Lynn Gorguze, PMBA ’86, was awarded the 2025 Dean’s Medal from Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis in acknowledgment of her commitment and service to the institution.

According to Dean Mike Mazzeo, Gorguze, a member of Olin’s National Council, has been a reliable source of advice and assistance since the start of his position at the business school.

“Whenever Lynn commits to participating in an initiative or supporting the institution, she fully dedicates herself, bringing her extensive knowledge and experience to the task and exceeding expectations in her involvement,” stated Mazzeo.

Gorguze is the chair and CEO of Cameron Holdings, a family office investor that specializes in acquiring and managing privately held middle-market manufacturing and service enterprises. With locations in San Diego and St. Louis, Cameron has executed over 50 acquisitions, resulting in a total transaction value exceeding $1 billion.

On March 27, Gorguze was honored at the school’s yearly Olin Distinguished Alumni Awards held at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

During the event, the school also acknowledged three exemplary alumni who have achieved prominence in their professions, in addition to three emerging leaders. The awards for outstanding alumni were presented to Robert Lowenthal, BSBA ‘98, president of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. and the brokerage firm Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.; Alaina Macía, BS ’98, MBA ‘02, president and CEO of Medical Transportation Management Inc.; and Aaron Powell, BSBA ’93, CEO of Pizza Hut Global.

Clay Canfield, BSBA ‘23, founder of Sobriety Hub Software; Chris Hoffmann, MBA ’16, MLS ’18, CEO of HB Solutions Group; and Cambrie Nelson, AB ’09, MBA ’17, director and chief of staff of the gender equality division at the Gates Foundation, were recognized with the emerging leader awards.

To learn more about the award recipients, visit the Olin Business School blog.

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