Created in 2002, the College of Business Dean’s Advisory Board (DAB) is dedicated to supporting the College of Business as the academic unit strives toward excellence and continuous improvement in its programs and initiatives. The board’s primary role is to provide the Dean of the College with advice, ideas, and resources regarding various issues facing the College. These issues include mission review, accreditation, strategic planning, development and fundraising, curriculum and faculty development, student recruitment and placement, new initiatives, and the environment affecting business education today.

 

Mission

The mission of the Dean’s Advisory Board (DAB) is to provide leadership in bringing positive change in the Prairie View A&M University College of Business.

To achieve this mission, Advisory Board will:

  • Assist the College of Business in defining and attaining its goals and strategic plans.
  • Provide consultation to the Dean, administration and faculty, serving as advocates for student needs and opinions.
  • Support an environment in which business students are provided the opportunity to pursue their academic interests and career goals.
  • Facilitate the exchange of ideas, information and experiences among students and faculty and the business community.
  • Provide leadership experience and opportunities to improve the College of Business and the University Community.

PVAMU COB DAB Bylaws

Chair:  Eric Lyons

Vice-Chair: Vernita Harris

Chair Emeritus: Arturis Spencer, III

Last NameFirst NameTitle/PositionOrganization
BlowKenPresidentISG Illumination Systems
BowersDonaldVice PresidentFederal Reserve Bank of Dallas - Houston Branch
BrownMichael D.Human Capital StrategistGlobal Recruiters of Buckhead
ByersSonyaPulse Network
CowenKen
DavisRonnieCategory SpecialistBP
GoodArleneStakeholder LiaisonInternal Revenue Service
HarrisVernitaPresidentIMPACT Strategies Consultants
HeffnerInaSR HR Analyst, Diversity & InclusionSalt River Project
HughlettC. MelManaging Director and Board MembersBluebird Solutions
JohnsonMarcVice President - OperationsGoodman Manufacturing
JonesDevinStrategy ManagerAccenture
LyonsEricPartnerIMPACT Strategies Consultants
RylandEdFounder and CEOARVO Realty Advisors
SmileyAngelaEPC Contracts ManagerDow Global Purchasing
SpencerArturisPartnerKPMG
ThomasJosephDirector L48 ReportingConocoPhillips
ThomasGeorgiaArea ManagerInternal Revenue Service
WilliamsMichaelConsultantLilly Grove Church
WalkerJeffPrincipalDeloitte Consulting
ZacharyManceDirector of Government AffairsVistra