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Chambliss Honors Exceptional UTC Rollins College of Business Students
Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. congratulates the 2024-2025 John C. Stophel Distinguished Students from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s (UTC) Gary W. Rollins College of Business for their exceptional achievements and dedication to academic excellence.
This year’s recipients include:
- Taylor Dunagan, Accounting/Construction Management
- Jacob Gould, Management/Political Science
- Brooke McMillen, Finance
- Nevaeh Morris, Marketing
- Vanee Patel, Finance/Business Analytics
- Justin Straus, Accounting/Finance
- Erin Yenawine, Economics/Political Science
“We are honored to recognize seven dedicated students for their commitment to both their community and academic pursuits,” said Chambliss President and Managing Shareholder Steve Barham. “This award serves as an opportunity to acknowledge several highly accomplished students who demonstrate the remarkable qualities of future leaders.”
The John C. Stophel Distinguished Student Award is given annually to high-achieving business students who have made significant and meaningful civic contributions to UTC and the Gary W. Rollins College of Business while maintaining a strong academic record. Award recipients are chosen based on their outstanding leadership, decision-making, and communication abilities, as well as a high level of self-motivation.
“We are very proud of this group of John C. Stophel Distinguished Students,” said Interim Dean of the Gary W. Rollins College of Business Michael Jones. “These students are leaders among their peers, demonstrating a commitment to academics and community service. This partnership with Chambliss gives students a chance to connect with potential mentors and future employers, and we’re grateful for their commitment to recognize the accomplishments of these outstanding students.”
Chambliss established an endowment at UTC in 2008 to honor the legacy of John C. Stophel, whose leadership was instrumental in shaping our firm’s culture following the merger that formed Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. in 1997. Throughout more than 50 years of practicing law, Stophel led numerous civic, charitable, and religious initiatives to benefit the Chattanooga community. Additionally, he served as chairman of the University of Chattanooga Foundation Board of Trustees from 2001 to 2004.
To learn more about the John C. Stophel Distinguished Student Award, visit:
https://www.utc.edu/gary-w-rollins-college-of-business/student-resources/john-c-stophel-student-awards.
Read the Chattanoogan article, “Chambliss Honors Exceptional UTC Rollins College of Business Students.”
