2025
Hall of Fame Award
Raquel Bone, ’91, ‘93
Raquel Bone (’91, ’ 93) earned her bachelor’s degrees in business administration and finance, with a minor in Spanish, along with an MBA from NMSU. She has built a 25-year career in financial services, holding leadership positions at JPMorgan Chase and now serving as market managing director for PNC Bank’s Institutional Asset Management division in California. Beyond her professional success, Bone has remained a steadfast supporter of NMSU, endowing a business scholarship, funding Bloomberg Terminals, supporting NMSU’s Black Programs, and helping the PRIDE of New Mexico marching band purchase new uniforms.
“Receiving the Hall of Fame award is truly humbling,” Bone said. “It is a testament to the valuable lessons I’ve learned and the support I received along my journey. I feel grateful to be recognized, and I hope to honor this award by continuing to contribute positively to my community and the students of NMSU.”
Bone also reflected on her career path and the role NMSU played. “I’ve had the privilege of working for the largest financial institution in the country on projects impacting marginalized communities, with incredibly bright and giving individuals who helped me grow both professionally and personally. Each success I’ve experienced reflects the collaborative efforts of my family, mentors, colleagues and friends who believed in me along the way. NMSU’s College of Business gave me a strong foundation and access to opportunities like co-op employment with Fortune 500 companies, which opened doors I could never have imagined.”
Roy King, ‘78
Roy King (’78) built his 40-year career in the oil and gas industry, primarily with Royal Dutch Shell. His leadership roles spanned international finance, mergers and acquisitions, and global business development, where he oversaw projects that added billions to Shell’s bottom line and guided large-scale deals in Europe, Africa and North America. After retiring, he has continued to consult in business development and remains active in supporting NMSU through the Business Advisory Council and his involvement with Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity.
“Recognition is always a good thing,” King said. “The NMSU College of Business has numerous accomplished graduates, and I am honored to be considered in such good company. My time at NMSU gave me a strong education, but also leadership opportunities through Phi Kappa Tau and athletics, which prepared me for a very rewarding career.”
Reflecting on his time at NMSU, King added, “The College of Business provided a solid foundation, not just academically but also through leadership and extracurricular opportunities. The skills, relationships and experiences I gained as an Aggie were instrumental in navigating complex international projects and building a career that has spanned decades. I am grateful for the guidance and network that NMSU fostered – it truly made a difference in my professional journey.”
Corporate Traders Award
GECU Federal Credit Union
has been a strong partner of the College of Business, providing scholarships, internships, and financial literacy programs across the Borderplex region. Most recently, the GECU Foundation committed $250,000 to the Center for Student Professional Development, supporting students as they build professional skills, prepare for interviews, and gain real-world experience. This includes the spring Student Professional Development Seminar, which GECU will sponsor through 2029.
“We are incredibly honored to receive this distinguished award from the NMSU College of Business,” said Crystal Long, president and CEO of GECU. “This recognition reflects our shared mission of education and the belief that it has the power to transform students' lives positively. We are deeply grateful to NMSU for the opportunity to contribute, and we look forward to continuing to work together to provide opportunities for our future leaders.”
Distinguished Alumni
Joe Christian, ‘83
2024
Hall of Fame Award
Kellie Mixon, ‘91
Kellie Mixon, president and CEO of New Mexico Mutual, graduated from NMSU in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She’s held various senior leadership roles within her 28-year career at New Mexico Mutual, the state’s largest workers’ compensation insurance provider, and works to advance the company’s legacy of innovation and providing service excellence for policyholders, workers and agency partners.
“I’m very proud to be chosen to receive this award and join the successful group of NMSU College of Business Hall of Fame awardees,” Mixon said. “The College of Business provided me with the building blocks to have a successful future by creating the right learning experiences and opportunities to grow. NMSU is a perfect example of a dynamic institution that invests in their student’s continuous growth and learning to help benefit the state of New Mexico. I took this with me throughout my career as it was important to me to understand the needs of our state and how I could make an impact. Now, I work with other business leaders to help make New Mexico thrive.”
The Los Alamos native was recognized in 2019 as Woman of Influence by Albuquerque Business First. She is a graduate of Leadership New Mexico and serves on the Board of Directors of United Way of North Central New Mexico, Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, and Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails.
Joe Christian, ‘83
Joe Christian, president and CEO of Nusenda Credit Union, was the first in his family to attend college. He shared that NMSU transformed his life after earning a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in finance in 1983. He added that his success, along with this recognition, is a testament to his nearly 40-year career at Nusenda.
“NMSU’s educational foundation allowed me to influence Nusenda Credit Union’s exponential growth and collaborate with other technology focused companies in the early days of the scramble to deliver financial services and advice via the internet,” he said. “The concepts taught in the MBA program at the College of Business helped me impact the strategic direction of the credit union and inspire the incorporation of modern thought around leadership, project management, employee development and the integration of technological innovation at the employee and consumer level.”
In addition, Christian is a Business Advisory Council Member and other boards across New Mexico. He’s been personally recognized with a leadership award by the Albuquerque Journal in 2019 and 2022, and was also named as one of the 100 nationally recognized influencers in finance by the Business Journals.
“The professors at the College of Business genuinely love what they are doing and are creating an educational experience for students that will provide many opportunities for success,” he said. “I will continue doing what I can to advise the COB and individual students to impart the knowledge I have gained during my career. This is one of the best parts of my role as President and CEO of Nusenda Credit Union.”
Corporate Traders Award
Lauterbach, Borschow & Co.
is the largest team of certified public accountants in the region. The company’s goal is to help their clients make business and accounting decisions and understand tax and investment implications.
“At Lauterbach, Borschow & Co., we recognize the pivotal role New Mexico State University’s College of Business plays in fostering talent and leadership. Supporting NMSU means investing in a strong foundation for the business community’s future, where students gain the skills and insights needed to succeed,” said Matt Kerr, managing partner of Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. “We are proud to contribute to this mission and to help empower the next generation of professionals who will drive economic growth and innovation in our region and beyond.”
Distinguished Alumni
Mary S. Bell, ‘92
2023
Hall of Fame Award
Brian S. Colón, '98
Brian S. Colón graduated from NMSU’s College of Business in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance degree, and then went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree at the University of New Mexico along with becoming a certified fraud examiner. He’s currently the state auditor of New Mexico and has achieved several recognitions and service highlights throughout his career. This includes a fellowship with Hunt Institute, the Corazón de la Cultura Award from NM Hispanic Heritage, the Person of the Year from NM Holocaust Museum, and more. Colón has over 30 years of committed volunteer work, fundraising in the non-profit sector, and public service.
“On this 25th anniversary of my graduation and as the first in my family to go to college, I never could have dreamt of being worthy of this honor (especially when I consider past recipients),” Colón shared. “That said, I am humbled to receive the award and hope it is an example to others who struggle with few resources and support in college. It literally took me 10 years to finish my degree before attending law school. Hopefully, this award is a sign that every single person and organization who invested their time and treasure in me throughout my journey made a good investment. I couldn’t have done it without them, and this is yet one more ‘payment’ on the debt of gratitude I owe them all. I will never repay my debt fully, but I will die trying with my life of service to others.”
Angela Throneberry, '87
Angela Throneberry is a proud College of Business graduate and earned her Bachelor of Accountancy degree in 1987. She began her career at NMSU in 1991 as an accountant II in the Financial Reporting Office and did some work as the assistant athletics director for business, director and then assistant vice president for auxiliary services, and associate vice president for administration and finance. She has 30 years of professional experience in higher education and public accounting. Throneberry retired from NMSU in 2017 after an exciting 26-year career.
“Joining an elite group of alumni into the NMSU College of Business Hall of Fame is an amazing honor. With so many successful and deserving alumni, I am very proud to be selected,” Throneberry said. “Obtaining my Bachelor of Accountancy degree from the COB transformed my life in so many ways by providing me with an outstanding education that allowed me to succeed in my chosen career field and gather many wonderful life-long friends along the way. I am truly humbled to now be recognized for my professional accomplishments and endeavors.”
Corporate Traders Award
Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Risk and Insurance Management Society
Being recognized this year with the Hall of Fame Corporate Traders’ Award is Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Risk and Insurance Management Society. This award was created in 2009 and recognizes outstanding contributions by corporations to the COB.
“The Rocky Mountain RIMS Chapter sees the importance of supporting students however it can, as they are the future of the industry,” said Neil Colclough, president of RM RIMS. “College degrees in Risk Management and Insurance are relatively new and were not available for many seasoned professionals. Students of today are future Professional and Associate Members of RIMS and future Chapter leaders, so we are simply investing in the future of the industry,”
Distinguished Alumni
Charlie Rogers, '63
2022
Hall of Fame Award
Bobby Lutz '73
Corporate Traders Award
First American Bank
Lifetime Achievement Award
Herb Wimberly
Distinguished Alumni
Anthony Tony Boor '89
Past Years
2021
Distinguished Alumni
Sammy Chiolda, '76
2020
Distinguished Alumni
Jerean Hutchinson
2019
Hall of Fame Award
E. Larry Lujan, '77
Corporate Traders Award
Los Alamos Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories
Distinguished Alumni
Margaret Hardin
2018
Hall of Fame Award
Scott Williams '75
Traders Award
Garrey Carruthers
Corporate Traders Award
Independent Insurance Agends of NM (IIANM)
Distinguished Alumni
Eric Powell
2017
Hall of Fame Award
Perry Elders, '83
Phillip Cook, '84 & Sandy Cook, '82
Corporate Traders Award
Chevron
Distinguished Alumni
Del Esparza
2016
Hall of Fame Award
Brenda Joy Baca Alvarez, '81
James Holder, '90
Corporate Traders Award
Bill & Sharon Sheriff
Distinguished Alumni
Loren R. Cook
2015
Hall of Fame Award
Don Beasley, '72
Traders Award
Jim Nordyke
Corporate Traders Award
Citizens Bank of Las Cruces
Distinguished Alumni
Jerald 'Jerry' Smith
2014
Hall of Fame Award
Greg G. Maxwell, '78
Distinguished Alumni
Bobby Lutz
2013
Hall of Fame Award
Bradley Gordon, '13
Traders Award
Peyton Yates
Corporate Traders Award
Laguna Development Corp and Route 66 Casino and Hotel
Distinguished Alumni
Lee Ellen Banks
Raul Prieto (International DA)
2012
Distinguished Alumni
Jackie Kerby Moore
2011
Hall of Fame Award
Margaret L. Hardin
John Long, '76 & Susan Long, '76
Traders Award
Herb Wimberly
Distinguished Alumni
Todd L. Bisio
2010
Hall of Fame Award
William D. Myers, '80
Arturo D. Jurado, '66
Traders Award
John Loveland
Corporate Traders Award
Norm Becker-NM Mutual Insurance
Distinguished Alumni
Julie Dill
2009
Hall of Fame Award
Shari Jones, '80
Kelly J. Pena, '86
Traders Award
Jerry With
Don & Sarah Kidd
David & J Sepich
Distinguished Alumni
Brenda Baca Alvarez
2008
Hall of Fame Award
Richard Baldridge, '81
Kerry N. Weems, '79
Traders Award
Joyce Whitfield Jaynes
Libby Pruett & J.B. Pruett
Corporate Traders Award
Independent Insurance Agends of NM (IIANM)
Distinguished Alumni
Kevin R. Johnson
2007
Hall of Fame Award
Christine Dupnik Aguilera, '86
Roy W. Mall, '83
Traders Award
Edward Lujan
James Bullock
Distinguished Alumni
Greg G. Maxwell
2006
Hall of Fame Award
John Cordova, '81
Jennifer Taylor, '82
Daniel Sosa, Jr., '47
Traders Award
Frankie Clemons
Hank Willis
Stan Hanssen
Distinguished Alumni
Brad Goron
2005
Hall of Fame Award
Jerean Camunez Hutchinson, '80
Chris Knackstedt, '91
2004
Hall of Fame Award
Laura Conniff, '74
Adolpho R. Telles, '71
Distinguished Alumni
Linda J. Volk
2003
Hall of Fame Award
Jim Wetherbe, '71,
Leroy Crow, '72
Distinguished Alumni
Michael R. Rogers
2002
Hall of Fame Award
John A. Papen, III, '68
Andres Gutierrez, '83
Distinguished Alumni
Lisa Donnini
2001
Hall of Fame Award
Kevin R. Johnson, '81
Hugh F. Barham, '42
Michael P. Clute, '68
Lt. Gen. Robert D. Chelberg U.S. Army Retired, '73
Distinguished Alumni
Chris Knackstedt
2000
Hall of Fame Award
Ralph G. Torres, '67
Julie Dill, '81
W. Everett Crawford, '70
Distinguished Alumni
Phillip W. Cook
1999
Hall of Fame Award
Paulina U. Salopek, '55
Michael J. Maloof, '55
Raymond L. Kysar, '53
Distinguished Alumni
Laura Mathers Conniff
1998
Hall of Fame Award
Thomas M. Tarasoff, '71
A.D. Bowen, '53
Distinguished Alumni
Donald A. Beasly
1997
Hall of Fame Award
J. Paul Boushelle, '58
George Carl Everett, '97
Ben H. Haines Jr., '71
Distinguished Alumni
John A. Papen
1996
Distinguished Alumni
Victor E. Arnold
1995
Distinguished Alumni
Adolpho R. Telles
1994
Distinguished Alumni
David & Jane Orr
1993
Distinguished Alumni
Mr. Thomas M. Tarasoff
1992
Distinguished Alumni
Mr. George Carl Everett Jr.
1991
Distinguished Alumni
Mr. Bruce Ritter
1989
Distinguished Alumni
Mr. J. Paul Boushelle
1987
Distinguished Alumni
Mr. Browning Yelvington
1986
Distinguished Alumni
Mr. Michael P. Clute
1985
Distinguished Alumni
Mr. James R. Crouch
1984
Distinguished Alumni
Mr. J. W. Bowman
1983
Distinguished Alumni
Larry D. Higgins
1982
Distinguished Alumni
Mr. J. C. Galbraith Jr.
1981
Distinguished Alumni
Mr. C. W. Ritter
1980
Distinguished Alumni
Mr. Raymond L. Kysar
1979
Distinguished Alumni
Judge Dan Sosa Jr.
1978
Distinguished Alumni
Mr. Wilber L. Fite
1977
Distinguished Alumni
Dr. D. Harold Wiggs Sr.
1976
Distinguished Alumni
Mr. Lloyd M. Varenkamp
1975
Distinguished Alumni
Mr. Michael J. Naloof
1973
Distinguished Alumni
Mr. A. E. Hatch
1972
Distinguished Alumni
Dr. Clark L. Loomis
1971
Distinguished Alumni
Mr. Charles A. Miller
1967
Distinguished Alumni
Mr. John H. Campbell
1964
Distinguished Alumni
Dr. Oris Vernon Wells
1963
Distinguished Alumni
Dr. J. Cloyd Miller
