{"id":143,"date":"2018-05-01T15:59:30","date_gmt":"2018-05-01T19:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/business-school\/student-resources\/beta-gamma-sigma-honor-society\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T10:32:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T15:32:13","slug":"beta-gamma-sigma-honor-society","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/business-school\/student-resources\/beta-gamma-sigma-honor-society\/","title":{"rendered":"Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"BetaGammaSigmaBanner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/business-school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/425\/2018\/05\/BetaGammaSigmaBanner.jpg\" alt=\"BetaGammaSigmaBanner\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The International Honor Society <strong>Beta Gamma Sigma <\/strong>recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of students enrolled in collegiate business and management programs accredited by AACSB International\u2013The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Membership is by invitation only. Students are normally invited for membership if they are in the top 10% as undergraduates, or in the top 20% as graduate students.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"Beta Gamma Sigma\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/business-school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/425\/2018\/05\/BetaGammaSigma.gif\" alt=\"Beta Gamma Sigma\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With the global expansion of accreditation by AACSB International, Beta Gamma Sigma is able to extend invitations to outstanding students worldwide. Membership in the society is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate, or doctoral program in business.<\/p>\n<p>There is no higher honor for students of business and management than to graduate \u201cBeta Gamma Sigma.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits to Members<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Lifelong Recognition:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Membership in the International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma provides recognition for a lifetime. As the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can earn, it is always appropriate to include membership on one\u2019s resume.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Online Membership Directory:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The directory is a free online service that provides an opportunity for members to keep their contact information up-to-date with the society, and allows members to stay in better contact with each other.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alumni Network:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alumni chapters have been established in major metropolitan areas around the U.S. and in Hong Kong. The society is committed to providing additional benefits to members in established alumni areas as well as increasing the international component of the Alumni Network.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BGS Scholarship Program:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Through the Beta Gamma Sigma Scholarship Program, the society has helped more than 1,200 outstanding students of business reach their educational and professional goals. The society and its member deans have awarded more than $1.2 million (U.S.) since 1988.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Student Leadership Forum:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This twice-annual program brings collegiate members together to analyze their leadership and managerial skills. Each collegiate chapter is encouraged to send representatives to the forums.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Membership Verification:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Potential employers are encouraged to contact BGS to verify the membership of applicants.<\/p>\n<h2>Contact the Society<\/h2>\n<p>For more information on Beta Gamma Sigma benefits, programs, and services, contact the Central Office at:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Beta Gamma Sigma<\/li>\n<li>125 Weldon Parkway<\/li>\n<li>Maryland Heights, MO 63043-3101 USA<\/li>\n<li>Phone: <a href=\"tel:+13144325650\">314-432-5650<\/a><\/li>\n<li>E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:bgshonors@betagammasigma.org\">bgshonors@betagammasigma.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Web Site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.betagammasigma.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.betagammasigma.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MU Chapter Contact:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Dr. Gilda Agacer, Department of Accounting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:jmerkle@monmouth.edu\">gagacer@monmouth.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Phone: <a href=\"tel:+17325713483\">732-263-5549<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Mail: c\/o Monmouth University, Leon Hess Business School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Annual Induction Ceremony<\/h2>\n<p>In May an annual induction ceremony, reception, and dinner takes place the evening before graduation. At this dinner the new inductees are sworn in, a chapter honoree is asked to address the attendants, awards for high academic achievement are announced, and the selections for the faculty awards in teaching and research, and service are announced.<\/p>\n<h2>Past Chapter Honorees<\/h2>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>2025 \u2013 Ken Young, Board Advisor and Partner at NextWave Consulting<\/li>\n<li>2024 \u2013 Deb Clay, Executive Officer and Vice President of Technology Business Operations, New York Life (Retired)<\/li>\n<li>2023 \u2013\u00a0 William (Bill) MacDonald, Central New Jersey Group Manager, PNC Bank\u2019s Commercial Banking Segment<\/li>\n<li>2022 \u2013\u00a0 Bill O&#8217;Mara, KPMG Global Head of Audit (Retired)<\/li>\n<li>2019 \u2013 Ruth A. Flaig, Executive Director (Retired), The New York Times<\/li>\n<li>2018 \u2013 John D. Napoli, Brigadier General (USA Retired) and President, Spencer LLC.<\/li>\n<li>2017 \u2013 Wayne P. Tessler, Partner in Private Business Service Group, Eisner Amper Accountants &amp; Advisors<\/li>\n<li>2016 \u2013 Karyn Cusanelli, President, Member of Board of Directors, MU Alumni Association<\/li>\n<li>2015 \u2013 John A. Aiello, Esquire, Giordano Halleran &amp; Ciesla, P.C.<\/li>\n<li>2014 \u2013 Scott C. Swain, President\/CEO, Trident Computer Resources, Inc.<\/li>\n<li>2013 \u2013 Deborah Mannix, Financial Advisor\/Guided Portfolio Manager, Morgan Stanley<\/li>\n<li>2012 \u2013 Suzanne Barba, Tax Director &amp; Executive Director, J.P. Morgan Private Bank<\/li>\n<li>2011 \u2013 Richard L. Ricciardi, MBA, Ricciardi Consulting, LLC<\/li>\n<li>2010 \u2013 Jeana M. Piscatelli, VP, NE Region International Correspondent, Wells Fargo Bank, NY<\/li>\n<li>2009 \u2013 Lenny Valentino, President, Rita\u2019s Water Ice<\/li>\n<li>2008 \u2013 Paul W. Corliss, President\/CEO, The Silver Fox Club<\/li>\n<li>2007 \u2013 Robert B. Rumsby, Executive Vice President\/COO, Gemini Cosmetics, Inc.<\/li>\n<li>2006 \u2013 Karl D. Gordinier, Jr., President, Gordinier Resource Management<\/li>\n<li>2005 \u2013 Debra Larrison, President &amp; CEO, Citigroup Geneva Capital Strategies<\/li>\n<li>2004 \u2013 William Vogel, President, Atlantic Mills Inc.<\/li>\n<li>2003 \u2013 Thomas Libonate, President, Ryan Partnership<\/li>\n<li>2002 \u2013 Robert McAllan, CEO, Press Communications LLC<\/li>\n<li>2001 \u2013 Dennis Gallagher, Charman &amp; CEO, Global Passenger Services LLC<\/li>\n<li>2000 \u2013 Thomas Labrecque, Chairman, Chase Manhattan Corp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Inducted Faculty of Monmouth University<\/h2>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Dr. Gilda Agacer<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Nahid Aslanbeigui<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Barrie Bailey<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Edward Christensen<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Andreas Christofi<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Jonathan Daigle<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Linda Flaming<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Susan Gupta<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Amy Handlin<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Noah Hart<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Fred Kelly<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Min Lu<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Lal Mahajan<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Joseph Mosca<\/li>\n<li>Prof. Roy Nersesian<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Guy Oakes<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Patrick O\u2019Halloran<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Donald Moliver<\/li>\n<li>Dr. David Paul<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Steve Pressman<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Benedicte Reyes<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Stuart Rosenberg<\/li>\n<li>Prof. Paul Savoth<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Scott Jeffrey<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Eugene Simko<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Donald R. 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