What is the BAC?
The Rankin College of Business Advisory Council provides advice and support to the dean. Members are committed to enhancing the quality, reputation and visibility of the college in the regional, national, and international business community. The council works on initiatives to support the faculty and staff of the Rankin College in their mission to equip students to succeed in the global business economy.
The next BAC meeting will be March 8, 2024, at 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Business Advisory Council By-Laws
Member Directory |
Ms. Leann Rogers, CPA ’89, ChairVice President, Key Client and Consultant Strategy Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield |
Mr. John Armour ’89, Vice ChairCFO, Methodist Hospital and Methodist Children’s Hospital |
Mr. Luke Clary ’04, SecretaryPartner, PricewaterhouseCoopers |
Mr. Jim Andrews ’86, Past ChairVP/Chief Legal Counsel, PPGMR Law |
Mr. Mike Dumas ’79, Past ChairVP/CFO Intermarine, LLC |
Mr. Jonathan Baird ’01Partner and Wealth Manager, Mustard Seed Wealth Management CFO, Peoples Bank |
Mr. Cory Childs ’99Sr. Legal Counsel, Governance and Regulatory, Santander Consumer, USA |
Mr. Jack Crowley ’09Director of Services & Delivery, Dell Technologies/Virustream |
Ms. Shanna Singleton-Deitsch ’18 MBAProcurement Operations, Entergy |
Mr. John Dumas ’76Retired VP, Murphy Oil Corp |
Mr. Mohammed Islam ’95Senior Manager, Supply Chain, Frito-Lay North America |
Mr. Dennis Joseph ’03Digital Health Solutions Leader, Becton Dickinson |
Mr. Jerry Mayfield ’70Retired President & CEO, Universal Pegasus International |
Mr. Don McDonald ’89Sr. VP/Wealth Management, Merrill Lynch |
Ms. Jennifer McDonald ’88Homemaker |
Ms. Meg Molleston ’78President/CEO, Geo Southern Energy Partners |
Ms. Janell MortonDirector, ASBTDC |
Ms. Holly Peritz ’88Executive Director, Market Director Wealth Management, JP Morgan Chase |
Dr. David RankinPresident Emeritus, Southern Arkansas University |
Mr. Gary Sewell ’70CEO, Sewell Drilling |
Mr. Dory Stiles ’93Assistant Treasurer, Koch Industries, Inc |
Mr. Elston Strong ’80Agent, State Farm |
Mr. Chris Walker ’91CFO, Lifecare Management Services |
Ms. Mindy West ’96EVP/CFO, Murphy USA |
Mr. Isaac Woods ’04Vice President and Treasurer, Rockwell Automation |
Mr. Stephen Zorsch ’00Agent, Farm Bureau Insurance |
Mr. John Hillhouse ’04Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers |
Ms. Valerie SwornSenior Counsel at Fee, Smith & Sharp, LLP |
