The Board of Advisors is a volunteer group of interested and influential friends of the UCA College of Business. The primary purpose of this group is to help the College of Business become a more dynamic force for the advancement of business education at the undergraduate and graduate levels and enhance service to the community and external stakeholders.
Purpose
- Become an informed advocate for the UCA College of Business, its contributions to quality business education, research and practice.
- Advance the objectives of the College of Business by providing guidance to the Dean, Department Chairs, and Faculty.
- Engage in, assist, and support the fundraising efforts of the College.
- Assist the College in the recruitment and placement of students.
- Provide valuable contacts for faculty and students of the College as they pursue their professional goals.
- Offer insight into the external environment – from legislative to industry trends – which impacts the College’s mission and strategic plan.
Board Members
Johnny Adams
Jackie Bracey
Administrator
TRS Wellness
Bret Carroll
CEO
Conway Corporation
Jason Carter
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
Chris Coffman
VP of Inside Sales
Johnson Controls
Granger Davis
Mark Ferguson
Drew Gainor
CEO
Catalyst Financial
Zach King
Preston Love
Vice President
Agency/Sales at State Farm
Drew May
Chief Client Officer, Chief Revenue Officer
Wiland
Lori Case Melton
SVP / Business Development Officer
First Community Bank
Randy Milligan
Co-Managing Member
Landmark PLC
Geoffrey Neal
Partner
Kutak Rock LLP
Shannon Newton
President
Arkansas Trucking Association
Justin Oakley
President, Bruce Oakley Inc.
Casey Orvin
President
Society for Clinical Research Sites
Gary Reifeiss
Vice-President of Marketing & Sales
Producers Rice Mill
Lori Ross
Founder, Executive Coach
Clarity Consulting & Coaching, LLC
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Karen Shaw
Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
Citizens Bank
Jeff Standridge
Managing Director for the Conductor,
Co-founder of Cadron Capital Partners
Donna Townsell
Director of Investor Relations
Centennial Bank
Karen Yezzi
Retired, Senior VP
Ramsey, Krug, Farrell, & Lensing