First Awarded Faculty and Staff

Bob Milner

Department of Business Administration and Entrepreneurship

COBA Above and Beyond Award

“My role at Sam is purposedriven. I just want to leave a positive impact in all that I engage in, whether it is our students, other faculty members, university projects and our service community.”

Gina Brynildsen

Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems

COBA Emerging Leader Award

“My teaching, my research and my service are at the joyful crossroads of the things I am passionate about and in service to our students. To win the Emerging Leader Award is an honor and a validation of this work.”

Cassy Henderson

Department of Accounting

COBA Service Award

“Being a COBA faculty member means I’m able to make a difference in the lives of others. Contributing to the development and witnessing the success of our students is truly rewarding.”

David Drukker

Department of Economics and International Business

COBA Research Award

“Being at COBA allows one to enable social mobility instead of just researching social mobility.”

Kamphol Wipawayangkool

Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems

COBA Teaching Award

“As an educator, I strive to provide students with a respectable and nurturing learning experience. I am grateful for the endless opportunities in both academic and personal growth at the COBA and SHSU.”

Kristina Grimes

College of Business Administration, Dean’s Office

COBA Staff Award

“This award fuels my commitment to continue contributing my best, not only for personal growth but for the betterment of the college and the university. GO KATS!”