Outstanding Young Alumni
Recognizing Alumni who have attained outstanding achievements in their field of endeavor, community, state or nation. This award was created by the Board of Young Associates and was first presented in 2004.
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2012-2013 Recipient(s)
Michael W. Daggs Jr.
Excellence Consultant
BBS 1996 / ME 2000
As co-owner of the professional consulting firm, Tutt and Daggs, Mr. Daggs makes presentations, facilitates webinars, and leads special sessions to help prepare and equip individuals to lead where they are. Michael has been recognized recently as a top business person under 40 in Abilene.
Dr. Dan Munton, MD
Physician
BS 1991
In private practice since 2000, Dr. Dan Munton is a board-certified physician in the fields of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine with subspecialty fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Interventional Spine Care. In 2006, he became the physician for HSU’s football team. As his practice grew, he became the founder and managing partner of Texas Sport & Spine in Abilene. Dan is also owner and operator of Munton Sports Complex.
Dr. Emily Prevost
Leadership Developer
BA 2000 / MA 2002
As director of Leadership Development at East Texas Baptist University, Dr. Emily Prevost oversees the curricular and co-curricular leadership development program for students. Emily is known for her extraordinary skills for relationships, visionary leadership, practical ministry, and strategic planning.
Past Recipients
| Name | Title | Award Year | Bio |
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| Mr. Michael Daggs Jr, 1996/2000 |
Excellence Consultant |
2012-2013 |
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| Dr. Dan Munton, 1991 |
Physician |
2012-2013 |
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| Dr. Emily Prevost, 2000/2002 |
Leadership Developer |
2012-2013 |
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| Mr. Brian Bessent, 1996 |
Speech Therapist/Administrator |
2011-2012 |
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| Dr. David Lott, 1997/2008 |
Physical Therapist |
2011-2012 |
Bio |
| Mrs. Melanie Ocana, 2000 |
Business Owner |
2011-2012 |
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| Ms. Terri Hendrix, Music 1990 |
Award-Winning Musician |
2010-2011 |
Bio |
| Mr. Todd Gentzel, BBS 1995 |
Business Strategist |
2010-2011 |
Bio |
| Mr. Leighton Flowers, BBS 1997 |
Youth Ministry Executive |
2010-2011 |
Bio |
| Dr. Brad Butler, 1997 |
Anesthesiologist |
2009-2010 |
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| Mr. Michael McCown, 1997 |
Professional Opera Singer |
2009-2010 |
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| Mr. James Christoferson, 1997 |
Politician |
2009-2010 |
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| Mr. Darren Allman, 1994 |
Coach and Athletic Director |
2008-2009 |
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| Dr. Tracy Manly, 1993 |
Professor |
2008-2009 |
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| Mr. Joe Darren Weir |
Digital Media/Communication |
2008-2009 |
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| Mr. Dickson Masindano, 2001 |
International Orphan Care |
2007-2008 |
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| Mr. Mike McMaude, 1990 |
Health Care and Insurance |
2007-2008 |
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| Dr. Laura Pogue, 1987/1991 |
Professor |
2007-2008 |
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| Dr. Lori Conklin, 1988 |
Anesthesiologist and Professor |
2006-2007 |
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| Dr. James Morrow, 1987 |
Choral Director |
2006-2007 |
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| Mr. Mike Hammack, 1985/1989 |
Ministry |
2005-2006 |
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| Mr. Dean Nolen, 1989 |
Acting |
2005-2006 |
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| Alex Vasquez, 1985 |
Law |
2005-2006 |
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| Mr. Greg Solomon, 1983 |
Community Development |
2004-2005 |
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| Dr. Christy Stanlake, 1994 |
Theater and Teacher |
2004-2005 |
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| Mr. Phil Wilson, 1990 |
Government |
2004-2005 |
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| Mr. Victor Carrillo, 1986 |
Texas Railroad Commissioner |
2003-2004 |
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| Leland Harden,1984 |
Entrepreneur and Author |
2003-2004 |
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