The Gordon Ford College of Business (GFCB) of Western Kentucky university proudly announces its commercial advisory advice in 2025. These distinguished professionals provide a precious industry expertise and leadership to help guide the strategic initiatives of the college, to improve Student success opportunities and strengthen community partnerships.
The new members of the board of directors are:
- Teri Bruns, retired vice-president, GTM global partner in ServiceNow
- William “Bill” Jones (’77), member of the board of directors and strategic advisor
- Ebony Lincoln (’17), director of strategic communications, @usaa
- Sedrik Newbern (’93), president and ethics chief, Nasba Center for the Public Trust
- Vik Patel (’10), Managing Director, Rome Investment, LLC
- Joe Reeves (’93), partner, Cérity Partners
- Leslie Sarasin, president and chief executive officer of the Food Industry Association
- Scott Vowels (’87, ’89), Diversity / supply of suppliersApple Inc.
Craig Browning (’87), managing director of GlenView Trust, was appointed president of the Advisory Council.
“We are delighted to welcome these leaders accomplished with our commercial advisory advice,” said Dr. Evelyn Thrasher, dean of GFCB. “Join a group of already distinguished professionals, their experience and their ideas will further strengthen our commitment to innovation and excellence in commercial education. We appreciate the advice and support provided by our advisory advice, including expertise and expertise Ideas greatly contribute to our success. “
The members of the return commercial advisory board include:
- Georgena Bracket (’82, ’92, ’10), Director of Health Information Management Systems, Med Center Health
- Robert Cobb (’11, ’13), director, Advanced Analytics, Pilot Company
- Alex Downing (’88), CEO, Franklin Bank and Trust
- Lydia Gilliam (’11, ’17), Executive Vice-President of Operations, Houchens Insurance Group
- John Higgins (’91, ’98), founder and president, Bluegrass Supply Chain
- Melinda Hill (’01), Executive Director, Casa
- Christopher Royse, Dean of Information Affairs and Technologies, Skyctc
- Corey Vincent (’13), director of Forvis Mazars
For more information on the Gordon Ford College of Business Advisory Board, visit wku.edu/business.