Stan Boyd, a 1978 graduate of Washington State University, was awarded the Alumni Achievement Award on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the WSU College of Business fall season kick-off event held at Boyd’s home in Napa, Calif. Terry Umbreit, director of WSU School of Hospitality Business Management, presented the award.
After graduating from WSU, Boyd began working for The Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco where he became the senior vice president of sales and marketing.
After working at The Fairmont for 17 years Boyd became the division vice president of Travelclick, a consulting company that specializes in electronic marketing. His most recent endeavor has involved starting his own winery, the Boyd Family Winery, located in the Napa Valley.
As a result of his hotel industry experiences, Boyd has become a generous advocate for WSU’s hospitality program. He has helped sponsor alumni receptions in San Francisco and Chicago and has assisted in maintaining a recruiting program at WSU for The Fairmont Hotels. Boyd was also a frequent guest speaker for the hospitality program at WSU and served on the school’s advisory committee.
Boyd is the 458th WSU graduate to receive the Alumni Achievement Award.
The award was created in 1970 by the WSUAA Board of Directors to recognize alumni who have given outstanding service to WSU and made contributions to their professions, community and nation. The award encourages alumni to provide perpetual service to WSU.
Next Story
Extreme microbe may change how apples are protected
A compound derived from an extreme microbe is being tested by WSU researchers as a potential new way to protect apples from fire blight and Listeria, offering a more durable alternative to current treatments.
Recent News
Donor-funded $2 million scholarship match supports future doctors at WSU College of Medicine
The funding, provided by longtime WSU supporters Tom and Barbara Wilson and first-time donor Barbara Stephanus, will match philanthropic contributions to student scholarships through the college’s Medicine Multiplied campaign.
Joseph Scott Gladstone advances global collaboration in Indigenous business research
WSU scholar Joe Gladstone is partnering with the University of Melbourne to advance global research on how Indigenous values shape business leadership, entrepreneurship, and community-focused decision-making.
Selling the city: students elevate Vancouver’s tourism strategy
WSU students partnered with Visit Vancouver to develop real-world tourism strategies, identifying new event opportunities and marketing ideas that highlight the city’s growing potential as a regional destination.
Greek Week success provides big support for Pullman downtown businesses
WSU students contributed more than 250 hours of service and raised over $10,000 to support Pullman businesses, strengthening ties between campus and the community.
WSU names Sandra Haynes EVP for statewide campuses
The new role aligns leadership and operations at Everett, Tri‑Cities, and Vancouver campuses to better serve students, communities, and workforce needs across Washington.
Jon Haarlow to lead Washington State Athletics
Haarlow, who has served as interim athletic director since Nov. 12, 2025, will be introduced at a press conference in the Alger Family Club Room at Gesa Field Monday, April 20, at 11 a.m.