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BARTON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

HALL OF FAME

 

 

 

HALL OF FAME GALA


SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026


6:00 PM   |   MARK ARTS   |   1307 NORTH ROCK ROAD

HALL OF FAME GALA


SATURDAY

FEBRUARY 21, 2026


6:00 PM
MARK ARTS
1307 NORTH ROCK ROAD

 

 

Join us in celebrating the centennial of the W. Frank Barton School of Business and the legacy of the next Hall of Fame inductees, whose visionary leadership and exceptional contributions have gone above and BEYOND to help shape our institution. We honor a century of excellence and the remarkable individuals who inspire our future.

 

 

 

BECOME A SPONSOR

Paul Allen

PAUL ALLEN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE, ALLEN, GIBBS & HOULIK, L.C. (AGH)


Paul Allen has served as Chief Executive of Allen, Gibbs & Houlik, L.C. (AGH) since 1987. He was the Managing Partner of a national accounting firm’s Wichita office until AGH’s founding members created an independently owned firm to more effectively serve closely held, entrepreneurial companies and public-sector entities in the central U.S. Paul has served in leadership roles in numerous civic and charitable organizations including the Kansas Board of Accountancy, Kansas Society of CPAs, the Greater Wichita Partnership, the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce, Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition, and the Wichita Foundation. He was honored with the Uncommon Citizen Award by the Wichita Regional Chamber and received the United Way of the Plains Spirit of Service Award in 2024. Paul is a Wichita State University alumnus and serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board for the W. Frank Barton School of Business. He previously served on the boards and as chair and president, respectively, for the WSU Foundation and the WSU Alumni Association. Paul was honored in 2012 with the WSU Board of Trustees Award and in 2006 with the WSU Alumni Association Recognition Award. Paul was named an Executive of the Year in 2020 by the Wichita Business Journal, inducted into the Junior Achievement of Wichita Business Hall of Fame in 2015, and recognized as one of 50 Kansans You Should Know by Ingram’s Magazine.

Dan Carney

DAN CARNEY
CO-FOUNDER, PIZZA HUT


Dan Carney co-founded Pizza Hut with his brother Frank Carney in 1958. He is a WSU alumnus having earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in 1953 and Masters of Business Administration in 2004. His commitment to Wichita State over the past 70 years is extensive, and includes serving as chair and member of both the WSU Foundation Board of Directors and the WSU Board of Trustees. His exceptional contributions have been recognized through numerous awards, including the WSU President’s Medal in 1997, the W. Frank Barton Distinguished Alumni Award in 2001, and the Alumni Achievement Award in 2002. Beyond the university, Dan’s leadership extended into the community, where he served on over 30 charitable and church boards throughout the years. His longstanding commitment to the Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation, where he was Chairman of the Board for 50 years, exemplifies his dedication to philanthropy. Dan’s impact on the Wichita community was recognized with the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce’s Uncommon Citizen Award in 2007, and his legacy of service was further honored in 2011 when he was inducted into the Kansas Hall of Fame. Throughout his life, Dan has embodied the spirit of altruism and generosity, firmly believing that giving back is the true measure of accomplishment. His legacy is one of entrepreneurial success, philanthropy, and leadership, leaving an indelible mark on both the Barton School of Business and the greater Wichita region.

Steve Feilmeier

STEVE FEILMEIER
MANAGING DIRECTOR, FEILMEIER FAMILY OFFICE / RETIRED EXECUTIVE, KOCH


Steve Feilmeier is a retired executive with a notable career at Koch Industries, where he served as Executive Vice President, CFO and President of Koch Investment Group. As CFO from 2003 to 2021, Steve played a role in steering the company’s financial strategy and growth. He previously held the position of Vice President of Tax, Accounting, and Finance, and began his tenure with Koch Industries in 1997 as Controller for Koch Chemical Group. Steve served on the board of Koch Industries from 2005 to 2023, providing leadership and insight over nearly two decades. His career also includes leadership roles at PepsiCo and KPMG Peat Marwick as Manager of Taxation. Steve is a WSU Alumnus and holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Accounting from the Barton School of Business and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He serves on several boards, including Imperial Oil LTD of Canada, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas, the Dean’s Advisory Board and Spero Advisory Boards at the Barton School of Business, as well as the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement National Advisory Council, with past tenure on the WSU Foundation Board of Directors, among many others. Currently, Steve is the Managing Director of the Feilmeier Family Office, where he continues to champion philanthropic and community-focused initiatives. He is married to Regine, and together they have two sons. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, along with traveling, playing tennis, and golfing.

 


 

BEYOND SPONSORSHIPS

Proceeds from the "Beyond" Hall of Fame gala will be directed towards supporting Student Experience and Student Success initiatives. These initiatives are instrumental in shaping the next generation of business leaders, attracting and retaining exceptional student talent and ultimately strengthening the workforce pipeline for businesses in Wichita and across Kansas. As a sponsor, you are investing in the future of business education and empowering the leaders of tomorrow. Together let’s push BEYOND the boundaries of what we believe is possible.

 

 

 

PRESENTING SPONSOR: $250,000

• 2 VIP Tables (seating for 10 each)
• Acknowledgement in Event Program (Full Page + Cover)
• Verbal Recognition by Emcee
• Featured as Hall of Fame Sponsor in Barton School Annual Report
• Mention in Wichita Business Journal Ad
• Social Media Recognition
• Barton Experience Tailored to Needs of Donor
• [EXCLUSIVE] Logo on Hall of Fame Wall in Woolsey Hall for 1 Calendar Year
• [EXCLUSIVE] Cocktail Party for 30 at Wichita State University President’s Residence hosted by President Rick Muma and Dean Larisa Genin

 

$100,000 SPONSORS

• 1 VIP Table (seating for 10)
• Acknowledgement in Event Program (Full Page)
• Verbal Recognition by Emcee
• Featured as Hall of Fame Sponsor in Barton School Annual Report
• Mention in Wichita Business Journal Ad
• Social Media Recognition
• Barton Experience Tailored to Needs of Donor

 

$50,000 SPONSORS

• 1 VIP Table (seating for 10)
• Acknowledgement in Event Program
• Verbal Recognition by Emcee
• Featured as Hall of Fame Sponsor in Barton School Annual Report
• Mention in Wichita Business Journal Ad
• Social Media Recognition

 

$25,000 SPONSORS

• 1 VIP Table (seating for 10)
• Acknowledgement in Event Program
• Featured as Hall of Fame Sponsor in Barton School Annual Report
• Mention in Wichita Business Journal Ad
• Social Media Recognition

SPONSORSHIP CONTACT

For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Jessie Rainey, Associate Vice President for Development at the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement:

jessie.rainey@wichita.edu   |  316.978.3948

 

 


 

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