Northwood University Business Professionals of America (BPA) students competed at the State Leadership Conference held in Grand Rapids on Saturday, February 8, 2014, with 25 qualifying for nationals. Nationals will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 30-May 4, 2014.Northwood competed against students from Michigan universities such as Davenport University, Northern Michigan University, Central Michigan University, Grand Rapids Community College, Lake Michigan College, Michigan Technological University and Montcalm Community College. Northwood’s BPA group received a total of 37 awards.
2014 BPA State Leadership Conference Winners:Â
- Advanced Interview Skills–Chloe Kinsey, a sophomore from La Salle—1st place
- Advanced Office Systems and Procedures– Chelsea Eisen, a senior from Zeeland– 3rd Place
- Advanced Spreadsheet Applications–Chelsea Eisen–3rd place; Matthew Feldpausch, a senior from Hastings–5th place; Kevin Schaub, a sophomore from Suttons Bay—1st place
- Advanced Word Processing—Allison Gustafson, a junior from Clinton Township —3rd place
- Banking & Finance–Matthew Feldpausch–4th place; McKenzie Lee, a sophomore from Kawkawlin–5th place
- Basic Office Systems and Procedures—Taylor Bovee, a freshman from Ithaca—1st place; Troy Chinoski, a junior from Macomb—2ndplace
- College Accounting–Mackenzie Gimpel, a freshman from Dafter–3rd place; Renee Thompson, a freshman from Beaverton–1st place
- Computer Security–Robin Bliss, a sophomore from Macomb–5th place; Hayley Chartier, a sophomore from Macomb—2nd place
- Database Application–Joshua Elliott, a sophomore from Sault Ste. Marie–1st place
- Digital Media production–Paul Evans, a freshman from Lenox–2nd place
- Ethics and Professionalism—Troy Chinoski—2nd place
- Financial Match and Analysis–McKenzie Lee–3rd place
- Fundamental Desktop Publishing–Haley Koehler, a sophomore from Chesterfield–1st place; Morgan Stoewsand-Kryscio, a freshman from Mt. Pleasant—2nd place
- Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications–Taylor Bovee–3rd place; Alyssa Holt, a freshman from Sault Ste. Marie–2nd place
- Fundamental Word Processing Skills–Robin Bliss–3rd place; Mackenzie Gimpel–2nd place
- Graphic Design Promotion–Haley Koehler–3rd place
- Human Resource Management–Thomas Rowley, a junior from Farwell–3rd place
- Insurance Concepts (Open)–Nicholas Schummer, a senior from Ortonville–2nd place
- Integrated Office Applications–Laura DuBay, a senior from Clinton Township–2nd place
- Interview Skills—Hayley Chartier—2nd place; Andres Franco, a senior from Dallas, Texas—3rd place
- Keyboarding Production–Emily Bryant, a senior from Shepherd–3rd place; Kenny Lovelady, a freshman from Kenneth Shelby Township–1st place
- Legal Office Procedures–Emily Bryant–4th place; Joshua Elliott–3rd place
- Small Business Management Team–Nick Kwasiborski, a senior from Ortonville; Nicholas Schummer; Shaun O’Brien, a senior from Capac; Group 2nd place
Julie Felske, executive director of alumni relations, and Professor David Sanford, are advisors to the group.
