Haworth College of Business Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award
Rebecca Cox, B.B.A.'86
President and CEO, Savant Group
With a 30-year tenure at the Savant Group in increasing positions of responsibility, Rebecca Cox eventually purchased the consortium of companies in 2012. Under her leadership, the Savant Group has acquired companies, reorganized its business structure, added new products and services, increased its employment base and expanded its facilities.
Prior to joining the Savant Group, Cox worked for Procter & Gamble and Healthdyne where her drive and creativity earned her recognition.
In addition to running a successful group of businesses, Cox serves on the Board of Directors for MyMichigan Health, a non-profit health system and has served on the board of directors for the Midland Business Alliance, Midland Area Chamber of Commerce, Midland Tomorrow, City of Midland Local Development Finance Authority and the Small Business Association of Michigan. She is a Leadership Midland 2006 graduate, a member of the Midland 100 Club, member of the Midland County Inclusion Alliance and a founding member of the Women's Executive Roundtable. She is also an active volunteer with youth programs in her local community.
Cox and her husband Gordon are establishing a private foundation which will provide micro-financing to women in developing countries to fund businesses. She has received numerous awards for business and community leadership throughout her career.