Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. congratulates the 2024-
2025 John C. Stophel Distinguished Students from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s (UTC)
Gary W. Rollins College of Business for their exceptional achievements and dedication to academic
excellence.
This year’s recipients include:
– Taylor Dunagan, Accounting/Construction Management
– Jacob Gould, Management/Political Science
-Brooke Mcmillen, Finance
-Nevaeh Morris, Marketing
-Vanee Patel, Finance/Business Analytics
-Justin Straus, Accounting/Finance
-Erin Yenawine, Economics/Political Science
“We are honored to recognize seven dedicated students for their commitment to both their community
and academic pursuits,” said Chambliss President and Managing Shareholder Steve Barham. “This award
serves as an opportunity to acknowledge several highly accomplished students who demonstrate the
remarkable qualities of future leaders.”
The John C. Stophel Distinguished Student Award is given annually to high-achieving business students
who have made significant and meaningful civic contributions to UTC and the Gary W. Rollins College of
Business while maintaining a strong academic record. Award recipients are chosen based on their
outstanding leadership, decision-making, and communication abilities, as well as a high level of selfmotivation.
“We are very proud of this group of John C. Stophel Distinguished Students,” said Interim Dean of the
Gary W. Rollins College of Business Michael Jones. “These students are leaders among their peers,
demonstrating a commitment to academics and community service. This partnership with Chambliss
gives students a chance to connect with potential mentors and future employers, and we’re grateful for
their commitment to recognize the accomplishments of these outstanding students.”
Chambliss established an endowment at UTC in 2008 to honor the legacy of John C. Stophel, whose
leadership was instrumental in shaping our firm’s culture following the merger that formed Chambliss,
Bahner & Stophel, P.C. in 1997. Throughout more than 50 years of practicing law, Stophel led numerous
civic, charitable, and religious initiatives to benefit the Chattanooga community. Additionally, he served
as chairman of the University of Chattanooga Foundation Board of Trustees from 2001 to 2004.
To learn more about the John C. Stophel Distinguished Student Award, visit:
https://www.utc.edu/gary-w-rollins-college-of-business/student-resources/john-c-stophel-studentawards.
About Chambliss
Chambliss, founded in 1886, is a Chattanooga-based law firm serving local, regional, and national clients.
With over 135 employees, the firm offers a wide range of legal services, including business,
cybersecurity and data privacy, construction and real estate, estate planning, finance, health care,
intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, and mergers and acquisitions. The firm serves as
counsel for businesses, financial institutions, local governments, families, individuals, and nonprofit
organizations. For more information about the firm, please visit www.chamblisslaw.com.
