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, The Citadel
- Leader of Principle : Jack Jones – Retired Vice President and General Manager, Boeing South Carolina
- Leader of Principle: James Wigfall – CEO, Sound Generations
Click here to learn more about Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact Iordanis Karagiannidis at iordanis@citadel.edu for more information about sponsorship opportunities
Click here to purchase tickets (table & individual) to this year’s event
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 |
Click here to view photos from the 2023 Hall of Fame Induction Event
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 |
Click here to view photos from the 2019 Hall of Fame Induction Event
2017
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Mr. Marvin McIntyre, Citadel ’65 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Mr. Roger Nelson | Leader of Principle Award |
| Mr. Lonnie N. Carter, Citadel ’82 | Lonnie N. Carter Distinguished Service Award |
2016
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Mr. Tommy B. Baker, Citadel ’72 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Mr. William M. Gaffney, Jr., Citadel ’73 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Mr. Jonathan M. Zucker, MBA/Citadel ’06 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2015
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Michael C. Robinson, Citadel ‘65 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Myron T. Steele | Leader of Principle Award |
| Claudius E. “Bud” Watts III, Citadel ‘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 ’47 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Joseph J. Keenan, Citadel ’67 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Mary Thornley | Leader of Principle Award |
| Charles B. Lawless, Citadel ’94 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2013
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Katherine “Kitty” Robinson | Leader of Principle Award |
| Keller Kissam, Citadel‘88 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Luther “Luke” Kissam, Citadel ‘88 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Greg McWherter, Citadel ‘90 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2012
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Rick Bastin, Citadel ‘65 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Mary Propes | Leader of Principle Award |
| Michael Moody | Leader of Principle Award |
| Channing Proctor, Citadel ‘91 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2011
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Mr. & Mrs. George C. Greene, III | Leader of Principle Award |
| Harvey Schiller, Citadel ‘60 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Henry Dale Smith, Sr., Citadel ’47 | Leader of Principle Award |
| J. Gresham Barrett, Citadel ‘83 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2010
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| James J. Kerr, Sr., Citadel ’65 | Leader of Principle Award |
| General David H. Petraeus | Leader of Principle Award |
| Travis O. Rockey | Leader of Principle Award |
| Joseph M. Salley, Citadel ‘89 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2009
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| James E. Livingston | Leader of Principle Award |
| William A. Moody, Jr., Citadel ‘65 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Jerry & Anita Zucker | Leader of Principle Award |
| Robert R. Hill, Jr., Citadel ‘88 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2008
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| James B. Edwards | Leader of Principle Award |
| Peter Sullick, Citadel ’72 | Leader of Principle Award |
| John H. Moellering | Leader of Principle Award |
| Daniel J. Kohl, Citadel ’78 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2007
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Joseph P. Riley, Jr., Citadel ’64 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Edward T. Pendarvis, Citadel ’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 ’55 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Gerald D. Ogier, Citadel ’65 | Leader of Principle Award |
| John A. McAllister, Jr., Citadel ’80 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2005
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Ernest F. “Fritz” Hollings, Citadel ’42 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Martha Rivers Ingram | Leader of Principle Award |
| William B. Sansom, Citadel ’64 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Lonnie N. Carter, Citadel ’82 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2004
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| T. Walter Brashier | Leader of Principle Award |
| L. William Krause, Citadel ’63 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Anderson D. Warlick, Citadel ’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 The Citadel or other colleges or universities. Moreover, the recipient’s 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.