COB Advisory Board

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
  1. Become an informed advocate for the UCA College of Business, its contributions to quality business education, research and practice.
  2. Advance the objectives of the College of Business by providing guidance to the Dean, Department Chairs, and Faculty.
  3. Engage in, assist, and support the fundraising efforts of the College.
  4. Assist the College in the recruitment and placement of students.
  5. Provide valuable contacts for faculty and students of the College as they pursue their professional goals.
  6. 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
Jackie Bracey
Administrator
TRS Wellness

Bret Carroll Bret Carroll
CEO
Conway Corporation

Chris Coffman

Jimmy Corley Jimmy Corley
Executive Director
Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy

Granger Davis

Mark Ferguson

Zach King

Drew May

Lori Case MeltonLori Case Melton
SVP / Business Development Officer
First Community Bank

Randy MilliganRandy Milligan
Co-Managing Member
Landmark PLC

Shannon NewtonShannon Newton
President
Arkansas Trucking Association

Justin Oakley

Casey Orvin Casey Orvin
President
Society for Clinical Research Sites

Gary ReifeissGary Reifeiss
Vice-President of Marketing & Sales
Producers Rice Mill

Lori Ross

Karen ShawKaren Shaw
Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
Citizens Bank

Jeff StandridgeJeff Standridge
Managing Director for the Conductor,
Co-founder of Cadron Capital Partners

Donna Townsell Donna Townsell
Director of Investor Relations
Centennial Bank