The Barton School of Business is the home of real and applied learning. A place where
students apply knowledge gained from faculty and business leaders while developing
professional and life skills. The Barton School is among the top 1% of business schools
worldwide due to its double AACSB accreditation in business and accounting. Housed
in the award-winning Woolsey Hall, the school features artwork, sculptures, gardens,
and The Promise Bridge—a 300-foot-long pedestrian bridge over the water in front of
the building.
The Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is accepting nominations
for its 2028 “Beyond” Hall of Fame class. The Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates
industry executives, business leaders, alumni and supporters whose leadership, achievements
and contributions have made a lasting impact on the Barton School, Wichita State University
and the broader community.
Nominations will be accepted through October 19, 2026. Individuals may nominate candidates
by emailing bartonbeyond@wichita.edu with the nominee’s name, title and company affiliation; a brief rationale describing
the nominee’s contributions and impact; and the nominator’s name and contact information.
“The ‘Beyond’ Hall of Fame celebrates individuals whose leadership, accomplishments
and commitment have made a lasting impact on the Barton School and the communities
they serve,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School. “As we continue to
celebrate the Barton School’s centennial, it is especially meaningful to reflect on
the extraordinary people who have helped shape our first 100 years. I encourage our
alumni, partners and community members to nominate those whose contributions deserve
to become part of the Barton School’s enduring legacy.”
The 2028 inductees will join six distinguished members of the Barton School “Beyond”
Hall of Fame. The inaugural class in 2024 honored W. Frank Barton, Clark Bastian and
Fran Jabara. Paul Allen, Dan Carney and Steve Feilmeier joined the Hall of Fame in
2026 during the Barton School’s centennial year. Shawn and Shawna Lancelot will serve as co-chairs of the 2028 “Beyond” Hall of Fame.
Shawn, a 1998 Barton School graduate, serves on the Barton School Dean’s Advisory
Board and is president of Bank of America Wichita, KS. Shawna, a 1995 Barton School
graduate, is chief financial officer of Security 1st Title.
“The Hall of Fame is an opportunity to celebrate remarkable people whose leadership
and contributions have made a meaningful difference for the Barton School and our
community,” said the Lancelots. “We encourage our alumni, supporters and community
members to help us identify individuals whose accomplishments, service and impact
deserve to be recognized.”
Nominations will be reviewed by the 2028 “Beyond” Hall of Fame Selection Committee,
which brings together Barton School leadership, faculty and staff, WSU Foundation
and Alumni Engagement representatives, and business and community leaders.
The 2028 “Beyond” Hall of Fame Selection Committee includes:
Shawn Lancelot, President, Bank of America Wichita, KS; Barton School Dean’s Advisory
Board Member; 2028 “Beyond” Hall of Fame Co-Chair
Shawna Lancelot, Chief Financial Officer, Security 1st Title; 2028 “Beyond” Hall of
Fame Co-Chair
Dr. Larisa Genin, Dean, Barton School of Business, Wichita State University
James Schisler, Brand Experience and Digital Media Manager, Barton School of Business
Denise Sherman, Director, Center for Management Development and Executive Education,
Barton School of Business
Chelsea Smidt, Interim Manager of Academic Advising, Student Success Center, Barton
School of Business
Corey Saleh, Interim Associate Vice President of Development, WSU Foundation and Alumni
Engagement
Valerie White, Director of Development, WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement
The selected inductees will be honored during the third “Beyond” Hall of Fame gala
on Saturday, February 19, 2028, at 6 p.m. at Mark Arts in Wichita. Hall of Fame inductees
are permanently recognized through the Barton School Hall of Fame display on the second
floor of Woolsey Hall.
As the Barton School celebrates its centennial and 100 years of business education
at Wichita State University throughout 2026, the nomination process provides an opportunity
to recognize the people whose leadership, service and support have helped shape its
first century and those whose impact continues to shape its future.
To nominate an individual for the 2028 “Beyond” Hall of Fame, email bartonbeyond@wichita.edu by October 19 and include the nominee’s name, title and company affiliation, a brief
rationale for the nomination, and the nominator’s name and contact information.
