Distinguished Alumni - College of Business & Technology

College of Business & Technology

Distinguished Alumni Award

Distinguished Alumni - In 1987, Dean Robert Jefferson developed a vision for an award of excellence that would recognize the commendable efforts of WIU business alumni. Since that time, the College of Business and Technology has honored numerous business alumni who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and outstanding career success.

In addition to their stellar success after leaving the university, they’ve remained loyal and cherished friends of WIU and the College of Business and Technology. We’re truly honored by their dedication!

2013 Distinguished Alumni - Holly Deem

Holly is a 1977 graduate of Accountancy and is currently CEO of Wealthtrust LLC.

Holly Deem with current softball coach, Holly Van Vlymen (left), and former softball coach, Kathy Veroni (right)

Holly Deem with retired faculty Bob Crowley, Penny Yunker, and Nancy Smith

Dean Erekson presents Holly Deem with her Distinguished Alumni plaque

Holly Deem and former softball coach, Kathy Veroni

Holly Deem receiving a gift from Dean Erekson

Outstanding Alumni

Our 21,000 alumni are making an impact worldwide! They are teachers, managers, directors, entrepreneurs, financiers, analysts, executives, vice presidents, strategists, presidents, and CEO's (just to name a few). Here are some of our more “famous” alumni. Recognize any names?