Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter Honoree

Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) is the international honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB International.

The Chapter Honoree award is conferred upon those who have furthered the ideals of the Society through outstanding business and managerial leadership. Any person who has achieved distinction primarily in business and administration who possesses those qualities that Beta Gamma Sigma fosters may be nominated as chapter honoree by the chapter.

2024 Recipient

Mark Brown

Mark Brown

Mark Brown

Mark Brown is Constellation Brands’ University Relations Manager. His responsibilities include establishing strategic University relationships to source top talent, building a top talent pipeline, and establishing Constellation Brands as an employer of choice within the industry.

Mark joined Constellation Brands in January 2008 as the Manager of Global Learning and Development. He has also held roles as Director, Development and Leadership Strategy where he was responsible for creating and directing Constellation Brands’ global development strategy, including Executive Development, Leadership Development, Succession Planning and Talent Management. 

Mark is also civically engaged, serving on the advisory board for the RIT Saunders School of Business Management/International and Entrepreneurship, he is an adjunct professor at St. John Fisher University and sits on the Dean’s Leadership Circle. To broaden his knowledge base within the beverage alcohol industry, Mark has also achieved Level Two certifications from the prestigious Wine and Spirts Education Trust.  

Past Recipients

BGS Chapter Honorees Since 2011

2023

Martin K. Birmingham

2022

Ilene Flaum

2018

Kathleen R. Whelehan

2017

Donna M. Dedee ’85, ’05 (MBA)

2016

Michael Brown

2015

David J. Pritchard ’83

2014

Mark Peterson ’83

2013

Patricia J. Leva

2012

James J. Leo ’71

2011

Victor E. Salerno ’66