Coggin
College Marks 10 Years of Honoring Distinguished Business
Leaders
At the 10th Annual Prime F. Osborn III Distinguished
Business Leaders Award Luncheon, the Coggin College of Business
recognized four individuals for their continuing career
achievements. Corporate sponsors for the event included
Allstate Workplace Division, Brooks Rehabilitation, The
Florida Times-Union, The Jacksonville Bank, LandMar,
and PSS World Medical.
The award recipients were Michael
J. Ward, Steven T. Halverson, Catherine B. Reynolds, and
Dr.
B. Jay Coleman.
Ward and Halverson were honored as Distinguished Business
Leaders, Reynolds was recognized as a Distinguished
Alumna, and Coleman was the the Distinguished Professor
for 2007.
"I am honored to acknowledge the dedication
and leadership of these fine individuals," said Dr.
John McAllister, Dean of the Coggin College
of Business.
"Giving back to the community is something that all four
of our honorees share. In doing so, they have helped our
current and future business leaders appreciate that success
can and should be measured in something greater than individual
terms."
Ward's leadership as CEO of CSX Corporation
exemplifies his commitment to safety, the employees
of CSX, customer service, and financial results. During
his tenure at CSX, he has driven significant results for
the company through a culture of accountability and vision.
In addition to his business accomplishments, he believes
in generously giving back to his community through agencies
like the Hubbard House and the United Way. Ward
also serves on numerous local and national boards.
Halverson is known for
his leadership and dedication both within his industry
as well as his community. As President and CEO
of The Haskell Company, he has directed numerous
highly acclaimed, large-scale projects throughout the United
States. Passionate about the construction industry, Halverson
has co-authored two books and speaks internationally on
construction and environmental issues. He is a prominent
civic leader serving as a founding Board of Trustee member
of the University of North Florida, past chairman of the
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, and was appointed by Gov.
Jeb Bush to the Florida Council of 100.
Reynold's philanthropic efforts
have touched countless Americans through her foundation's
generosity. A 1980 graduate
of the Coggin College and the leader of two businesses,
she created a new and affordable way for families to
finance a college education. Her efforts to benefit education
led Reynolds to serve on the U.S. Secretary of Education's
Commission on the Future of Higher Education. In 2004,
she was named by Business Week as one of the 50 most
philanthropic living Americans - the first self-made woman
on the list.
Coleman has been recognized
for excellence in teaching, commitment
to scholarly research, and service as a faculty member
for almost 20 years. He has also received
the University's Distinguished Professor award - one of
only five Coggin College professors to receive the honor.
Admiration and respect for Coleman's passion comes not
only from fellow faculty, but also from students, alumni
and business leaders who recognize his work ethic and devotion
to higher education.
The
Prime F. Osborn III Distinguished Business Leaders Award
was established in 1998 by UNF’s Coggin College
of Business as an annual award to recognize the long-term
career achievements of individuals who provide leadership
in business and the local community. Qualifications for
these honorees include success in business, significant
contributions to community quality of life and a commitment
to ethical practices.
The award has been named in honor of the late Prime F.
Osborn III, whose long career in the railway industry was
noted as much for service to mankind as it was for business
acumen. Prime Osborn was known throughout the nation as
a person of character, integrity and high ethical standards. |
