Five business school alums and inaugural Bill Carey Award recipient honored during W. P. Carey Alumni Hall of Fame

The recipients, who exemplify W. P. Carey's mantra of 'doing good while doing well,' were honored for their impactful work in various industries and communities.

Since its establishment in 1977, the W. P. Carey Alumni Hall of Fame has honored the contributions of business school alums to their professions, communities, and the school. During the annual Hall of Fame event over ASU Homecoming weekend, the school celebrated the induction of five more distinguished alums: Barton Faber (BS Finance '69), Nancy Shevell McCartney (BS Transportation '81), Rhonda Turner Buseman (BS Management '95), Timothy Huang (MBA '01), and Denise Woodard (MBA '10), the young alumni inductee.

The school also awarded the inaugural Bill Carey Award to John Graham, CEO of Sunbelt Holdings. The award honors the legacy of the W. P. Carey School of Business's namesake, Bill Carey, by recognizing non-alums who have positively impacted their community.

"Each inductee embodies the vision of our namesake, William Polk Carey, who talked about doing good while doing well: Being successful in business while contributing to your community, taking responsibility for your community," said Charles J. Robel Dean Ohad Kadan during his opening remarks.

This year's inductees represent a variety of industries, including finance, corporate banking, real estate, human resources, and food entrepreneurship, and exemplify W. P. Carey’s mantra of "doing good while doing well." The honorees took a moment to reflect on their education, careers, and how their work has positively impacted their industries and communities:

Barton Faber (BS Finance '69) is the chairman and CEO of Metromail Corporation and president and CEO of Document Sciences Corporation. Currently a partner at Atrium Capital, Faber serves on the advisory board of Grayhawk Capital and the board of Bluetail Inc. His contributions to financial literacy programs for Arizona high school students underscore his commitment to education.

"Doing good while doing well has been one of the underlying principles of my life. In business, the best way to do good over a long period is to have an economically supported model that works and supports itself but continues to do a lot of good for people."

Nancy Shevell McCartney (BS Transportation '81) is a principal of AMZ Management, focusing on distribution and logistics properties. Her philanthropic efforts include work with the Kaplan House and the Helen Bamber Foundation.

"It took a global pandemic for supply chain, logistics, transportation, fulfillment, last mile, etc., to become household words. I am elated about the newfound respect this sector has received, in addition to truck drivers finally being viewed with the high regard they deserve. How cool is it that ASU is the epicenter of education in this field, and was a renegade by recognizing the huge role the movement of people, goods, and services plays in our daily lives? I also commend ASU for leading the way in sustainability. I believe I was the only woman in 1981 who graduated from ASU with a degree in transportation, and now the supply chain major within the W. P. Carey School of Business is wide open with career opportunities for women."

Rhonda Turner Buseman (BS Management '95) is the senior vice president and chief human resources officer at Benchmark Electronics, where she has led a cultural transformation at the 12,000-employee global manufacturing company. Turner Buseman also serves on the executive board of the Fresh Start Women Foundation and chairs the 50/50 Women on Boards Phoenix Chapter, advocating for gender balance on corporate boards.

"'Doing good while doing well' means a lot to me. I believe that it's something we should do. We should give back when we achieve success in our careers and our field of study: It's helpful to give back because someone once helped us."

Timothy Huang (MBA '01) leads JPMorgan Chase's corporate banking strategy in Greater China, overseeing operations in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. With a 20-year career in banking, including senior roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Honeywell, Huang has expertise in equity investment, corporate banking strategy, governance, and client management. His leadership has had a significant impact on the financial industry in China and beyond.

"I'm truly honored to [be inducted into] the Hall of Fame. This moment is not just a personal achievement, but a celebration of the journey that began within the walls of this remarkable institution. When I first stepped onto the ASU campus I was filled with curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. The education I received here was far more than just academic instructions. It was an immersive experience that shaped my way of thinking, analyzing, and approaching challenges."

Young Alumni Inductee:
Denise Woodard (MBA '10), the visionary behind Partake Foods, made history as the first Black woman to publicly raise more than $1 million for a consumer package goods food startup. Her leadership has earned the backing of prominent investors, including Rihanna and Marcy Venture Partners.

"My W. P. Carey MBA has impacted me tremendously. It gave me so much confidence. It gave me the educational skills, the network, and the know-how to be able to execute my goals and mission of building Partake Foods."

Bill Carey Award:
John Graham joined Sunbelt Holdings in 1982, became president in 1990, and assumed the role of chairman and CEO in 2019. His asset management, development, and real estate investment background provides a solid foundation of knowledge and experience in the real estate field. Under his direction, Sunbelt has become a dominant force in community affairs and real estate activities. His prior experience included The Koll Company in asset management and development from 1980-1982 and Coldwell Banker in asset management and sales from 1978-1980. FirstBank, one of the nation's largest privately held banks, appointed him to its board of directors in August 2020.

"Education is more than an opportunity: It is the foundation for growth, innovation, and empowerment. Because of my heartfelt belief in the many years I've spent committed to improving education in Arizona, this recognition means so much more to me. Thank you to Will Carey and the W. P. Carey Foundation for their ongoing support of education across the country and for the honor of naming this award after Bill Carey. Thank you to the W. P. Carey School for believing in me and finding me worthy of this recognition, and a huge thank you to my family, friends, and colleagues."