The Department of Management at Western Michigan University recognizes the achievements of our graduates. The Outstanding Alumni Award is given each year to one alum who exemplifies the department's mission through contributions to his or her profession, discipline or community.
2019 honoree
Shaquanda S. Gordon, B.B.A.’01Vice President, North American Human Resources
Gordon Food Service
Shaquanda Gordon is responsible for the strategic planning and senior leadership of North American human resources for Gordon Food Service, a multibillion-dollar, privately held, and family managed food service distribution company. In this role, she oversees home office employees, human resource compliance, recruiting, and the company’s diversity and inclusion program.
Previous Honorees
- R. Craig Hopkins Jr., MBA'97 (2018)
- Kevin McManus, B.B.A.'79 (2017)
- William J. Crane, Jr. (2015)
- Carrie L. Jones-Barber (2014)
- Colonel Rodney Faulk (2013)
- Keith Valentine (2012)
- Chris Flum (2011)