake honoree.