Hall of Fame
Each year the David Eccles School of Business recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in their careers.
2024 Hall of Fame Awardees
We are excited to announce the 2024 Hall of Fame recipients!
Gail Miller
Hall of Fame Inductee
Gail Miller is the owner of the Larry H. Miller Company, established by Larry and Gail in May of 1979 with the purchase of their first automobile dealership in Murray, Utah. Today, the company has a diversified portfolio of businesses and investments across the United States… [read more]
Dylan Turner
Distinguished Entrepreneur Award
Dylan is a seasoned entrepreneur passionate about revolutionizing healthcare delivery through technology. With a blend of technical acumen and strategic foresight, Dylan is the Chief Product Officer at doxy.me, a telemedicine platform committed to simplifying healthcare access… [read more]
Brandon M. Welch, Ph.D.
Distinguished Entrepreneur Award
Brandon M. Welch, Ph.D., co-author of Telehealth Success: How to Thrive in the New Age of Remote Care, is the founder and CEO of Doxy.me, a telemedicine software company. Welch is also an associate professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, where his NIH-funded research… [read more]
Schuyler Welch
Distinguished Entrepreneur Award
Schuyler, an alumnus of the University of Utah, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and a Master’s in Business Creation. His journey in the professional world began in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where he served as a Finance Intern at Vigzul. This role provided him with invaluable…[read more]
Anfissa Smith
Rising Star Award
Anfissa Smith is the VP of Finance for Mercato, a globally recognized private growth equity firm headquartered in Cottonwood Heights, UT. In her role, she leads the firm’s recurring finance functions, including quarterly and annual reports, monthly accounting close processes…[read more]
John Fackler
Alumni Service Award
John’s love for the University of Utah began at age 7 at his first football game. He could not have imagined the impact the U would have on his life, nor the impact he would have on the U. He received three degrees from the U, with bachelor degrees in Political Science and Accounting…[read more]
Award Descriptions
Hall of Fame Inductee
This award honors an individual whose distinguished career and lifetime achievements merit identification as role models for present and future students.
Alumni Service
This award recognizes an Eccles alum who has given extraordinary service to the David Eccles School of Business through volunteering, mentoring, or board leadership.
Rising Star
This award is given to an Eccles alum who has made outstanding contributions to their community or field of business.
Distinguished Entrepreneur
This award recognizes the achievements of an Eccles School alum who best exemplifies the ideals of entrepreneurship by starting and successfully managing one or more businesses in a way that demonstrates innovative values and characteristics.
Awardee Videos
Gail Miller
Hall of Fame Inductee
Dylan Turner, Brandon Welch, Schuyler Welch
Distinguished Entrepreneur Award
Anfissa Smith
Rising Star Award
John Fackler
Alumni Service Award