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John A. and Phyllis S. Jeter - Inducted in 2000
After graduating from UNO with honors in 1954, John Jeter began his career with Arthur Andersen & Co. He became a lifelong partner of the firm, spending time in the Omaha, Dallas and Denver offices.
Mr. Jeter has dedicated his time and efforts toward many UNO programs, including the CBA National Advisory Board, the UNO Alumni Association, the Accounting Education Advisory Committee and the Campaign Nebraska UNO Leadership Committee.
He received the CBA Distinguished Achievement Award in 1987 for his many accomplishments and contributions. Phyllis Jeter is also a UNO graduate, completing a bachelor's degree in Spanish with a minor in French in 1983.
Together, they have established the John A. and Phyllis S. Jeter Accounting Excellence Fund, which supports tuition and fees for a CBA accounting major. In time, the fund will also support a professorship in the accounting department.