MMR Founder and President/CEO James B. “Pepper” Rutland Named Distinguished Graduate of Louisiana State University, Inducted into Alumni Hall of Distinction
James B Pepper Rutland
BATON ROUGE, LA – MMR is proud to announce that the Louisiana State University Alumni Association inducted MMR Founder and CEO James B “Pepper” Rutland into its Hall of Distinction Rutland was selected as a distinguished graduate of LSU by the association, which recognizes alumni who have distinguished themselves and LSU through their achievements
Rutland was honored at the 2023 LSU Alumni Hall of Distinction Gala on Friday, March 31st, at the Lod Cook Alumni Center, located on LSU’s campus in Baton Rouge, La The event recognized the 2023 Hall of Distinction inductees, Young Alumna of the Year and Alumnus of the Year, followed by a cocktail reception and silent auction Inductees are selected by the association based on rigorous criteria, including career accomplishments, quality of character, investment in their local communities and a vested commitment to the betterment of their alma mater
Rutland’s journey began at Louisiana State University, where he attended on a football scholarship after graduating from Baton Rouge High School He was a member of the 1971-1972 All SEC Academic Team and served as a team captain in 1972 Rutland graduated with his bachelor’s degree from LSU as a member of the construction technology program’s first class, now the construction management program
Rutland’s previous honors include the LSU College of Engineering Hall of Distinction Award, induction into the College of Engineering Society for Engineering Excellence, numerous Baton Rouge Business Report “Best Places to Work” honors, and, most recently, selection as the Baton Rouge Business Report 2022 Hall of Fame Laureate
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