Business

Business Hall of Fame

The Southwestern Business Hall of Fame was established in order to honor alumni who have excelled and obtained significant success in their chosen field of business. The college is known for having a quality business program and for producing outstanding graduates. It is the intent of the college to honor graduates who excel in their respective fields of study.

For information on Southwestern's business department, please refer to the business webpage.

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2026 Business Hall of Fame
Saturday, April 18

8:30 am Business Hall of Fame Reception | Christy Lobby RSVP Requested
8:45 am Business Hall of Fame Ceremony | Richardson Performing Arts Center

Inductees

Harold Courtois `74

Business Builder Award

Jacob McGuire `12 (Main Street Games and Main Street Skate)

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2026 Inductees

Harold Courtois, a 1974 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in biology from Southwestern College, spent 51 years in healthcare and retired in June of 2025. Harold’s career included 28 years as a Medical Technologist and 23 years in hospital management. He graduated from Forest Park College, St. Louis, in 1975 with a degree in Medical Technology, and in 2000 with a master’s degree in management from Friends University. He entered healthcare to have an influence on people’s lives and to serve others. Harold has been married to his wife, Sue, for 51 years. They have two children, Paula and Kristy, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. His faith in God is most important to him as he says all that he has done would not be possible without God’s direction.

In 2025, Harold received the 45th Kansas Hospital Association Charles S. Billings award for outstanding service and distinguished contributions to the field of healthcare. He served on the KHA Board of Directors from 2019-2024, the KHA Workers' Compensation committee for two terms serving as the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer, the KHA Strategic Planning Committee, the KHA PAC Steering Committee, the KHA Policy and Advocacy Committee, the Health Innovations Network, and the KHA Hospital Leadership and Governance Committee. Harold received the American Hospital Association Grass Roots Award in 2023, and the KHA/AHA PAC MVP award in 2018, 2020, and 2023.

Harold was a radio sports broadcaster for 8 years in Pratt, Kansas, covering high school and college football, basketball, and baseball. He was also an adjunct professor for Barton County Community College and Pratt County Community College teaching chemistry, microbiology, and general biology. The most important thing for Harold is developing a culture of excellence and is most proud of the culture he helped create at Memorial Health System in Abilene, Kansas. He spent the last 14 years of his career as CEO at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney for two years, Russell Regional Hospital in Russell for four years, and at Memorial Health System in Abilene for eight years where he started a Wound Center of Excellence. Harold also served on the Russell County Recreation committee, the Russell Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors, and the Unified School District 407 board of directors.

2026 Business Builder Award

Main Street Games - Logo Main Street Games. Jacob McGuire, graduate of Southwestern College in 2012, entrepreneur, and father.

McGuire opened Main Street Games in 2016 in Winfield, Kansas. Provides guests a safe and inclusive place to laugh, have fun, build friendships, develop lasting love, and be themselves. Providing an environment for people to play together, and a plethora of games and types of games to purchase and play. During it’s almost 10-year existence, Main Street Games has created groups for tabletop miniature games such as Warhammer 40K, role playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons, slot car racing, console games like Nintendo, Playstation, and Xbox, board games, and various card games like Pokemon and Magic the Gathering. Each game has brought new people into Main Street. The people are what make the store incredible, and keep it open.

The Winfield Skating Rink has been a staple of entertainment in the Winfield community for 70 years. Main Street Games was filling a void for the people in their 20s-40s to have a place, but the kids of Winfield didn’t seem to have a place to go. As the opportunity arose, McGuire revitalized the Winfield Skating Rink, and Main Street Skate was created. He brought one of oldest forms of Winfield entertainment back to life after sitting empty for several years. After being in business for almost 4 years and enduring many new and unique challenges, Main Street Skate continues the tradition of skating strong with opportunities for birthday parties, adult outings, dancing, special events, and many more imaginative ways to bring kids and families together.

Criteria

Candidates for induction into the Southwestern College Business Hall of Fame will be considered for induction based on their achievements, professionalism, and character. A significant achievement is one in which the exceptional skills and abilities of the candidate are exemplified. All candidates must be alumni of Southwestern College.

Nomination

Nominations will be received from alumni and friends of the college. In order for a nomination to be formally accepted, a completed nomination form must be submitted to the nominations committee. Nominations will be sought via college publications, electronic means, and special communications. Once an individual is formally nominated, that name will remain eligible for selection for induction for 5 years. After that time has passed, the individual must be formally nominated again to be considered for selection. The nomination pool will be managed and maintained by the alumni department.

Business Hall of Fame Nomination Form

Selection

The selection of inductees will be made by the selection committee of the college.

Number of Inductees

The number of inductees per year will be no more than three, one of which may be inducted posthumously.

Business Hall of Fame Members

Southwestern College alumni who have made significant achievements in the field of business are recognized annually in the Business Hall of Fame. Since the inaugural year of 2002, many notable Moundbuilders have been honored by having their names placed in this Hall of Fame. The actual display is located in the center hallway of Mossman Hall on the Southwestern College main campus.

The Business Builder Award is a recognition given to business leaders (not necessarily alumni) who have created jobs, supported community institutions, and through their hard work and civic contributions have made a lasting impression on the quality of life in their region.

2026 Inductee
Harold Courtois `74

2026 Business Builder Award
Jacob McGuire `12 (Main Street Games and Main Street Skate)

2025 Inductees
Jim Thomas `76
Vineeta Sherring `80

2025 Business Builder Award
Millard Management

2024 Inductees
Dick Barnes (retired faculty)
Alex Gottlob `09

2024 Business Builder Award
Timber Creek Floral and Gifts

2023 Inductees
Daniel Sherron ‘15/’17
Naim Singleton ‘13

2023 Business Builder Award
RobotZone

2022 Inductees
Thornton House '72
John Nichols '87

2022 Business Builder Award
RCB Bank

2019 Inductees
Larry Ewart ’73
Cory Helmer '99

2019 Business Builder Award Recipient
Graves Drug

2018 Inductees
Dan Fauchier '68
Kelly Rundell '82

2018 Business Builder Award Recipient
Best Western Plus Patterson Park Inn

2017 Inductees
Brian T. Pettey '96
Dennis R. Hodges '81
Eric J. Kurtz '92

2017 Business Builder Award Recipient
Kline Motors Inc.

2016 Inductees
Todd E. Conklin '84
Bruce DeHaven '70
Benjamin S. Harrison '12

2016 Business Builder Award Recipient
Galaxy Technologies

2015 Inductees
Shawn Fanshier '83
Gregg A. Howell '73
Leo "Pete" Whalen '51

2015 Business Builder Award Recipient
Winfield Economic Development, Inc.

2014 Inductees
Rodney C. Kreie '77
James L. Richardson '70
Merle D. Sharick '68

2014 Business Builder Award Recipient
Sandy Foust (S & Y Industries)

2013 Inductees
Otis W. Morrow '70
Leonard R. Wolfe '79

2013 Business Builder Award Recipient
Blenda Hoskinson (College Hill Coffee)

2012 Inductees
Terri J. (McCorkle) Dalenta '87
Ronald L. Richardson '83

2012 Business Builder Award Recipient
Bob Redford

2011 Inductees
Laurence F. Jarvis '39
Robert P. Jewell '77
Michael D. Lewis '74

2011 Business Builder Award Recipient
Bob Tyler

2010 Inductees
Brad A. Bennett '73
Roger D. Crossman '92
William T. Seyb '65

2010 Business Builder Award Recipient
Bruce Schwyhart

2009 Inductees
Sue (Lewis) Hale '66
Jimmy L. Kline '67

2009 Business Builder Award Recipient
Todd Gentry

2008 Inductees
Keri (Alexander) Crask '82
Michael J. Foster '71
Richard L. Jantz '70

2008 Business Builder Award Recipient
Steve McSpadden

2007 Inductees
Ronald R. Denton '79
Ralph C. Hanna III '78
Rodney N. Strohl '66

2007 Business Builder Award Recipient
The Colvin Family/ High Plains Pizza

2005/2006 Inductees
Craig L. Anderson '82
John T. Smith '64
Wendell R. Smith '65

2005/2006 Business Builder Award Recipient
(Long & Neises, CPA's Chartered)
Jill Long and Patty Neises

2004 Inductees
Charles H. Kopke '44
Becky A. O'Neal '77
Stephen K. Stone '74

2004 Business Builder Award Recipient
Craig Duncan '02

2003 Inductees
James L. Buterbaugh '71
Arthur N. Modschiedler '59
Delmar O. Seevers '41

2003 Business Builder Award Recipient
(Daniels Rock and Ready Mix)
Betty Daniels

2002 Inductees
Larry Cantrell '71
Harold W. Deets '43
Dick Edmondson '50
James E. Farney '53
Paul L. Hellman '58
Armon L. Mills '64
Larry Montgomery '60
Deryl K. Schuster '57
Dale H. Snyder '51

2002 Business Builder Award Recipients
(Richardson Brothers Construction Co.)
I. Newton Richardson
Leonard O. Richardson '50

Past Inductions

2019 Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
April 13, 2019

2018 Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
April 14, 2018

2017 Business Hall of Fame Induction Photos

2017 Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Video

2016 Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Video

2016 Business Hall of Fame Photos

2015 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2015 Hall of Fame Video: Relationships

SC Alumni Hall of Fame: Relationships from Southwestern College on Vimeo.

Southwestern College alum is thankful for the relationships he built at SC. Find more at sckans.edu.

2015 Hall of Fame Video: Scholar-Athlete

SC Alumni Hall of Fame: Scholar-Athlete from Southwestern College on Vimeo.

Southwestern College alum boasts that she didn't have to choose but she could be both a scholar and an athlete. Find more at sckans.edu.