Honors & Awards Archive
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Alice M. H. McGregor Award of Exceptional Achievement
Toni Drake, CCE / 2020-2021
Gary Gaudette, CCE, ICCE – posthumously / 2019
Kathy Tomlin, CCE / 2018
Jack Clark, CCE, CGA / 2015
Past NACM-National chair
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Val Venable, CCE / 2013
The Honors and Awards Committee chose to bestow the prestigious Alice M.H. McGregor Award to Val Venable, CCE, director of credit at Ascend Performance Materials in Houston, TX.
Val is a long-time member of NACM who believes in education and commitment. This belief began when she attended her first Credit Congress in 1991 as a member of NACM Connecticut. Determined to never again be among those sitting when credential holders were asked to stand, she began her pursuit of the CCE designation, which she successfully completed by 1992. Now fully committed, she completed the NACM Graduate School of Credit and Financial Management in 1994, for which she personally paid.
Val's service to NACM has included attendance at more than 80 seminars, as panelist at several Credit Congresses and speaker at CFDD National and All South conferences. She also served as NACM Chair for the 2001-2002 term.
Val has been a go-to expert on bankruptcy and bankruptcy reform for the NACM Government Affairs Committee for over a decade. She has testified before the U.S. Congressional committee, and co-chaired an American Bankruptcy Institute committee on NACM's behalf. Once again, this year, Val stepped up to represent NACM and unsecured creditors at a hearing of ABI's Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11 LINK TO PAGE WHEN CREATED held at Credit Congress, where she served on the panel for that presented testimony on the Bankruptcy Code's Section 547 preference provisions.
Val is currently on the NACM Gulf States Board of Directors. The June 2012 issue of Business Credit featured Val's member profile on the announcement of her selection as last year's O.D. Glaus Credit Executive of Distinction.
Phyllis Truitt, CCE /2011
Named in honor of one of NACM’s most distinguished leaders, the Alice M.H. McGregor Award recognizes an individual whose creative approaches and consistently high performance benefit and sustain his/her company, NACM affiliate, NACM-National and the business credit profession at large. The 2011 McGregor Award recipient, Phyllis Truitt, CCE of Evansville, Indiana, is well known for actively supporting NACM initiatives, regardless of size and scope, with verve and tenacity.
Among her many leadership stints within NACM, Truitt served as chair of the NACM-National Board of Directors in 2009-2010. She also was a member of the FCIB Board of Advisors and served on and subsequently chaired the CFDD National Board of Directors. “Phyllis simply doesn’t need to ‘hold’ a position to be passionate about NACM, CFDD or FCIB. Phyllis believes in the mission and vision of NACM. She’s passionate about credit and the important role credit plays within every business,” explained NACM-National Chair Kathleen Tomlin, CCE.
Prior to her retirement in 2010, Truitt was the director of credit and collections for Atlas Van Lines. She earned a business degree from the University of Southern Indiana in 1983. Truitt has authored several educational programs and one training manual, and continues to lead programs at NACM affiliate and CFDD chapter seminars and conferences. Additionally, she is a well-known advocate and mentor for the profession. Truitt was named the CFDD Distinguished Member in 1993 and the NACM-National Credit Executive of the Year in 2002. She also received CFDD’s highest honor, the Marilyn Daugherty Spirit Award, in 2006. Truitt now leads the Board of Trustees for NACM’s Scholarship Foundation.
Dawn Wallace Cook, CCE /2010
As the 2010 recipient, Dawn Wallace Cook has earned her peers' highest regard and respect based on her impeccable record of service to the NACM organization. In the NACM lexicon, the concept of leadership is synonymous with Dawn Wallace Cook, who has generously shared her knowledge and expertise on the local, regional and national levels. Quite simply, if a volunteer is needed for a project or assignment, regardless of scope and/or length of commitment, Wallace Cook is willing and available to dive in with enthusiasm and unwavering support.
Wallace Cook is among a select group of women who have led NACM-National. During her tenure as chair in 2004-2005, she oversaw the reworking of the Board of Directors' composition: managers from NACM Affiliates were added to the group in order to maintain open lines of communication and to forge an enduring partnership between the National office and its affiliates. Wallace Cook's "strong leadership skills empowered her to successfully lead the National Board" through this groundbreaking change.
With an eye on the future, Wallace Cook remains an active presence; she is, in fact, running to retain a seat on the NACM Great Lakes Region Board of Directors, on which she has been serving since the early 1990s. The National Association of Credit Management warmly congratulates Ms. Wallace Cook on her receipt of the distinguished Alice M. H. McGregor Award for 2010.
Stan DeGroot, CCE /2009
Stan DeGroot, CCE, has earned the highest regard and respect from his peers based on his tireless and visionary service to the NACM organization.
DeGroot is the region controller and operations manager for WESCO Distribution, Inc., in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to his professional responsibilities, DeGroot continues to provide his brand of quiet, thoughtful and effective leadership and has graciously taken on NACM’s toughest projects—while working to understand the situation at hand and building a consensus on how to proceed.
As a mentor and well-regarded speaker, DeGroot is always giving back to the credit profession. Upon presenting the McGregor Award to DeGroot at the 2009 Credit Congress, current NACM-National Chair Dave Beckel, CCE, noted, “People simply meet Stan’s standards and expectations because he inspires them to do more than they can, to reach deeper than they thought they could and to excel further than they ever imagined possible.”
Lowell Belk, CCE /2007
Lowell’s service to the NACM organization — locally, regionally and nationally — was tireless. Lowell served his local Affiliate, working through all of the leadership positions, serving on Committees, the Board and finally serving as Chair of the Board. Lowell was a teacher and a mentor, speaking on the topics of credit, and bankruptcy — one of Lowell’s passions.
The people who nominated Lowell for this award really said it the best:
“I would like to believe if anyone in our profession is worthy of receiving the Alice M. H. McGregor Lifetime Achievement Award, it would be Lowell Belk. I personally have been in credit for over 20 years and he has been one of the most influential people in my career, as well as a friend. He is the type individual that always takes the time from his busy schedule to offer advice or direction in any situation imaginable. He exemplifies the type of character and class that is not found in but a select few people.”
“Lowell has been a mentor and example to many of us in the credit profession, not only in his knowledge but also his standards and ethics. He maintained a constant dedication to stay at the forefront of how technology could be used in our profession, a skill many of us lose as our years of experience grow.”
Robert M. Healy, CCE /2004
The 2004 award recipient spent his career as a credit and finance professional. His list of professional and personal accomplishments includes many years of teaching and mentoring upcoming credit professionals. You could not stand in a room with him without the conversation turning towards the value of learning and continuing adult education. He taught credit and finance through classes, seminars, numerous lectures and panels. He taught just as often, one on one, as a mentor and friend.
He served tirelessly on committee after committee, council after council and board after board. He held leadership roles in the National Association of Credit Management, the Credit Research Foundation, the National Chemical Credit Association, the NACM Chicago Midwest Credit Management Association, the National Agricultural Chemical Credit Association, the New York Petroleum Credit Group, Producers Credit, and FCIB. He served in an advisory capacity to Dun and Bradstreet and Congressman Henry Hyde of the state of Illinois. He is NACM’s honorary lifetime member, as a Past National Chair of the Board.
As the NACM Chicago said in one article and on a plaque given to him in his honor, “With Gratitude from 50 years of colleagues.”
Donald F. Conklin / 2001
For only the third time, the National Honors and Awards Committee chose a member of the credit community on which to bestow this award. The National Honors and Awards Committee proudly recognized Donald F. Conklin as the 2001 recipient of the Alice M.H. McGregor Award.
Don Conklin is the President of NACM Business Credit Services (formerly known as NACM Western Washington-Alaska) in Seattle. His career with NACM has spanned more than thirty years. Mr. Conklin, the 1994-1995 Secretarial Council Chair, is a vigorous proponent of continuing education, each year sponsoring the Orchid Fundraiser on behalf of Alice McGregor. His self-effacing dedication to NACM locally and nationally has earned him the praise and respect of the NACM membership and his colleagues across the country.
Jim McIntyre, CCE / 1998
The 1998 Alice McGregor Award recipient is James A. McIntyre, CCE. Having earned his CCE designation in 1992, Jim shares a lifetime of knowledge and experience in credit, acting both as a local and national instructor for NACM. He is a mentor for hundreds of credit professionals working their way through the National Certification Program. He served as the 1996-97 NACM National Chair of the Board. He further supports NACM National through his extensive committee work.
Jim has been a member of the Forius (formerly NACM North Central) Board of Directors as well as a vigorous supporter of their educational programming. Jim raises the standard for participation, education and professional conduct for all who follow.
O.D. Glaus Jr. CCE / 1996
O.D. Glaus, Jr., CCE was honored as the first Alice McGregor Award recipient in May 1996. O.D. epitomized the spirit of the Award. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, with bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He served in both the European and Pacific theaters in World War II. After this four year’s of military service, he began his business career as a university instructor and then went on to work at Genesco, starting a 50 year relationship.
O.D. was the Chair of NACM National from 1971-1972. He, along with a small group of his peers, organized the first NACM Legislative Conference. He was also instrumental in the development of the Certified Credit Executive designation, NACM’s highest professional certification. For his endless service locally and nationally as an instructor, committee member, board member and advisor, O.D. was awarded the 1990 National Credit Executive of the Year Award.
He is described as a true gentleman who is held in the highest esteem by his colleagues and the Association.
Archives
Welcome to our archive of award recipients.
O.D. Glaus Credit Executive of Distinction Award
formerly known as the National Credit Executive of the Year Award
Anne Scarcella, CCE, CCRA / 2024
Kenny Wine, CCE / 2023
Heidi Lindgren-Boyce, CCE /2022
Sheryl Rasmusson, CCE / 2020-2021
Kurt Sorensen, CCE, CICP / 2019
Jerry Drake, CCE / 2018
Larry O'Brien, CCE, ICCE /2017
Judy Wagner, CCE / 2016
Jay Snyder, CCE, ICCE / 2015
Gary Gaudette, CCE, ICCE / 2014
Kathy Tomlin, CCE / 2013
Val Venable, CCE / 2012
Michael Puccinelli, CCE / 2011
David Beckel, CCE / 2010
David Watson, CCE / 2009
George Schnupp, CCE / 2008
Curt Rothlisberger, CCE, CICE / 2007
Gary White, CCE / 2006
Leslie Reedy, CCE / 2005
Lloyd Riffer, CCE / 2004
Ronnie Archer, CCE / 2003
Phyllis Truitt, CCE / 2002
Mark Borofsky, CCE / 2001
Dawn Wallace Cook, CCE / 2000
Marjorie Dyrnes, CCE / 1999
Thomas Shimko, CCE / 1998
Jack Clark, CCE / 1997
Betty Wysocki, CCE / 1996
LeeAnn Garrington, CCE / 1995
Jack Tobin, CCE / 1994
CBA Designation of Excellence Award
Leah Melvin, CBA / 2024
Samantha Hardy, CBA / 2023
Fred Richards, CBA / 2022
Devon Glenn, CBA / 2020-2021
Robbin Windham, CBA / 2019
Ed Bell, PhD, CBA, CICP / 2018
Rianne McIntosh, CBA / 2017
Susan Thomas, CBA / 2016
Robert Verhage, CBA, CCRA / 2015
Sheryl Rasmusson, CBA / 2014
Caron Munsen, CBA / 2013
Karol Saito, CBA / 2012
Kathy Antoine, CBA / 2011
Mary M. Reschke, CBA / 2010
Erin Doll, CBA / 2009
Patty Fullmer, CBA / 2008
Mary Moore, CBA / 2007
Cindy Jaeger, CBF / 2006
Ernie Daigle, CBA / 2005
Shane Inglesby, CCE / 2004
Mary "Terri" Downing, CBA / 2003
Kathy Hicks, CBA / 2002
Kim Sizemore, CCE / 2001
Brett Hanft, CBA / 2000
Kevin Burke, CBA / 1999
CBF Designation of Excellence Award
Spencer Bakerink, CBF / 2024
Yazmin Yepez, CBF, CCRA, CICP / 2023
Janet Clark, CBF / 2022
Penny Jeter, CBF / 2020-2021
Scott Woitas, CBF / 2019
Judy Perttula, CBF / 2018
Julie Anderson, CBF, CCRA / 2017
Jason Sanborn, CBF / 2016
Scott Woitas, CBF / 2015
Myra, Kingstad, CBF / 2014
Hector Benitez, CBF / 2013
D'Ann Johnson, CBF / 2012
Donald Kruggel, CBF / 2011
Michelle A. Cleaver, CBF / 2010
DeAnna Stock, CBF / 2009
Cynthia Jaeger, CBF / 2008
Janae Jeffs, CBF / 2007
Lourdes Mulligan, CBF / 2006
Barbara Davis, CBF / 2005
Mary Alice Campbell, CBF / 2004
Laurie Farvour, CBF / 2003
Janis Lucas, CCE / 2002
Heidi Lindgren-Boyce, CCE / 2001
Robin Ashburn, CBF / 2000
Kay Erbes, CBF / 1999
CCRA Designation of Excellence Award
Ray Yarborough, CBF, CCRA, CICP / 2024
Jayce Alfonzo, CCRA, CBA / 2023
Nick Luzania, CBF, CCRA / 2022
Shane Norman, CCE / 2016
Kurt Sorensen, CCE, CEW, CICP / 2015
Pamela Craik, CCE / 2014
Ron Sereika, CCE / 2013
Heidi Lindgren-Boyce, CCE / 2012
Shera “Sheila” Roames, CCE / 2011
CCE Designation of Excellence Award
Tawnya Marsh, CCE / 2024
Mike Hill, CCE / 2023
Kevin Stinner, CCE, CCRA / 2022
JoAnn Malz, CCE, ICCE and Wendy Mode, CCE, CICP / 2020-2021
Erica White, CCE / 2019
Eve Sahnow, CCE / 2018
Melissa Kobus, CCE / 2017
Shane Norman, CCE / 2016
Kurt Sorensen, CCE, CEW, CICP / 2015
Pamela Craik, CCE / 2014
Ron Sereika, CCE / 2013
Heidi Lindgren-Boyce, CCE / 2012
Shera “Sheila” Roames, CCE / 2011
Barbara A. Condit, CCE / 2010
Toni Drake, CCE / 2009
John Jaeger, CCE / 2008
Paulyne VanderSloot, CCE / 2007
Valerie Venable, CCE / 2006
Kevin Burke, CCE & Posthumous recognition of Jeris Baldwin, CCE / 2005
Eddy Sumar, CCE / 2004
Jeff O'Banion, CCE / 2003
Kim Lancaster, CCE / 2002
Sherry Wood, CCE / 2001
Patricia Fenn, CCE / 2000
C. Edward Frermann, CCE / 1999
Emerging Leader Award
Brittany Yvon, CBA, CICP & Brian Wallace / 2024
Matthew Mezger, Jr., CCRA, CBA / 2023
Jared Silver, CBA / 2023
Brett Hanft, CBA / 2020-2021
Brendon Misik, CCE, CICP / 2018
Kevin Stinner, CCE, CCRA / 2017
GSCFM Student Leader Award
Erin Stammer, CCE / 2024
Tim Keeley / 2023
Paul Amante, CCE, CICP & Tracy Turner, CCE / 2022
Diana Stone, CCE and Benjamin Whitehouse, CCE / 2021
Jennifer Harris, CCE and Tiffany Carpendar, CCE / 2020
Wendy Mode, CCE, CICP / 2019
Rocky Thomas, CCE / 2018
Charles Edwards Jr., CCE / 2017
David Groom, CCE / 2016
Mentor of the Year Award
Marilyn Rea, CCE / 2015
Patrick Spargur, ICCE / 2014
Stacey Smythe, CCE / 2013
Larry O'Brien, CCE / 2012
Gwendolyn Stroops, CCE / 2011
Shane Inglesby, CCE / 2010
Connie Steed, CCE / 2009
Phil Klikas, Ph.D. / 2008
Carolyn Pavlovsky, CCE / 2007
Alice White, MCE / 2006
Jeff O'Banion, CCE / 2005
Bonnie Snider, CCE / 2004
Linda Bost, CCE / 2003
Leslie Reedy, CCE / 2002
Betsy Paul, CCE / 2001
Instructor of the Year Award
Cheryl Ann Pinson, CCE, CICP / 2015
Jeffrey Hawkins, CCE / 2014
Douglas Darrington, CCE / 2013
Duane Schwartz, CCE / 2012
Gwendolyn Stroops, CCE / 2011
Ronald A. Sereika, CCE, CEW / 2010
John R. Zummo, CCE / 2010
Debie Wangsgard, CCE / 2009
Susan Lujan, CCE / 2008
John Jaeger, CCE / 2007
Cliff Gladys, CCE / 2006
Jim Montague, CCE / 2005
M. Leigh Johnson / 2004
Joanne Simone / 2003
Walt Jensen, CCAE / 2002
Pamela Vandivier, CCE / 2001
Jim McIntyre, CCE and George Schnupp, CCE / 2000
Dr. George Gallinger / 1999
Student of the Year Award
Anne Scarcella, CCE, CCRA / 2015
Angie Monroe, CBA / 2014
Denise Moller, CCE, ICCE / 2013
Jason Sanborn, CBA / 2012
Shane Norman, CCE / 2011
Beth Voecks, CBA / 2010
Krista Miller, CBA / 2009
Julie Putman, CBA / 2008
Barbara Mackay / 2007
Joyce Williams, CBF / 2006
Marianne Maddox, CBA / 2005
Lori Morrison, CBF / 2004
Jeremy Keenan, CBA / 2003
Luzia Hamlin, CCE / 2002
Tamara McCourt, CCE / 2001
Eddy Sumar, CCE / 2000
Nancy Strader, CCE / 1999
Strength in Numbers Recognition Award
Mike Brittain, CAE / 2008
Chuck Monson, CCE & Phyllis Truitt, CCE / 2007
Dick Kaufman, CAE, Sheryl Mott, & Logan Bagley, CCE / 2005
Mary Hartfiel, Wanda Borges / 2004
G. Gallinger, Betty McDonald, Bruce Nathan / 2003
Best Article of the Year Award
Lloyd Eichorn, CCE / 2007
Norman Cowie, CCE / 2006
Michael Dennis, CBF / 2005
Jerry Drake, CCE & Norman Taylor, CCE / 2004
Eddy Sumar, CCE / 2003
Tamara McCourt, CCE / 2002
