St. Montfort Award for Illustrious Services
The St. Montfort Award was named after St. Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort (1673-1716), the founder of the Brothers of St. Gabriel. He is our spiritual master who walked before us toward the Living God. Following in his footprints, we can proceed on a path to union with God. The Brothers of St. Gabriel in Thailand consider him to be a model for religious life and for their educative mission.
This award is given for faithful, dedicated and outstanding services rendered to the University by senior administrators whose career spans more than twenty-five years.
In recognition of greatness of spirit shown in service to the university.
Ordinary things done in extraordinary ways.
Assistant Professor Dr. Krisana Kitcharoen has served at Assumption University of Thailand since 1996 in unique and distinct roles as Assistant Rector, to two Assumption University Rectors, Rev. Bro. Dr. Prathip Martin Komolmas (1996-2002) and Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, (2002-present). His career at the University has been focused on two critical areas, administration and teaching and in this he has displayed the institutional charisma of the founding saint to the Brothers of St. Gabriel, Louis Marie de Montfort, through his dedicated teaching.
Assistant Professor Dr. Krisana Kitcharoen accomplished his Doctor of Business Administration (DBA.) from the University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia in 2005. Prior to that, he achieved his Master of Business Administration (MBA.) from Assumption University in 1999, where he was also able to graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA.) majoring in Marketing in 1996. His study achievements have been well-complemented with the titles of Assistant Professor in the field of specialization of Business Administration (in the sub-field of Marketing) at Assumption University, Thailand since July 1, 2019 and prior to that, Assistant Professor in Business Administration specializing in Marketing, from Heilongjiang International University (HIU), China in March 2019.
Assistant Professor Dr. Krisana Kitcharoen was awarded two Royal Decorations twice, Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn (Dec. 5, 2014), and Member (Fifth Class) of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn (Dec. 5, 2008) in recognition of his contributions to academe in Thailand.
In his years of service at the University, he has also held positions as Director, Office of the President, Assumption University, 2002 - Present , Lecturer at the Graduate School of Business and Advanced Technology Management, Assumption University, 2005 – Present, Lecturer in the Marketing Department, Martin de Tours School of Management and Economics, Assumption University, 1999 – Present, Advisor to the Chairman of the St. Gabriel’s Foundation of Thailand, June 20, 2019 – Present and was the Assistant to the President of Assumption University, 1996 – 2002.
Deriving both inspiration and encouragement from the Rector Emeritus of Assumption University of Thailand, Rev. Bro. Dr. Prathip Martin Komolmas, Assistant Professor Dr. Krisana Kitcharoen throughout his years of service at the University incessantly holds true to dignity, integrity and honesty in his work ethos and professional conduct. Hence, the Assumption University community has often found Assistant Professor Dr. Krisana Kitcharoen a viable source of information and solutions, particularly in times of trouble, a patient listener and quick thinker to offer suggestions, and a ‘man for all, with all’ on festive occasions, on travel abroad experiences for exposure to international and religious cultures and a ready friend to stand by collegially, inspiring confidence and encouraging action over doubt, with bravery and boldness.
In unhesitating recognition of his selfless and outstanding service and dedication, Assumption University of Thailand is pleased to award Assistant Professor Dr. Krisana Kitcharoen the St. Montfort Award for Illustrious Service on this auspicious day, December 24, 2021.
