Class of 2018

HOODINGCeremony

Saturday, May 5, 2018 | 3 p.m. Erma Byrd Gallery | Riggleman HallPhotos from Commencement weekend will be available at:

www.mypicturesnow.com/

Dr. Scott Bellamy, Dean and Professor

Dr. John Barnette, Associate Dean of Leadership &

Professional Development

Ms. Ashley Calvert, Administrative Assistant

Mr. David G. Cooper, Administrative Assistant

Faculty and Staff

Doctor of Executive Leadership (DEL)

Dr. Doug White

Dr. Ruth G. Wylie, Program Director

Dr. Bruce Reed

Master of Business Administration (MBA)Mr. Armando Alcazar

Col. William Crane

Dr. Rick Ferris, Program Director

Mr. John Finlayson

Ms. Suzanne King

Mr. Deepay Mukerjee

Mr. James Strawn

BGen. Charles Veit

Dr. Suvayan De

Master of Forensic Accounting (MFAcc)

Mr. Joshua Brunty

Mr. Robert Hinzman

Dr. Laura Miller–Savory

Dr. Robert Rufus

Judge Dwane Tinsley

Master of Science in Cyber SecurityDr. Matthew Gonzalez, Program Director

Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (MSSL)Dr. Mary Jo Frank

Dr. Calvin Lathan

Dr. Kristen Dugan, Program Director

Dr. Bruce Moore

Welcome Dr. Scott BellamyDean

Invocation Dr. Doug White

Professor (DEL)

Introduction of Speaker Dr. Edwin H. Welch President, University of Charleston

Speaker Leah CurryPresident of Toyota Motor Manufacturing of West Virginia, Inc.

Candidate Reflection Charles Keefer Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Candidate Reflection Vinutha Vishnu Master of Forensic Accounting (MFAcc)

Candidate Reflection Brady Armistead Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (MSSL)

Candidate Reflection Mastie Anthony Baker Doctor of Executive Leadership (DEL)

Presentation of Candidates Dr. Kim Spiezio Provost and Dean of Faculty

Hooding of Candidates Dr. Scott Bellamy, Dean

Dr. Rick Ferris, MBA Program Director

Dr. Robert Rufus, MFAcc

Dr. John Barnette, Associate Dean

Dr. Ruth Wylie, DEL Program Director

Benediction Dr. Doug White Professor (DEL)

Reception immediately following in the Erma Byrd Gallery

ORDER OF CEREMONY Class of 2018GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP

Doctor of Executive Leadership (DEL)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Forensic Accounting (MFAcc)

Master of Science in Cyber Security

Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (MSSL)

Jeremy DeWayne BatesClara Julia BissellMichael Leo FarhatAndrew Ray Harrison

Ryan S. HigginbothamCharles Thomas KeeferMatthew LeeRobert N. Rogers

Tony BellHelen E. BlankenshipPeter David FlemmingRueben James Kerns

Donna M. MartinKeiffer L. ReedVinutha Vishnu

Deepesh Randeri

Brady L. ArmisteadKyle BaileyJean Philippe Lionel BissaintheDanika Michelle BrownTaylor Alan CanfieldBryanna Joelle ClausAngela D. CombsKevin Dewayne FieldsMichael Garret HarrellStacy HeathPaul Anthony H. IgnacioLisa D. JenningsAmanda J. JonesAngela D. KincaidCharles A. KleveJohn Clay La MasterSuzanne Marie McGrawStacy McPherson

Jason Scott MeansNathaniel Cornwell MocciaDevin Wilson MorganCaroline MuriamaRyan NeuDavid Wayne NewberryGeorge W. Newell IIIBubba Lewis PageBarry S. PearsonTeresa K. RanckDavid Alan RaneyDavid RosierAndrea ScottJoseph Anthony ValentiNathan William WeigelRyan Michael WhiteHannah Rebekah WilkesTimothy S. Wylie

Mastie Anthony BakerCorrina M. BoggessCheryl Lynn KingMartin John Langlois, Jr.Laura S. McIntyreDonna Marie Newman

Andrew J. SidwellMindy Smith-AmburgeyChristopher Paul TrotterElizabeth S. WrightJorja Brittany Wright