Gordon Ford College of Business News

The 2025 WKU Sales Competition marked an exciting milestone as the first-ever event held in the new Amy and David Chandler Hall. The competition took place in the Barker Family Sales Classroom, a modern, hands-on learning space designed to prepare students for success in professional sales.

The evening brought together competition, networking, and celebration of student excellence.

Congratulations to this year’s winners:

• 1st Place – Bryce Donato
• 2nd Place – Ann Benning Jones
• 3rd Place – Bailey Davis

“Each of our competitors went above and beyond the classroom to prepare, perform, and engage,” said Jeffrey Peake, Department of Marketing Executive in Residence. “That is exactly what we ask of our students in the WKU Sales Program.”

The Gordon Ford College of Business extends its appreciation to the partners, sponsors, and judges who made this event possible, including representatives from Silo, Enterprise Mobility, Federated Insurance, Bilstein, Jasper Engines, Insight Global, Eezy, Gray Media, and Western Kentucky University. Their continued support helps prepare the next generation of sales professionals.

About the WKU Department of Marketing
The WKU Department of Marketing prepares students for success in today’s dynamic business world through hands-on learning and small class experiences. With concentrations in Strategic Marketing, Marketing Sales, and Social Media Marketing, students gain real-world skills that align with their career goals. The department and the Gordon Ford College of Business are AACSB-accredited, representing the highest standard of excellence in business education. For more information, visit wku.edu/marketing