2020 Distinguished Alumni Nominees

The Nominations Are In!
The Wilmington University Alumni Association announces the finalists for its 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award. We thank all of our alumni for representing their alma mater as proud ambassadors throughout the world.
- Paul Bechly
First Vice President at Morgan Stanley.
Class of Spring 2018Business Administration, Doctor of Business Administration
- Jeffrey Benson
CEO, Benson Development Group, LLC. Honored with a Delaware House of Representatives tribute.
Class of Spring 2015 - Robert DeMasi
Founder and president of the Muscle Movement Foundation (MMF). Travels the country as a motivational speaker to deliver the MMF message.
Class of Fall 2017 - LeAnn Myers
Director of Quality Improvement at Westside Family Healthcare
Class of Spring 2017Leadership, Master of Science in Nursing
- Louisa Phillips
Retired as senior director of operations for the cardiovascular service line at Bayhealth Medical Center
Class of Spring 1988Business, Master of Science
Class of Summer 2001Business Administration, MBA
Class of Fall 2013Leadership, Master of Science in Nursing
- Larider Ruffin
Chairman & Founder at Ruffin Associates Healthy Housecalls
Class of Spring 2016Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Melissa Zebley
Superintendent of Delaware State Police
Class of Fall 2002Administration of Justice, Master of Science
Congratulations to the following alums, and thanks to family members, friends and colleagues who nominated them.
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