As we prepare to celebrate the College of Business Centennial anniversary, we would like to recognize our esteemed Hall of Fame inductees.

Annually, the URI College of Business celebrates its best and brightest by inducting outstanding members of the community into the College of Business Hall of Fame.

These prestigious awards highlight prominent alumni, friends of the University, and those who have played major roles in the state. Past inductees have been honored for their contributions in a wide range of professional, civic, and philanthropic activities.

The College’s primary consideration for induction is the nominee’s distinction in business, government, or in the not-for-profit sector.

Priority is given to alumni of the College and/or those who have a connection with the College of Business, the University of Rhode Island, or the State of Rhode Island.

Our distinguished recipients are listed below.

Hall of Fame Inductees

1999
David Beretta, Jr. ‘49, Hon. ‘83
Margaret (Peg) O. Ackroyd ‘29, Hon. ‘64
Robert L. Crandall ‘57, Hon. ‘86
Richard J. Harrington ‘73, Hon. ‘02
Russell E. Hogg ‘51, Hon. ‘86
Ralph C. Potter ‘47, Hon. ‘79
Vincent A. Sarni ‘49, Hon. ‘85
Alfred J. Verrecchia ‘67, ‘72
Richard R. Weeks, Hon. ‘88
Honorable Alton W. Wiley ‘51, Hon. ‘83

2000
Sidney Cohen ‘55
Howard S. Frank ‘62
George Graboys, Hon. ‘92
Robert F. Ligouri ‘61
Francesco P. Morsilli ‘53

2001
Bradford R. Boss ‘55, Hon. ‘82
Cynthia M. Deysher ‘78
Asa S. Knowles, Hon. ‘67
Kenneth F. Munroe ‘43
Senator Claiborne Pell, Hon. ‘64
Robert S. Russell ‘78

2002
Peter A. Bassi ‘70, ‘73
Michael D. Fascitelli ‘78
Frank J. Feraco ‘69
Alan G. Hassenfeld
Peter F. Kirn ‘75, ‘77
Anthony J. Rose, Jr., Hon. ‘91

2003
Honorable Lincoln C. Almond ‘59, Hon. ‘03
Steven E. Elterich ‘72
Bruce S. Sherman ‘69

2004
Robert A. Adams ‘57
David J. Buckanavage ‘80
Geoffrey V. Hopper ‘76

2005
Charlene Butler ‘79
Bruce Sundlun, Hon. ‘98
David J. Weiner ‘62

2006
Mark E. Crevier ‘72
Marianne Gattinella ‘79

2007
Johnny Chen ‘83
Karen Davis ‘82
Robert J. Petisi ‘74

2008
Deborah A. Ciolfi ‘80
Stephen H. Hopkins ‘79
Richard Vangermeersch ‘64

2009
Margo L. Cook ‘86
David B. Lea, Jr. ‘59
Michael M. Morrow ‘77

2010
Wesley R. Card ‘70
Jay A. Kaiser ‘68
Alan R. Spachman ‘69, ‘71

2011
Russell J. Jeffrey ‘81
Sandra G. Parrillo ‘93
Leonard A. Reinhart ‘77

2012
Robert J. Alvine ‘88
Keith M. Moore ‘74, ‘04

2013
S. Kent Fannon ‘74
Wendy P. Field ‘74

2014
Thoman J. Chisholm ‘68
Kenneth E. Knox ‘70

2015
William Eigen ‘90
Deborah Imondi ‘83, ‘86

2016
Frederick J. Newton ‘78

2017
Jesse Baker ‘96

2018
Christopher J. Wolfe ‘91

2019
James A. Hopkins ‘62

2020
No inductee (COVID)

2021
LaMont J. Wells ‘70

2022
Monica Garnes, ’94

2023
Andrea K. Tarbox, M.B.A. ’75