The Sam Tidwell Outstanding Students in Business awards are presented annually to College of Business undergraduates who embody a dedication to academic, leadership, and extracurricular involvement within the Michigan Tech community. Congratulations to our 2023 recipients:
Kieran Rowan
- Engineering Management, minors in Enterprise and Psychology
- Savage, Minnesota
The fourth-year student says that Michigan Tech has been the perfect fit–allowing interpersonal and leadership development through classes and club, while also providing immersion in technical and cultural experiences, saying: “Choosing Michigan Tech is a decision I’ve never regretted, and I’m extremely grateful for all the opportunities I’ve been provided to impact the University as a student.”
“I feel empowered in my voice, which has inspired me all the more to continue growing in my involvement.”
Lexi Dembroski
- Accounting with Data Analytics, minor in Spanish
- Superior, Wisconsin
Following graduation, Dembroski, who is entering her third year at Tech, will attend the University of Minnesota for its Master of Accountancy program, preparing to launch a career in international taxation as a certified public accountant. Dembroski says that the personalized environment in the College of Business has created a nurturing community, fostering her development in ways she hadn’t thought possible.
“I’m overwhelmingly grateful to College of Business faculty for providing me with the knowledge and skills to succeed in business.”
Kevin Hoefer
- Management with Supply Chain and Operations Management, minor in FinTech
- Midland, Michigan
A career in supply chain procurement is fourth-year Hoefer’s aim following graduation. He also has his sights set on pursuing an MBA after joining the workforce. Whether leading large groups during Orientation Week or Finance Club meetings, facilitating sessions with his Enterprise team, or working one-on-one with students as a Success Coach, Hoefer gains inspiration motivating others to pursue their goals.
“I am thrilled to represent a College that has challenged me to become a better person both inside and outside of the classroom.”
About the College of Business
The Michigan Tech College of Business offers undergraduate majors in accounting, business analytics, construction management, economics, engineering management, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing, as well as a general business option. Graduate degrees include the TechMBA®, a Master of Engineering Management, a Master of Science in Accounting, and a Master of Science in Applied Natural Resource Economics.