Mary E. Bell Named as 2016 Gold Nugget for College of Business Administration
September 22, 2016
The University of Texas at El Paso and the UTEP Alumni Association are proud to present the 2016 Gold Nugget Award recipients. These outstanding alumni are recognized by each to the University’s colleges and schools for their achievements and dedication.
We recognize them because they inspire others — including the current students who will follow their paths, guided by their bold experiences.
Representing the Woody L. Hunt College of Business is Mary Bell. This outstanding alumnus has distinguished herself in his profession and life, given back to his community and alma mater, and served as inspiration for future generations of Miners.
Mary E. Bell
Woody L. Hunt College of Business
BBA Finance, 1983
Regional President and CEO for Indiana and Ohio at Wells Fargo Bank, Mary E. Bell received her degree in finance from UTEP before landing her first job as a management trainee for the State National Bank of El Paso in 1983.
Bell recognizes UTEP’s role in her success; living in El Paso, studying at UTEP and working in the community allowed her to appreciate cultural, ethnic, gender and other diversity dimensions.
“Understanding the value of diversity at UTEP has helped me leverage diversity as a business imperative,” the 30-year veteran banker said. “Having the rich cultural foundation for valuing differences and multiple perspectives has allowed me to effectively lead myself, my teams and my business.”
Always passionate and committed to community involvement, Bell also leads several community outreach programs and serves as an active volunteer in her community of Fort Wayne, Indiana.