Eleven Illinois State University College of Business students have
been selected as Professional Sales Student Scholars. The Professional Sales
Program within the College of Business helps students develop advanced
sales-related skills and knowledge and encourages outstanding students to
pursue professional sales careers.
Professional Sales Student Scholars are juniors and seniors who are chosen based on their exceptional academic records, involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership potential, and a personal nomination and endorsement by a faculty member.
Professional Sales Student Scholars receive a $1,000 scholarship award and the opportunity to enroll in an independent study course that provides four hours of academic credit in Marketing. As part of the independent study, Professional Sales Student Scholars provide mentoring and coaching to students enrolled in the Professional Sales program at Illinois State. Scholars also receive a comprehensive executive leadership assessment and further recognition as a University Sales Center Alliance Certified Sales Student, a national recognition program.
Students chosen as Professional Sales Student Scholars are: Danica Nelson, daughter of Robert and Valerie Nelson, Chicago; Emily Wolf, daughter of Otto and Denise Wolf, North Chicago; Janae Volm, daughter of Bradley and Georgia Volm, Quincy; Jon Lohman, son of Brett and Karla Lohman, Geneseo; Christine Volpinek, daughter of George and Diane Volpinek, Shorewood; Kevin Swartz, son of Richard and Rebecca Swartz, Aurora; Lauren Caudell, daughter of Brad and Maggie Caudell, Batavia; Lauren Prystawsky, daughter of Constantine and Mary Prystawsky, Mount Prospect; Matt Shambo, son of Pete and Lynn Shambo, Carol Stream; Michael Poon, son of Daniel Poon and Janet Lai, Darien; and Steve O’Connor, son of Dan and Verene O’Connor, Peru.
The students chosen as Professional Sales Student Scholars plan to pursue careers in professional sales after graduation from Illinois State.
