MBA Advisory Council
About
The MBA Advisory Council supports the mission, values and strategic direction of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business and the MBA program.
Council members serve as thought leaders and industry experts, providing significant insights and perspectives that support the continued innovation and growth of the MBA program.
Throughout the year, the MBA Advisory Council participates in committees designed to move strategic initiatives forward in admissions, student services, career management, alumni engagement, and more.
This consistent, dedicated work results in growing connections across the college community between alumni, prospective students, current students, faculty and staff. The council creates purposeful engagement opportunities and initiatives that deepen Haslam’s culture of creating meaningful connections and giving back, all growing the value of a Haslam MBA degree.
Responsibilities
Members of the MBA Advisory Council serve initial two-year terms, with the option to extend for an additional term for those who are interested and maintain good standing.
Throughout each year of their term, members:
- Attend two MBA Advisory Council meetings, one in the fall and one in the spring
- Serve on one council committee, participating in conference calls and virtual meetings when applicable
- Engage in at least one MBA student-centered initiative
- Attend alumni engagement opportunities in their area and on campus, when possible
- Encourage alumni and friends to participate in alumni engagement activities
- Engage digitally with Haslam and the MBA program through reading alumni emails and engaging on social media channels (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
MBA Advisory Council Members
Bhava Bahri
Ernst & Young LLP
Partner
Vanessa Berkley
Brogan Financial
Financial Advisor
Terrell Broady, Jr
David Ecklund
University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business; Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc.
Lecturer & Director, Executive MBA in Global Supply Chain Management; Vice President, Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc.
Katie Fischer
Bush Brothers & Co
Division Manager
Kolin Holladay
Polsinelli PC
Shareholder and Co-Chair, Business Department
Marcus Jeter
Meta
Supplier Relationship & Category Manager, Professional Services
Korri A. Jones
Chick-fil-A Inc.
Principal Engineering Team Leader – Advanced Analytics Portfolios
Abhinav Kaura
Amazon
Principal Product Manager Technical
Amy Lambert
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Director of Marketing Insights, Digital Learning
Jackie McDonald
tnAchieves
Chief Operating Officer
Phil Montag
Warner Bros. Discovery
Procurement Director
Pete Pearson
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic
Chief Executive Officer
Catherine Porth
Let Her Speak & Women’s Business Collective of East TN
Founder & Executive Director of Let Her Speak, Executive Director of Women’s Business Collective of East TN
Kimberly Smith
Tali Elohi, The Wilderness Society
Owner, Community Conservation Specialist
Andrew Ussery
Averitt Express, Inc.
Senior Manager, Dedicated Pricing and Analysis
Lia Winter
Startup Coach
Yan (Sally) Wu
HP
Director of Product Transition Planning
Interest Form
Applications for the MBA Advisory Council are accepted throughout the year as positions become available. For consideration, please complete the interest form below.
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If you have any questions about the MBA Advisory Council or are interested in finding opportunities to get involved as an alum, please contact Tara Allendorfer, Director of Alumni Relations, at tallendo@utk.edu.