Top YSU business students earn elite honor society induction

The Youngstown State University chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma in the Williamson College of Business Administration celebrated academic excellence and leadership during its 27th annual Beta Gamma Sigma induction ceremony held Feb. 22 on campus.

Beta Gamma Sigma is the world’s premier business honor society, reserved exclusively for schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. Membership represents the highest recognition a business student can receive at an AACSB-accredited institution. Students must rank in the top 10% of undergraduate classes or top 20% of graduate programs to be eligible.

A total of 63 new members were inducted, including 16 sophomores, 6 juniors, 10 seniors, 26 MBA students and 4 MBA second recognition students. In addition, John Rossi, senior lecturer of marketing and adviser to the YSU American Marketing Association chapter, was inducted as a faculty member. President Bill Johnson served as this year’s keynote speaker and was inducted as the chapter honoree.

During the ceremony, chapter adviser Jeong Hoon Choi, associate professor of management and marketing, emphasized that Beta Gamma Sigma represents more than academic distinction.The society’s principles — honor, wisdom and earnestness — call members to lead with integrity, pursue lifelong learning and apply their talents in service to others.

The event also highlighted the global reach of both the university and the organization. Among the inductees was sophomore Fazliddin Tashev, whose grandparents traveled from Kyrgyzstan to attend the ceremony, underscoring the pride and international connections reflected within the WCBA community.

The YSU chapter continues to earn national distinction. The chapter has received Highest Honors recognition multiple times in recent years, reflecting its strong programming, leadership development and community engagement efforts. Student leaders regularly participate in global leadership events and volunteer initiatives that extend the impact of Beta Gamma Sigma beyond the classroom.

Founded in 1913, Beta Gamma Sigma has established more than 630 collegiate chapters in over 30 countries and has welcomed more than 980,000 members worldwide. While nearly 350,000 students receive business degrees annually, only about 25,000 are inducted each year.

The newly inducted students represent the best in business at Youngstown State University and join a global network of leaders committed to academic excellence, professional integrity and meaningful service.

With this year’s class, the YSU chapter has now inducted 1,266 members since its founding, including chapter honorees. This year’s inductees are:

Seniors: Owen Bzinak (Finance CFP Track), Emily Czajkowski (Marketing), Andrew Cvetkovic (Business Economics), Malorie Fluent (Business Administration), Hunter Lynch (Business Administration), Quentin Pew (Business Administration), Joseph Sferra (Business Administration), Racen Simeone (Business Administration), Aidan Sylvester (Finance Financial Mgt Track) and Caitlyn Ujvari (Business Administration).

Juniors: Chase Agee (Accounting), Madelynn Hanna (Human Resource Management), Rosetti Johnson (Management Supply Chain Tr), Aaron Lesner (Business Administration), Harrison Miller (Finance Financial Mgt Track) and Matilyn Zines (Finance Financial Mgt Track).

Sophomores: Carmella Alarcon (Finance Financial Mgt Track), Aiden Canacci (Marketing), Cameron Carr (Finance Financial Mgt Track), Karly Codner (Business Administration), Mason Greene (Business Administration), Sean Guerriero (Accounting), Nikta Hosseini (Business Administration), Juan Jose Ingarevalo (Business Analytics and Econ), Madisen Kline (Accounting), Andrew Ladigo (Business Administration), Bimal Lowgun (Business Administration), Han Phuc Gia Nguyen (Accounting), Olivia Jane Sweetman (Management), Fazliddin Tashev (Business Administration), Joshua Wilkins (Finance CFP Track), Sean Wollitz (Accounting).

Graduate students: Ekaterina Bezrodenko (MBA Marketing), Jason Bika (MBA Business General), Joseph Boyd (MBA Organizational Leadership), Katie Brown (MBA Organizational Leadership), Glendon Dowd (MBA Marketing), Sarah Feher (MBA Business Healthcare Management), Guy Ferrelli (MBA Business General), Kristin Goessl (MBA Business Healthcare Management), Daniel Goffus (MBA Business Human Resources), Madison Hoopes (MBA Business Human Resources), Leeann Johnson (MBA Organizational Leadership), Christopher Juricich (MBA Marketing), Megan Kleinsmith (MBA Organizational Leadership), Katherine Kolker (MBA Business Healthcare Management), Celline Lakus (MBA Business Healthcare Management), Alicia Lindon (MBA Business General), Katherine Lubanovic (MBA Organizational Leadership), Anthony Maldonado (MBA Business Healthcare Management), Ryan McClanahan (MBA Organizational Leadership), Rosemary Nolder (MBA Business General), Brent Pekarski (MBA Business Healthcare Management), Debbie Redford (MBA Business Healthcare Management), Elizabeth Saur (MBA Business General), Colin Svancara (MBA Business General), Veronica Thomas (MBA Organizational Leadership) and Cynthia Williams (MBA Business Human Resources).

MBA second recognition: Logan Edward Dusseau (MBA Human Resources), Grace Ann Economus (MBA Organizational Leadership), Elizabeth Thompson (MBA Organizational Leadership) and Isaac Thompson (MBA Organizational Leadership).