The University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College honored the achievements of faculty and staff during the 2026 Celebration of Success.
“It is an honor to work alongside this exemplary team,” said Balaji Rajagopalan, Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. Dean of the Trulaske College of Business. “Every single member of our faculty and staff works to ensure that our students are equipped with the skills and experiences needed to succeed when they leave our campus, and that the Trulaske College of Business continues to be synonymous with excellence in business education.”
Honorees
20-Year Service Award
Richard Johnson, Professor of Management
15-Year Service Award
Stacy Rohr, Program Coordinator, Cornell Leadership Program
Arunachalam Family Award
Kate Elmore, Recruitment Manager
Sijie Yao, Director of the Paul and Lynn Ann Vogel Master of Accountancy and Integrated Program
Outstanding Staff Service Awards
Amber Bussey, Senior Student Services Coordinator – Experience-Centered Learning
Ryan Murray, Director of Employer and External Relations
Council on Teaching Excellence Award
Stacy Wright, Assistant Teaching Professor of Accountancy
Jeffery Piao, Assistant Professor of Accountancy and CBIZ MHM Faculty Scholar
Jackie Rasmussen, Assistant Teaching Professor of Management and Director of the MU International Trade Center
Tim Hill, Assistant Teaching Professor in Management
John W. Rogers Excellence in Teaching Award
Chris Prestigiacomo, Associate Teaching Professor of Accountancy and Vairam Arunachalam Distinguished Teaching Professor
Inder Khurana, Geraldine Trulaske Chair of Accountancy
Gay Albright, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, Trulaske College of Business and David and Judy O’Neal MBA Professor
Srinath Gopalakrishna, Professor of Marketing, David and Judy O'Neal MBA Professor
Trulaske College of Business Distinguished Research Achievement Award
Inder Khurana, Geraldine Trulaske Chair of Accountancy
Detelina Marinova, Samuel M. Walton Distinguished Professor of Marketing
Raymond and Mary Ann O’Brien Excellence in Teaching Award
Christie McCullough, Assistant Teaching Professor of Management
Shelter Insurance Teaching Excellence Award in Marketing
Becky Bocklage, Assistant Teaching Professor of Marketing
Mizzou’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business prepares students for success as global citizens, business leaders, scholars, innovators and entrepreneurs by providing access to transformative technologies, offering experience-centered learning opportunities and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset.