President Dudley-Eshbach Named Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Business Professional of the Year

SALISBURY, MD---The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Salisbury University President Janet Dudley-Eshbach as its 2018 Business Professional of the Year.

The award is presented annually to a successful business leader who has made a significant impact on the community.

Under Dudley-Esbach’s 18-year tenure, the University has grown in size, stature and reputation, with an estimated regional economic impact of nearly half a billion dollars annually. It also is one of Wicomico County’s largest employers.

Dudley-Eshbach received a standing ovation from the chamber audience. Presenting the award was Dr. Memo Diriker, past chamber president and director of SU’s Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON).

Pictured, from left, are Tracy Hajir, assistant to the President; President Dudley-Eshbach; her husband, Joe Eshbach; Dr. Dane Foust, vice president of student affairs; Karen Treber, general counsel; Eli Modlin, deputy chief of staff and director of government and community relations; Diriker and Marvin Pyles, vice president of administration and finance.