December 8, 2008
Albuquerque Journal
Anderson School inducts 3
Journal Staff ReportThe University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management's 2009 Hall of Fame inductees are: Amy Susan Boule (MBA, 1983), Leonard Sanchez (BBA, 1968), and George Stanfield (BBA, 1977).
"These candidates are selected for their professional success, contribution to community involvement and an ongoing commitment to continuing education," said Anderson Foundation Board Advancement Committee Chair Sheri Milone. "This year we received nominations for an extremely talented pool of business leaders that made the selection process very difficult. They were all very deserving, but these three candidates came to the top of the committee's list."
The Anderson Foundation Board also recognizes three young alumni under the age of 40. Raul Anaya (BBA, 2003); Jason Burns (BBA, 2006, and MBA, 2008), and Victor Garcia (BBA, 1992) have already distinguished themselves early in their careers and show promise of continued growth in the years ahead.
Professor Rich Brody was named the recipient of the 2009 Faculty Community Leadership Award.
The honorees will be recognized at the 20th Anniversary Hall of Fame reception and dinner awards presentation on March 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Student Union Building on UNM's main campus.
Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available. Individual tickets are $75.
To make reservations or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, call the Anderson School of Management Development Office at (505) 277-6413 or e-mail armijo@mgt.unm.edu by Feb. 27.
Boule returned to school 13 years after completing her bachelor's degree to obtain her MBA degree in 1983. She spent more than 24 years at the UNM Hospital, serving as a hospital administrator for 23 years. A significant accomplishment was the completion and move to the Barbara and Bill Richardson Pavilion in 2007 where she was administratively responsible for the planning for and construction of the facility.
Sanchez received his BBA in Accounting from Anderson in 1968. He became a CPA in 1971 and is licensed to practice in New Mexico and California. He has over 40 years of experience in accounting, having worked with numerous clients and not-for-profit organizations. He is a partner at Moss Adams LLP with areas of expertise in closely held businesses, financial planning, and income tax planning. He is a member of numerous professional and trade organizations.
Stanfield graduated from the Anderson in 1977 with a BBA in Finance Management. He then went on to the New Mexico School of Banking in 1981, the Commercial Lending School in Norman, Okla., in 1982 and the Commercial Real Estate School in Columbus, Ohio, in 1984 before returning to New Mexico in 1985 for a position at Bank of the West and their predecessor organizations where he has spent the past 22 years. He manages operations in New Mexico, Arizona and Oklahoma with a total of 69 branches and approximately 500 employees.