College of Business Commencement

December 16, 2022 

Order of Ceremony

Processional ¹ – The Colorado Brass Ensemble

Presentation of Colors – Wing Walker Honor Guard

National Anthem ² – Emmanuel Bonilla

Welcome and Introductions – Dr. Ken Manning

Announcement of Newly Commissioned Officers – Maj Blake Friend

Recognition of University Honors Program Graduates and Graduates with Distinction  – Dr. Paul Mallette

Recognition of Graduate Programs LEAD Award Recipient – Dr. Troy Mumford

Dean’s Remarks – Dean Beth Walker

Student Speaker – Anuja Sande

Presidential Remarks – Interim President Rick Miranda

Charge to the Class – Lisa Hackard

Conferring Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees – Dean Walker and Interim President Miranda

Presentation of Diplomas – Department Heads and Dr. Mumford

Alumni Association Remarks – Ms. Grace Wright

Alma Mater ² – Emmanuel Bonilla

Recessional – The Colorado Brass Ensemble

On the Platform

Dr. Ken Manning, Associate Dean for Research and Faculty

Mx. Patrice Palmer, Assistant Dean for Social and Cultural Inclusion

Dr. Lisa Kutcher, Chair, Department of Accounting

Dr. Leo Vijayasarathy, Chair, Department of Computer Information Systems

Dr. Hilla Skiba, Chair, Department of Finance and Real Estate

Dr. Laura Jensen, Vice Provost for Planning and Effectiveness

Dr. Blake Naughton, Vice President for Engagement and Extension

Dr. Susan Golicic, Chair, Department of Management

Dr. Dave Gilliland, Chair, Department of Marketing

Mr. Rick Miranda, Interim President, Colorado State University

Mrs. Lisa Hackard, KPMG, Audit Partner

Dr. Beth Walker, Dean

Dr. Paul Mallette, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs

Anuja Sande, Masters in CIS, Student Speaker

Dr. Troy Mumford, Associate Professor, Management

Ms. Grace Wright, Alumnus, Instructor, Impact MBA and Sustainability Initiatives Specialist

Maj Blake Friend, Air Force ROTC, Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies

Announcers

Ms. Keelin McGill, Administrative Assistant, Impact MBA

Ms. Amy Kozlarek, Career Management Center Counselor and Instructor

Marshals

Dr. Ken Manning, Grand Marshal

Dr. James Stekelberg, Accounting

Dr. Nick Roberts, Computer Information Systems

Dr. Rob Schwebach, Finance

Mr. Chris Stein, Financial Planning

Dr. Samantha Conroy, Human Resource Management

Dr. Rob Mitchell, Management and Innovation

Ms. L.A. Mitchell, Marketing

Dr. Pete Thrasher, Real Estate

Dr. John Macdonald, Supply Chain Management

Dr. Derek Johnston, Master of Accountancy

Dr. John Hoxmeier, Master of Computer Information Systems

Dr. Asad Aziz, Impact MBA

Ms. Catie Rohloff, MBA

Ms. Tonja Rosales and Mr. Shawn Utecht, Faculty and Staff

Lisa Hackard, Commencement Speaker
KPMG – Audit Partner

Lisa Hackard is an audit partner based in Denver and serving as part of KPMG’s Department of Professional Practice and Risk Management. She is the lead partner for KPMG’s U.S. system of quality control annual assessment, which provides the foundation for audit and attestation quality. Lisa also serves as the U.S representative on the global working group developing methodology, technology and guidance for the implementation of forthcoming quality control standards and also leads teams in supporting KPMG firms in South America. Lisa represents KPMG in a variety of external forums, including the Center for Audit Quality and the Colorado Society of CPAs. Lisa is also an SEC Reviewing Partner, the highest technical designation at KPMG, responsible for the quality review of audits of SEC Registrants and their related SEC filings. Lisa is the national chair for KPMG’s Abilities in Motion network, serves as part of the firm’s Accelerate 2025 task force, focused on DE&I and leads the U.S. Firm’s Resiliency pillar as part of the Culture network. Lisa promotes awareness of disabilities and mental health matters through local and national events, internal and external publications and workshops on topics including stress management, self-care, resiliency and happiness.

¹ Audience remain seated

² Audience please stand