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Honoring Likeminded Folks

26 Apr

 

2012 Stelos Alliance Award winners

2012 Stelos Alliance Award winners

 

On Sunday, Stelos Alliance will honor these four individuals who continue the mission of Stelos Alliance by providing post-graduate opportunities to dynamic young people.

Learn a little about this year’s recipients:

Rex Gore

Rex Gore is the owner of PJS of Texas, a commercial cleaning company, and Cleanscapes, a commercial landscaping company. Rex has always served and supported his community alongside his wife of 29 years, Debra. Rex was involved in the founding of El Paso Éxito or the The Path to Success, a nonprofit aimed at helping employees and their children raise their academic outcomes, and recently partnered with Hudson Baird to form PelotonU — an innovative college program. PelotonU melds a college education with a mentorship model that provides the best parts of a traditional residential College experience, which provides a debt free Bachelor’s degree combined with maturity, life and job readiness..

Carrie Hurt

Carrie A. Hurt is president and CEO of Better Business Bureau serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin, and was recently named interim chief executive officer of the Council of Better Business Bureaus.  Carrie has excelled in her career at BBB since 1995 and she has turned her BBB in to one of the largest BBB’s in the country. Her BBB has been awarded the BBB Marshall A. Mott Award for excellence in outstanding communications, a Hermes Creative Award, a MarCom award and an American Marketing Association award. Her BBB has also been named a top workplace by the Austin American Statesman, as well as a top 50 Best Non-Profits to work for by the Non-Profit Times. In 2011, Carrie was named a Women of Influence by the Austin Business Journal. In 2009, she received the “Yellow Rose of Texas” award from Texas Governor Rick Perry, which recognizes outstanding Texas women for their significant contributions to Texas.

Dixie Van Eynde

Dixie Van Eynde is a counseling psychologist and coach specializing in career enhancement strategies.  Dixie spent many years working in university counseling centers helping students identify and develop their career. Since 2003, Dr. Van Eynde has been involved with LeaderSteps, a program for high school seniors that seeks to provide them with information, inspiration and specific skills and knowledge that will contribute to their development as leaders in their future careers and communities.

Don Van Eynde

Dr. Donald Van Eynde is a Professor of Management at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Don’s areas of expertise include the management of change, management education, and the development of executive teams.  From 2004–2006 Don worked with NASA’s Space Shuttle Mission Management Team on issues related to decision making and group dynamics. Working with students is Don’s passion in life.  A part of him says “it’s getting time to retire,” but the other part has trouble envisioning a time when students are no longer a major part of his life.  During his 29 years at Trinity, Don has been recognized on 38 occasions by students and campus organizations as an “Outstanding/Favorite Professor.”

 

This is our favorite time of year – stay tuned for individual profiles over the coming weeks

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Honoring Extraordinary Students

25 Apr
2012 Stelos Awards banquet

2012 Stelos Alliance Awards banquet

 

The mission of the Stelos Alliance is to help extraordinary young people reach their potential through scholarships and principled leadership training. In just a few days, the Stelos Alliance family will spend the evening honoring the following students with a total of $21,000 in scholarships at the annual Stelos Alliance Awards banquet.

The honorees are as follows:

Housley Scholars:

Adam Odomore is currently majoring in International Relations at Texas State University. Adam plays active role on campus by serving the residents of San Marcos Hall as their Resident Assistant. Adam is also furthering his leadership through his active role in the Texas State Leadership Team.

Taylor Dorn will be graduating in May 2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology. Taylor currently is the President of the Geology Club, and the Chair of the Academic Encrichment Committee for the Associated Student Government.

Karli Koerner is currently majoring in Communication Studies at Texas State University. Karli possesses contagious enthusiasm, which has helped her serve at the Cat Camp Director and the current President of the Student Organizations Council.

Kameron Fehrmann is currently majoring in Communication Design at Texas State University. Kameron currently works in the LBJ Student Center Marketing Office, and is also an active member of Student Foundation.

Ryan Elliot is currently majoring in International Studies at Texas State University. Ryan currently serves as the Director of Veterans Day for Student Foundation, as well as, serves as a Senator for the Associated Student Government.

Danielle Bonanno will be graduating May 2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, and will be attending Texas Wesleyan’s Law School in the fall. Danielle currently serves as the Vice President of Finance for Student Foundation.

Jamie Lahiere will be graduating May 2013 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurial Studies. Jamie plays an active role in the organization CEO.

Stelos Scholarship Recipients:

Ashley Brown will be graduating May 2013 with a Bachelor of Public Administration degree. Ashley is currently the Director of Bobcat Pause for Student Foundation at Texas State University.

Ryan Gates will be graduating May 2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. Ryan currently serves as the Vice President of Administration for Student Foundation at Texas State University.

Mindy Green is currently majoring in Public Relations at Texas State University. Mindy is an active member of Chi Omega, where she currently serves as the sorority’s Scholarship Chairwoman.

Lindsey Hendrix will be graduating May 2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders. Lindsey currently serves as the Executive Assistant in the Associated Student Government, as well as, an active member of Student Foundation.

Andrew Henley will be graduating August 2013 with a Bachelor of Public Administration degree. Andrew currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Student Foundation, as well as, the Senate Pro Tempore for the Associated Student Government.

Nathan McDaniel will be graduating August 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Nathan currently serves Texas State University as the Student Body President, while maintaining an active role in both Student Foundation and Pi Kappa Phi.

TerriLe Murphy will be graduating May 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. TerriLe currently serves as the Vice President of Programming for Student Foundation, as well as, playing an active role in the Gospel Expressions Association.

Devan Reynolds will be graduating May 2013 with a Bachelor of Public Administration degree, and will be continuing at Texas State University by pursuing a Master’s degree in Legal Studies. Devan is also an active member of Student Foundation, where she serves as the Co-Chair of the Bobcat Pause Committee.

This is our favorite time of year – stay tuned for individual profiles of each student over the coming weeks!

 

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Bobcats for a Better Tomorrow

23 Apr
Photo taken by Carlos Valdez, Assitant Phot Editor- The University Star.

Photo taken by Carlos Valdez, Assistant Photo Editor- The University Star

A year ago we were proud to watch two alums of our Housley Principled Leadership Program elected as the Student Body President and Vice President of Texas State University: Nathan McDaniel and Alison Sibley.

One year later, we are again proud to see two Housley graduates inaugurated as Student Body President and Vice President; Vanessa Cortez and Edward Perez were sworn in last week as the new representatives of Texas State University’s 35,000 students.

Vanessa and Eddie ran with the slogan, “Bobcats for a Better Tomorrow” to signify their passion for the university and their goal to further improve Texas State. They took a strong stance during the campaign to begin a culture shift at the university – a shift that promotes pride, builds attendance at athletic events, and makes Texas State an even more desirable university.

“I am truly honored to be elected as the next student body president and I’m excited to serve the students as their voice to the administration,” said Cortez following her inauguration. “Housley made a large impact on my life and was the motivation I needed to run for this position. Housley not only helped me realize my potential but it continuously helps me fulfill my potential because it taught me the importance of taking initiative and being proactive. “

Just a few days after taking office, Cortez and Perez are already hard at work preparing for their term in office, from scheduling meetings with administrators to meeting with their newly elected senators. Edward Perez had this to say about his new responsibility: “I am very honored that the students at Texas State deemed me qualified to represent them. Running for office was a year long goal and I cannot wait to see what this upcoming year has in store for Vanessa and me. “

We are proud to see graduates of the Housley program continue to choose to accept the responsibilities of leadership; and we are proud to have Vanessa and Eddie as members of the Stelos family.

 

 

 

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