Entrepreneurship Professor Named 2008 Outstanding Faculty

W. Gibb Dyer addresses banquet attendees after receiving the Marriott School’s 2008 Outstanding Faculty Award.

PROVO, Utah — Apr 23, 2008 — The Marriott School of Management honored W. Gibb Dyer with its 2008 Outstanding Faculty Award, the highest faculty distinction given by the school. The award was presented at a banquet March 28 where 11 other individuals and seven retiring professors were recognized for significant contributions to the school.

“Gibb Dyer has made great contributions to our business program. His involvement in preparing future business leaders cannot go unnoticed,” says Ned C. Hill, dean of the Marriott School. “We are very pleased to have him as part of our faculty, and this award is a representation of our gratitude for his work.”

Dyer, the O. Leslie Stone Professor of Entrepreneurship, has been part of the Marriott School faculty for more than 23 years. He currently serves as academic director of the school’s Economic Self-Reliance Center. As one of the world’s most-cited authors on the topic of family business, Dyer sits on the editorial boards of three journals and has been named a research fellow of the Family-Owned Business Institute and the Raymond Family Business Institute. Dyer’s father, William, is a former Marriott School dean and recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Award in 1974.

“Lately, the Marriott School has been recognized for its high rankings and achievements. However, we must never forget that much of our recognition is based on a solid foundation — laid by faculty and administrators who have come before us,” Gibb Dyer says. “I am very grateful for the opportunity to build upon that foundation as a faculty member of this institution.”

Along with Dyer, other exceptional staff, administrators and faculty members were also recognized during the banquet for their contributions in teaching, research and citizenship.

“These awards acknowledge the dedication and hard work that is demonstrated everyday throughout the Marriott School,” Hill says. “We are proud to have such an outstanding group of individuals represent our school in their corresponding professional disciplines.”

Marriott School Teaching Excellence Awards were presented to David Hart, associate professor of ethics and public management; and Craig Merrill, professor of finance.

Marriott School Citizenship Awards were presented to Ray Nelson, associate professor of business management; and Boyd Randall, professor of accounting.

Marriott School Distinguished Service Awards were presented to Richard Dalebout, associate professor of business law; and James Stice, professor of accounting.

The Marriott School Research Award was presented to Scott Sampson, professor of business management.

Marriott School Administrative Excellence Awards were presented to Troy Carpenter, researcher and computer for the business management department; Terri Hagler, administrative director of corporate development and career services; and Chadwick Little, public relations and marketing manager.

The Marriott School Staff Excellence Award was presented to Kristen McGregor, program coordinator for undergraduate programs.

In addition to the Marriott School Award recipients, seven retiring professors were commended for their longtime service to the school. The 2008 Marriott School retirees are: Brooklyn Derr, professor of organizational leadership and strategy; Michael Geurts, professor of business management; Kaye Terry Hanson, assistant professor of organizational leadership and strategy; Kate Kirkham, associate professor of organizational behavior; Roland Koller, associate professor of business management; Dean Longmore, professor of business management; and Gloria Wheeler, professor of public management.

The Marriott School is located at Brigham Young University, the largest privately owned, church-sponsored university in the United States. The school has nationally recognized programs in accounting, business management, public management, information systems, organizational behavior and entrepreneurship. The school’s mission is to prepare men and women of faith, character and professional ability for positions of leadership throughout the world. Approximately 3,000 students are enrolled in the Marriott School’s graduate and undergraduate programs.