Mission Statement
The Dr. Sam Pack College of Business’s (DSPCOB) Executive Advisory Board works to advance the mission of the College by promoting the visibility and enhancing the reputation of our educational programs and outreach activities. It provides guidance and assistance to improve our competitiveness through our academic offerings, faculty and staff development, and student recruitment, retention, and placement.
Opportunities for DSPCOB Executive Board Involvement
- Promoting visibility and reputation of DSPCOB programs in the region.
- Assisting in academic program development.
- Assisting in recruitment, retention, development, and placement of DSPCOB students
- Partnering with DSPCOB to further internationalization efforts.
- Partnering with DSPCOB in fundraising efforts to support initiatives such as:
- General scholarships.
- Study abroad scholarships.
- Faculty research enhancement fund.
- Periodic updating of DSPCOB recruitment materials.
- Updating of educational technology.
- Assisting to bridge the gap between the classroom and the business by:
- Serving as guest lectures/speakers.
- Facilitating development of student and faculty internships.
- Partnering with DSPCOB in Executive Mentoring Program.
- Partnering/sponsoring DSPCOB Student Organizations.
- Other ideas are welcome.
Executive Advisory Board
| name | position and company |
|---|---|
| Mr. James Carter | Retired Exec. Director, Strategic Marketing Insights & Research, AT&T Services, jim@coffeecupranch.net |
| Mr. Rocky Hardin | President, Embree Capital Markets Group, Inc, rhardin@embreegroup.com |
| Mr. Justin Haschke | Wealth Advisor, BMY, justin.haschke@bmywealthmgmt.com |
| Mr. Joe Huddleston | President & CEO, F&M Bank, jhuddleston@fmbank-tx.com |
| Mr. Mark Martin | President of Interbank, mark.martin@interbank.com |
| Ms. Paula Matzen | Former Director, Finance & Business Operations, Lockheed Martin Corp., paulamatzen@msn.com |
| Mr. Richie Petronis | Commercial Operations at Fort Worth Diagnostics, richie.petronis@fwdx.com |
| Ms. Vickie Pettit | EVP and Chief Operating Officer, First Financial Bank, N.A.-Stephenville, vpettit@ffin.com |
| Mr. Gerard Rodriguez | Network Operations Center Manager, Lockheed Martin Corp., g.gerard.rodriguez@lmco.com |
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board
| NAME | POSITION AND COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Caleb Allen | Allen Financial Management |
| Ron Butler | Vice Chairman, First Financial Bankshares |
| Matt Erwin | Financial Advisor, Kennedy Financial Services |
| Brandon Garrett | BentOak Capital |
| Brent Gough | Gough Wealth Management |
| Justin Haschke | BMY Wealth Management |
| Paul Paschall | Paschall Insurance Group |
| Shamarr Prentice | JPMorgan Chase Wealth Management |
| Caitlyn Ramsden | Northwestern Mutual |
| William (Bill) Rowe, CFA | Executive Vice President Fixed Income, First Financial Trust |
Computer Information Systems (CIS) Advisory Committee
| NAME | POSITION AND COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Ms. Cathi Coan | President/CEO, Techway Services |
| Mr. Doug Freeman | Sr. Manager of Database and Software Engineering, DFW Airport |
| Dr. Zach Gorman | Chief Information Officer, Tarleton State University |
| Ms. Ashley Hall | H-E-B |
| Mrs. Christina Kraines | Data Programmer Analyst, TCCD |
| Mr. Barry Lanier | Trinity-Tek |
| Mr. Justin Nehring | Nehring Technology |
| Mr. James Oxford | NSA |
| Mr. G. Gerard Rodriguez | NOC Manager, Lockheed Martin |
| Mr. Cory Shaw | Chief Information Security Officer, Tarleton State University |
| Mr. Matt Singleton | Executive Strategist, Crowdstrike |
| Mr. Joseph Warner | IT Solutions Manager, City of Fort Worth |
| Mr. Lance Zimmerman | TSTC Waco (former) |