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UWF College of Business inducts 2022 Hall of Fame class

The University of West Florida College of Business inducted its 2022 Hall of Fame class on Friday, Oct. 28 at the UWF Commons Conference Center.

The Hall of Fame was established in 2021 to celebrate individuals who embody the qualities that make the college an extraordinary place to learn and grow. Inductees are College of Business alumni or supporters who have excelled in their careers and positively impacted society. A committee of College of Business faculty and administrators and previous Hall of Fame inductees selected the 2022 members based on the following criteria: graduated from the UWF College of Business or supported the college in a meaningful way; exceptional career accomplishments; significant professional recognition; community involvement and recognition; and service to the College of Business and UWF.

“Congratulations to our distinguished inductees on joining this exclusive club,” College of Business Dean Richard Fountain said. “Each of the inductees encapsulates the very qualities that make the College a wonderful place to learn and grow. Their generous support of the College of Business has helped us prepare students to follow in their impressive footsteps.”

The 2022 Hall of Fame class includes:

President, Appleyard Agency

Principal consultant, The Table Group

Chief executive officer, LifeView Group

Kim MacQueen, philanthropist

Julian MacQueen, Founder and chairman, Innisfree Hotels; philanthropist

Former city councilman and mayor of Pensacola; former state legislator and majority leader, Florida House of Representatives; former president and chief executive officer, Pensacola Area Chamber of Commerce; director Emeritus and former lead director, Synovus Bank of Pensacola

Founder and former chief executive officer, Studer Group; College of Business Entrepreneur in Residence

For more information about the UWF College of Business 2022 Hall of Fame class, visit uwf.edu/cob.