Michael Briley, managing partner of Hayashi & Wayland Accounting and Consulting, LLP, and Mary Adams, president and CEO of the United Way of Monterey County, will be honored at CSU Monterey Bay’s School of Business Showcase. The event will be held May 3 in the University Center starting with a reception at 6 p.m. Dinner and the program will follow. The showcase is intended to play a part in developing a strong relationship between the local business community and the university's School of Business. Proceeds benefit the school’s program fund. Mr. Briley (pictured at right) is this year’s recipient of the business leadership award. He brings 27 years of experience in the accounting industry to his role as managing partner for Hayashi & Wayland, where he leads a firm of nine partners and 100 employees. A community leader, he serves as treasurer for the Hartnell College Foundation and chair of its finance committee. Mr. Briley helped the university develop an accounting concentration and has provided internship and career opportunities for CSUMB students. Ms. Adams (pictured below) will be honored for community leadership. Her career spans more than 25 years in the not-for-profit sector. She has led the United Way since 2001. Prior to joiing that agency, she held key positions with the California Biomedical Research Association, American Heart Association – Western States Affiliate, American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society and Volunteers in Action. She serves on the York School board of trustees and has a leadership role with the Salinas Rotary Club.

The leadership awards were inaugurated in 2009 to recognize community leaders who have shown a commitment to CSU Monterey Bay and the mission of the university.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet faculty members, graduating seniors and successful alumni, and to learn more about how the School of Business is educating students to be ethical and effective leaders.

Student awards, including one for the school’s outstanding senior, will also be given out at the showcase.

Tickets are $100 each. Reservations may be made by calling 582-4141 by April 22. For more information, call Carol Davis at 582-4232.

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