The University of Dayton School of Business Administration leverages a powerful network of successful alumni and industry leaders through our Business Advisory Councils. These experts provide direct input on our curriculum, ensuring our programs evolve at the speed of the modern market.
Real-World Benefits for Students and Families
- Curriculum with Context: A UD business degree is built on real-world relevance, not just theory.
- Career Readiness: Your education is shaped by the very people who are currently hiring, giving you a competitive edge.
- Professional Networking: Gain access to a global economy through connections with leaders who are invested in your success.
Business Advisory Council
Our council of industry leaders and alumni meets twice yearly to sharpen the School’s strategy and program quality. By working directly with Dean Trevor Collier, these experts ensure your business education is constantly refined to meet the demands of today’s employers.
For students and parents, this means a degree rooted in career readiness and real-world success.
Members
- Jordan Barth (Managing Director/Cyber Resilience Leader, KPMG)
- Megan W. Black (Brand Manager, J.M. Smucker)
- Doug Borchers (President, Superior Aluminum Products)
- Matthew N. Dailey (President & CEO, Chemical Services Group, Inc.)
- Kimberly Flanagan (Partner, Vialto Partners)
- Timothy J. Fogarty, CFA (VP, Sr. Treasury Manager, Fifth Third Bank)
- Jeanne M. Frawley (President, Villa Joseph Marie High School)
- Tracey Grabowski (Chief Human Resources Officer (retired), Proctor & Gamble Co.)
- Daniel Griesemer (Founder/CEO, Griffin House Advisors LLC)
- Michael J. Herrick (SVP Technology, Airship)
- Beth Karlsson (Partner/Chief HR Officer, Lightspeed Venture Partners)
- Sheree Knowles (CEO, HR Knowledge Source, and Co-CEO, H3C)
- Craig Kohrs (Founding Partner, Velocity Capital Partners)
- Vernon Lee, Jr. (Managing Partner, Lightship Anchor Fund)
- Margaret M. O'Brien-Jones (National Account Executive, Time Inc.)
- Julie A. Roach (Treasurer, Diamond Hill Funds, Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc.)
- Ilias R. Simpson (CEO/President, Modivcare Mobility)
- Anita Kronour Watkins (Chief Solutions Lead: Innovation, Creative and Qualitative North America and Global Qualitative Lead, KANTAR)
- Angela L. Wirick (CFO, AtriCure, Inc.)
- Jason Woodard (Founder/CEO, Wooddard Development)
Crotty Advisory Council
As the premier experiential entrepreneurship hub, the Crotty Center manages a variety of programs designed to immerse students in new venture creation, startup investing, business ownership and consulting, and business leadership. These programs are guided by multiple professional advisory boards and councils that connect students and faculty with accomplished founders, venture capitalists, executives, alumni and University leaders who provide strategic guidance, mentorship and oversight. Examples include the Flyer Angel’s Investment Review Committee and the Flyer Enterprises Board of Advisors.
Members
- Dawn Brown (President, InSource Consulting, Inc.)
- Trevor Collier (Dean, University of Dayton School of Business Administration)
- Kat Cordier (Associate Director, University of Dayton Crotty Center)
- Nicole Dalichau (Aileron)
- Jim Danis (Director, Business Development, G/C Contracting Group)
- Juanita Darden (Director, Greater West Dayton Incubator)
- Aaron Delidow (Provest Properties, Inc.)
- Russ Gottesman (Founder, Commuter Advertising)
- Steve Harlamert (President, Harlow-HRK Sales & Marketing, Inc.)
- Stephen Hayes (President, SKH Quest Centers)
- Tom Homan (President/CEO, Allied Supply Company)
- Jay Janney (Professor, Management and Marketing, University of Dayton)
- Donald W. Jennett (Vice President, Fifth Third Bank)
- Jeff Klank (CFO, Advantage RN)
- Scott Koorndyk (President, The Entrepreneur's Center)
- Patricia Kukulka (President, Slone Gear)
- Ann Kyne (Fifth Third Bank)
- Vince Lewis (Associate VP of Entrepreneurial Initiatives; Executive Director, University of Dayton Crotty Center; President, The Hub Powered by PNC Bank; Fifth Third Bank Entrepreneur-in-Residence)
- David Marshall (Associate Professor, Management and Marketing, University of Dayton)
- Mike McQuiston (Partner, The Connor Group)
- Beth Miller (Director, Herr Venture for Change)
- Willie Morris IV (Associate Director, University of Dayton Crotty Center)
- Scott Murphy (VP Development, Downtown Dayton Partnership)
- Jack Murray (President/CEO, Fix Media)
- Stephanie Peters (Administrative Assistant, University of Dayton Crotty Center)
- Diane Sullivan (Associate Professor, Management and Marketing, University of Dayton)
- Liz Todia (Mutual Capital Partners)
- Craig Voss (Center Operator, Voss Auto Network)
- Alex Waibel (Business Manager, BuildingLogix)
- Bill Winger (Chairman [retired], Hyde Park Electronics Corp.)
Department of Accounting Advisory Council
The Department of Accounting Advisory Council connects students with high-level leaders from top accounting and business firms. This council works directly with faculty to ensure our accounting degree curriculum meets the highest industry standards.
Members
- Steve Arnold (Partner, Consulting Services, EY LLP)
- Nick Beck (Controller, Crown Equipment Corporation)
- Benjamin Guthrie (Audit Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP)
- Lori Hallmark (Partner, PwC)
- John Hayes (Vice President/Global Financial Controller, LexisNexis)
- Matthew Holt (Chair, Dept. of Accounting, University of Dayton)
- Amanda Krauss (Associate Managing Director, Axium Consulting)
- Brian Linneman (Principal, Plante Moran)
- Emmett McDonald (Vice President of Internal Audit and Transformation Lead)
- Scott Nickerson (Partner, Crowe LLP)
- Elizabeth Osborne (Chief Audit Executive, Fifth Third Bank)
- Diane Powers (Partner, KPMG)
- Julie Roach (Treasurer - Diamond Hill Funds, Diamond Hill Capital Management)
- Karen Smith (Senior Manager - Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting, Billerud North America)
- Jess Tuschong (Tax Partner, RSM US LLP)
- Kevin Weckesser (President, Brixey & Meyer)
- Mick Williams (Senior Manager, Grant Thornton)
Hanley Center Advisory Board
As a premier Center of Excellence, the Hanley Center for ESG Investing blends academic rigor with real-world practice. Our Hanley Center Advisory Board of industry titans and faculty ensures our co-curricular activities and experiential learning programs align with the latest market trends.
For students and families, this means a business education backed by hands-on experience and the professional skills needed to lead in the global financial industry.
- A.J. Conway (SOFR Trader, BlackEdge Capital)
- Michael Francis (Equity Research Associate, William Blair)
- Adam Fleck, CFA (Head of ESG Research, Morningstar Sustainalytics)
- Leah Foxx (VP Responsible Investing Analyst, 1919 Investment Counsel)
- Casey Fuller (Investment Banking Analyst, Lincoln International)
- Jon Fulkerson (Chair, Department of Economics and Finance, University of Dayton School of Business Administration)
- Maya Peterson (Research Associate, VELA Investment Management)
- Todd Wenning, CFA (Lecturer of Finance, Director of Hanley Center for ESG Investing, University of Dayton School of Business Administration)
- Maria Vivero (Associate Professor of Finance, University of Dayton School of Business Administration)
- Edwin Zen (Assistant Professor of Finance, University of Dayton School of Business Administration)
Flyer Investments Advisory Council
As a Center of Excellence, UD's Davis Center for Portfolio Management manages the nation's largest student-run portfolio. Our Flyer Investments Advisory Council of successful investment professionals provides the expert feedback and strategic advice that fuels this co-curricular experiential learning powerhouse.
For students and families, this means your business education is mentored by industry leaders. You'll gain the career readiness and high-stakes experience of managing a premier fund, backed by the same professional scrutiny found at top-tier investment firms.
Members
- C. William Anderson (Managing Director & Resident Director, Merrill Lynch ASM Wealth Management)
- Amy Barker (Principal, Parallel Advisors)
- Joseph Bettendorf (Senior Vice President, Morgan Stanley)
- Andrew Brackmann (Research Analyst, Health Care, William Blair & Company)
- W. Quincy Brown (Senior Vice President, FEG Investment Advisors)
- Trevor Collier (Dean, University of Dayton School of Business)
- Richard Davis (Retired, JP Morgan Asset Management)
- Richard P. Davis (Founder and President - Retired - Flagship Financial Inc.)
- Jon Fulkerson (Chair, Department of Economics & Finance, University of Dayton School of Business)
- Ann Garcia (Assistant Vice President and Treasurer, University of Dayton)
- Andrew Horner (EVP and Chief Financial Officer, University of Dayton)
- Daniel J. Kapusta (Director, Davis Center, University of Dayton School of Business)
- Michelle Laux, CFA (Senior Head, Exam Development, CFA Institute)
- Michelle Lovely, CFRE (Sr. VP, Development & Donor Services, The Dayton Foundation)
- Kathleen Lynch, CFA (Fixed Income Director, Amica Insurance)
- Paul Macuski, CPFA (Vice President & Senior Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch ASM Wealth Management)
- Ronald L. Overman, SM (Investment Analyst and Associate Treasurer, University of Dayton)
- Michael M. Parks (President, The Dayton Foundation)
- Bihag Patel, CFA (Portfolio Manager, Nuveen)
- David Robinson, CFA (Consulting Analyst, Domestic Equities, State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio)
- Mitchell Schleyer (Vice President, Citi)
- Mark E. Schutter, CPA (Founding Partner, Blake-Schutter Wealth)
- Jay V. Schwieterman, CPFA, CIMA (Managing Director and Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch ASM Wealth Management)
- Steven (Alex) Stahl (Vice President, Business Development and Investor Relations, Shenkman Capital Management, Inc.)
- Joshua Weiland (Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor, Stifel)
Marketing Advisory Council
The UD Marketing Advisory Council is a network of passionate industry leaders dedicated to student success. As a vital part of our Marketing (BSBA) program, these professionals provide the real-world insights and career readiness needed to navigate today’s competitive landscape.
Members
- Nick Bowman (Co-founder, Warped Wing Brewing Company)
- Caleb Clarke (Channel Sales Manager, Verkada, Ohio and Kentucky)
- Caroline Crabtree (Director of Sales, North America, Clinician's Choice Dental Products)
- Mallory Coakley (General Manager, State Net)
- Grant Halsey (Director of Sales and Marketing, Software Solutions Inc.)
- Diane Korte Menninger (Head of Sourcing Operations, Google)
- Kelly Mercer (Co-Owner and Creative Director, Boom Crate Studios)
- Jerry Stoffl (Principal Business Consultant, Adobe)
- Michelle Wehmeyer (Senior Director, GTM Activation, Rhapsody Inc.)
- Gregory Uland (Vice President of Marketing, Reynolds and Reynolds Corporation)
Management Information Systems Advisory Council
The Management Information Systems Advisory Council ensures our curriculum stays ahead of the rapidly changing tech landscape. Composed of IT executives and industry professionals, the council directly supports UD's management information systems program to guarantee our students are ready for the high-demand world of business technology.
Operations and Supply Chain Management Advisory Council
The Operations and Supply Chain Management Advisory Council acts as a direct link between the classroom and by providing regular input on the content of the curriculum. Serving as professional mentors for the Operations and Supply Chain Management (BSBA) program, these industry leaders ensure our students are trained for the high-demand world of logistics and global operations.