DDM June Graduates Recognized for Academic and Research Excellence
Maureen Lauder |
June 23, 2025
June 2025 DDM Awardees and Faculty. First Row: MAJ Ammar Masoud, USA; LCDR Elisabeth Staab, USN; LCDR Daniel Fisher, USN;​LT John Bantle, USN​. Second Row: ​LT Dustin Shackleford, USN; LCDR Brian Sammons, USN; LT Peter Joseph Lopez II, USN​. Third Row: ​GySgt James Stalker, USMC; ​MAJ Amr ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøaleb EAF; ​CPT Mohamed Mahmoud EAF; ​Capt Rachel Murphy, USMC​. Fourth Row:​ Dr. Uday Apte; ​Dr. Eddine Dahel; ​Ray Jones; ​Dr. Rene Rendon; ​Dr. Ryan Sullivan; ​Dr. Aruna Apte​. Last Row:​Kelley Poree; ​Harrison Schramm; ​Dr. Simon Veronneau​. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Janiel Adames
A new class of Department of Defense Management students were awarded graduate degrees last Wednesday... and a sizable number of them received additional awards recognizing their accomplishments.
DDM students work to solve operational problems that impact the capacity and capability of US forces. These awards honor their commitment to conducting relevant, practical research that drives positive change in the DOD and enhances the effectiveness of our military.
Congratulations to this impressive group of warrior-scholars!
Department of Defense Management Faculty Outstanding International Student Award
MAJ Amr ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøaleb, Egyptian Army
CPT Mohamed Mahmoud, Egyptian Army
Winners of the Outstanding International Student Award, CPT Mohamed Mahmoud (left) and MAJ Amr ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøaleb (right) of the Egyptian Army. (US Navy Photo by MC2 Janiel Adames)
Louis D. Liskin Award for Excellence in Defense Management
Capt Rachel Murphy, USMC
GySgt James Stalker, USMC
GySgt James Stalker, USMC (center) with (left to right) Deputy Senior Marine Representative LtCol Zack Anthony, DDM Chair Ray Jones, NPS Provost Jim Newman, and Sue Moore of the NPS Foundation. (US Navy Photo by MC2 Janiel Adames)
Naval Supply Systems Command Award for Academic Excellence in Management
LCDR Elisabeth Staab, USN
LCDR Elisabeth Staab, USN (center) with Dean of Students CPT Eric J. Skalski (left) and NPS Provost Jim Newman. (US Navy Photo by MC2 Janiel Adames)
Distinguished Professor Kenneth J. Euske Dean’s Medal for Innovative Contribution to National Defense, the Department of Defense Management
LCDR Brian Sammons, USN
LT Dustin Shackleford, USN
Rear Admiral Donald R. Eaton Logistics Award for Outstanding Achievement
Capt Rachel Murphy, USMC
Capt Rachel Murphy, USMC (center) with (left to right) Deputy Senior Marine Representative LtCol Zack Anthony, DDM Chair Ray Jones, NPS Provost Jim Newman, and Sue Moore of the NPS Foundation. (US Navy Photo by MC2 Janiel Adames)
Rear Admiral Thomas R. McClellan Award for Academic Excellence in the Department of Defense Management
LCDR Daniel Fisher, USN
Army Acquisition Corps Award for Scholastic Achievement
MAJ Ammar Masoud, USA
MAJ Ammar Masoud, USA (left) with DDM Assistant Professor COL Nicholas Shallcross. (US Navy Photo by MC2 Janiel Adames)
Department of the Navy Award for Academic Excellence in Financial Management
LT Christine Latta, USN
Commander Philip A. Murphy-Sweet Memorial Award for Excellence in Acquisition
LtCol Matthew Allen, USMC
The Tyler National Security Research Award
LCDR Brian Sammons, USN
LT Dustin Shackleford, USN
The Gary Laughlin Patriot Award
LT Peter Joseph Lopez II, USN
Winners of the Conrad Scholar Award. Left to right: DDM Chair Ray Jones, LT Dustin Shackleford, USN; LT John Bantle, USN; LCDR Brian Sammons, USN; LCDR Daniel Fisher, USN; LT Peter Joseph Lopez II, USN. Not pictured: LT Christine Latta, USN. (US Navy Photo by MC2 Janiel Adames)
Conrad Scholar Award for Academic Excellence in Financial Management
LT Christine Latta, USN
LT Dustin Shackleford, USN
LCDR Brian Sammons, USN
LT John Bantle, USN
LT Peter Joseph Lopez II, USN
LCDR Daniel Fisher, USN
Winners of Outstanding Thesis, Graduating with Distinction. Left to right: First Row: LCDR Elisabeth Staab, USN; LT John Bantle, USN; LCDR Ryan Le, USN; MAJ Molly Libowski, USA. Second Row: LCDR Andrew Peters, USN; CPT Taylor Cox, USA; CPT Sean Dantonello, USA. Third Row: LT Heidi Millay, USN; MAJ Amr ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøaleb, Egyptian Army; LT Peter Jospeh Lopez II, USN. (US Navy Photo by MC2 Janiel Adames)
